Congratulations Gursel – Highly Commended at 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

Congratulations to ACES CI Gursel Alici who has received a Highly Commended nod at the 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards at the University of Wollongong (UOW).

Gursel received his Highly Commended Award for Higher Degree Research Supervision for the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering, where he has taught since 2004. Gursel is a popular supervisor choice for many students for his expertise in a range of areas, including robotics and intelligent mechatronic systems, medical devices, system dynamics and control, smart actuators and sensors for use in macro/micro/nano robotic manipulation systems, and bio-inspired devices.

Gursel said it was nice to be recognised for supervision and mentoring, which is an important aspect in training the next generation of researchers.

“I try to mentor my students to become independent and confident learners and researchers, how not only see an enjoyable and positive point in their study, but also realise that ‘A smooth sea never made a skilful sailor’,” Gursel said.

Gursel has supervised 17 doctoral students, three Master by Research, 16 Master by Coursework, and 57 Honours Students through to completion over the past 14 years. He is currently supervising 11 PhD students.