Kürşat M. KARAOĞLAN, Ph.D. is currently an Asst. Prof. Dr. in the Department of Computer Engineering at Karabük University, Turkey. He received his bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Selcuk University in 2008, and went on to complete his master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering at Karabük University. He earned his PhD in Computer Engineering from the same institution.

Dr. KARAOĞLAN teaches Image Processing, Programming, and Web Programming courses at the undergraduate level, as well as Natural Language Processing course at the graduate level. His research interests include Deep Learning, Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Data Mining. In addition to teaching, he conducts research in these areas, supervises undergraduate and graduate student research projects, and participates in academic and administrative committees.

Yousef Fazea is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, USA. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Universiti Utara Malaysia in 2017. Dr. Fazea serves as an editor for numerous esteemed journals and special issues, including a book in Springer Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, the International Journal of Reconfigurable and Embedded Systems, MDPI Processes, MDPI Quantum Report, Southeast Europe Journal of Soft Computing, Emerging technologies and Electronic Integrated Computer Algorithm Journal.

With a prolific academic career, Dr. Fazea has published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers indexed in ISI and Scopus databases, authored two books, was editor of a Springer book, contributed five book chapters, and holds a patent. His research excellence has been recognized with best paper awards at IEEE ISCAIE-2017, IEEE ICCIS-2020, and Springer IRICT-2023. He has received several prestigious accolades, such as the Summer Research Award for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023), the John Marshall Research Award 2024, and nominations for the Pickens-Queen Teacher Award 2022. Additionally, he has mentored students for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Award 2023, won a bronze medal at I-RIA-2019, and was the second runner-up in the 3MT-2016 competition. His outstanding contributions to student and alumni development were acknowledged in 2019.

Dr. Fazea is a Senior Member of the IEEE and an active member of the IEEE Communications Society, involved in various executive and counselor roles since 2018. He is also a member of the Internet Society (ISOC) since 2014 and participates in the ISOC New York and Washington D.C. chapters. He serves as a reviewer for leading journals in Computer Science and Information Technology, including the IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, IEEE Access Journal, OSA Optics Express, Elsevier Microelectronics Journal, Elsevier Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Elsevier International Journal of Electronics and Communications, and Fiber and Integrated Optics-Taylor and Francis.

Dr. Yousef Fazea’s research interests include optical and wireless communications, channel modeling and network security, next-generation computing, and enabling and emerging technologies.

Academic and Professional Career

Dr. Abdulkadir Taşdelen serves as an Assistant Professor in the field of Software Engineering at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. He conducts research in areas such as Computer Science and Engineering, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain Technologies.



Education Background

Dr. Taşdelen obtained his doctoral degree in Computer Engineering from Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University's Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences.



Research and Publications

Dr. Taşdelen has authored a series of publications in the fields of computer science and bioinformatics. He is particularly known for his research involving artificial intelligence and deep learning methods in topics such as pre-miRNA classification and COVID-19. Additionally, he has presented at various international conferences and participated in supported projects. His recent studies also focus on blockchain technologies. Currently, he works as a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia.



Academic and Administrative Roles

In addition to his academic career, Dr. Taşdelen has held various administrative positions. He served as the Deputy Dean at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University and provided consultancy at the Council of Higher Education.