Assist. Prof. Dr. Ukbe Sırayder | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ukbe Sırayder is an academic and researcher specializing in physical therapy and rehabilitation, with expertise in cardiorespiratory and pulmonary rehabilitation.they have advanced from Research Assistant to Associate Professor (Doktor Öğretim Üyesi) at Nuh Naci Yazgan University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Dr. Şırayder earned a Ph.D. in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation from Hacettepe University, following a master’s degree in the same field and a second master’s in Public Law, complementing a Bachelor of Law from Erciyes University. Their professional experience includes teaching courses in pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise physiology, and clinical practice, conducting research projects such as a multidisciplinary home-care study after total knee arthroplasty, and serving in administrative roles including Head of Department (Therapy and Rehabilitation) and Deputy Head of Medical Services & Technical Departments. Their research explores pulmonary and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, functional capacity, inspiratory muscle training, and respiratory health in post-COVID-19 patients, scoliosis surgery patients, and occupationally exposed populations. Though formal awards are not listed, Dr. Şırayder has received recognition through full-tuition appointment, leadership roles, and frequent acceptance of research in international journals and conferences. Key publications include studies on blue/red light exposure and cognitive performance and on long-term COVID-19 impacts on respiratory function, highlighting their growing impact in rehabilitation research.

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