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gyavuzcan@gazi.edu.tr

1981-1988: TED Ankara College

1988-1992: B.Sc., Agricultural Engineering (Department of Agricultural Machinery, Ankara University)

1992-1994 : M.Sc., Agricultural Engineering (Department of Agricultural Machinery, Ankara University)

1994-1998 : Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering (Department of Agricultural Machinery, Ankara University)

1998-2000 : Post-Doc., Institut für Landtechnik, Technische Universitaet München - Germany

Full Professor, Department of Industrial Technology Education (2005 - )

Head, Department of Industrial Technology Education (2005 - )

Advisor to the Rector for Patent and Projects (2006 - 2008)

National Bologna Promoters Team Member (2007 - 2008)

Member of Gazi University Academic Evaluation and Quality Improvement Board - GUADEK (2005 - )

Member of the Gazi University Senate (2006 - )

GUADEK Steering Commitee Member (2006 - )

Head of the Experts Group for Scientific Research Projects (2005 - )

Independent External Expert of European Commission for Leonardo da Vinci Programme (2005 - )

Independent External Assessment Expert for Leonardo da Vinci mobility projects (2004 - )

Member of the Faculty Board (2005- )

Member of the Faculty Administrative Board (2007- )

Editor in Chief, The Journal of the Faculty of Industrial Arts Education (2005 - )

Head, Energy and Transportation Technology Education Division (2002 - )

Deputy Head, Department of Industrial Technology Education (2002-2005)

Deputy General Coordinator of Gazi University for EU Leonardo da Vinci Programme (2003-2006)

Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Industrial Arts Education Faculty (2002 - )

Erasmus / ECTS Coordinator of the Faculty of Industrial Arts Education (2003-2005)

Agricultural Projects Coordinator, Turkish International Cooperation Agency –TICA- (2001)

Resident Representative in Kazakhstan, Turkish International Cooperation Agency –TICA- (2001)

April 1996 - August 1996: Warsaw Agricultural University, Department of Farm Machinery, Warsaw, Poland. Financed by: NATO-Science fellowship

October 1998 – March 2000: Institut für Landtechnik (Institute of Agricultural Engineering), Technical University of Munich, Freising – Weihenstephan, Germany. Financed by: Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung

Study visit within Alexander von Humboldt follow-up fellowship programme, Potsdam University - Germany (1 -31 July 2008)

2nd Training Seminar of QAHECA -Quality Assurance for the Higher Education Change Agenda- (28-29 May 2008, Bayreuth - Germany)

COST Action E34 Final Conference (5-6 May 2008, Sopron - Hungary)

Bologna Experts' Training Seminar on Lifelong Learning (to modenise universities, to develop lifelong learning strategies and to boost employability) University of Vienna, (25-26 March 2008)

EPO International Workshop on Dissemination and Development of Intellectual Property in Universities (21 February 2008, Istanbul University)

International Symposium on "Contribution of Patent System to Innovation Process", 2007 Turkish Patent Awards, Ankara (13 February 2008)

Study visit to Sevilla Polytechnic University within the framework of Erasmus Staff Training Programme, Sevilla - Spain (4 - 8 February 2008)

National Conference on Qualifications Framework. Muğla - Turkey (27-28 September 2007).

5th COST E34 International Workshop on Bonding of Modified Wood. Bled-Slovenia (5-6 September 2007).

Putting Bologna into Practice The Experts' Contribution, Bologna Experts' General Conference, Brussels (2-3 July 2007).

Goldsmiths University of London, Department of Design, London - UK (24-29 June 2007).

LLP Evaluation Leonardo da Vinci experts' briefing, consolidation and final panel, Brussels (2-3 May / 5-8 June 2007).

Teaching and seminar activities at the Technology Education Department of Duisburg-Essen University within Erasmus teaching staff mobility programme, Essen – Germany (26 November -1 December 2006).

EUA (European Universities Association) Autumn Meeting “European Universities as Catalysts in Promoting Regional Innovation”. Bruno – Çek Cumhuriyeti (18 - 21 October 2006).

“EUA Institutional Evaluation Programme, University Workshop”. EUA Center, Brussels-Belgium (4-5 October 2006).

“LLL in Knowledge-based Europe: Visions for the Future”. EULLearN General Meeting, Antalya – Turkey (24-25 April 2006).

Study visit within the Leonardo da Vinci Exchange Project entitled “Improving Achievement and Quality in Technology Education - Training Through New Methods and ICT” (TR/04/A/F/EX1-014), Sevilla – Spain (13 June – 11 July 2005)

Teaching and seminar activities at the Technology Education Department of Flensburg University within Erasmus teaching staff mobility programme, Flensburg – Germany (17-30 April 2005).

Study visit within Alexander von Humboldt follow-up fellowship programme, Duisburg Essen University - Germany (1-30 July 2004)

Turkish National Agency study visit within Leonardo da Vinci Programme, Den Haag - The Netherlands (9-12 February 2004)

"Technology Teacher Training in Gazi University and Development of Technology Teacher Training qualifications within Bologna Process" (14 July 2008, Potsdam University - Germany)

"Innovative Approaches in Industrial Design" - Traning Seminar for Technology Design and Vocational School Teachers (9-10 June 2008, Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

"Strategic Planning Model in Higher Education Institutions". Bologna Experts National Team Thematic Study Visit (19 March 2008, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University)

"Development of Intellectual Property: A Model from Turkey". EPO International Workshop on Dissemination and Development of Intellectual Property in Universities (21 February 2008, Istanbul University)

"Patent System and R&D". International Symposium on "Contribution of Patent System to Innovation Process", 2007 Turkish Patent Awards, Ankara (13 February 2008)

"Quality Assurance in Higher Education". 6th Regional Conference of Bologna Experts National Team (30 November 2007, Gazi Üniversity - Ankara)

"Quality Assurance in Higher Education". 5th Regional Conference of Bologna Experts National Team (23 November 2007, Yeditepe University - Ankara)

"IP Support Unitin Gazi University". Regional Workshop on Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy and Successful Technology Licensing (In cooperation with WIPO, TPE and TUBITAK), TUBITAK Gebze (29.05.2007)

“Intellectual Property Rights in Universities and Research Institutes. Conference on Intellectual Property Rights and Turkish Industry, Turkish Patent Institute (26.04.2007)

“New Approaches in Technology Education”. Valorisation Meeting of Turkish National Agency, Sürmeli Hotel, Ankara (25.12.2006).

“Previous Work Education and Recent Technology and Design Courses in the General Secondary Schools of Turkey”. Duisburg-Essen University, Germany (29.11.2006).

“Technology Teacher Training Programme at Gazi University”. Duisburg-Essen University, Germany (27.11.2006).

“Quality in Education: The Role of Information Technologies”. Bilişim ’06 (Türkiye Bilişim Derneği), Sheraton Convention Center, Ankara (08.11.2006).

“EU Education Programmes with a Specific Focus on LdV”. 6th International Educational Technology Conference (IETC 2006), KKTC (21.04.2006).

“Technology Education in Turkish Schools”. Flensburg University, Department of Technology Education Germany (26.04.2005).

“EU Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Projects”. TED Science Council, Ankara (03.01.2005).

1.Quality Assurance for the Higher Education Change Agenda - EUA, ACQUIN, HEA, MYNOOTH (Representative of Gazi University) (2008-)

2.New Approaches in Technology Training – Establishment and Integration of European Modules in Technology Education, EU Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project: Project No: TR/05/B/P/PP/178 009 (2005 - 2007)

3.ESF - COST E34 Action (Bonding of Timber) Member of the Management Committee (2006-2008)

4.Continuing Technology Education as Work Based learning Through New Methods and ICT, EU Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project: TR/04/A/F/PL2-002 (2004 -2005)

5.Improving Achievement and Quality in Technology Education - Training Through New Methods and ICT, EU Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project: TR/04/A/F/EX1-014 (2004-2005)

6.Modern Technology Education Model and Development of Suitable Computer Aided Training Materials, Gazi University Scientific Research Project: 25/2003-01 (2003-2005)

7.The Effects of Different Tram Points and Serigraphy Silks on Offset Printing with Seramic Paints, Gazi University Scientific Research Project: 25/2003-01 (2003-2005)

8.Improvement of the Agricultural Systems in Eurasian Countries, Technical assistance project. Support: Turkish International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Turkish State Planning Institute (2000-2002).

9.Establishment of a Azerbaijan – Turkey joint Research Farm, Technical Assiatance Project, Support: Turkish International Cooperation Agency (TICA) (2001)

10.Evaluating Soil Compaction and its Effects in Sugarbeet Production Systems, Support: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (1998-2000).

11.Effects of Different Soil and Plough Body Parameters on the Ploughing Resistance, Support: NATO-Science Fellowship (1996)

Bologna Promoters Network

The International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems, Inc. (ISTVS)

International Soil Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO)

American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)

Humboldt Fellows Club

European Universities Association (EUA)

Turkish Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business Angels Association

1.Pfizer - HU - IPTS Intellectual Property Rights Research Award (2008)

2.Citation Award of Gazi University (2007)

3.Success Award of Gazi University (2006)

4.EC Leonardo da Vinci Compendium of 50 Successful Projects (Helsinki Awards, 2006)

5.Turkish Scientific Research Council (TUBITAK) International Scientific Publication Award (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

6.Gazi University International Scientific Publication Award (2005, 2006, 2007)

7.Gazi University International Scientific Publication Incentive Award (2006)

8.Special award of Azerbaijan Ministry of Agriculture for the enhancement of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey (2001)

9.Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (1998 - 2000)

10.NATO Science Fellowship (1996)

1.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2000. Wheel traffic impact on soil conditions as influenced by tillage system in Central Anatolia. Soil & Tillage Res., 54 (3-4): 129-138.

2.YAVUZCAN, H.G., VATANDAS, M. and GÜRHAN, R. 2002. Soil strength as affected by tillage system and traffic in wheat-corn rotation in Central Anatolia. Journal of Terramechanics,39(1):23-34.

3.KESKİN, H., ATAR, M., YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2004. Impact of Impregnation and Bleaching on the Surface Hardness of Oak (Quercus petraea L.) Wood. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 93: 498-504.

4.ATAR, M., KESKİN, H., YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2004. Varnish Layer Hardness of Oriental Beech (Fagus Orientalis L.) as Affected by Impregnation and Bleaching. Journal of Coatings Technology, 1 (3): 219-224.

5.YAVUZCAN, H.G. , MATTHIES, D., AUERNHAMMER, H. 2005. Vulnerability of Bavarian silty loam soil to compaction under heavy wheel traffic: Impacts of tillage method and soil water content. Soil & Tillage Researc, 84 (2): 200-215.

6.ÖRS, Y., ATAR, M., KESKİN, H., YAVUZCAN, H.G., "Impacts of Impregnation with Imersol-AQUA on the Modulus of Elasticity in Bending", Journal of Applied Polymer Science (JAPS), 99/6, 3210 - 3217..

1. YAVUZCAN, H.G., EROL, M.A. 1993. Toprak ve Su Kaybını Önleyen Toprak İşleme Sistemleri. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 1335. Ankara.

2. YAVUZCAN, G., VATANDAS, M. and YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1994. Tarım Makinaları İçin Soyut Terimler Klavuzu (Dictionary of Technical Terms for Agricultural Machinery). (Turkish and English).

3.EROL, M.A., YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1995. Toprak İşleme Aletlerine İlişkin Hesaplama Yöntemleri. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 1421. Ankara.

4. YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2005. Avrupa Birliği; Eğitim, Gençlik ve Başarı Karşılaştırma Projeleri, Kredi Transfer Sistemi ve Uluslar arası Bakalorya. Uzman Öğretmenlik Başöğretmenlik Sınavlarına Hazırlık Kılavuzu (KBYS) Bölümü (Kitap editörü Prof. Dr. Zeki Kaya). Sayfa: 591-615. Pegem A Yayıncılık (ISSBN 975-9792-66-0), Ankara.

5. YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2007 (Ed.). New Approaches in Technology Education: Challenge Towards the Achievement of Common European Frame in Technology Teacher Training (ISBN 978-975-507-159-6).

1.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1994. Türkiye’de Kullanılan BazıTraktörlerin Yakıt Tüketimlerinin Tahmini (Predicting The Fuel Consumptions of Some Tractors Used in Turkey). Tarım Makinaları Bilimi ve Tekniği Dergisi (Journal of Agricultural Machinery Science and Technique), 3(1): 51-54. Ankara.

2.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1996. Energy Saving with Large Tractors. International Conference on Agricultural Engineering (Ag Eng 96) Proceedings: 124-125. Madrid, Spain.

3.YAVUZCAN, H.G., MAJEWSKI, Z. 1996. Mechanizacja Rolnictwa w Turcji (Agricultural Mechanization in Turkey). Przeglad Techniki Rolniczej I Lesnej (Review of Agricultural and Forest Engineering). p. 3-5. Warsaw, Poland.

4.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1997. Determination of Considerable Parameters Affecting The Specific Ploughing Resistance. TUBITAK Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry . (21): 379-385. Ankara.

5.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1997. Rüzgar Erozyonu Kontrolü (Control of Wind Erosion). TSE Dergisi (Journal of Turkish Standards Institute). p.118-121. Ankara.

6.YAVUZCAN, H.G., KLONOWSKI, J., MAJEWSKI, Z. 1998. Investigations on Working Resistance of Model Plough Bodies in The Soil Bin. Annals of Warsaw Agricultural University, 33: 3-8.

7.SARAL, A., YAVUZCAN, H.G., ÜNVER, S., YILDIRIM, O., KADAYIFÇI, A., ÇİFTÇİ, C.Y., KAYA, M. 2000. Determining The Efficiencies of Different Tillage Systems in Vetch – Corn – Wheat Rotation. AMA, 31 (4): 31-36.

8.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2000. The Effects of Tillage System and Traffic on Soil Properties. AMA, 31(3): 24-30.

1.EROL, M.A. and YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1993. Determination of Appropriate Plough Parameters for Large Tractors. 5th International Congress on Energy and Mechanization in Agriculture Proceedings. p.80-88. Kusadasi, Turkey

2.YAVUZCAN, G. and YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1993. Ergonomiye Iliskin Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Metodları (Measurement and Evaluation Methods Regarding Ergonomy). 4th Congress on Ergonomy (Dokuz Eylül University National Productivity Center) Proceedings. p.108-118. Izmir, Turkey.

3.GÖKNUR, İ. and YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1995. Orta Ağır Toprak Koşulunda Koni Indeksi, Nem ve Hacim Ağirliği Arasi Iliskiler (Relationship Among Cone Index, Bulk Density and Moisture Content in Medium Soil Conditions). 16th National Congress on Agricultural Mechanization Proceedings. p.370-377. Bursa, Turkey.

4.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1995. Pullukla Çalismada Verimlilige Etkili Parametrelerden Gidilerek Gerekli Traktör Gücünün Belirlenmesi (Determination of Tractor Power Demand By Means of The Parameters Affecting Productivity). 16th National Congress on Agricultural Mechanization Proceedings. p.223-230. Bursa, Turkey.

5.YAVUZCAN, F.G. and YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1995. Doğal ve Yapay Frekanslarin Rezonansi ve Bu Rezonansin Isci Sagligina Etkisi. (The Resonance of Natural and Artificial Frequencies and Their Effects on Worker Health). 5th Congress on Ergonomy. p.752-757. Istanbul, Turkey.

6.YAVUZCAN, G., UZUNOGLU, S., YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1996. Determination of Automation Characteristics by Using the Tensiometers in Irrigation. 6th International Congress on Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture Proceedings: 206-211. Ankara, Turkey.

7.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1996. Energy Saving with Large Tractors. International Conference on Agricultural Engineering (Ag Eng 96) Proceedings: 124-125. Madrid, Spain.

8.YAVUZCAN, H.G, YAVUZCAN, G. 1997. Analysis of Mechanization and Energy Problems for Fallowless Cereal Farming. 4th International Conference on “Problems on Agricultural and Forest Engineering” Proceedings: 223-228. Warsaw, Poland.

9.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1997. Adhezyondan Yararlanma Katsayisi ile Traktör Tekerlegi Patinaji Arasindaki Iliskinin Karsilastirmali Analizi (Comparative Analysis of The Relationship Between Tractor Wheel Slip and Coefficient of Adhesion Utilization). 17th National Congress on Agricultural Mechanization Proceedings. p.321-328. Tokat, Turkey.

10.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1997. Mechanization Status and Further Development Strategies of Southeast Anatolian Region. Joint International Conference on Agricultural Engineering and Technology (15-18 December 1997). Proceedings Vol III: 772-780. Dhaka, Bangladesh.

11.YAVUZCAN, H.G. and IÇÖZ, E. 1997. Physical Properties of Sugarbeet Seed Effects on The Longitudinal Distribution of Precision Drills. Joint International Conference on Agricultural Engineering and Technology (15-18 December 1997). Proceedings Vol III: 766-771. Dhaka, Bangladesh.

12.YAVUZCAN, H.G., ÇETİN, M. 1998. Tarimsal Mekanizasyonda Bilgisayar Kullanimi (Computer Applications in Agricultural Mechanization). 2000’li Yıllara Dogru Tarimda Yeni Ufuklar Sempozyumu: 182-191. TZYMB, Ankara.

13.YAVUZCAN, G., TARIMCI, Ç., VATANDAŞ, M., YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1998. Dielectric Properties of Wheat Seeds in Particular Frequency Range. International Conference on Agricultural Engineering (AgEng 98), Vol.2: 824-825. Oslo, Norway.

14.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 1998. Tarım Traktörlerinin Bazi Yapim Özelliklerinde Altin Oraninin Saptanmasi (Determining Golden Ratio in Some Constructional Features of Aagricultural Tractors). 18. Ulusal Tarimsal Mekanizasyon Kongresi (18th National Congress on Agricultural Mechanization), 238-240. Tekirdag, Turkey.

15.SARAL, A., YAVUZCAN, H.G., ÜNVER, S., YILDIRIM, O., KADAYIFÇI, A., ÇIFTÇI, C.Y., KAYA, M. 1998. Fig - Misir - Bugday Ekim Nöbetinde Farkli Toprak Isleme Yöntemleri Etkinliginin Arastirilmasi. (Determining The Efficiencies of Different Tillage Systems in Vetch-Corn-Wheat Crop Rotation. 18. Ulusal Tarimsal Mekanizasyon Kongresi. (18th National Congress on Agricultural Mechanization)., 334-344. Tekirdag, Turkey.

16.YAVUZCAN, H.G., ÇAY, C.İ. 2001. Azerbaycan Cumhuriyeti’nde Tarımsal Mekanizasyon ve Tarımsal Üretimdeki Öncelikli Sorunların Çözümünde Türkiye’nin Rolü Tarımsal Mekanizasyon 20. Ulusal Kongresi, Bildiriler: 25-37. Şanlıurfa.

17.YAVUZCAN, H.G., AŞÇI, T. 2003. Bor Minerallerinin Endüstriyel Teknolojide Kullanılma İmkanları (Possibilities of Utilising Boron Mierals in Industrial Technology). 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Technologies, Proceedings: Vol. 4, 83-95, Ankara.

18.YAVUZCAN, H.G., ERDEN, O. 2004. Çağdaş Teknoloji Eğitimi Modeli ve Bu Modele Uygun Bilgisayar Destekli Öğretim Materyallerinin Geliştirilmesi (Modern Technology Education Model and Develeopment of Computer Aided Training Materials Complying with the Model). 12th Educational Sciences Conference, Proceedings: 1219-1234. Ankara.

19.BATMAZ, İ., YAVUZCAN, H.G., MURCAK, A. 2004. Dizel Motorlarında Yakıt Olarak Hidrojenin Kullanılmasının Egzoz Emisyonlarına Etkisinin İncelenmesi. 8. Uluslar arası Yanma Sempozyumu, Ankara.

20.ÇOLAK, M., PEKER, H., BAYSAL, E., YAVUZCAN, H.G., TOKER, H., ÇOLAK, A.M., ÖZEN, E. 2004. Effects of Some Boron Supplemented Natural Extractives pn Combustion Properties of Wood. 2nd International Boron Symposium, Proceedings: 377-383, Eskişehir.

21.KAYA, Z., YAVUZCAN, H.G., İZCİLER, M., TÜFEKÇİ, S. 2006. İş Eğitimi (Teknoloji Eğitimi) Öğretmnelerinin İş Doyumu. 15. Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi, Muğla Üniversitesi , Muğla.

22.İZCİLER, M., YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2007. Endüstriyel Teknoloji Eğitiminde Mekatronik Programının Web Tabanlı Uzaktan Eğitim Uygulamaları. IETC -2007 Konferansı, KKTC.

23.ATAR, M., KESKİN, H., YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2007. Impacts of Impregnation with Boron Compounds on the Bonding Strength of Some Wood Materials. 5th COST E34 International Workshop on Bonding of Modified Wood, Proceedings: 61-70. Bled - Slovenia. .

24.YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2007. MODULARTE: A Challenge towards the Achievement of Common European Frame in Technology Teacher Training. New Approaches in Technology Training (MODULARTE) Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project Valorisation Conference Proceedings: 7-43 (ISBN 978-975-507-159-6).

25.WEHLING, J., YAVUZCAN, H.G. 2007. Methodological Conception and Modular Structure for the Development of Training Modules. New Approaches in Technology Training (MODULARTE) Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project Valorisation Conference Proceedings: 44-57 (ISBN 978-975-507-159-6).

26.YAVUZCAN, H.G., TOGAY, A., YORULMAZ, M. 2007. Web Content Management System of MODULARTE. New Approaches in Technology Training (MODULARTE) Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project Valorisation Conference Proceedings: 99-116 (ISBN 978-975-507-159-6).

27.YAVUZCAN, H.G, ATAR, M., KESKİN, H. "Impacts of adhesive processing with Polyvinylacetate and Desmodur-VTKA on the shear strength of dovetail joint", COST E34 Final Conference, Sopron, Hungary, 2008.