Damla Oğuz

Damla Oğuz is an Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of Department in the Department of Computer Engineering at Izmir Institute of Technology. She has held this position since December 2019, following her appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Software Engineering at Yaşar University from 2017 to 2019.

Her educational background includes:

• B.Sc. in Software Engineering (2008) and Industrial Systems Engineering (2009) from Izmir University of Economics
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering (2012) from Izmir Institute of Technology
• Ph.D. in Computer Science (2017) from Paul Sabatier University, France (completed as part of a cotutelle program with Ege University)

Damla Oğuz's research focuses on data mining and query optimization in distributed databases. Her work spans multiple areas including high-utility itemset mining, federated query processing, knowledge base evaluation, and the application of large language models in education. She has made significant contributions to understanding how to efficiently process queries across distributed data sources, particularly in the context of semantic web technologies and linked data. Her research often addresses the challenges of scalability, privacy, and performance in large-scale data management systems.

Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward addressing contemporary challenges in data management and analysis. Starting with foundational work in itemset mining algorithms, her research has evolved to tackle more complex problems in federated query processing, knowledge base evaluation, and the integration of large language models into educational contexts. The breadth of her work spans theoretical algorithm development, practical system implementation, and educational applications.

Her teaching portfolio includes:

• CENG 212 - Concept of Programming Languages
• SEDS 502 - Modern Database Management Systems
• SEDS 535 - Information Extraction
• CENG 544/SEDS 542 - Large Scale Data Management
• CENG 465 - Principles of Data-Intensive Systems

Her professional activities include:

• Deputy Head of Department at Izmir Institute of Technology
• Active research in data management and mining
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering