Prof. Dr. Sezgin Altay Demirbag | Mathematical Physics, Gravity | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul Technical University | Turkey

Professor Sezgin Altay Demirbag, serving at Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics, is a distinguished academic with extensive contributions in differential geometry, Riemannian manifolds, Einstein-type manifolds, Ricci solitons, and mathematical physics applications. He has supervised both master’s and doctoral theses in advanced topics like Ricci solitons, semi-symmetric connections, and special Riemann spaces, thereby mentoring the next generation of researchers. His leadership in projects such as Special Semi-Einstein Manifolds reflects his active role in advancing mathematical research nationally. Professor Demirbag has published over 40 research articles in reputable international journals, including Journal of Geometry and Physics, Filomat, Fortschritte der Physik, International Journal of Theoretical Physics, and Mathematische Nachrichten, addressing topics ranging from pseudo-symmetric spacetimes to applications in F(R)-gravity theories. His collaborative works with scholars like Fusun Zengin, Sinem Güler, and Uday Chen showcase his strong international research network. Additionally, he has presented numerous papers at international and national conferences, contributing significantly to the global dialogue in geometry and mathematical physics. Overall, his research excellence, mentorship, collaborative projects, and prolific publication record position him as a highly impactful scholar in geometry, relativity, and mathematical physics.

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Featured Publications

"On perfect fluid spacetimes obeying Gray's decompositions"

"Gradient Einstein-type spacetimes and modified gravity"

"On spacetimes admitting quasi-constant curvature tensor"

"Lorentzian manifolds with a special type of semi-symmetric non-metric connection and modified gravity"

"On warped product manifolds satisfying Ricci-Hessian class type equations"

Prof. Fusun Ozen Zengin | Mathematical Physics, Gravity | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul Technical University | Turkey

Prof. Fusun Ozen Zengin has made significant contributions to differential geometry, with a research focus on symmetric, Ricci-type, and quasi-Einstein manifolds, as well as modified gravity theories. She has supervised several master’s and doctoral theses on specialized topics in Riemannian and pseudo-Riemannian geometry, guiding scholars who later published extensively in the field. She has held key administrative positions at Istanbul Technical University, including Head of Programme and Head of Commission in both the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Engineering. Her scholarly output is remarkable, with over 50 international refereed journal publications, including recent works on Z-symmetric spacetimes, curvature tensors, and F(R)-gravity theories, published in reputed journals such as Journal of Geometry and Physics, Fortschritte der Physik, Filomat, and Letters in Mathematical Physics. She has also presented research in numerous international conferences, authoring both full papers and abstracts, and has published two scientific books with LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. Her academic leadership, consistent publication record, and collaborative research with international scholars highlight her strong influence in global mathematical research.

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Featured Publications

"Gradient Einstein-type spacetimes and modified gravity"

"On spacetimes admitting quasi-constant curvature tensor"

"ON Z-SYMMETRIC MANIFOLD WITH CONHARMONIC CURVATURE TENSOR IN SPECIAL CONDITIONS"

"Impact of quasi-constant curvature in f (R, G) and f (R, T)-gravity"

"Certain investigations of pseudo Z-symmetric spacetimes"