معرفی
Volkan Sezer is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Control and Automation Engineering. His research focuses on robotics, automotive technology, and intelligent systems, with specializations in autonomous vehicles, SLAM, hybrid electric vehicle control, and machine learning. He directs the Smart and Autonomous Laboratory (SASLAB) and provides consultancy to companies in autonomous driving and energy management. His work has been funded by TUBITAK and Istanbul Technical University.
- Educational background: Ph.D. in Control and Automation Engineering (2008) and M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering (2005) from Istanbul Technical University, B.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (2005) from Yildiz Technical University
Research interests span control theory, mechatronics, AI, autonomous vehicles, hybrid/electric vehicles, and robotics. His 2024 projects include advanced autonomous driving algorithms, intelligent path tracking, and obstacle avoidance methodologies.
Scientific awards include:
- 2025 Innovation Award (ITU)
- 2024 Best Paper Awards (Eleco, ASYU)
- 2023 University-Industry Collaboration Award
- 2012 Academic Achievement Award (2nd place)
- Multiple TUBITAK and university-level awards since 2005
He has supervised 18+ theses, including doctoral and master's research on topics like autonomous wheelchairs, obstacle avoidance algorithms, and vehicle control systems.
