About me
Here is a very short summary: I am from Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and my home town is Cayonu, which is a small village close to Famagusta. I am married to Nihat Yilmaz. I have an older sister and an older brother. My sister is married and has two daughters; Merve and Melin. My brother is also married and has a son; Ahmet.
Education
- Ph.D., School of Computer Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, 2005.
- M.Sc., Computer Science Department, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, 2000.
- B.Sc., Computer Engineering Department, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, TRNC, 1999.
Work Experience
- 2009-present, Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC).
- 2009-present, Honorary Research Fellow, School of Computer Science, University of Manchester.
- 2007-2009, Research Associate (funded by EPSRC), School of Computer Science, University of Manchester.
- 2005-2007, Research Associate (funded by SUN Microsystems), School of Computer Science, University of Manchester.
- 2004-2005, Research Assistant (funded by SUN Microsystems), School of Computer Science, University of Manchester.
- 2001-2004, Demonstrator, School of Computer Science, University of Manchester.
- 2000-2001, Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Economics, Girne American University.
- 1999-2000, Demonstrator, Computer Science Department, University of Manchester.
- 1996-1999, Student Assistant, Computer Engineering Department, Eastern Mediterranean University.
- 1995-1999, Web Designer, ComTech Internet Services (Part-time).
Interests
Learning languages; learned German, French and Russian in the University as a beginner. Travelling; have been to England, Scotland, Ireland, Hungary, Florida, New York, Portland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, Tunisia, Greece, France, Canada and several places of Turkey. Sports; step. Reading, especially poetry and "Turkish Poetry" is my favourite web site.
