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Frank Alparslan

Dr Frank Alparslan

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4377-0967

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

Aviation sustainability and regulatory frameworks. Sustainable transport and travel behaviour. Logistics and supply chain resilience, including post-growth approaches. Space sustainability and de-orbiting strategies. Active Blended Learning (ABL) and inclusion in higher education. Digital technologies in supply chains (e.g. RFID, IoT, AI). Digital inclusion and community identity. Projects with interdisciplinary, practice-based, or policy/industry impact are especially encouraged.

Willing to speak to media

20042025

Research activity per year

Personal profile

Biography

Dr Frank is a visionary and initiative-taking Doctor in Business & Law, Systems & Operations, Aviation & Aerospace, and Research & Development, with over 20 years of experience in both corporate and university sectors. Known for his enthusiasm and keen understanding of emerging technologies, he is dedicated to fostering an inclusive educational environment that inspires managers, colleagues, and students alike.

Throughout his career, Dr Frank has collaborated with globally renowned companies, offering consultancy services, and delivering lectures on his areas of expertise. He has developed educational modules and presented innovative ideas at various conferences and symposiums, many of which have been integrated into academic curricula.

Research Interests

- Applied Systems Analysis & Design, - Aviation, Aeronautics, and Space Travel, - Business Administration & Project Management, - Business and Strategic Information Systems, - Construction Management, - Crew Resource Management, - Culture Shock and International Students, - Cybersecurity, - Dangerous Goods and Their Impacts on the Environment, - Demographics & Immigration, - Global Warming, - Human Factors in Enterprise Successes and Failures, - Information Security, - Information Seeking Behaviour and Satisficing, - Information Systems, - ISO Standards, - Natural and Man-Made Disasters, - Natural Resources and Shortages, - Safety Management Systems, - Sustainability, - System Safety and Ethics, - Transportation and Logistics, - UN Sustainability Goals, - Work Enthusiasm and Motivation

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, The Effects of Corporate Resource Planning Applications on the Competitive Power and Performance of Airlines, Istanbul Gelisim University

Jan 2019 → Jan 2023

Award Date: 3 Jan 2023

Master of Business Administration in Aviation, Modern management concepts, methods and tools within an aviation context, University of North Alabama

Jan 2003 → May 2004

Award Date: 15 May 2004

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Business Administration, Management of Aeronautical Science, University of North Alabama

Sept 1996 → Dec 2001

Award Date: 22 Dec 2001

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  5. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  6. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  7. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  8. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  9. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  10. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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