Seref Sagiroglu

Professor Seref Sagiroglu is a distinguished academic at Gazi University's Department of Computer Engineering, where he serves as a Professor in Software Engineering. With an extensive career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a leading expert in information security, big data analytics, and cyber security, with an h-index of 29, i10-index of 65, and over 3300 citations.

His educational background includes:

• Undergraduate degree in Electronics Engineering from Erciyes University (1987)
• Doctoral studies completed at University of Wales College of Cardiff (now Cardiff University) (1994)

Prof. Sagiroglu's research spans multiple cutting-edge domains with significant practical applications. He has pioneered work in information security systems, big data analytics for smart infrastructure, cyber defense mechanisms, and biometric authentication technologies. His research bridges theoretical foundations with real-world implementations, particularly in national security contexts and critical infrastructure protection. His work on open data initiatives and cyber terrorism prevention has gained international recognition through numerous conferences he has organized.

Professional leadership and recognition:

• Founding member of Information Security Association (BGD), Turkish Science Research Foundation (TÜBAV), and Foundation of the People Caring for the Future (GÖNDER)
• Active member of IEEE, ISACA, and TBD professional organizations
• President of IPv6 Council Turkey and member of IEEE Biometric Task Force
• Editor of International Journal of Information Security Science and International Journal of Information Security Engineering

Research funding and project leadership:

• Principal investigator for TUBITAK-funded national research projects
• Coordinator of European Union collaborative research initiatives
• Industry partnerships with multiple technology sectors
• University BAP Unit projects focused on cyber security applications

He directs the Big Data Center at Gazi University (www.bigdatacenter.gazi.edu.tr) and has organized over 50 international conferences including the International Conference on Information Security and Cryptology and IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering. His laboratory initiatives focus on practical applications of big data analytics for security and smart grid systems.