Dr. Muhammed Akif YENİKAYA is an Assistant Professor (Dr. Öğretim Üyesi) at Kafkas University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Management Information Systems. Since 2020, he has held roles including Research Assistant (2020-present), Assistant Director of the Research and Application Center (2022-2024), and Director of the Research and Application Center (2024-present). He advises the Kafkas University Techno Informatics Club. Education PhD in Computer Engineering, Maltepe University (2019-2022) MSc in Computer Engineering, İzmir University of Economics (2016-2018) MSc in Occupational Health and Safety, Kafkas University (2024) Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, Anadolu University (2019-2022) Bachelor's in Western Languages and Literatures, Kafkas University (2022) Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Istanbul University (2022) Research Focus Yenikaya's research integrates artificial intelligence with practical applications across healthcare, agriculture, energy, and management. His work emphasizes deep learning models for medical diagnostics (e.g., retinal and X-ray analysis), sustainable agriculture via IoT-based hydroponic systems, and AI-driven waste management. He also explores organizational digital transformation, technology adoption, and digital leadership strategies in business contexts. Publications Overview His 24 publications demonstrate a strong focus on AI/ML applications in healthcare (e.g., diabetic retinopathy detection, skin cancer diagnosis), sustainable technology (hydroponics, energy efficiency), and digital leadership. Recent work shows increased emphasis on convolutional neural networks and cross-disciplinary solutions for environmental and industrial challenges. Awards and Grants UBYT-2024 Award from TÜBİTAK (2024) Project: Hydroponic Home Agricultural Production System (2023-2025, Project Lead) Project: Digital Content and AR Applications for Climate Change Education (2024, Trainer) Teaching and Advising Teaches courses including Artificial Intelligence , Database Systems , and Mobile Programming at undergraduate/graduate levels. Advises MSc student Rafet Doğrukartal on a QR-code-based inventory management system (2025).