Çağlar ARPALİ

Çağlar Arpalı is an Associate Professor at Çankaya University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechatronics Engineering. He has held full-time academic roles since 2001, including Department Chair since 2021 and Associate Professor since 2010. His expertise spans optical communications, laser beam propagation, and biomedical imaging. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Gazi University and a postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Gazi University (2004–2009)
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Çankaya University (2001–2004)
• B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Çankaya University (1997–2001)

Research Interests: Focuses on laser beam shaping, underwater optical communication, adaptive optics, and biomedical applications. His work includes developing novel optical systems for imaging and communication in challenging environments.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Optics Communications and Journal of Modern Optics, with recent work on underwater turbulence effects and beam shaping algorithms.

Awards: Received the Bronze Medal at the 3rd İstanbul International Buluş Fuarı (ISIF 2018).

Grants/Projects: Led national/international projects such as 'New Generation Optical Sensor Microscope System' (2014–2015) and 'Underwater Optical Wireless Communication System Design' (2014–2016).