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Metin Türkay is a Professor and Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering at Koç University, School of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. His research bridges mathematical optimization with applications in supply chain systems, sustainability, and computational biology.
- PhD, Carnegie Mellon University (1996)
- MSc, Middle East Technical University (1991)
- BS, Middle East Technical University (1989)
His research focuses on optimization theory and its implementation in multi-objective supply chain problems, sustainable operations, and computational biology. Recent studies explore circadian rhythm regulation through small molecule discovery alongside supply chain carbon footprint assessment.
Key article trends reveal a dual focus on optimization algorithms (including MILP, multi-objective programming) and interdisciplinary applications spanning diabetes research, drug design, and sustainable energy networks.
- IBM Faculty Award (2009)
- IBM SUR Award (2007)
- TÜBİTAK Incentive Award (2006)
Türkay leads projects integrating mathematical programming with machine learning for problems in octane optimization, tumor classification, and logistics planning. His work demonstrates optimization's transformative potential across industrial and biomedical domains.
