Osman Kaan Erol

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman Kaan Erol is affiliated with Istanbul Technical University, where he serves in the Department of Control and Automation Engineering. His primary research focuses on optimization algorithms and their applications in engineering systems.

• Doctorate in Control and Computer Engineering
• Teaching and research at Istanbul Technical University since 2003
• Industry experience at BEKO Electronics (2000-2003) and ABC CEDETAŞ (1995-2000)

Research Interests include:

• Big Bang-Big Crunch optimization algorithm
• Differential Evolution methods
• Heuristic and metaheuristic approaches
• Applications in structural engineering, control systems, and transportation
• Search space reduction techniques
• Hybrid algorithm design

Publication Trends show a consistent focus on optimization algorithms (Big Bang-Big Crunch, Differential Evolution), with applications spanning airport operations, structural design, and preventive control. His work emphasizes algorithm hybridization and convergence improvements.

Project Leadership includes:

• Industrial data collection systems
• AI-assisted service systems for concrete plants
• Hydrophore control systems under ERP regulations
• Electrically heated underwear design