معرفی
Berat Alper Erol is a Lecturer in the Computer Engineering Department at Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH). He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Kocaeli University, two M.Sc. degrees (Software Engineering from St. Mary’s University and Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UTSA (2018). His research focuses on unmanned autonomous systems, intelligent robotics, machine learning, human-robot interaction, and the Internet of Robotic Things. He has worked with prestigious institutions like the Air Force Research Lab and NASA, contributing to projects funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and industry partners.
Education:
- B.Sc. Mathematics, Kocaeli University (2007)
- M.Sc. Software Engineering, St. Mary’s University (2012)
- M.Sc./Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering, UTSA (2012/2018)
Research Interests:
Dr. Erol's work emphasizes manned-unmanned teaming, autonomous control systems, computer vision, and TRL5+ testing methodologies. He has pioneered tools like PIE for UAV testing and developed voice-command interfaces for IoT-enabled robotics.
Grants & Collaborations:
Key projects include:
- DoD-sponsored autonomous control research at UTSA
- Multi-institutional AFRL/NASA projects at North Carolina A&T
- TÜBİTAK-funded smart agriculture and autonomous driving initiatives
Labs & Teams:
Active member of IZTECH's Computer Engineering robotics lab, contributing to UAV navigation and human-robot interaction studies.
