Alper Demir

Dr. Alper Demir is a researcher at the Department of Computer Engineering, Izmir University of Economy since 2020. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University in 2014, 2016, and 2019 respectively.

His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Reinforcement Learning, specifically addressing challenges in Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes. Key contributions include work on memory formation, intrinsic motivation, and landmark-based guidance systems for learning agents.

Recent publications analyze urban dynamics in Izmir (water consumption, traffic patterns) and explore technical solutions for voltage control in distribution networks using reinforcement learning frameworks.

His methodological work includes innovations in temporal abstraction, reward shaping, and subgoal discovery mechanisms within reinforcement learning paradigms.