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DURSUN ÖZTÜRKView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Hybrid Power Systems
• Control Systems
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Dr. Dursun Öztürk is an Associate Professor at Bingol University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, where he leads the Renewable Energy Systems Department. He obtained his PhD in Electrical-Electronics Engineering from Firat University (2012) and has been an associate professor since 2025. His research bridges renewable energy systems, control theory, and high-voltage engineering. Research Focus: Dr. Öztürk's work centers on optimizing hybrid renewable systems, with special expertise in: Intelligent control systems (fuzzy logic, PID optimization) Hydrogen energy storage and fuel cell technology Microgrid design for rural electrification High-voltage insulator performance Solar/wind energy integration His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in renewable energy applications. Supervision & Projects: Actively advises graduate students on renewable energy projects. Leads significant research initiatives including: TÜBİTAK project on high-voltage insulators (2017-2019) BÜBAP project on photocatalytic solar panels (2021-2022) FKA-funded renewable energy infrastructure development Administrative Roles: Former Dean's Assistant (2014-2022), current Head of Renewable Energy Systems Department since 2019, and active Senate member.

André van SchaikView profile

Research Professor

• Neuromorphic Engineering
• Computational Neuroscience
• Bio-inspired Signal Processing
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Research Professor in Bioelectronics & Neuroscience at Western Sydney University's International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS), leading the Biomedical Engineering and Neuromorphic Systems (BENS) Research Program within the MARCS Institute. Pioneer in neuromorphic engineering with over 300 publications and 35 patents. Research focuses on neuromorphic engineering —applying neural processing principles to create brain-inspired electronic systems—and reverse engineering the brain through neurophysiological studies. Key contributions include neuromorphic vision/audio sensors and intelligent sensor development combining bio-inspired hardware with signal processing. Notable awards include IEEE Fellowship (2014) and ARC Research Fellowships. Founded four startups: VAST Audio, Personal Audio, Heard Systems, and Optera Solutions. Fellow IEEE (2014) ARC Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship (2008-2012) ARC Research Fellowship (2003-2007) Previously: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Sydney (1998), Senior Lecturer/Reader at School of Electrical and Information Engineering (1999-2011). Director of ICNS since 2018. Education: PhD from EPFL (1998), MSc from University of Twente (1990).