Professor Ali Yapar is a faculty member at Istanbul Technical University in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department. His research focuses on Electromagnetics , Microwave Engineering , and Antenna Technologies , with a particular emphasis on inverse scattering problems and microwave imaging for biomedical applications. He has supervised numerous graduate students and led projects related to breast cancer treatment and rough surface imaging. PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1997) MSc in Electronics and Communication Engineering (1995) His recent publications analyze advanced techniques for microwave hyperthermia systems, reverse time migration methods, and Newton-based solutions for electromagnetic inverse scattering. Key projects include TUBITAK-funded initiatives on microwave tomography and brain stroke imaging. He serves as a project investigator and executive for electromagnetic research programs. Research areas span Electromagnetic Wave Propagation , Green's Function Applications , and Dielectric Material Analysis . Collaborations include IEEE members and international researchers in computational electromagnetics.
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
Dr. Emre Sefer is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Özyeğin University, specializing in machine learning and bioinformatics. He holds a Ph.D. in Computational Biology from Carnegie Mellon University (2015), an M.S. in Computer Science from University of Maryland College Park (2011), and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boğaziçi University (2008). His research bridges graph machine learning with financial networks, bioinformatics, and data engineering. Ph.D.: Computational Biology, Carnegie Mellon University M.S.: Computer Science, University of Maryland College Park B.S.: Computer Engineering, Boğaziçi University Research focuses on applying machine learning to financial and biological networks: Bioinformatics : 3D genome modeling, protein modifications, transcriptomic analysis Graph Machine Learning : GNNs for fraud detection, drug response prediction, and network evolution Financial Networks : Cryptocurrency investment strategies, asset price prediction His lab (OzU Machine Learning in Finance and Bioinformatics Lab) develops graph-based deep learning methods for cross-domain applications, including NFT market analysis and chromatin structure prediction. He received the Best research paper award at Recomb 2016 for work on 3D genome architecture. Former postdoc at CMU Machine Learning Department Industry experience as Quantitative Strategist at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Halil Ekşi is a faculty member at Gaziantep University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration. He has served as Professor (2020-present), Associate Professor (2014-2020), and Assistant Professor (2008-2014) at Gaziantep and Kilis 7 Aralık Universities. His research focuses on finance, financial markets, risk management, and corporate governance, with 57 academic publications. He has advised 9 PhD and 19 Master’s students, and received awards such as the 2024 Mesleki Dernekler Lisansüstü Gayrimenkul Tez Ödülleri Yarışması and 2017 Uludağ University Bilim-Sanat Ödülü. His education includes a PhD in Business Administration (2007, Süleyman Demirel University), Master’s in Business Administration (2003, Gaziantep University), and BSc in Business Administration (1998, Uludağ University). He has led projects like TÜBİTAK 1001’s 'Finansman ve Halka Açılma Tutumları (ISO 1000 Uygulaması)' and EU-funded studies on refugee financial inclusion. His editorial roles span journals like Journal of Economics and Business Issues and Financial Inclusion Across Asia . Active in professional associations (MUFAD, Finans Bilim Platformu), he teaches courses in International Finance, Financial Management, and Investment Analysis. Hakemli makaleleri, kitap bölümleri ve uluslararası konferans bildirileri Türkiye, Balkan ülkeleri ve BRICS-T ekonomileri üzerine bankacılık düzenlemeleri, küresel çatışmaların finansal piyasalara etkisi, ve yapay zekâ uygulamaları gibi temalarda yoğunlaşmıştır. 57 makale ve 8 kitap yayımlarında finansal piyasalar, kurumsal yönetim, ve risk yönetimi gibi disiplinlerde katkı sağlamıştır. 2024 yılında Finance Research Letters dergisinde 'Climate Uncertainty and Green Betas' başlıklı makale ile 2023 yılında Energies ’de 'Geothermal Energy and FDI' gibi çalışmalarıyla güncel finansal gelişmelere katkıda bulunmuştur. 2018 Nobel Yayınevi’nden yayınlanan Yatırımların Temelleri kitabında portföy yönetimi ve vergi stratejisi bölümleri kaleme almıştır. Ödülleri: 2024: Mesleki Dernekler Lisansüstü Gayrimenkul Tez Ödülleri Yarışması (GYODER ve İktisadi Araştırmalar Vakfı Proje Ödülü) 2017: Uludağ Üniversitesi Bilim-Sanat Ödülü Önemli projeleri: 2022-2024: Avrupa Birliği fonu ile 'Suriyeli Mültecilerin Finansmana Erişimi' 2021-2022: TÜBİTAK 1001 destekli 'Türkiye’de Reel Sektör Firmalarının Finansmanı' 2018-2019: Gaziantep Üniversitesi destekli 'Kalkınma Ajansı Finansal Desteklerinin Firmalara Etkisi'
Dr. Veysel Gümüş is an Associate Professor at Harran University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, where he has been since 2014. His research focuses on turbulence modeling, computational fluid dynamics, hydrological drought analysis, and time-series trend analysis. Licence (2003), Master's (2006), and Doctorate (2014) in Civil Engineering from Harran and Çukurova Universities. His research interests span hydrological drought , computational fluid dynamics , climate trend analysis , and GIS applications in hydrology . His recent work emphasizes drought risk assessment, wind speed trends, and fluid flow simulations using AI techniques. Publications since 2023 highlight his expertise in Mann-Kendall tests , copula-based drought analysis , and CMIP6 climate projections across Turkey and Morocco. He has supervised over 15 graduate theses and served as an editor/hakem for 10+ journals, including ASCE and Theoretical and Applied Climatology.
Dr. Mevlüt Kara is an Associate Professor at the Department of Basic Education , Nizip Faculty of Education , Gaziantep University since 2023. Previously served as a Doctorate Lecturer at the same institution (2019-2023). Holds a PhD in Educational Sciences (2012-2018) and Master’s in Educational Sciences (2007-2012) from Gaziantep and Harran Universities, respectively. His academic career combines theoretical research with practical contributions to school management and educational policy. Education: PhD in Educational Sciences, Gaziantep University (2018) Master’s in Educational Sciences, Harran University (2012) BA in Public Administration, Anadolu University (2011) BA in Classroom Teaching, Gaziantep University (2007) Research interests span educational leadership , social justice leadership , teacher autonomy , and school administrative processes . Specializes in analyzing relationships between leadership styles and organizational trust, with particular focus on crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic and integration of migrant students . Has developed scales for measuring collective teacher efficacy and social media literacy in educational contexts. Scientific contributions include 32 refereed articles and 9 book chapters in international and national publications. Collaborated with researchers like Sedat Alev and Bayram Bozkurt on comparative studies across Turkey, Sweden, and global contexts. Key thematic trends: school culture , leadership theories , digital technology integration , and multicultural education . Academic Roles: Deputy Dean (2025-) Deputy Dean (2020-2024) Session Chair at 11+ international conferences Administrative Experience: Coordinated teacher training programs Supervised school improvement projects Organized leadership workshops
GÜÇLÜ ŞEKERCİOĞLU is an Associate Professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences. Currently serving as Director of the Center for Measurement, Evaluation, Certification Research and Application and Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences since 2022, they also hold the position of Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education (2022-2025). Their academic career spans over 15 years at Akdeniz University, progressing from Research Assistant (2010-2011) to Assistant Professor (2011-2019) and currently Associate Professor (2019-present). Academic background includes: Doctorate (2003-2009): Ankara University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Measurement and Evaluation Postgraduate (1998-2001): Ankara University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Measurement and Evaluation Undergraduate (1993-1997): Ankara University, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychological Services in Education Dr. Şekercioğlu's research focuses on the intersection of psychometrics, educational measurement, and statistical analysis in educational contexts. Their work demonstrates deep expertise in measurement invariance, differential item functioning, scale development and validation, and advanced statistical methods in education. They have developed specialized knowledge in analyzing international assessments like PISA and TIMSS, with particular attention to cross-cultural measurement equivalence. Their research methodology combines rigorous quantitative approaches with practical applications in educational settings, contributing significantly to the understanding of how psychological constructs can be reliably measured across diverse populations. Analysis of their publication record reveals a strong emphasis on measurement theory and its practical applications in educational contexts. Their work consistently addresses critical issues in cross-cultural assessment, scale adaptation, and the psychometric properties of educational instruments. A notable trend is the application of advanced statistical techniques to solve practical measurement problems in education, particularly focusing on how tests function across different language groups and cultural contexts. They have made significant contributions to understanding measurement invariance in international assessments like PISA, with implications for fair and valid cross-national comparisons. Dr. Şekercioğlu has supervised 8 theses at various levels and serves on numerous doctoral and master's thesis committees. Their research is supported by multiple grants, including several TÜBİTAK projects addressing critical educational issues such as child sexual abuse prevention, nursing education assessment, and language acquisition among immigrant children. They actively contribute to the academic community through peer review activities for journals like Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice and Hacettepe Education Faculty Journal.
Attila Gursoy is a Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Koç University. He serves as the Dean of the College of Engineering and leads research in computational biology, bioinformatics, and high-performance computing. Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of Illinois (1994), MSc from Bilkent University (1988), BSc from Middle East Technical University (1986) His research focuses on protein-protein interactions , computational structural biology , and systems pharmacology , with applications in drug repurposing and inflammatory disease mechanisms . He has pioneered structural analysis of Ras signaling and developed tools like COSBI for computational systems biology. Recent publications highlight his work on viral protein mimicry , neurodegenerative pathways , and microbiome dynamics . His team maintains datasets like PPInterface and DiPPI for structural drug discovery. 2005 : Werner-von-Siemens Excellence Award
Dr. Abdulkadır Aksoy is a Lecturer at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration , Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Gaziantep University. His academic career spans institutions including Sakarya University (Research Assistant, 2012-2020) and Gaziantep University (2020-present), where he has served as Departmental Deputy Chair (2020-2024) and Faculty Board Member (2021-2024). Education: PhD in Political Science and Public Administration, Sakarya University (2019) MA in Public Administration, Sakarya University (2013) BA in Public Administration, Gaziosmanpaşa University (2010) Research Interests: His work focuses on ethical governance, participatory democracy, bureaucratic theory, and historical roots of public administration. Key areas include ethics in public administration , governance and participation , and bureaucratic evolution , with projects analyzing local governance structures and policy implementation. Publication Trends: While his book chapters often address historical administrative philosophies (e.g., Confucian and Lao Tzu ideals in public administration), his journal articles emphasize contemporary challenges: digital democracy (Cambridge Analytica scandal), transformative leadership models, and modernization in public governance post-industrial revolution. Academic Contributions: He has supervised three MA theses at Gaziantep University and contributed to editorial boards including the Journal of Political Administrative and Local Studies . His teaching portfolio includes courses on Evolution of Management Thought , Turkish Administrative History , and Ethics in Public Administration across graduate and undergraduate levels.
Barış Ethem Süzek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Muğla Sitki Koçman University. His academic career spans institutions including Middle East Technical University (BS), Johns Hopkins University (MS), and George Mason University (PhD) in Computational Biology. He specializes in bioinformatics and computational biology, focusing on protein informatics, genetic analysis, and machine learning applications in medical research. Education BS: Middle East Technical University - Computer Engineering (1997) MS: Johns Hopkins University - Computer Science (2000) PhD: George Mason University - Computational Biology (2012) His research integrates bioinformatics with molecular dynamics, particularly in host-pathogen interactions, regenerative medicine, and genomic data analysis. He has developed machine learning tools for viral interaction prediction and variant analysis systems. His work with UniProt and cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid projects demonstrates expertise in large-scale biological data integration. Scientific awards include Collaboration, Outstanding Achievement, and Change Agent Awards from the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid, plus multiple patent recognitions for biomedical systems. He has supervised numerous graduate students in bioinformatics, computational genetics, and forensic biology projects.
Professor Şaban NAZLIOĞLU is a faculty member at Pamukkale University, Department of International Trade & Finance, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Denizli-Turkey. He has been serving as a Professor since 2018, following previous roles as Associate Professor (2012-2018), Assistant Professor (2011-2012), and Research Associate (2010-2011) at the same institution. He has extensive experience in academic administration, having served as Chair of the Department of Econometrics (2011-2014, 2016-2018) and Coordinator of the Scientific Research Projects Unit (2016-2018). Dr. NAZLIOĞLU received his undergraduate education at Erciyes University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Management (2002), followed by a Master's degree in Economic Policy (2006) and PhD in Economic Policy (2010), both from Erciyes University's Institute of Social Sciences. His research interests center on applied econometrics, panel data econometrics, agricultural economics, commodity prices, and international trade. He has developed innovative methodological approaches in panel stationarity testing with gradual structural shifts, contributing significantly to the field of econometrics. His work bridges theoretical econometric developments with practical applications in energy markets, agricultural economics, and international finance. Dr. NAZLIOĞLU's research has resulted in numerous publications in high-impact journals, with a focus on panel data methods, unit root testing, causality analysis, and their applications to energy, agricultural, and financial markets. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of methodological innovation applied to substantive economic questions, particularly in emerging markets and international contexts. TÜBA (Turkish Academy of Sciences) "The Outstanding Young Scientists Award (GEBIP)-2015" TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) "Incentive Award-2015" Pamukkale University Social Sciences "Science Award-2016" Pamukkale University Social Sciences "Research Performance Award-2012" Dr. NAZLIOĞLU has supervised numerous graduate students and has been actively involved in research projects, including "A New Panel Unit Root Test with Gradual Structural Shifts" (TÜBİTAK-SOBAG 1001/Project No: 215K086) and "Are Commodity Price Shocks Temporary or Permanent? A New Perspective with Panel Unit Root Analysis" (TÜBA-GEBİP 2015). He has served as a referee for prestigious journals including Agricultural Economics, Economic Modelling, Energy Economics, and others. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE), International Trade and Finance Association, and Society for the Study of Emerging Markets. He has developed the GAUSS TSPD Library for Time Series and Panel Data Methods, which is publicly available on GitHub. This library covers several unit root, co-integration & causality tests, demonstrating his commitment to sharing methodological tools with the broader research community.
Ozan Emre UFACIK is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Istanbul Beykent University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. He has been actively contributing to academia since 2020, progressing from Research Assistant to Doctor Lecturer and currently holding a faculty position. His email is emreufacik@beykent.edu.tr, and he maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0002-7982-6440), reflecting his active scholarly engagement. His research interests span a wide range of topics in management and organizational sciences, including Leadership (particularly toxic and paternalistic forms), Organizational Behavior , Marketing Ethics , Sustainability in Business , Family Businesses , and Bibliometric Analysis . His work often combines empirical case studies with quantitative and analytical methods, especially in Turkish business contexts. The 15 most recent publications (limited to available data) show a consistent trend in leadership studies, sustainability, and ethical business practices. His research frequently employs bibliometric and case study methodologies, published in both international and national refereed journals. Topics such as toxic leadership , agency theory , and sustainable urbanization reflect his interdisciplinary approach to business administration. He has supervised at least one master’s student, Osman Askin, whose 2024 thesis focused on paternalistic leadership. While no specific grants are mentioned in the text, his consistent publication record across multiple journals indexed in TR INDEX, DOAJ, EBSCO, and others indicates active research funding or institutional support. His work appears in journals such as Journal of Current Marketing Approaches and Research , Eurasian Journal of Social and Economic Research , and Erciyes University Social Sciences Institute Journal . Dr. UFACIK has contributed to academic discourse through nationally and internationally refereed articles, with a strong emphasis on practical implications for Turkish businesses and organizations. His recent works suggest continued focus on leadership dynamics and sustainability challenges in SMEs and family firms.
Ayşe Zeynep Aydemir is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at MEF University's Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture since 2017. She earned her PhD in 2017 from a joint program between Istanbul Technical University and KU Leuven, focusing on architectural design studio practices. Her academic journey includes a TÜBİTAK 2219 Research Fellowship at Royal College of Art (2019–2020) and a TÜBİTAK 2214 fellowship at KU Leuven (2014–2016). Her research interests span architectural education, design studio pedagogy, adaptive reuse of urban structures, and the intersection of architectural humanities with practice-based research. She emphasizes process-driven design, horizontal learning, and the role of spatial experience in education. Key publication trends include studies on adaptive reuse of office buildings for housing practice-led research in small architectural firms parallax views in metropolitan analysis Her work bridges academic theory with real-world applications, particularly in Istanbul's urban context. Scientific awards include TÜBİTAK 2219 and 2214 fellowships. She also led the Kilyos Boathouse design-build studio (2018), which won recognition in Turkey.
Prof. Turgay İşseven is a Professor at the Department of Geophysical Engineering, Faculty of Mining, Istanbul Technical University. He holds a PhD in Geophysical Engineering from the same institution. His primary research interests include Earth Physics, Applied Geophysics, and Paleomagnetism, with a focus on tectonic evolution, volcanic rock analysis, and gravity modeling in regions like Eastern Anatolia and Thrace Basin. He has led multiple projects funded by TÜBİTAK and BAP, investigating topics such as the paleomagnetic properties of volcanic rocks and the structural analysis of sedimentary basins. Prof. İşseven has advised numerous graduate students and contributed to over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals. His work integrates advanced geophysical techniques like Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and deep learning for subsurface imaging and object detection. Key projects include the investigation of Lake Van's volcanic formations and the development of software for gravity data processing. He is also involved in teaching courses on Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism. Educational Background: PhD in Geophysical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2001) MSc in Geophysical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1995) BSc in Geophysical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1991) Research Interests: Gravity anomalies and structural modeling Paleomagnetic studies of volcanic rocks Geophysical exploration techniques (GPR, resistivity) Tectonic evolution of Anatolia and the Eastern Mediterranean Projects: Investigation of Miocene-Quaternary volcanic rocks in Lake Van using paleomagnetic methods Gravity modeling of sedimentary basins in Eastern Anatolia Development of GravPack, a MATLAB-based gravity data processing tool Advising and Labs: Advisor to 7+ graduate students (e.g., Nedim Aydın, Orhan Apaydın) Collaborations with institutions like the Eurasian Geosciences Institute His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities, through studies on earthquake hazard mitigation and geological resource management.
Derya Keleş is a Researcher at the Department of Geophysical Engineering, part of the Faculty of Mining and Geological Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). She holds a PhD in Geophysical Engineering from ITU (2020), following a Master's (2017-2020) and Bachelor's (2012-2017) in the same field. Her research focuses on seismology, tectonics, and earthquake mechanics, with a particular emphasis on fault zone dynamics and structural analysis. Her work investigates topics such as seismic anisotropy, lithospheric kinematics, and earthquake rupture processes, often leveraging advanced techniques like receiver functions and InSAR. Recent studies include analysis of the North Anatolian Fault Zone, the 2020 Samos earthquake, and the 2020 Doğanyol-Sivrice earthquake. These contributions highlight her expertise in linking geophysical data with tectonic processes. Key Projects: Analysis of crustal anisotropy under the DANA Seismic Network (completed in 2022). Development of a 24/7 geomagnetic recording station using ultra-sensitive magnetometers (completed in 2022). Collaborations: Active in international collaborations, including studies on Anatolian and Aegean tectonics with institutions in Turkey, Greece, and the US. Her research contributes to understanding seismic hazards and tectonic evolution in regions like Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean.
