Altuğ Yiğit

Altuğ Yiğit is a Researcher at the Computer Engineering Department of Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH). He holds a B.Sc. (2015) and M.Sc. (2017) in Computer Engineering from Trakya University, and a Ph.D. (2023) from Dokuz Eylül University under Prof. Zerrin Işık. His research focuses on deep learning, data mining, and medical image processing, particularly in applications like dementia diagnosis and leukemia subtype identification. He teaches courses such as Numerical Computation, Analysis and Design of Algorithms, and Image Understanding.

His research projects include TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives in autonomous driving technologies via image segmentation and smart agricultural monitoring using unmanned systems. No specific scientific awards are listed, but his work bridges AI and healthcare through innovative algorithm development. He advises students in areas related to medical imaging and deep learning, though no named advisees are mentioned. His professional activities include collaborative projects on medical diagnostics and mobile computing applications.