Prof. Dr. İbrahim Akduman is a Professor at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering , Istanbul Technical University , specializing in microwave imaging and biomedical applications. His research spans antenna engineering, dielectric property analysis, and microwave hyperthermia systems.
Dr. Emre Alp is an Associate Professor at the Environmental Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University (METU) , where he has served since 2014. Previously, he held roles as Assistant Professor (2011-2014), Instructor (2008-2011), and Part-time Instructor (2008). His research spans Watershed Management , Water-Energy-Food Nexus , and Environmental Economics , with a focus on Diffuse Pollution and Water Quality Modeling using GIS and Remote Sensing . Education : Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2006), M.S. in Environmental Engineering (1999), and B.S. in Environmental Engineering (1997) from METU and Marquette University. Research : His work integrates Environmental Risk Assessment with optimization models like SWAT for nutrient load analysis, economic valuation of ecosystems, and urban waterway pollution control. Key projects include Sustainable Stormwater Management on METU campus and Water-Energy Nexus studies in Turkey. Publications : Over 14 refereed journal articles since 2007, focusing on Urban Hydrology , Environmental Economics , and Watershed Modeling . Awards : Post-Doctoral Scholarship (Marquette University, 2006-2008) and Research/Teaching Assistantships (Marquette, 2000-2006). Students : Supervised 2 Ph.D. and 7 M.S. theses on topics like climate change impacts, water allocation, and pollution control.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Arıkan is a faculty member at Boğaziçi University's Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics Education. His research focuses on educational measurement, computerized adaptive testing, non-routine problem solving, and large-scale assessment frameworks like PISA and TIMSS. He has developed psychometric tools for STEM competency evaluation and conducted bias detection studies in international exams. Education : PhD in Secondary Science and Mathematics Education (METU, 2010), Postdoc (Tilburg University, 2015) Awards : Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Award (2021-2022) Research Trends : His recent work includes psychometric validation of self-compassion scales, extending the Community of Inquiry framework for technology integration, and adaptive test design using multiple matrix sampling. He investigates how socioeconomic factors, item bias, and emotional skills intersect with academic performance. Projects : Leads TÜBİTAK-funded AI-based test design and computerized adaptive mathematics test initiatives. Conductor of Boğaziçi University Adaptive Testing Laboratory.
Hüsnü Dal is a Professor at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, Turkey, specializing in computational mechanics of materials. His research bridges engineering and biomedical applications through advanced computational modeling techniques. Education: Bachelor's Degree, Middle East Technical University, 2001 Master's Degree, University of Stuttgart, 2005 PhD, Dresden University of Technology, 2011 Research Focus: Prof. Dal's work centers on computational micromechanics, multiscale and multifield problems, and materials theory. He investigates fracture in multiphysics media with applications in lithium-ion batteries and tissue mechanics, developing novel constitutive models for complex material behaviors under extreme conditions. His research integrates thermomechanical coupling, viscoplasticity, and data-driven approaches to solve engineering challenges in both synthetic polymers and biological systems. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a dominant focus on data-driven constitutive modeling and phase-field fracture methods. His work spans rubber mechanics, polymeric foams, biological tissues, and battery materials, characterized by strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, biomechanics, and computational engineering. Key themes include anisotropic hyperelasticity, thermo-viscoplastic fracture, and spatial property variations in additively manufactured materials.
Prof. Dr. Evren EKMEKÇİ is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Süleyman Demirel University. He holds a licentiate degree from Süleyman Demirel University and a doctorate from Middle East Technical University. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2011-2017) and Associate Professor (2017-2022) before his current position since 2022. His research focuses on metamaterials, electromagnetic theory, microwave techniques, antenna design, microwave sensors, and dielectric resonators. Notable contributions include high-impact studies on metamaterial-based sensors and terahertz applications, with over 1272 citations and an h-index of 16 (Google Scholar). Key research trends in his articles include metamaterial design for sensing applications, dielectric resonator-based sensors, and electromagnetic absorption mechanisms. He has led projects such as 'Multi-functional metamaterial sensor design' (2014-2017) and 'Chemical liquid sensing with all-dielectric absorbers' (2019-2021). Prof. EKMEKÇİ has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals like IEEE Sensors Journal and Applied Physics A. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetic principles with practical sensor and antenna innovations. He teaches courses on antennas, electromagnetic waves, and microwave techniques, contributing to both academic and applied engineering education.
Professor SEFA ERTÜRK is a distinguished academic at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, holding positions in both the Faculty of Medicine (Department of Basic Medical Sciences/Biophysics) and previously in the Faculty of Science and Letters (Physics Department/Nuclear Physics). With a career spanning over 25 years since earning his doctorate from the University of Liverpool in 1998, he has progressed through academic ranks from Research Assistant to full Professor. His educational background includes a Doctorate (1994-1998) and Master's degree (1993-1994) in Physics from the University of Liverpool, and a Bachelor's degree (1987-1991) in Physics from Çukurova University. His doctoral thesis focused on 'Gamma ray spectroscopy of 150Gd and 151Gd'. Professor ERTÜRK's research spans nuclear physics, biophysics, and medical imaging, with particular expertise in gamma spectroscopy, neutron detection, and radiation physics. His work bridges fundamental nuclear research with practical medical applications, especially in radiation detection systems for medical imaging. He has supervised numerous graduate students in areas ranging from nuclear waste management to detector development. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on nuclear structure studies, particularly examining exotic nuclei, neutron-rich systems, and nuclear deformation phenomena. His work increasingly integrates advanced digital electronics (NUMEXO2) with traditional gamma detection systems (EXOGAM2), while maintaining parallel research in environmental radiation (radon detection) and radiation-absorbing materials (geopolymers). He has led and participated in numerous significant research projects including TÜBİTAK 1001 projects on portable medical imaging systems, EU-funded NEDA Neutron Detector Array projects, and research on the PARIS detector system. His current research includes developing portable integrated ultrasound and gamma imaging systems. Professor ERTÜRK has held substantial administrative roles including Department Chair (2020-), Head of Basic Medical Sciences Department (2021-), and previously served as Dean of Nigde University (2006-2009). His laboratory work focuses on nuclear detector development, particularly the NEDA (Neutron Detector Array) system and EXOGAM gamma spectrometer, often collaborating with international facilities like GANIL in France.
Mehmet Çayören is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. His research focuses on applying microwave imaging techniques to medical diagnostics, particularly for early detection of breast cancer. He leads the development of the SAFE (Screening and Early Detection) microwave imaging system, which has shown promising results in clinical investigations. His work bridges electrical engineering, biomedical applications, and machine learning for improved cancer screening. Dr. Çayören's research interests span multiple domains within electromagnetic applications for medical imaging: Microwave imaging systems for breast cancer detection and screening Determination of dielectric properties of biological tissues Development of open-ended coaxial probe techniques for material characterization Application of machine learning algorithms (XGBoost, SVM) to enhance medical imaging Monitoring of intracerebral hemorrhage using microwave imaging Development of tissue-mimicking phantoms for medical device validation His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating advanced machine learning techniques with microwave imaging systems to improve diagnostic accuracy. The SAFE platform represents a significant advancement in non-invasive breast cancer screening, particularly for dense breast tissue where traditional mammography has limitations. His work also extends to neurological applications, with research on microwave-based monitoring of brain hemorrhages. Scientific awards received by Dr. Çayören include: Teknoloji Ödülü (Technology Award) in 2014 Dr. Çayören has supervised 24 students and leads multiple research projects funded by various sources including TUBITAK. His current projects focus on microwave imaging systems for breast cancer screening, monitoring of intracerebral hemorrhage, and hardware design for microwave imaging systems. He collaborates extensively with medical professionals to validate his imaging systems in clinical settings. Dr. Çayören leads a research group focused on microwave imaging applications in medicine. His team develops both hardware systems (like the SAFE platform) and advanced signal processing algorithms to improve medical diagnostics. The group maintains close collaborations with hospitals for clinical validation of their imaging systems.
Semih Doğu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering , Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering , Istanbul Technical University . His research focuses on Electromagnetic Theory , Microwave Imaging , Inverse Scattering Problems , and Antenna Design . Doctorate: Istanbul Technical University (2023) Master's: Istanbul Technical University (2017) Bachelor's: Yıldız Technical University (2015) His research interests emphasize microwave-based diagnostics, including: Microwave imaging for breast cancer detection Antenna optimization for medical and security applications Inverse problem solving in electromagnetic systems Through-the-wall imaging for surveillance Semih Doğu's recent publications demonstrate his expertise in: Neural networks for temperature monitoring in hyperthermia Ku/Ka-band antenna designs for satellite systems Microwave salinity sensing Algorithm development for improved imaging accuracy He contributes to the ITU Electromagnetics Research Group , participating in projects like: Microwave Brain and Breast Imaging Device Development Compressed Sensing for Energy-Efficient Communication Microwave Tissue Analysis
GÜLÇİN ECE ASLAN is an Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Agriculture in the Department of Agricultural Structures and Irrigation. She has been affiliated with Akdeniz University since 2009, initially as a Research Assistant (2009-2018) before assuming her current faculty position. Her academic journey includes a PhD (2009-2018) and MSc (2009-2012) from Akdeniz University in Agricultural Structures and Irrigation, and a BSc in Soil Science from Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University (2004-2008). Her research focuses on sustainable water management in agriculture, with expertise in: Salinity stress monitoring using spectroradiometric techniques Irrigation optimization for Mediterranean crops Water conservation strategies in arid regions Remote sensing applications in precision agriculture Groundwater quality and contamination analysis She leads research on crop responses to abiotic stresses, particularly in tomatoes, stevia, and cucumbers, employing hyperspectral and VNIR spectroscopy for non-destructive plant health assessment. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on water-stress physiology, with 80% of articles analyzing salinity/drought impacts on crops. Recent work shows a shift toward sustainability metrics and economic assessments in greenhouse agriculture. She has supervised 6 graduate theses and secured international funding including Horizon 2020 projects like SafeH20 Farm ($2023-2026) and IGUESSMED ($2020-2024) focused on IoT-based irrigation and pollution reduction.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozger is an Associate Professor at the Civil Engineering Department of Istanbul Technical University, specializing in Hydrology, Coastal Sciences and Engineering, and Water Resources Management. He holds a PhD in Water Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on climate variability, water resource optimization, and environmental modeling. Ozger has led numerous projects including hydrodynamic modeling of Istanbul Strait, flood risk assessments in Rize Province, and artificial wetland systems construction. He has also contributed to international collaborations on wave energy systems and drought prediction. His work frequently employs advanced computational methods like machine learning, fuzzy logic, and GIS-based decision frameworks. Ozger’s expertise is further reflected in his advisory roles for TÜBİTAK projects and executive responsibilities in high-budget engineering initiatives. Education: BSc (1995), MSc (2001), PhD (2007) in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering from ITU Labs: Hydraulics Laboratory at ITU Ayazaga Campus Research Interests: Climate change impacts on hydrology, urban flood management, and sustainable water resource systems. He has published extensively on topics like rainfall-runoff modeling, groundwater vulnerability assessment, and energy dissipation in hydraulic structures. Ozger’s projects often address real-world challenges such as dam optimization, coastal tunnel hydrodynamics, and artificial recharge systems in arid regions. Notable Projects: Technical reports for Golden Horn Tunnel hydrodynamics, Istanbul Canal environmental impact assessments, and flood risk mapping in Istanbul. He has secured funding for projects totaling over ₺2 million, including studies on wave energy conversion and drought forecasting in Texas.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Ergün currently serves at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and sustainable infrastructure. He holds a PhD in Transportation Engineering and has contributed extensively to urban mobility, pavement engineering, and risk assessment in transportation systems. PhD (1993): Transportation Engineering, Istanbul Technical University MSc (1985): Transportation Engineering (Mixed), Istanbul Technical University BSc (1981): Civil Engineering, Uludağ University His research focuses on GIS integration for spatial transport analysis, centroid optimization in planning, and sustainable asphalt materials. Recent projects include risk assessment for urban roadside assets and dynamic creep analysis of polymer-modified asphalt. Collaborations with İ. Adalıoğlu dominate his 2025 publications. Key projects span from 2005 BAP initiatives to 2025 studies on autonomous vehicles in public transport. Though no specific scientific awards are listed, his Scopus h-index of 8 reflects significant scholarly impact.
Seyhan Onbaşıoğlu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), actively engaged in thermal engineering research with current projects extending to 2025. Affiliated with ITU's Ayazağa Campus in Istanbul, Turkey, the profile shows ongoing research leadership including principal investigator roles in multiple national projects. Research interests center on heat transfer enhancement, two-phase flow phenomena, and thermal system optimization, with fingerprint analysis indicating strong expertise in heat transfer (100%), flow distribution (94%), and experimental investigation (83%). Key focus areas include nucleate boiling, ice sublimation dynamics, and energy-efficient appliance design. Publication trends since 2016 emphasize experimental validation of thermal systems, with significant contributions to refrigeration technology, domestic appliance efficiency, and microchannel heat transfer. Recent works (2023-2025) increasingly integrate numerical modeling with experimental verification, particularly in suction muffler design and ice sublimation under humidity effects. h-index: 12 Total Citations: 129 (Scopus) Research Outputs: 27 publications Active Projects: 1 (2025) Completed Projects: 6 (2012-2022) As principal investigator, leads projects funded by TUBITAK, SRP, and TTO including refrigerator system development, steam generation technology, and ship diesel engine turbocharger design. Supervised 53 research works to date across thermal engineering applications. Current projects focus on refrigerator cooling system enhancement (2025) and ejector-integrated refrigeration design (2022).
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süleyman KILIÇ is a faculty member at Ahi Evran University , where he serves in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture , Department of Mechanical Engineering . He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2016) and an MSc (2009) from Niğde University, and a BSc (2006) from Kırıkkale University. Research Interests: Manufacturing Technologies Material Design and Behavior Finite Element Analysis Friction Stir Welding Advanced High-Strength Steels Springback Behavior Article Trends: Recent publications focus on friction stir welding of aluminum alloys, springback analysis in sheet metal forming, yield criteria modeling (Barlat89, Hill48), and temperature/strain rate effects on material properties. His work combines experimental testing with numerical simulations for automotive and aerospace applications. Scientific Awards: Best Presentation Award at 2nd International Mediterranean Science and Engineering Congress (2017) Advising: Supervised 4 Master's theses (2023-2024) on topics like agricultural tire technologies, friction stir welding, and springback optimization. Collaborated extensively with researchers on material testing and forming limit diagrams.
Fatih Bay serves as Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Antalya Bilim University since 2020, leveraging his physics expertise in an engineering leadership role. With a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Bern (2012), he has driven major contributions to neutrino physics through international collaborations at CERN, Fermilab, and KEK, currently focusing on the DUNE experiment's quest to explain matter-antimatter asymmetry. His academic journey features: B.Sc. in Physics, Kocaeli University (2004) M.Sc. in Physics, Middle East Technical University (2008) Ph.D. in Physics, University of Bern, Switzerland (2012) Dr. Bay's research centers on experimental neutrino physics and advanced detector development, specializing in liquid argon time projection chambers, emulsion detectors, and iron-scintillator calorimeters. His current work with DUNE integrates deep learning for neutrino interaction reconstruction while exploring supernova neutrino detection capabilities. This builds upon foundational contributions to OPERA, T2K, and MicroBooNE experiments. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant focus on DUNE detector systems, with emerging trends in AI-driven event reconstruction, liquid argon purity optimization, and multi-detector synergies for supernova neutrino studies. His work bridges particle physics methodology with cutting-edge computing techniques to enhance detection precision in large-scale experiments. His exceptional contributions earned recognition through: Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2016) for T2K experiment leadership Dr. Bay secured significant research funding including a TÜBİTAK 'Returning Researchers' fellowship (2015) and leads international collaborations requiring substantial project resources. While student advising details aren't specified, his department chair role implies graduate mentorship in mechanical engineering contexts. His laboratory work spans CERN (Switzerland), KEK (Japan), and Fermilab (USA) facilities, with current focus on DUNE's vertical drift technology development and ProtoDUNE-SP calibration systems.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nuri Akinci is affiliated with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). His academic career includes roles as an Associate Professor (since 2019) and Research Assistant at ITU, with additional research experiences at Virginia Commonwealth University and the National Research Council of Italy. His research focuses on electromagnetics, microwave and antenna technologies, optics, and photonics, with applications in biomedical imaging, non-destructive testing, and material characterization. Education: Integrated PhD in Telecommunication Engineering, ITU (2013–2017) Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering, ITU (2010–2013) Research Interests: Dr. Akinci specializes in microwave imaging systems, qualitative inverse scattering methods, antenna design, and biomedical applications such as hyperthermia treatments and brain imaging. His work integrates deep learning techniques for improved accuracy in medical diagnostics and material analysis. Awards: IEEE Türkiye PhD Thesis Award (2017) TUBITAK National Physics Olympiad Bronze Medal (2010) Academic Excellence Awards (2006–2010) Advising & Grants: He supervises PhD and master’s students in topics like microwave imaging algorithms and hyperthermia treatment optimization. Active projects include designing imaging systems for walnut quality assessment and developing low-cost biomedical phantoms. Labs/Teams: His research group focuses on advanced microwave imaging, antenna technology, and biomedical engineering applications at ITU's Ayazağa Campus.