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Curriculum Vitae
ÖMER MUHAMMET SOYSAL, Ph.D.
E-mail: [email protected] ([email protected])
EDUCATION
Philosophy of Doctorate in Computer Science, Louisiana State University and A&M College, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA. Dissertation title: A modular approach to lung nodule detection from computed
tomography images using artificial neural networks and content based image representation. May, 2009.
Minor in Information Systems and Decision Sciences.
Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey.
Thesis title: Exploring effects of parameters on transmission of bioactive signals passing through
inductive coupling. December, 1998.
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, December,
1992.
POSITIONS and EMPLOYMENT
2012–present
2012–present
2010–present
2008–2009
2008
2002–2008
2000–2001
2000
1996–1999
1995–1996
1993–1994
Adjunct faculty in Electrical and Computer Engineering Division, School of
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA.
Adjunct faculty in Computer Science and Engineering Division, School of
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA.
Research Assistant Professor, Project Supervisor at Highway Safety Research
Group (affiliated with Department of Information Systems and Decision
Sciences), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Research Associate 5; Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Instructor; Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Research Assistant; Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Research Assistant; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Southern University,
Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Research Assistant; Department of Computer Science, Southern University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA.
Teaching Assistant; Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Kirikkale University Ankara, Turkey.
Instructor; Malatya Technical College, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
Instructor; Technical High School, Malatya, Turkey.
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PUBLICATIONS
Under Review:
Ömer M. Soysal and Jayesh Mohan. “A Framework for Assessment of Color Channels under the
Uncertainty of Illumination and White Balance Conditions”.
Ömer M. Soysal and Kazim Sekeroglu. “Comparison of SIFT, Bi-SIFT, and Tri-SIFT and Their
Frequency Spectrum Analysis”.
In Preparation:
Correction of Crash Location Information in GIS based Environment.
In Planning:
Detection of interesting traffic accident patterns by association rule mining.
Clustering of line events on a road network system in GIS environment.
In Peer Reviewed Journals:
Ömer M. Soysal, Eera Gupta, Harisha Donepudi (2015). “A Sparse Memory Allocation Data Structure
for Sequential and Parallel Association Rule Mining”. The Journal of Supercomputing. DOI.
Ömer M. Soysal (2015). “Association Rule Mining With Mostly Associated Sequential Patterns”. Expert
Systems with Applications, 42(5): 2582–2592.
Saffet Erdogan, Veli Ilçi, Omer Soysal, Aysegul Korkmaz (2015). “Model Suggestion for the
Determination of the Traffic Accident Hotspots on the Turkish Highway Road Network: A Pilot
Study”, Boletim de Ciências Geodésicas, 21(1): 169-188.
Ömer M. Soysal, Jianhua Chen (2013). “Object Recognition by Spectral Feature Derived from Canonical
Shape Representation”, Machine Vision and Applications, v.24, n.2, pp: 855-868.
Ömer M. Soysal, Jianhua Chen, Helmut Schneider (2012). “Efficient Photometric Feature Extraction in a
Hierarchical Learning Scheme for Nodule Detection”, The International Journal of Granular
Computing, Rough Sets and Intelligent System, v.2, n.4, pp: 314-326.
Joni A. N. Shreve, Helmut Schneider, Ömer M. Soysal (2011). “A Methodology for Comparing
Classification Methods through the Assessment of Model stability and Validity in Variable
Selection”, Decision Support Systems, 52: 247–257.
Metin Tulgar, Ömer M. Soysal (2003). "Inductively coupled transmission of neuro-active signals:
Analysis of optimal parameters", Medical Physics, v.30 pp.79-100.
In Peer Reviewed Conferences:
Dereli Mehmet Ali, Erdoğan Saffet, Soysal Ömer, at. al (2015). “Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri Destekli Trafik
Kaza Kara Nokta Belirleme: Empirik Bayes Örneği”, 17. Akademik Bilişim Konferansı 2015.
Mehmet Ali Dereli, Saffet Erdoğan, Muhammet Ömer Soysal, et al. (2014) “Trafik Kaza Kara
Noktalarının Belirlenmesi İçin Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS) Destekli Mekânsal İstatistiksel
Metodların Kullanılması”, 7. Ulusal Muhendislik Olcmeleri Sempozyumu, Corum, Turkiye.
Omer M. Soysal, Pei Li, Helmut Schneider, et al. (2012). “Online Geographic Information Systems
Based Iconic Visual Query and Information Visualization Framework for Exploratory Data
Analysis”, 11th International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering (IKE'12)
in WORLDCOMP’12.
Ömer M. Soysal, Helmut Schneider, Asim Shrestha, et al. (2012). “Zonal Statistics to Identify Hotregions of Traffic Accidents”, 9th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and
Visualization Methods (MSV’12) in WORLDCOMP’12.
Ömer M. Soysal, Jianhua Chen, Helmut Schneider (2010). “An Image Processing Tool for
Efficient Feature Extraction in Computer-Aided Detection Systems”, Proceedings of IEEE
International Conference on Granular Computing (GrC2010), pp: 438-442, in August 2010,
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Sillicon Valley, USA. (Selected to be published with an extended version at the International
Journal of Granular Computing, Rough Sets and Intelligent System).
Ömer M. Soysal, Jianhua Chen, Steven Bujenovic, Helmut Schneider (2010). "A Hierarchical Decision
Engine for Computer Aided Lung Nodule Detection from CT Images", 11th International
Conference on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BIOCOMP'10) in
WORLDCOMP’10, vol1, pp.387-393.
Ömer M. Soysal, San Chu, Helmut Schneider, Cory Hutchinson (2010). "Information Visualization Using
Sub-segment Road Statistics Obtained by Coordinate Transformation in GIS Environment", 7th
International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods (MSV'10) in
WORLDCOMP’10 -- GIS Workshop Session on Geographic Information System Based Decision
Support Systems, pp.303-306.
Mohammad A. Salam, Ömer M. Soysal, Helmut Schneider (2010). "Integration of Wireless Sensor
Networks in Geographical Information Systems: A survey", 7th International Conference on
Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods (MSV’10) in WORLDCOMP’10 -- GIS
Workshop Session on Geographic Information System Based Decision Support Systems, pp.307312.
Ömer M. Soysal, Jianhua Chen and Helmut Schneider (2008). “A New Spectral Feature For Shape
Comparison”. International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Pattern
Recognition (IPCV'08) in WORLDCOMP’08, pp. 23-27.
Ömer M. Soysal and Jianhua Chen (2007). “Matching Polygons Using Canonical String Representation”.
International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Pattern Recognition
(IPCV'07) in WORLDCOMP’07, pp. 331-337.
Ahmet Tan, Osman Kandara, Ömer M. Soysal, and Helmut Schneider (2007). “Neural Network Based
Missing Data Recovery For Crash Database”. International Conference on Data Mining
(DMIN’07) in WORLDCOMP’07, pp. 407-713.
Ömer M. Soysal, Bahadir Gunturk , Kenneth L. Matthews II (2006). “Image Retrieval Using Canonical
Cyclic String Representation of Polygons With Their Distance Vectors”, IEEE Signal
Processing Society, The International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), pp: 1493-1496.
Ömer M. Soysal, Patrick F. Mensah, Amitava Jana and Michael A. Stubblefield (2002). "A Fuzzy Logic
Control Model for the Curing Process of Heat-Activated Coupling of FRP Composites to Alloy
Pipes", Proceedings of ETCE2002 ASME Engineering Technology Conference on Energy.
Patrick F. Mensah, Ömer M. Soysal, and A. Jana (2002), "Transient Two-Dimensional Numerical
Modeling of Asymmetric Heat-Activated Bonding Process,", Proceedings of ETCE2002 ASME
Engineering Technology Conference on Energy, ETCE2002/CMDA-29073, Houston, TX , USA.
Patrick F. Mensah, Michael A. Stubblefield, Ömer M. Soysal, Li Guoqiang (2001). "Numerical Model for
Thermal and Material Characterization of FRP Composite Pipes Exposed to Hydrocarbon Fire"
Proceedings of ETCE 2001, 23rd ASME Energy Sources Technology Conference and
Exposition, Houston, Texas, USA.
Patrick F. Mensah, Michael A. Stubblefield, Ömer M. Soysal, Li Guoqiang (2001). "Modeling of HeatActivated Coupled Composite Pipes In A Cryogenic Thermal Environment", Proceedings of
ETCE 2001, 23rd ASME Energy Sources Technology Conference and Exposition, Houston,
Texas, USA.
Meting Tulgar, Ömer M. Soysal (1999),"Biyoaktif Sinyallerin Endüktif Kuplaj Yöntemiyle Iletilmesi
(Transferring bio-active signals via inductive coupling)", XI. Ulusal Biyofizik Kongresi (XI.
National Biophysical Symposium), Akdeniz University, Turkey.
Other Papers and Presentations:
Ömer M. Soysal, Jeff Dickey, Kazim Sekeroglu, Eera Gupta, Eric Newman (2015). “A GIS Based
Location Information Correction Framework for Crash Data”. 31st Annual Louisiana Remote
Sensing and GIS Workshop, May 12 - 13, 2015, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.
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Ömer M. Soysal, Harisha Donepudi, Naveen K. Kondoju, et. al. (2012), “Exploring Crash Patterns by
Data Mining Techniques”, ATSIP Traffic Records Forum 2012.
Ömer M. Soysal, Pei Li, Harisha Donepudi, et.al. (2012). “An Online GIS Based Exploratory Data
Analysis System for Road Network Data”, ATSIP Traffic Records Forum 2012.
Ömer M. Soysal (2011). “Computer Aided Detection of Tumors”. 2011 NSF CAREER Award Regional
Forum, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Ömer M. Soysal, Helmut Schneider, Cory J. Hutchinson (2011). “A GIS System to Identify Problem
Locations and Support Enforcement Deployment”. ESRI International User Conference 2011, in
the session GIS Tools and Systems for Accident Analysis and Prevention I, San Diego, CA, July
11-15.
Ömer M. Soysal and Cory J. Hutchinson (2010). "A Framework for Louisiana State Police GIS Based
Online CMV Crash Data Analysis System". 36th International Forum on Traffic Records &
Highway Safety Information Systems, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Ömer M. Soysal (2010). “Computer Aided Detection Systems”. 2010 Dr. Leroy C. Roquemore Computer
Science Symposium, Department of Computer Science, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA,
USA.
Ömer M. Soysal (2009). “GIS at HSRG”, User Luncheon of Highway Safety Research Group, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA.
Helmut Schneider, Ömer M. Soysal, Mustafa Erdem, Cory J. Hutchinson (2009). "Spatial Analysis of
Alcohol-related Motor Vehicle Crashes: A Case Study of Lafayette Parish, LA". 25th Annual
Louisiana Remote Sensing and GIS Workshop, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
Ömer M. Soysal, Mustafa Erdem Helmut Schneider, Cory J. Hutchinson (2009). “Assisting Policy
Makers by Geo-Spatial Analysis Tools: A Case Study of CMV Crashes to Analyze Manner of
Collisions in Louisiana”, 25th Annual Louisiana Remote Sensing and GIS Workshop, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
Patrick F. Mensah, Ömer M. Soysal, Michael A. Stubblefield, and Amitava Jana (2001), "Improving
Heat-Activated Curing for Coupling of Composite to ALoy Piping: A Simulation Model " Eight
International Conference on Composite Engineering (ICCE VIII).
Metin Tulgar, Ömer M. Soysal (1999). "Biyoaktif Sinyallerin Endüktif Kuplaj Yöntemiyle Iletilmesi
Transferring bio-active signals via inductive coupling)", XI. Ulusal Biyofizik Kongresi (XI.
National Biophysical Symposium) in Akdeniz University, Turkey.
İbrahim Çayiroglu, Ömer M. Soysal (1997). "Çok Salinimli Otomatik Besik Tasarimi (Multy-Swing
Automatic Cradle)", 3rd International Mechatronic Design and Modeling Workshop, pp. 279,
METU, Ankara, Turkey.
COURSES TAUGHT
Image Understanding Methods and Applications (EE7700), Division of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 2014.
Machine Recognition for Patterns (EE7750), Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 2013.
Advances in Computer Vision (CSC7700), Department of Computer Science, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 2012.
Database Processing for Management (ISDS3110), Department of Information Systems and Decision
Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 2008.
Electronics Lab, Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kirikkale
University, Ankara, Turkey, 1996-1999.
Introduction to Programming, Malatya Technical College, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey, 19951996.
TEACHING INTERESTS
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Computer vision and pattern recognition, machine learning, data mining, medical image processing,
database management and programming, parallel programming, software engineering, algorithm design
and data structures, programming languages, theory of computation, numerical methods.
ONGOING RESEARCH
Discovery of interesting crash patterns by association rule mining, efficient data structures for association
rule mining in Hadoop system; robust content based image features.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Theory and applications of computer vision and data mining; particular application-wise interests: mining
traffic accident data; computer aided detection & diagnosis systems; intelligent transportation systems.
Particular theoretical research interest: Discovering interesting patterns from big data, efficient data
structures for pattern discovery from big data; modular learning; mining image content, content based
image retrieval, robust image features.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Computer vision, machine learning, pattern recognition, data mining, neural networks, decision trees,
association rule mining, multi-core implementation, medical image processing, geographic information
systems, computer aided detection and diagnosis, content-based image retrieval, shape representation,
image registration, visual data exploration by parallel coordinates, wavelets, database systems, statistical
data analysis, traffic accident data analysis, parallel coordinate visualization for microarray data, finite
difference/ element methods, fuzzy logic and control, heat transfer simulation.
SUPERVISING STUDENTS
Ph.D. Thesis (current): Invariant Features for Content Based Recognition, (Student: Kazim Sekeroglu,
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
LA, USA).
Ph.D. Thesis (co-chair, current): Measuring Hurricane Impact Using Remote Sensing Image Analysis,
(Student: Abdullah Tekin, Department of Urban Forestry, Southern University, Baton Rouge,
LA, USA).
Application Development Supervisor (current): Identification of Hot-spots on a Traffic Network By
Cluster Analysis, (Student: Kazim Sekeroglu, Highway Safety Research Group, Department of
Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA,
USA).
Mentor for Undergraduate (2013-present): Student Paul Florida, the School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Master Thesis (2014): Multi-threaded Implementation of Association Rule Mining with Visualization of
the Pattern Tree, (Student: Eera Gupta, Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA).
Master Thesis (2014): Exploring Hybrid Color Features For Face Recognition Under Illumination
Variation, (Student: Jayesh Mohan, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA).
Master Thesis (2013): Detection of Interesting Traffic Accident Patterns by Association Rule Mining,
(Student: Harisha Donepudi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Louisiana State
University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA).
Master Project (2012): Online Geographic Information Systems Based Iconic Visual Query and
Information Visualization Framework for Exploratory Data Analysis, (Student: Pei Li,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
LA, USA).
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Senior Project (2011): Game design by C++, (Student: Hasan Firdausi, Baton Rouge Magnet High, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA)
Application Development Supervisor (2011): Web-GIS Based Visualization of traffic Accidents using
sub-segment Statistics, (Student: Asim Shrestha, Highway Safety Research Group, Department
of Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA,
USA).
Master Thesis Supervisor (2011): A Computer-Aided Control Framework for Control,
Instrumentation, and Mechatronics Laboratory Education, (Student: Kazim Sekeroglu,
Department of Electrical Engineering, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge,
LA, USA).
Research Supervisor (2011): A web-GIS Based Crash Data Analysis System Development Using
Silverlight Technology, (Student: Venkata Vijay, Highway Safety Research Group, Department
of Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA,
USA).
Master Project, Major Supervisor (2010): Spatio-temporal information visualization in GIS environment
for analysis of traffic accidents on a road network, (Student: Asim Shrestha, Department of
Computer Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA).
Master Thesis Supervisor (2010): Exploring effects of physical environment parameters on femtocellbased communication, (Student: Harun Yilmaz, Department of Electrical Engineering, Southern
University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, USA).
Master Project Supervisor (2010): GIS Web Application System for Query and Analysis of Crashing
Data, (Student: Wei Zhang, Department of Computer Science, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA).
Research Supervisor (2010): Spatio-temporal information visualization in GIS environment, (Student:
Vijay Alluri, Highway Safety Research Group, Department of Information Systems and
Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA).
Application Development Supervisor (2010): GIS based online crash analysis system using Silverlight
and Web ADF Technology, (Student: Yaswanth Chintana, Highway Safety Research Group,
Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA).
Master Project Supervisor (2008): Interactive web application to assist decision makers using GIS Maps,
(Student: Sandeep Talasia, College of Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
LA, USA).
GRANTS/PROJECTS PARTICIPATED
Application Developer and Supervisor (2014): “Development of a Tool for Documenting, Tracking,
Recording, and Analyzing Improvements to Intersection Sites and Roadway Departures In
Curve Locations”. Funded by LA Department of Transportation and Development. Highway
Safety Research Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities: Algorithm development, Design, modeling,
implementation, and testing the software development. Budget $152,309 for two years.
Project Supervisor (2012-present): “Correction of local road accident coordinates in GIS environment”.
Funded by LA Department of Transportation and Development. Highway Safety Research
Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
LA, USA. Responsibilities: Algorithm development, Design, modeling, implementation, and
testing the software development.
Researcher and Project Supervisor (2008-current): CMV Grant. Funded by LA Department of
Transportation and Development. Highway Safety Research Group, Information Systems and
Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities:
Developing and maintaining software applications. Budget: $96,000 per year.
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Researcher and Project Supervisor (2008- current): LADOTD Grant. Funded by LA Department of
Transportation and Development. Highway Safety Research Group, Information Systems and
Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities:
Developing and maintaining software applications. Budget: $2.5 million per year.
Leading investigator, Researcher, and Project Supervisor (2011-2012): “Decision Support Framework
Using Online Geographic Information Systems to Identify Problem Locations and to Support
Deployment of Enforcement Resources for Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes in the State of
Louisiana”. A proposal submitted to Louisiana State Police Motor Carrier Safety Unit. Highway
Safety Research Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities: Algorithm development, Design, modeling,
implementation, and testing the software development. Budget: $121,000.
Researcher and Project Supervisor (2009-2010): Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) Readiness
grant, sponsored by Louisiana State Police Motor Carrier Safety Unit. Responsibilities: Design,
modeling, implementation, and testing the software development. Budget: 173,000.
Researcher and Project Supervisor (2008-2009): Decision Support System using GIS Maps for the
Analysis of Inspection and Crash Data to Support Motor Carriers Risk Management Process in
the State of Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State Police Motor Carrier Safety Unit under
MCSAP Grant Project MH0822. Highway Safety Research Group, Information Systems and
Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities:
Design, modeling, implementation, and testing the software development. Preparing quarterly
progress reports. Supervising graduate students who worked in the project. Developing
algorithms to be implemented to fulfill the vendor requirements. Supervising development of
crash related maps.
Researcher and Project Supervisor (2007-2008): Safety Data Improvement Program Grant, sponsored by
Louisiana Department of Public Safety. Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities: Developing algorithms to detect
invalid crash data. Supervise and develop web pages to analyze data improvement progress.
Research Assistant (2002-2008): CMV Grant. Funded by LA Department of Transportation and
Development. Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining software applications.
Research Assistant (2002-2008): LADOTD Grant. Funded by LA Department of Transportation and
Development. Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining software applications.
Research Assistant (2005): Decision tree model creation for predicting alcohol levels of drivers involved
in a crash, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities: Creating a decision tree model to predict unknown alcohol
usage.
Research Assistant (2000-2001): Modeling and Analysis of Heat-Activated Thermal Coupling for Joining
Composite to Composite/Alloy Structures, sponsored by NASA GRANT NAG8-1536.
Responsibilities: Developing a computational model and simulation software for heat-activated
thermal coupling.
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Data Mining Application Development (2013- present): Association Pattern Miner, Highway Safety
Research Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA.
Project Supervisor (2012-present): “Correction of local road accident location information utilizing webGIS environment”. Funded by LA Department of Transportation and Development. Highway
Safety Research Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University,
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Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities: Algorithm development, Design, modeling,
implementation, and testing the software development.
Application Developer and Supervisor (2014): “Software application for Experimental Bayesian
Analysis”. Funded by LA Department of Transportation and Development. Highway Safety
Research Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA. Responsibilities: Developing software application.
GIS Web Application Development (2012): GIS Based Online Iconic Visual Query and Analysis System,
Highway Safety Research Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State
University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
GIS Web Application Development (2008-2012): Online Crash Data Analysis System for Louisiana State
Police, Highway Safety Research Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
GIS Desktop Application Development (2010): Computation of Sub-segment Event Statistics of Spatial
Data in GIS Environment, Highway Safety Research Group, Information Systems and Decision
Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Medical Informatics (2009): Computer Aided Detection Framework Prototype, Computer Science,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
GIS Desktop Application Development (2008): Map Analyzer, Highway Safety Research Group,
Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA,
USA.
Desktop Application Development (2002-2008): Automated SAFETYNET Crash Data Reporting,
Highway Safety Research Group, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Louisiana State
University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Desktop Application Development (2000-2001): Heat Transfer Simulation, Mechanical Engineering
Department, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Recognition and appreciation of service and research contributions to the fields of Computer Science and
Applied Computing by the 2010 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
and Applied Computing WORLDCOMP’10.
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) fellowship to develop a
mathematical model for implant devices during my master thesis in Electronics Engineering in
1998.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE
Associate Editor:
The International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods (MSV) 2010,
2011, 2012
Workshop Chair:
“Geographic Information System Based Decision Support Systems”, The International
Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods (MSV) 2010, 2011, 2012
Reviewer in Journals:
Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, IEEE, (2015-present)
International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making, World Scientific, (2015present)
Travel Behaviour and Society, Elsevier, (2015-present)
The Journal of Machine Vision and Applications, Springer, (2011-present),
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The Journal of Multidimensional Systems and Signal Processing, Springer, (2010-present),
The Journal of Supercomputing, Springer, (2010-present),
Decision Support Systems, Elsevier, (2013-present),
Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier, (2013-present),
Neural Computing and Applications, Springer, (2013)
The Journal of Communication, Engineering and Technology, (2010),
Neurology and Therapy, Springer, (2012)
Program Committee Member, Session Chair, Reviewer in Conferences:
International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (IEEE
Computer Society) 2014.
International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (VISAPP) 2012 - 2015
International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and
Applications – IMAGAPP-VISIGRAPP 2011.
The International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods (MSV) 2010 2012.
International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Pattern Recognition
(IPCV) 2007, 2008, 2010.
The International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Methods (GEM) 2010.
Judge (2008), Louisiana Delegation to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
IEEE Computational Intelligence Society
Association for Computing Machinery
The Association of Transportation Safety Information Professionals
CONTINUING EDUCATION
ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server, ESRI training course, 2009
Developing Applications with ArcGIS Server Using the Microsoft .NET Framework, ESRI training
course, 2009
Learning ArcIMS, ESRI training course, 2006
Customizing ArcIMS, ESRI training course, 2006
Visual Basic.NET: An Introduction, the Division of Continuing Education of LSU, 2003
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming using Visual Studio.NET, the Division of Continuing
Education of LSU, 2003
SOFTWARE SKILL
Data Mining: Insightful Miner.
Math and Engineering: Mathematica, Matlab.
Statistics: SAS, R.
GIS: ArcGIS Desktop and Server Web ADF .NET, ArcGIS API for Silverlight, ArcIMS.
Database Development/Management: MS-SQL, MS-Access, Oracle, ArcSDE, Cloudscape, XML-XSL.
Web Development/ Management: ASP.NET, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, Ms-InterDev /.NET, IIS,
Macromedia-MX.
Programming: C#.NET, VB.NET, Java, C, FORTRAN, Python, VBA, JavaScript, LISP, PROLOG,
assembly, MPI.
Computer Vision: EmguCV.
Computer Graphics: OpenGL.
Software Engineering: COCOMO-II.
Operating system: MS-Windows, Linux.
REFERENCES
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Available upon request.
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