Prof. Serkan Eryilmaz is the current President of Atilim University (since 2023) and previously served as Vice President for Research (2017–2023). He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Ankara University (2002) and has held academic positions at Izmir University of Economics and Atilim University. His research focuses on reliability engineering, applied probability, stochastic modeling, and renewable energy systems. He is an Editorial Board member of Reliability Engineering and System Safety and an Area Editor of IISE Transactions . Education: Ph.D. in Statistics (Ankara University, 2002), M.Sc. in Statistics (Ankara University, 2000), B.Sc. in Statistics (Ankara University, 1999). Honors include TUBITAK Science Incentive Award (2017) and inclusion in 'The Most Influential Scientists in the World' (2021, 2020). Research Interests: Reliability analysis of systems, stochastic processes, probabilistic models in renewable energy, actuarial risk analysis, and applied probability. Recent work includes publications on δ-shock models, preventive replacement policies, and wind energy systems. Awards: TUBITAK grants (2017, 2006), top-ranked graduate (Ankara University, 1999), and international recognition for impactful research in reliability engineering. Advising & Grants: Supervised 7 PhD and 8 Master’s theses. Active in editorial roles and professional service, including co-chair of the System Reliability Technical Committee at the European Safety and Reliability Association. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in reliability engineering and stochastic modeling at Atilim University, collaborating on projects involving renewable energy systems and probabilistic risk analysis.

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