M. Emre Celebi

M. Emre Celebi is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Texas, Arlington (TX), and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkey). His research focuses on medical image analysis, color image processing, and data clustering, with significant contributions to skin lesion analysis, melanoma detection, and algorithmic advancements in computer vision.

Dr. Celebi’s work bridges theoretical computer science with practical biomedical applications. Notable research directions include developing AI-driven systems for dermatological diagnostics, optimizing color quantization algorithms for image compression, and exploring quantum computing for pattern recognition. His involvement in international workshops such as MICCAI and ISIC underscores his leadership in collaborative medical imaging research.

His publications emphasize interdisciplinary advancements, including ensemble learning models for mutation detection in melanoma, super-resolution techniques for remote sensing, and comparative studies of color quantization methods. While no specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text, his prolific output and editorial roles in journals indicate recognition in his field.

Dr. Celebi’s academic webpage (http://faculty.uca.edu/ecelebi/) serves as a hub for his research, datasets like cq100, and teaching materials. His role as department chair suggests active involvement in academic administration and curriculum development.