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Nezih TopaloğluView profile

Associate Professor

• Mechanical Vibrations
• Energy Harvesting
• MEMS
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Prof. Dr. Nezih Topaloğlu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Engineering. He has progressed from Lecturer (2009) to Assistant Professor (2010) and Associate Professor (2017), maintaining active research and teaching roles through 2025. His educational background includes a B.Sc. in Electrical-Electronics Engineering from Bogazici University (2000-2004) and an Integrated Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2004-2009), where his thesis focused on uncooled microbolometers. Topaloğlu's research centers on mechanical vibrations, energy harvesting systems, MEMS, and mechatronics. He has pioneered innovations in piezoelectric vibration energy harvesters with movable tip masses, thermal conductance tuning for microbolometers, and nonlinear damping mechanisms. His experimental work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in sensor design and energy conversion systems. Analysis of his 10 most recent publications (2010-2025) reveals an evolution from core MEMS and vibration harvesting research (2010-2017) toward interdisciplinary applications including machine learning for maritime horizon detection (2022-2025). This shift demonstrates expanding expertise while maintaining foundational work in piezoelectric systems and vibration analysis. Scientific recognition includes: International Graduate Student Award (University of Waterloo, Turkey) Teaching Assistance Excellence Award (University of Waterloo, Canada) He has supervised six graduate students across master's and doctoral programs, focusing on vibration energy harvesters, solenoid actuators, and machine learning diagnostics. Research funding includes five TÜBİTAK projects, notably as Principal Investigator for the homogeneous stress distribution piezoelectric generator project (2017-2020) and ongoing nanosystems research (2021-). His work is supported by three patents covering vibration energy harvesters, power generation systems, and dishwasher mechanisms, reflecting practical applications of his vibration and MEMS research.

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
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Mustafa AKSU is a Lecturer at Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Computer Engineering. He holds a Doctorate (2016) from İnönü University in Computer Hardware, a Master's (2004) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, and a BSc (1998) in Computer Science Engineering from Kocaeli University. Current Position: Doctor Öğretim Üyesi (Lecturer) since 2022 Previous Role: Full-time Teaching Staff at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2001-2022) His research focuses on Data Structures and Algorithms , with significant contributions to skip ring/skip list innovations and their applications in robotics, artificial intelligence, and image processing. Key interests include: Algorithm optimization Machine learning applications Image segmentation techniques Mobile system development Renewable energy simulations Publications showcase expertise in data structures, robotics, and energy systems, with a recent 2024 paper on COVID-19 prediction algorithms and a 2023 book chapter on robotic simulation importance . Collaborations span institutions including İnönü University, University of Turku, and Gaziantep University. As a thesis advisor, he has guided three Master's students in 2024. Professional experience includes department chairmanship (2011-2014) and extensive teaching roles since 2001.

Mustafa ULAŞView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data Mining
• Big Data
• Machine Learning
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Mustafa ULAŞ is an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering Department at Fırat University, Turkey. He also serves as a University Advisor and Coordinator of the Digital Transformation and Software Office at Fırat University since October 2020. With academic roots entirely at Fırat University, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in data science and software engineering. Born in November 1981 in Elazığ, Turkey PhD in Electrical-Electronics Engineering (2011) Master's in Computer Engineering (2006) Bachelor's in Electrical-Electronics Engineering (2003) Dr. ULAŞ's research spans multiple domains of computer science and engineering with particular emphasis on practical applications. His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world problems in healthcare, finance, and industrial systems. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on machine learning applications, especially in medical diagnostics and explainable AI, while maintaining his longstanding interest in VLF signal analysis for earthquake prediction. His publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work in database systems and medical imaging to cutting-edge research in deep learning and explainable AI. The most recent articles (2024-2025) predominantly focus on healthcare applications of machine learning, particularly diabetes and cancer diagnosis, while maintaining parallel research streams in industrial applications, financial analytics, and drone network optimization. This multidisciplinary approach demonstrates his ability to adapt core computational techniques to diverse problem domains. Dr. ULAŞ has been actively involved in numerous research projects, including TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives such as the 'Enriched Virtual Laboratory' and 'A New Approach in Teacher Education: Effective Blended Learning.' His project portfolio spans infrastructure development, educational technology, and advanced research applications. As an educator, he teaches courses including C Programming and Algorithms, Internet-Based Programming, Server Operating Systems, and Web Project Management. His administrative roles include serving as University Advisor and Coordinator of the Digital Transformation and Software Office at Fırat University since 2020.