Role
Dr Elif Cirkin is a Senior Lecturer in MSc Engineering Management within the Department of Engineering at the School of Science and Technology. Her role involves a combination of teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities.
Dr Cirkin delivers postgraduate modules in MSc Engineering Management, including:
- Entrepreneurial Leadership and Project Management (Module Leader & Instructor)
- New Business Venture (Module Leader & Instructor)
Her teaching approach blends theoretical and practical elements of engineering management through lectures, seminars, and dynamic learning methods such as case studies, group discussions, and hands-on projects. She also designs diverse assessments—including exams, coursework, and group projects - accompanied by timely, constructive feedback to foster student growth.
In addition to teaching, Dr Cirkin provides academic advising and mentoring, guiding students in course selection, career planning, and resolving academic challenges. Her commitment to student success is reflected in her holistic and engaging approach to education.
Career overview
Dr Elif Cirkin is an academic and industry expert with extensive experience in engineering management, sustainability, and production systems. Currently working as a Senior Lecturer in MSc Engineering Management at Nottingham Trent University, Dr Cirkin brings a combination of academic excellence, practical expertise, and managerial proficiency to her role.
Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Dokuz Eylul University. She also holds a MSc in Manufacturing Management from the University of Hertfordshire and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from the University of Gaziantep. This diverse academic background has enabled her to effectively integrate engineering and managerial skills into her teaching and research.
She has held key academic positions, including a Teaching Fellow at the University of Leicester and an Assistant Professor at Dokuz Eylul University. Her teaching repertoire spans postgraduate modules in engineering management, emphasising entrepreneurial leadership, project management, and innovation. Her expertise also extends to fostering university-industry relationships, organising industrial visits, and creating internship opportunities to support student development.
In managerial roles, Dr Cirkin has demonstrated her leadership as the Deputy Programme Director for the Master of Engineering Management at the University of Leicester and as the Deputy Director of the Continuing Education Centre at Dokuz Eylul University. In these roles, she ensured academic excellence, operational efficiency, and student engagement. Dr Cirkin’s career reflects a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and education, establishing her as a valuable contributor to both academia and industry.
Research areas
Dr Elif Cirkin specialises in several interconnected research areas that reflect her expertise in engineering management, supply chain management, sustainability, Industry 4.0, and utilises multi-criteria decision-making methods such as fuzzy DEMATEL, TOPSIS, and AHP to solve complex problems in supply chain optimisation, technology selection, and sustainability assessment. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications to address contemporary challenges in industry and academia.
Publications
Articles:
- Radovanović, M. Crnogorac, S. Jovčić, E. Cirkin, and M. B. Bouraima, “Optimization of anti-drone defense:Analyzing non-kinetic gun selection using DIBR II-Grey MARCOS methodology,” J. Eng. Manag. Syst. Eng., vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 132–148, 2024. https://doi.org/10.56578/jemse030302
- Radovanović, M., Petrovski, A., Cirkin, E., Behlić, A., Jokić, Željko, Chemezov, D., Hashimov, E. G., Bouraima, M. B., & Jana, C. (2024). Application of the new hybrid model LMAW-G-EDAS multi-criteria decision-making when choosing an assault rifle for the needs of the army. Journal of Decision Analytics and Intelligent Computing, 4(1), 16–31. https://doi.org/10.31181/jdaic10021012024r
- Çirkin, E. & Özdağoğlu, A. (2021). Endüstri 4.0 Bünyesindeki Otonom Robotların Sürdürülebilirlik Perspektifleri Açısından Değerlendirilmesi. Erciyes Akademi,35(4),1534-1553. DOI:10.48070/erciyesakademi.997049
- Çirkin E, Özdağoğlu A, Patel I., Janardhanan M. N. (2021). "Integrated Grey Entropy and COPRAS methods for Machine Selection Decision Problem", International Journal of Services and Operations Management, International Journal of Services and Operations Management (IJSOM), Vol. 44, No. 4, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSOM.2023.130177
- Özdağoğlu A., Çirkin E. (2019). "Electronic Device Selection in Industrial Products and Machinery Industry: Comparative Analysis with Ocra and Maut Method" International Journal of Contemporary Economics and Administrative Science, 2019. ISSN:19254423 DOI:10.5281/zenodo.3262263.
- Özdağoğlu A., Yılmaz K., Çirkin E. (2018). "An Integration of HF-AHP and ARAS Techniques in Supplier Selection: A Case Study in Waste Water Treatment Facility" Dokuz Eylul University, Journal of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Volume: 33, Issue: 2, Year: 2018, pp.477-497. Çirkin, E. (2020). “Yoksulluğa Son.”, Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları ile Kurumsal Dönüşüm. Editors: Canan Madran, Mustafa Tanyeri. Issue Number:1, Number of pages: 406, ISBN:978-625-710-634-4, Akademisyen Kitabevi, Ankara, p. 23-38.
Book Chapters:
- Çirkin, E. (2020). "Industry 4.0 and Smart Factories", Managing Global Trade in Industry 4.0: New Issues and Trends, Edt: Assist. Prof. Dr. İsmail Metin, Dr. Tuğçe Danacı Ünal, ISBN: 978-625-7315-07-4, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara, p.207-223.
- Yüce*, E. (2017). "Understanding the Capabilities of Organisations in Turkey in respect to Green Supply Chain Management Practices as a Competitive Advantage Tool.", Researches on Science and Art in 21st Century Turkey. Editors: Hasan Arapgiroğlu, Atilla Atik, Robert L. Elliott, Edward Turgeon, Issue number:1, Number of pages: 3094, ISBN: 978-605-180-771-3, Chapter Pages: 73 -82.
- Çirkin E, Özdağoğlu A. “Determining and Weighting the Sustainability Pillars: A Case Study in Petrochemical Industry” 12th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, İstanbul, March, 2022.
- Çirkin E., Özdağoğlu A., Yılmaz K. (2019). "Comparison of Hydraulic Bending Machines for Profile, Pipe and Beams in Manufacturing Companies with Electre Method". In: Durakbasa N., Gencyilmaz M. (eds) Proceedings of the International Symposium for Production Research 2018. ISPR 2018. Springer, Cham
- Özdağoğlu A., Yılmaz K., Çirkin E. (2019). "Evaluation of Metal Forming Machine Alternatives Used for Production Activities with MOORA Method". In: Durakbasa N., Gencyilmaz M. (eds) Proceedings of the International Symposium for Production Research 2018. ISPR 2018. Springer, Cham
- Demirel B., Çirkin E., (2019). "Perspectives of Youth towards Social Innovation Approaches and Measurement of their Social Innovative Behaviours.", 10th International Congress On Entrepreneurship (ICE), 25-26 Nisan 2019, Manisa.
- Korkmaz E., Çirkin E., (2019). "Strategic Values and Challenges of Green Supply Chain Management Approaches.",17th International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress, 17-18 Ekim, 2019, Istanbul.
- Çirkin E., Korkmaz E., (2019). "New Opportunities Through the Adoption of Industry 4.0 in Various Industrial Contexts.",17th International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress, 17-18 Ekim, 2019, Istanbul.
- Çirkin, E., Özdağoğlu A. (2018). "Potential Advantages of Industry 4.0: Sustainability and Environment Aspects.", 38th Operations Research and Industrial Engineering Congress, 26-29 June 2018, Eskişehir.
- Yüce*, E. (2017). "Coping with the Challenges Experienced while Adopting Green Supply Chain Management Practices.", International Congress of Management Economy and Policy (ICOMEP17), 20-21 May, 2017, Istanbul.
- Yüce*, E. (2017). "Challenges of Establishing Intense Supplier Ties through Supply Chain Management.", International Journal of Arts and Sciences (IJAS 2017), 31 October to 3 November 2017, Prague, Czech Republic.
- Yüce*, E. (2016). “Improved Synergy between Tier Suppliers into OEM through Supply Chain Management Practices.", International Congress of Management, Economy and Policy (ICOMEP16), 26-27 November 2016, Istanbul.