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Alp Bassa is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Boğaziçi University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Universität Duisburg-Essen, Germany (2007), and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Engineering and Mathematics from Middle East Technical University, Ankara (2004). His academic work is centered on pure and applied number theory with connections to algebraic geometry.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Germany, 2007
- B.S. in Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 2004
- B.S. in Mathematics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 2004
Alp Bassa's research lies primarily in Number Theory and Arithmetic Geometry, with a focus on curves defined over finite fields, irreducible polynomials, and their applications to Jacobian and abelian varieties. His work has strong implications in theoretical mathematics and cryptography. He has led research projects funded by TÜBİTAK and Boğaziçi University's BAP program, indicating sustained research activity and institutional support.
Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his project titles and research areas suggest a thematic focus on algebraic curves, zeta functions, and function field arithmetic, likely contributing to the broader fields of algebraic geometry and computational number theory.
There are no scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
Alp Bassa has been actively involved in academic advising and teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, offering courses such as Math 101, Math 102, Math 344, Math 345, Math 483, Math 525, and Math 48A. While specific student names are not listed, his role as a professor and project leader implies mentorship of graduate students. He has secured competitive research funding, including:
- TÜBİTAK 2509 - France PIA Bosphorus: Curves Defined on Finite Fields, Jacobian Varieties and Abelian Varieties (2018–2020)
- BAP-10540: Curves over Finite Fields and Irreducible Polynomials (2015–2017)
There is no explicit mention of a research lab or formal team in the provided text. However, his funded projects suggest collaboration with researchers in Turkey and France, particularly under the TÜBİTAK-France PIA Bosphorus program, indicating international research engagement.
