About Me

Ph.D. Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specialized in Networked and Distributed Systems
@ The University of Texas at Austin
Currently, a graduate research assistant in UT Swarm Lab.

Ph.D. in ECE from The UT (2027)

I am currently working as a Graduate Research Assistant in Swarm Lab of Prof. Sandeep Chinchali with a bunch of genius people. The main scope of our laboratory may be simplified as Network Intelligence. I follow the Decision, Information, and Communications Engineering (DICE) path of Electrical and Computer Engineering department of The University of Texas at Austin.

My Research Interests:
Decentralized Intelligence
Privacy & Security
Distributed Optimization
Federated Learning
Blockchain and NFTs

B.Sc. in EE from Boğaziçi University (2022)

I worked on Speech Processing/Recognition and Privacy Preserving Machine Learning with Prof. Levent Arslan. Additionally, I studied Biological Signal Processing and Communication Networks with Prof. Sema Dumanli Oktar. My specialization courses were mainly from signal processing and digital/analog communication topics. I also took several interesting courses like Psychology, Microeconomy, Macroeconomy, Humanities, Music and Art History.

Groups and organizations that I involved during my college years:
Executive Member of Mithat Alam Film Center
Member of Simurg Motorcycle Club
Guitar/Piano Player at a Rock Band in BUMK
Photographer / Film-maker / Director in Team Tiryaki

What I’m good at?

I’m passionate about connecting distinct systems to allow them to behave as a single organism. Together, systems are capable of doing what they cannot do alone.

Math Skills

Artificial Intellgence, Network Science/Security, Swarm Intelligence, Optimization, Cloud Computing, Digital Signal Processing, Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity

Soft Skills

Python,   Tensorflow,   Keras
C++,   OpenCV,   Java,   Linux
MATLAB  &  Simulink,   LaTeX

Hard Skills

VHDL, OrCAD/PSpice, LTSpice
Arduino, Raspberry Pi

Creative Skills

Digital Design, NFTs, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Film Making, Photography, Piano/Guitar

My Resume

You can find further information regarding my educational background, skills, and experience in my CV.

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