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Pınar Çağlayan AksoyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence Law
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulation
• Data Privacy and Protection
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Pınar Çağlayan Aksoy is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Law Department at Bilkent University, currently on sabbatical leave. Her research focuses on cutting-edge legal challenges posed by emerging technologies, particularly in AI, blockchain, and digital finance. She holds a prominent position in academic and policy discussions around data privacy, smart contracts, and regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Her research interests span AI’s implications for financial regulation, blockchain applications in supply chains and commerce, and the legal treatment of digital assets. She has also contributed to comparative analyses of property and intellectual property laws in civil vs. common law jurisdictions. Recent work highlights trends in global regulatory approaches to smart contracts, NFT copyright issues, and the intersection of AI with consumer protection. Her scholarship emphasizes balancing innovation with legal safeguards in rapidly evolving digital ecosystems. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her advising activities and grants are not detailed in the text. She contributes to Bilkent’s academic community through teaching and research in civil law modernization amid technological advancements.

Selma TekirView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Text Mining
• Machine Learning
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Selma Tekir is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Izmir Institute of Technology. She completed her undergraduate studies in Computer Engineering at Ege University in 2001, followed by a master's degree from Izmir Institute of Technology in 2004, and earned her PhD from Ege University in 2010. In 2009, she worked as a visiting researcher at the University of Konstanz, Germany. Her educational background includes: B.Sc.: Computer Engineering, Ege University (2001) M.Sc.: Computer Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology (2004) Ph.D.: Computer Engineering, Ege University (2010) Dr. Tekir's research spans multiple areas of natural language processing and computational linguistics, with a particular focus on Turkish language processing. Her work explores text mining, news analysis, information warfare, and the application of deep learning techniques to linguistic problems. She has made significant contributions to counterfactual detection in Turkish, multi-modal language models, and the integration of symbolic reasoning with neural approaches. Her research often bridges theoretical advances with practical applications, particularly in the Turkish language context which presents unique challenges as a morphologically rich agglutinative language. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward advancing natural language understanding systems for Turkish, developing methods for counterfactual detection, enhancing question answering systems with knowledge graphs, and applying graph neural networks to biological sequence analysis. Her work demonstrates growing interest in combining symbolic reasoning with neural approaches and exploring self-reflection capabilities in language agents. Dr. Tekir has received research funding for projects including: Consistency and Reliability Assessment in News Chains (TÜBİTAK ARDEB 3501) Application of Data Analysis and Visualization Techniques on Historical Sources (BAP) She teaches courses including CENG 381 - Stochastic Processes, CENG 613 - Scientific Research Methods in Computer Science, and SEDS 501 - Introduction to Data Science.

• Islamic Theology
• History of Islamic Sects
• Religious Studies
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Associate Professor Muhyettin İğde works at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Theology , specializing in Basic Islamic Sciences . He has served in various administrative roles including Head of Department and Vice Dean. PhD in History of Islamic Sects (Atatürk University, 2014) MA in Basic Islamic Sciences (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 2008) Licence in Theology (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 2005) His research focuses on the evolution of Islamic sects, theological debates between Hanbalism and Salafism, historical texts of Islamic movements, and socio-cultural influences on religious interpretation. He has authored 10 publications, including books on sect classification, divine understanding in Salafism, and the transformation of Hanbalite thought. His editorial roles include co-editing Theological Academy and İlahiyat Akademi journals. He has supervised 7 graduate theses on topics ranging from Shia mythology to Quranic interpretations.

• biostatistics
• medical informatics
• rheumatology
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Dr. Necdet SÜT serves as the Institute Director of Health Sciences and Department Head of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine since 2008. He contributes to clinical research ethics, editorial leadership of Balkan Medical Journal, and national vaccination policy analysis. Current roles: Institute Director, Faculty Board Member, Clinical Research Ethics Committee Former roles: Deputy Director of Health Sciences Institute, Rectorate Measurement Unit President His research focuses on biostatistical modeling in clinical medicine, particularly rheumatology, diabetes, breast cancer survival analysis, and vaccine hesitancy during the pandemic. He has published extensively on COVID-19 vaccination responses in immunocompromised populations, mental health during pandemics , and medical imaging applications in oncology. Recent publications analyze biostatistical methods in vaccine efficacy studies, genetic polymorphisms in chronic disease, and medical informatics in diagnostic classification systems. Despite extensive collaboration networks, specific student mentees are not detailed in the text.

• Quranic Studies
• Islamic Theology
• Recitation Science (Tajwid)
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Ömer Özbek is an Associate Professor of Fundamental Islamic Sciences at Erciyes University's Faculty of Theology. His academic career spans roles from Lecturer (2010) to his current position (since 2020). He specializes in Quranic recitation (Kıraat) science, Tafsir, and Islamic educational methods. He holds a Ph.D. in Fundamental Islamic Sciences (2015) and has authored/co-authored books on recitation science and Quranic pedagogy. Education: Ph.D. (2015): Erciyes University, Quranic Recitation (Kıraat) M.A. (2003): Erciyes University, Tafsir Studies B.A. (1999): Erciyes University, Theology Research Interests: Focuses on Quranic recitation variations' impact on interpretation, historical recitation texts (e.g., Sıbtu'l-Hayyat's works), and modern educational techniques for Quranic sciences. His work bridges classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary issues like AI-assisted Quranic education and digital platforms. Advisory & Projects: Supervises 14 ongoing theses across Quranic recitation history, comparative recitation studies, and pedagogical innovation. Led a research project on Sıbtu'l-Hayyat's recitation work (2013-2015). Active in academic publishing, peer review, and international conferences on Islamic theology and education. Teaching: Teaches courses on Quranic recitation theory, Tafsir methodologies, and scientific research methods in theology. Develops curricula integrating modern technologies like Telegram for Quranic education.

• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Computer and Communication Networks
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Deniz Turgay Altılar is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Faculty of Computer and Informatics. He has been an active academic since 1988, progressing from Research Assistant to Associate Professor in 2013 and later achieving the rank of Professor. His work is centered on distributed systems, cloud computing, and computer networks, with expanding interests in AI applications for agriculture and healthcare. Education Bachelor of Science, Control and Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1984–1988) Master of Science, Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1988–1992) Research experience at Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London (1998–2002) His research interests include parallel and distributed systems, cloud computing, secure computation, deep learning, and cybersecurity. He applies these to interdisciplinary domains such as corn yield prediction, radar identification, and medical diagnostics using ECG signals. His recent work emphasizes efficient and secure AI systems. The publication trends show a strong focus on distributed deep learning, straggler mitigation, secure multiparty computation, and hardware-based attack detection. His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications in agriculture, medicine, and national security. Recent articles highlight innovation in lightweight AI models, privacy-preserving computation, and cross-layer system design. Scientific Awards No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. He actively supervises students and leads major research projects, including those on cache side-channel attacks in multi-tenant clouds, distributed OpenCL platforms, real-time scheduling, and molecular communication in nano-networks. These projects reflect sustained external funding and leadership in cutting-edge computing domains. His research group collaborates across disciplines and institutions, contributing to both national and international scientific communities. Labs and Teams : While not explicitly named, his role as Principal Investigator on multiple projects suggests leadership in a research lab focused on distributed systems, cybersecurity, and applied AI at ITU.

• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Philology
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Assoc. Prof. Mevlüt Gülmez is a faculty member at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Education, Turkish and Social Sciences Education Department . He holds a Doctorate in New Turkish Language from Selçuk University (2013) and has been actively contributing to Turkish language education since 2000. 2007-2013: Doctorate in New Turkish Language, Selçuk University 2000-2004: Postgraduate in Turkish Language and Literature, Selçuk University 1996-2000: Undergraduate in Turkish Language and Literature, Selçuk University His research focuses on Language Pedagogy, Philology, and Turkish Language History , with significant work on: Textbook Analysis through Bloom's Taxonomy Augmented Reality Applications in Reading Comprehension Second Language Acquisition for Turkish Historical Linguistics of Turkish Disability-Inclusive Language Education Comparative Dialect Studies Recent publications include studies on 2024 AR-based Reading Comprehension , 2023 Derebucak Folk Healing Practices , and 2022 Argumentation Pedagogy . He has supervised 11 graduate theses and participated in 4 funded projects related to international student mobility and dialect documentation.

• Classical Turkish Literature
• Ottoman Literature
• Textual Analysis
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Prof. Dr. Ahmet DOĞAN is a faculty member at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Turkish Language and Literature. He holds a PhD in Old Turkish Literature from Fırat University (2008) and a Master's degree in the same field (2002). His academic career spans roles from Research Assistant (2002–2008) to Professor (2021–present), with administrative positions like Department Head and Deputy Dean. PhD: Fırat University, Old Turkish Literature (2008) Master's: Fırat University, Old Turkish Literature (2002) Bachelor's: Karadeniz Technical University, Turkish Language and Literature (1999) His research focuses on Classical Turkish Literature, particularly within and beyond the Ottoman sphere, including textual analysis of manuscripts, poetic forms, and Sufi themes. He has contributed to systematic classification projects (MESTAP) and explored ethical and cultural dimensions in Ottoman works. Recent publications highlight his expertise in Ottoman poetry, manuscript studies, and symbolic narratives, with a strong emphasis on historical and literary criticism. He has edited volumes on Yunus Emre, Ahilik culture, and Mevlevi traditions, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Prof. DOĞAN has supervised 16 doctoral and Master's theses, including works on rare poetry collections and ethical treatises. His academic impact is measured by an h-index of 8 and 170 citations, alongside editorial and committee roles in international and national journals.

• Architecture
• Building Information
• Architectural Design
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Professor NİLGÜN KULOĞLU is a distinguished academic at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, where she has served since 1986. Currently holding the position of Professor since 2018, she also serves as Head of Department since 2023. Her extensive career spans architectural education, research, and administration, with significant contributions to architectural theory, design education, and urban studies. Education: Doctorate (1987-1994): Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Architecture Postgraduate (1985-1987): Karadeniz Technical University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Architecture Undergraduate (1980-1984): Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Architecture Professor Kuloglu's research interests focus on architectural theory, building information, and architectural design, with particular emphasis on spatial concepts, void theory, permeability in urban environments, and the relationship between text and architecture. Her work explores how spatial elements function in both architectural and urban contexts, examining concepts like spatial voids, permeability, and metaphorical interpretations of space. She has made significant contributions to understanding how architectural spaces are perceived, experienced, and represented through various theoretical frameworks. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on spatial concepts in architecture and urban design, with recurring themes of void theory, spatial permeability, and the relationship between text and space. Kuloglu's work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, connecting architectural theory with literary studies, environmental psychology, and design education. Her research often examines how spatial elements function across different scales, from architectural details to urban environments, with particular attention to Turkish contexts like Trabzon and Istanbul. Professor Kuloglu has supervised 15 graduate theses across multiple years, demonstrating her commitment to architectural education. She has also led or participated in numerous research projects, including EU-funded initiatives like DESIGNTRAIN for developing design education tools, and several university-supported projects focusing on architectural design, urban permeability, and spatial concepts. Her research has been supported by various funding bodies including TUBITAK and higher education institutions.

• Arabic Language
• Arabic Literature
• Arabic Rhetoric
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Zeynep ÖZKANLI is a Lecturer in the Department of Fundamental Islamic Sciences at the Faculty of Theology, Kastamonu University, Turkey. She has been serving as a full-time faculty member since 2023, and previously worked as a Research Assistant at the same institution since 2014. Her academic career is deeply rooted in Arabic language, literature, and rhetoric studies. Dr. ÖZKANLI earned her PhD in Arabic Language and Literature from Ankara University's Institute of Social Sciences in 2022. She completed her Master's Degree in Arabic Language Teaching at Gazi University's Institute of Educational Sciences in 2015, and her Bachelor's degree in Eastern Languages and Literatures from Ankara University's Faculty of Language, History and Geography in 2011. She also received Arabic language training at the International Language Center of Jordan University from September 2011 to May 2012. Her research focuses on Arabic linguistics, particularly phonetics, grammar, and rhetoric, with special attention to historical and contemporary applications. Dr. ÖZKANLI's work spans classical Arabic texts, modern standard Arabic, and the intersection of language with religious and literary traditions. Her expertise includes vowel systems, consonant assimilation, suprasegmental phonemes, and literary analysis of pre-Islamic and Abbasid poetry. Dr. ÖZKANLI has made significant contributions to academic discourse through numerous publications including journal articles, books, and book chapters. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing understanding of Arabic language structure and its applications in religious and literary contexts. She has also contributed to academic service as an editor for the Kastamonu University Faculty of Theology Journal since 2019 and as a reviewer for several international journals. Education Committee Member at Kastamonu University Faculty of Theology Bologna Coordinator at Kastamonu University Faculty of Theology Her research projects, primarily funded by TÜBİTAK, explore diverse topics such as Jordanian social and religious life through Musa Ibrahim Ebu Riyash's short story collection "Butterfly," Uyghur Turkish works in Arabic, translations of Ali's "al-Kasidatu'z-Zeynebiyya" into Turkish, and the impact of polysemous words on proper understanding of the Quran.

İlkay GüvenView profile

Professor

• Differential Geometry
• Curve Theory
• Surface Theory
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Professor İlkay Güven is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, where she has served since 2011. She was promoted to Professor in 2022 after serving as Associate Professor (2018-2022) and Assistant Professor (2011-2018). Her academic career focuses on differential geometry, curve and surface theory, and special number sequences. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in Mathematics from Ankara University (2006-2011) Master's in Mathematics with thesis from Ankara University (2004-2006) Bachelor's in Mathematics from Ankara University (2000-2004) Professor Güven's research primarily centers on differential geometry with special emphasis on curve theory, surface classification, and special number sequences. Her work explores directional curves, spherical indicatrices, ruled surfaces, and their applications in various mathematical frameworks including Lie groups and alternative frame systems. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of W-direction curves, Bertrand curves, and the geometric properties of special number sequences like Fibonacci and Leonardo numbers. Her publication record shows a consistent focus on geometric structures with increasing specialization in directional curve theory and special number sequences. Recent work demonstrates sophisticated integration of algebraic structures with geometric analysis, particularly in the application of quaternions and dual numbers to curve theory. Her scientific achievements include: Public Domestic PhD Scholarship from TÜBİTAK (2006) Public Domestic Master's Scholarship from TÜBİTAK (2005) Professor Güven has actively mentored graduate students, supervising one doctoral thesis and nine master's theses to completion. Her advisees have explored diverse topics including hyper-dual spheres, polynomial space curves, and directional vectorial moment curves. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her scholarship history suggests early career research support from Turkey's primary scientific funding agency.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Image Processing

Tuğba Erkoç is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Isik University 's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. She holds a PhD in Computer Engineering (2024) and has been actively involved in academic research since 2014. PhD in Computer Engineering, Isik University (2014-2023) MSc in Computer Engineering, Isik University (2010-2013) BSc in Computer Engineering, Isik University (2005-2010) Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , and Image Processing , with significant contributions in: Neural network optimization techniques Unsupervised learning methodologies Facial expression simulation models Handwritten digit recognition systems Competitive learning algorithms Language embedding models Her work spans theoretical advancements in convolutional neural networks and practical applications in facial anatomy simulation and Turkish language processing.

Gözde Gül ŞahinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Semantics
• Procedural Language Understanding
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Gözde Gül Şahin is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Koç University's College of Engineering, where she leads research at the intersection of natural language processing and machine learning. She is affiliated with KUIS AI (Koç University Artificial Intelligence Research Center) and serves as Principal Investigator for a major Tübitak-funded project on procedural language understanding. Previously, she was a postdoctoral researcher at the Ubiquitous Knowledge Processing Lab (UKP) at Technical University of Darmstadt, working with Prof. Iryna Gurevych, and completed her PhD at Istanbul Technical University under the supervision of Prof. Eşref Adalı. Dr. Şahin's research focuses on pushing the boundaries of natural language processing by building machine learning models and open-access tools for world's languages, with particular emphasis on semantics, procedural language understanding, and the abstraction and reasoning capabilities of large language models. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical NLP applications, especially for low-resource and morphologically complex languages like Turkish. She has made significant contributions to multilingual probing frameworks, grammatical error correction for Turkish, and understanding how machines can learn from small data through projects like PuzzLing Machines. Her recent publications reveal a consistent research trajectory toward understanding procedural language and improving model generalizability across domains. She has developed frameworks for evaluating multilingual representations (LINSPECTOR), created benchmarks for Turkish language understanding (Cetvel), and investigated how language models process step-by-step instructions. Her work often addresses the gap between high performance on standard NLP tasks and real-world applicability, with a strong focus on making NLP more accessible for underrepresented languages. Scientific Awards Tübitak 2232 B-International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers (2022) Dr. Şahin actively mentors students, having supervised bachelor's students like Max Eichler (now PhD student at UKP/TU Darmstadt) and pre-doctoral researchers like Haritz Puerto. Her current Tübitak-funded project supports 2 Masters students, 2 PhD students, and one postdoctoral researcher working on "Automatic Learning of Procedural Language from Natural Language Instructions for Intelligent Assistance." She has served as Area Chair for COLING 2022 and organized workshops at major NLP conferences including EMNLP. She leads the GGLab at Koç University, which focuses on developing NLP models and datasets for world's languages, with particular attention to Turkish and other low-resource languages. The lab's work spans multiple dimensions of language understanding, from grammatical error correction (GECTurk) to procedural reasoning and multilingual instruction tuning.

• Computer System Software
• Image Processing
• Programming Languages
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Murat IŞIK is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University. He has been serving as a full-time faculty member since 2017 and currently holds additional administrative positions as Department Head (since 2025) and Research Application Center Deputy Director (since 2024). PhD in Computer and Information Engineering, Sakarya University (2011-2017) MSc in Computer Engineering, Sakarya University (2009-2011) Bachelor's Degree from Dicle University, Batman Technical Education Faculty (2002-2006) Dr. IŞIK's research spans multiple areas in computer science and engineering, with a focus on artificial intelligence applications. His primary research interests include Computer System Software, Image Processing, Programming Languages, Computer Software and Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, applying computer vision and deep learning techniques to diverse fields including medical diagnostics, education technology, and accessibility solutions. His recent publications show a trend toward practical applications of AI in education, healthcare, and everyday life challenges. He has developed innovative solutions such as real-time assessment systems for primary schools, assistive technology for visually impaired individuals, and classification systems using deep learning approaches. Research World Medal and Research World Excellent Paper Award (2016) Dr. IŞIK has successfully supervised multiple master's students and is actively involved in numerous research projects funded by higher education institutions. His projects range from BCI-supported deep learning models for motor/facial movement detection to AI-assisted insole production and intelligent test systems for primary school students. He has secured funding for projects extending through 2027, demonstrating sustained research productivity. He leads the Computer Engineering department's research efforts and has established collaborations with researchers both within Turkey and internationally, particularly in Iraq. His laboratory work focuses on implementing practical AI solutions with an emphasis on accessibility and educational applications.

Oğuzhan DurmuşView profile

Professor

• Old Turkish Language (Orkhon, Uyghur, Karakhanid)
• Historical North Eastern Turkish Language (Khorezm, Kipchak, Chagatai)
• New Turkish Language (Old Anatolian, Ottoman, Türkiye Turkish)

Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Durmuş is a full-time Professor at the Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ankara Social Sciences University. He previously served at Thrace University (2002-2021) in the same department, holding roles from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and Head of Department. His research focuses on Old Turkish (Orkhon, Uyghur, Karakhanid), Historical Northeastern Turkish (Khorezm, Kipchak, Chagatai), and New Turkish (Old Anatolian, Ottoman, Türkiye Turkish). Education: Doctorate and MA in Turkish Language from Thrace University (2009, 2003), BA in Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literatures from Dicle University (2000). Specializing in proverb studies, dialectology, and Turkic-Uralic language relations, Durmuş has published 58 works including books on 18th-century Chuvash vocabulary and Ottoman-Turkish proverbs. His editorial roles include Türk Dili Araştırmaları Yıllığı - Belleten (2024) and Türkbilig (2015-2017). Supervised four postgraduate theses on Chuvash, Turkish dialects, and lexicography.