Derya Çoksak

Dr. Derya Çoksak serves as a Doctoral Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences and concurrently in the Software Engineering Department at Beykoz University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture since 2024. Her academic foundation spans both theoretical mathematics and computational applications.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics (2009-2020), Yeditepe University: Thesis 'On the Low Lagrangian formulation of Poisson Vlasov equations'
• Master's in Computer Engineering (2021-), Yeditepe University (Thesis track)
• BSc in Mathematics (2002-2007), Yeditepe University (Full scholarship)

Research Focus: Her work centers on mathematical formulations of plasma physics systems, particularly Vlasov-Poisson equations using Lagrangian frameworks. This theoretical foundation extends to applied computational projects including sensor-based search/rescue technology, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration of mathematical physics with engineering solutions. Current investigations emphasize kinetic theory applications in complex dynamical systems.

Publication Trends: Her 2023 publication in Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics establishes core contributions to plasma dynamics modeling, with emerging work showing trajectory toward computational implementations for real-world engineering challenges as evidenced by supervised theses.

Academic Mentorship: Actively supervises graduate research including Ahmet Atakan's 2025 Master's thesis 'Detection of trapped individuals under debris using microwave sensors with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles', reflecting her commitment to applied mathematics education and cross-disciplinary innovation.