Merve Asiler | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Merve Asiler | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Middle East Technical University | Turkey

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Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Merve Asiler's academic journey began with an impressive performance at Yıldırım Beyazıt Science High School in Ankara, Turkey, where she graduated at the top of her class. She continued her education at the Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, Turkey, earning dual bachelor's degrees in Computer Engineering and Mathematics. During her undergraduate studies, she developed a strong interest in algorithms, computer organization, operating systems, and computer graphics. She pursued her Master’s degree in Computer Engineering at METU, specializing in Big Data and Graph Databases, and is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with a focus on Computer Graphics, Computational Geometry, and Digital Geometry Processing.

Professional Endeavors

Merve Asiler has accumulated extensive professional experience in both academia and industry. She has worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at METU, where she has contributed to various courses, including Introduction to Computer Engineering Concepts, C Programming, Algorithms, and Computer Engineering Design. Her industry experience includes roles as a Software Developer at Accelerate Simulation Technologies, Turkish Aerospace, and Kale Yazilim. These roles involved developing software for unmeshed CAD geometries, engaging in modeling and simulation activities, and handling complex queries in large graph databases using Neo4j.

Contributions and Research Focus

Ms. Asiler's research primarily revolves around computer graphics, computational geometry, and digital geometry processing. Her Ph.D. research focuses on geometric kernel computation in 3D space, developing algorithms that outperform current methods for kernel computation. Her Master's research involved developing BB-Graph, a new subgraph isomorphism algorithm for querying big graph databases. This work was done in collaboration with Kale Yazilim and demonstrated significant performance improvements over existing algorithms.

Accolades and Recognition

Ms. Asiler has been recognized for her academic excellence with a GPA of 3.93/4.00 in her Ph.D. studies and 3.71/4.00 in her Master's program. She has published significant research papers, including a study on 3D geometric kernel computation in polygon mesh structures and a subgraph isomorphism algorithm for querying big graph databases. Her work has been published in reputable journals like Computers & Graphics and the Journal of Big Data.

Impact and Influence

Ms. Asiler's contributions to computer science, particularly in the areas of computer graphics and big data, have had a significant impact on both academia and industry. Her research on geometric kernels and graph databases has advanced the understanding and application of these complex areas. As a teaching assistant, she has influenced and mentored numerous students, preparing original programming assignments and supervising student projects.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Ms. Asiler plans to leverage her expertise in mesh kernels to explore novel solutions for non-self-intersecting shape interpolation and star-shape decomposition problems. Her future contributions are likely to continue pushing the boundaries of computational geometry and computer graphics, benefiting both academic research and practical applications in various industries. With her strong foundation and ongoing commitment to research, Ms. Asiler is poised to make lasting contributions to the field of computer science.

 

Notable Publications

3D geometric kernel computation in polygon mesh structures 2024

HyGraph: a subgraph isomorphism algorithm for efficiently querying big graph databases 2022 (3)

 

 

 

Abidemi Adeniyi | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abidemi Adeniyi | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Bowen University, Iwo | Nigeria

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Early Academic Pursuits

Mr. Abidemi Adeniyi's early academic journey began at New Oko Oba Primary School in Lagos State, Nigeria, where he completed his primary education in 2001. He then attended Obaji Comprehensive High School in Ekan-Nla, Kwara State, graduating in 2007 with a Secondary School Leaving Certificate. His post-secondary education started at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, where he earned a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science with Upper Credit in 2014. He furthered his studies at the University of Ilorin and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, culminating in a B.Sc. in Computer Science with Second Class Upper Division in 2019 and an M.Sc. in Computer Science with Distinction in 2021. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Ilorin.

Professional Endeavors

Mr. Adeniyi has amassed substantial professional experience across various academic and industry roles. He currently serves as a Lecturer II at Bowen University in Osun State, Nigeria, since October 2023, where he is involved in teaching, research, and curriculum development. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Lecturer at Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, from March 2022 to September 2023, and a Technologist at Landmark University, where he handled practical courses and organized programming languages and computer hardware practical classes from November 2016 to March 2022. His industry experience includes roles as a Software/Web Developer at Tetrad Solution Limited and an ICT Desk Officer at the NYSC State Secretariat in Umuahia.

Contributions and Research Focus

Mr. Adeniyi's research interests are focused on Information Security using Cryptographic Algorithms, Internet of Things Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Computational Complexity of Cryptographic Algorithms, Machine Learning, and Information Systems. He has developed proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks, including C/C++, Java, Python, Assembly Language, Spring framework, Node.JS, and Flutter. His academic contributions include several publications and presentations at international conferences, showcasing his research on cryptographic algorithms and security.

Accolades and Recognition

Mr. Adeniyi's excellence in research and teaching has been recognized through several awards and honors. He was listed as one of the top 500 researchers/authors in Nigeria by SCOPUS/SCIVAL in 2021 and 2022. He has received travel and registration grants for attending prestigious conferences, including the 2024 IEEE Conference on Secure and Trustworthy ML (SaTML) in Toronto and the ICCV 2023 DEI travel and registration grant. His distinctions also include the Certificate of Reviewer from MDPI Journal and Egyptian Informatics Journal, and an Award of Excellence in Technical Skill from Landmark University.

Impact and Influence

Throughout his career, Mr. Adeniyi has had a substantial impact on both the academic and professional communities. He has mentored numerous students, guiding them in their academic and research pursuits. His role in curriculum development and community service at various institutions has contributed to the academic quality and standards. His collaboration with industry partners to develop practical applications and solutions has further enhanced his influence in the field of computer science and information technology.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Mr. Adeniyi's dedication to excellence in teaching, learning, and research is evident in his continuous pursuit of knowledge and problem-oriented research aimed at solving immediate societal problems. His legacy is marked by his contributions to academia and industry, and his future endeavors are expected to further advance the fields of information security, cryptography, and machine learning. He remains committed to mentoring the next generation of computer scientists and contributing to the development of innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.

 

Notable Publications

A systematic review on elliptic curve cryptography algorithm for internet of things: Categorization, application areas, and security 2024

EASESUM: an online abstractive and extractive text summarizer using deep learning technique 2024

A biometrics-generated private/public key cryptography for a blockchain-based e-voting system 2024

Dark and Light Triad: A cross-cultural comparison of network analysis in 5 countries 2023 (4)

Implementation of a block cipher algorithm for medical information security on cloud environment: using modified advanced encryption standard approach 2023 (8)