research interest

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Complex Systems

Data-Driven Science

Ethico-Political Theory

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experience​​

 

Postdoctoral Researcher, National Metrology Institute, TÜBİTAK (2025-)

Developing ML and signal-processing pipelines for early earthquake detection from networked geomagnetic measurements, within the national DETAM project.

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Doctoral Researcher, Research Institute for Fundamental Sciences, TÜBİTAK (2022-2026)

Renormalization-group theory of complex spin systems, multifractal dynamics, and emergent order; eight first-author publications.

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Research Scientist & Program Manager, TRK Technology (2022-2025)

Quantitative research for algorithmic trading, ML-based forecasting for partners including Turkish Airlines and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, and founding director of the firm's quantum computing program.

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Data Scientist, Science to Data Science Program, Pivigo (Winter 2024)

Ensemble forecasting and policy-simulation tools delivered to the UK Gambling Commission, in a six-person multinational team.

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Teaching Assistant, Berker Research Group — Kadir Has Uni., Istanbul Technical Uni., MEF Uni.,  (2020-2026)

Graduate and undergraduate teaching in statistical physics, quantum computing, and complex systems, including an adapted version of Prof. A. Nihat Berker's MIT graduate course on phase transitions and renormalization-group theory.
 

Graduate Research Fellow, Soft-Condensed Matter Laboratory, Bogazici University (2013-2015)

MS thesis research on chaotic dynamics in semiconductor systems, hosted by Prof. Yani Skarlatos within a Turkey–Ukraine joint project on advanced humidity sensors.

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Visiting Researcher, Department of Physics, Harvard University (Summer 2010)

Statistical and risk analysis of long-term effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, hosted by Prof. Richard Wilson. Supported by a special travel grant from the Yeditepe University Board of Trustees.

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education

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PhD, Computational Sciences and Engineering, Kadir Has University (2026)

Thesis: "Scale and Complexity: Renormalization-Group Theory of Phase Transitions, Spin-Glass Chaos, and Emergent Order in Complex Spin Systems." Advisor: Prof. A. Nihat Berker. Nominated for the Best PhD Thesis Award.

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MA, Philosophy, Yeditepe University (2018)

Thesis: "From Metaphysics to Physics Emerging Human Social Life: On Spinoza's Ethics." Advisor: Prof. Saffet Babur. Graduated with Honors.

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MS, Physics, Yeditepe University (2015)

Thesis: "Nonlinear Dynamics and Possible Chaoticity in Condensed Matter Systems." Advisor: Prof. Avadis S. Hacinliyan. Graduated with Honors.

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BS, Physics, Yeditepe University (2011)

Thesis: "Transport Properties of Quantum Point Contacts in The Presence of Edge States: Non-equilibrium vs. Equilibrated." Co-advisors: Prof. Avadis S. Hacinliyan and Prof. Afif Sıddıki. Ranked 1st in Department.

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honors & awards

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Best PhD Thesis Award Nominee, Kadir Has University (2026, under review)

Full Scholarship, NECSI Complexity Programs (2024)

Outstanding Success Recognition, RG Theory Course taught by Prof. Berker — Kadir Has University (2019)

Special Travel Grant, Yeditepe University Board of Trustees (2010)

National Merit-Based Full Scholarship, Council of Higher Education (2007)

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