Dr. İsmail Kırbaş completed his Ph.D. in Electronics and Computer Education at Sakarya University and currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Informatics at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, where he also holds the position of Director at the HAYTEK Collaborative Application Research Center. Dr. Kırbaş’s research focuses on wireless body area network protocols, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and machine learning. With a strong academic background, including a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Kocaeli University, he has led a variety of innovative projects throughout his career.

Dr. Kırbaş’s work significantly contributes to digital transformation across sectors such as agriculture and healthcare, utilizing artificial intelligence and data mining techniques. Actively involved as both a researcher and project leader in numerous national and international projects, Dr. Kırbaş has a robust portfolio of scientific publications and patents, underscoring his impactful presence in the field.

Dr. Aytuğ Onan received his BS. in Computer Engineering from Izmir University of Economics (Turkey) in 2010. He earned his MS in Computer Engineering and PhD in Computer Engineering from Ege University (Turkey) in 2013 and 2016, respectively. He has been working as “Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering” since January 2024 at the Department of Computer Engineering of Izmir Katip Celebi University (Turkey). He has been reviewing for several international journals including Expert Systems with Applications, Plos One and International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics. He has published several journal papers on machine learning and computational linguistics. Dr. Onan entered the lists of “Most Influential Scientists of the World- 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (Five Consecutive Years)” created by a research team led by Dr. John Ioannidis from Stanford University, USA. In addition, he has received “Highly Cited Researchers Award 2023” by Clarivate.

Aybars Uğur is a full-time professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Ege University, Izmir, Turkey. He received his BS, MSc and PhD degrees in computer engineering from Ege University, Izmir, Turkey, in 1993, 1996, 2001, respectively. His research interests are artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, computer vision, optimization, swarm intelligence, intelligent systems and computer graphics.

Mustafa Yağcı, Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Mühendislik-Mimarlık Fakültesi Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümü’nde öğretim üyesi olarak görev yapmaktadır. Lisans eğitimini Gazi Üniversitesi Teknik Eğitim Fakültesi’nde (1996) ve Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümü'nde (2023), yüksek lisansını ise Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü’nde Elektronik ve Bilgisayar Eğitimi alanında (2005) tamamlamıştır. Doktora derecesini Sakarya Üniversitesi’nden Elektronik ve Bilgisayar Eğitimi alanında 2012 yılında almıştır.

Akademik kariyerine Ahi Evran Üniversitesi’nde 1996 yılında başlayan Mustafa Yağcı, 2019 yılında doçent ve 2024 yılında profesör unvanını almıştır. Araştırma alanları arasında veri madenciliği, yapay zeka, derin öğrenme, programlama dilleri ve eğitim teknolojileri yer almaktadır. Bu bağlamda, öğrencilerin akademik başarılarının yapay zeka yöntemleri ile tahmini, çevrimiçi sınav sistemleri ve büyük veri analitiği konularında çok sayıda ulusal ve uluslararası yayına imza atmıştır.

Mustafa Yağcı’nın idari görevleri arasında Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölüm Başkanlığı (2018-) ve 2023 yılından itibaren Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Anabilim Dalı Başkanlığı bulunmaktadır. Ayrıca, halen Bilgisayar Bilimleri Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi Müdürlüğü görevini yürütmektedir.

Dr. Utku Kose received the B.S. degree in 2008 from computer education of Gazi University, Turkey as a faculty valedictorian. He received M.S. degree in 2010 from Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey in the field of computer and D.S. / Ph. D. degree in 2017 from Selcuk University, Turkey in the field of computer engineering. Between 2009 and 2011, he has worked as a Research Assistant in Afyon Kocatepe University. Following, he has also worked as a Lecturer and Vocational School - Vice Director in Afyon Kocatepe University between 2011 and 2012, as a Lecturer and Research Center Director in Usak University between 2012 and 2017, Assistant Professor in Suleyman Demirel University between 2017 and 2019, and as an Associate Professor in Suleyman Demirel University between 2019 and 2024. Currently, he is a Full Professor in Suleyman Demirel University, Turkey. Kose also gave lectures at other higher education institutions such as Gazi University and Istanbul Arel University. He also worked as a Visiting Researcher at the University of North Dakota, USA (between 2023 and 2024) and holds the Honorary Professor of Artificial Intelligence title at ITM (SLS) Baroda University, India. He has more than 300 publications including articles, authored and edited books, proceedings, and reports. He is also in editorial boards of many scientific journals and serves as one of the editors of the Biomedical and Robotics Healthcare (CRC Press) and Computational Modeling Applications for Existential Risks (Elsevier) book series. His research interests include artificial intelligence, machine ethics, artificial intelligence safety, biomedical applications, optimization, the chaos theory, distance education, e-learning, computer education, and computer science.

Nadir Yilmaz is a professor and the department chair of Mechanical Engineering at Howard University, as well as, a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and consultant. He received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Bradley University and New Mexico State University, respectively. He is a Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International). He has been a noted author of many publications in the fields of combustion, CFD, rocket propulsion and automotive engineering. He was a NASA Academic Mission Services (NAMS) Faculty Researcher, and a U.S. Department of Energy Visiting Faculty at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories. He has educated and mentored many underrepresented minority and female students via various STEM programs including the NSF-funded AMP (Alliance for Minority Participation) program.

Dr. Yilmaz serves as the Editor-In-Chief for the SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants and as a member of the editorial board of numerous international journals. In addition, he serves on SAE Foundation Board of Trustees, NSPE Education Foundation Board of Trustees, New Mexico AMP Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of Society of Automotive Engineers of Turkey. Dr. Yilmaz has also served as the Past Chair of SAE Education Board, NSPE Higher Education Executive Board, ASEE Aerospace Division, SAE Washington DC Section and ASME New Mexico Section. In a Governor-appointed position, Dr. Yilmaz previously served on the New Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors.

Prof. Gungor received his Ph. D in mechanical engineering (Istanbul Technical University) in 2006. He is presently professor of mechanical engineering at Akdeniz University, Antalya TURKEY. Prof Gungor has edited 15 books, and has published more than 260 proceedings, and has published more than 120 papers in peer-reviewed international journals, in addition to more than 30 book chapters. In the last 2 years Prof. Gungor has applied to patent for 3 innovative projects. Prof Gungor was the founder Dean of Bucak Technology Faculty, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, TURKEY, his research interests include New and Renewable Energy Sources, Nanotechnology, Energy Conversion and Management, Simulation and Modeling of Energy Systems, Combustion and Gasification of Coal and Biomass in Fluidised Beds, Hydrogen Production and Purification in Gasification of Coal and Biomass, Solar Thermal Applications.

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1972 yılında Ermenek’te doğdu. 1989’da Kayseri Fen Lisesinden, 1994’te Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Fizik Öğretmenliği Bölümünden mezun oldu. Fizik alanında yüksek lisans ve doktora derecelerini sırasıyla 1999 ve 2004 yıllarında Boğaziçi ve Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitelerinden aldı. Almanya Dresden IFW Leibniz Enstitüsü Katıhal Fiziği Bölümünde ve ABD Kaliforniya Üniversitesi Riverside Kampüsü (UCR) Kimya Bölümünde misafir bilim insanı ve doktora sonrası araştırmacı olarak çalıştı. Yurtiçinde muhtelif üniversitelerin mühendislik fakültelerinde öğretim üyeliği yaptı. 2010 yılında fizik doçenti, 2015 yılında profesör oldu. Uluslararası endekslerce taranan makale ve bildirilerine bugüne kadar 500’ün üzerinde atıf aldı. Halen OSTİM Teknik Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümünde öğretim üyesi olarak çalışmaktadır.