Prof. Raimo K. R. Salokangas | Algorithmic Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Raimo K. R. Salokangas , University of Turku, Department of Psychiatry , Finland

Dr. Salokangas is a highly esteemed figure in the field of psychiatry, renowned for his academic achievements and extensive career. He obtained his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Turku in 1971 and 1977, respectively. His tenure as Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Turku from 1992 to 2012 and as Medical Director/Chief Doctor at Turku University Central Hospital’s Psychiatric Clinic underscores his leadership in the field. Dr. Salokangas’s research focuses on social psychiatry, psychosis prediction, and schizophrenia, for which he has received prestigious awards like the Martti Kaila Prize and the Schizophrenia Research Prize. He has secured substantial research grants and played pivotal roles in scientific societies, including the Finnish Psychiatric Association, demonstrating his dedication to advancing psychiatric research and practice

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🎓 Education and Career

Dr. Salokangas has a distinguished academic background, having earned his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Turku in 1971 and 1977, respectively. He has held various significant positions throughout his career, including Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Turku from 1992 to 2012 and Medical Director/Chief Doctor at Turku University Central Hospital’s Psychiatric Clinic during the same period.

🔬 Research and Awards

His research spans social psychiatry, psychosis prediction, and schizophrenia, for which he has received numerous awards and honors, including the Martti Kaila Prize in 1978 and the Schizophrenia Research Prize from Novartis Finland Oy in 1998. Dr. Salokangas has been actively involved in securing substantial research grants, notably from the Academy of Finland and the European Commission, supporting projects like the PRONIA-project.

🌐 Memberships and Contributions

He is a respected member of various scientific societies, including the Finnish Medical Association and the International Early Psychosis Association. Dr. Salokangas has also served in leadership roles, such as President of the Finnish Psychiatric Association from 2000 to 2003, reflecting his commitment to advancing psychiatric research and practice.

Publication Top Notes:

Algorithmic fairness in precision psychiatry: analysis of prediction models in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis
- Authors: Şahin, D., Kambeitz-Ilankovic, L., Wood, S., Koutsouleris, N., Kambeitz, J.
- Published Year: 2024
- Journal: British Journal of Psychiatry
- Volume/Issue/Pages: 224(2), pp. 55–65
- Citations: 1
Transdiagnostic subgroups of cognitive impairment in early affective and psychotic illness
- Authors: Wenzel, J., Badde, L., Haas, S.S., Korda, A., Rohner, H.
- Published Year: 2024
- Journal: Neuropsychopharmacology
- Volume/Issue/Pages: 49(3), pp. 573–583
- Citations: 1
A multivariate cognitive approach to predict social functioning in recent onset psychosis in response to computerized cognitive training
- Authors: Walter, N., Wenzel, J., Haas, S.S., Kambeitz, J., Kambeitz-Ilankovic, L.
- Published Year: 2024
- Journal: Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
- Volume/Issue/Pages: 128, 110864
- Citations: 1
Factors contributing to readmission in patients with psychotic disorders, with a special reference to first follow-up visit in outpatient care
- Authors: Suokas, K., Lindgren, M., Gissler, M., Holm, M., Suvisaari, J.
- Published Year: 2024
Structural and Functional Brain Patterns Predict Formal Thought Disorder’s Severity and Its Persistence in Recent-Onset Psychosis: Results From the PRONIA Study
- Authors: Buciuman, M.-O., Oeztuerk, O.F., Popovic, D., Liddle, P., Koutsouleris, N.
- Published Year: 2023

Assist Prof Dr. Uğur Sorgucu | Electromagnetic Shielding | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Uğur Sorgucu, Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Turkey

Dr. Uğur Sorgucu is an Assistant Professor with expertise in the effects of electromagnetic fields on biological systems, interdisciplinary artificial intelligence applications, soft computing, fuzzy systems, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a focus on the thermal effects of electromagnetic fields. His research interests also include the measurement and evaluation of electromagnetic pollution caused by GSM networks. Dr. Sorgucu has extensive teaching experience in circuit theory, basic information technology use, artificial intelligence, and occupational health and safety. He has served as a Research Assistant at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University and Bartın University.

🎓 Education:

Dr. Uğur Sorgucu completed his Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a focus on Telecommunication from Erciyes University in 2021. His thesis, “Investigation of Thermal Effects of Electromagnetic Fields with Different Methods and Modelling with Soft Calculation Methods,” was supervised by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Develi. He also holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, specializing in Telecommunication, and a Bachelor’s degree in the same field.

👨‍🏫 Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. Sorgucu has worked as a Research Assistant at both Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University and Bartın University, where he taught courses like Circuit Theory, Circuit Lab, Basic Information Technology Use, Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Applications, Occupational Health and Safety II, and Electromagnetic Compatibility.