Hakduran Koc

Dr. Hakduran Koc is a Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Houston – Clear Lake (UHCL), affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering. He holds a B.S. in Electronics Engineering from Ankara University (1997) and M.S./Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University (USA). His research focuses on digital design, embedded systems, and computer architecture optimization. He has received numerous teaching and leadership awards, including multiple Piper Award nominations and IEEE honors.

• Education:
  • B.S., Electronics Engineering, Ankara University (1997)
  • M.S., Computer Engineering, Syracuse University (USA)
  • Ph.D., Computer Engineering, Syracuse University (USA)

Research interests include performance improvements in many-core architectures, energy minimization in embedded systems, and reliability enhancements through fault-aware design. His work bridges theoretical computer engineering with practical applications in robotics, wireless communication, and educational tools. He has advised multiple student researchers and maintains active IEEE/ACM memberships.

His publications emphasize embedded system reliability, memory optimization, and low-power design strategies. Key contributions include the AYSE automated system synthesis tool and frameworks for fault propagation mitigation.

• Awards:
  • Minnie Stevens Piper Award Finalist (2011-2014)
  • NSF/TCPP CDER Early Adopter Award (2013)
  • IEEE Outstanding Small Section Award (2012)

Dr. Koc teaches graduate courses like Advanced Digital System Design and undergraduate courses including Microcontroller Programming. He mentors students through thesis/research projects and has organized IEEE events recognized nationally.