Ali GÜLBAĞ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali GÜLBAĞ is an academic at the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, Sakarya University, specializing in Computer Engineering. His career spans over two decades, focusing on FPGA-based hardware design, machine learning applications, and educational methodologies in computer architecture.

• Doctorate (2003-2006): Quantitative determination of volatile organic compounds using artificial neural network and fuzzy logic-based algorithms
• MSc (1998-2000): Building automation using telephone lines
• BSc (1994-1998): Electrical-Electronics Engineering

His research interests include Artificial Neural Networks, FPGA Design, and Water Resource Management, with applications in seismic event differentiation, environmental modeling, and educational technologies. Recent work emphasizes water consumption prediction using machine learning.

• Key projects: BZK.SAU.FPGA microcomputer architecture, Remote FPGA laboratories

Publications demonstrate expertise in combining machine learning techniques (ANNs, gradient boosting, random forests) with hardware implementations for real-world problem-solving.