Student Supervision & Mentoring

Graduate Students (Current)

Rui Shi, Ph.D. Candidate in Statistics, Auburn University (main advisor with co-advisor Dr. Nedret Billor)
Li Zhou, Ph.D. Candidate in Statistics, Auburn University
Hyunha Park, MS Candidate in Mathematics, Auburn University
Yingshan Qiu, Ph.D. Candidate in Statistics, Auburn University (co-advisor with main advisor Dr. Yan Li)

Polat Charyyev, Ph.D. in Mathematics, Koc University (2017)
Dissertation: The Optimal Obstacle Placement with Disambiguation Problem
Artur Manukyan, Ph.D. in Computational Science and Engineering, Koc University (2016)
Dissertation: Statistical Learning with Proximity Catch Digraphs
Selim Bahadır, Ph.D. in Mathematics, Koc University (2016)
Dissertation: A Probabilistic Investigation of Invariants of NN-type Graphs
Jordan Eckert, Ph.D. Candidate in Statistics, Auburn University, defended on July 28, 2025
Dissertation: Adaptive Prototype-Based Classification via Graph Theoretic and Topological Methods

Zequn Wang, M.S. in Statistics (Non-Thesis), Auburn University (2023)
De Xing, M.S. in Statistics, Auburn University (2022)
Thesis: An Analysis of Effect of Diet, Masu Salmon Elovl2 Transgene, and Their Interaction on Fatty Acid Composition in Channel Catfish
Minghong Jian, M.S. in Statistics, Auburn University (2021)
Thesis: Statistical Analysis of SAC Solder Joints' Fatigue and Damage Accumulation
Enes Ozel, M.S. in Mathematics, Koc University (2011)
Thesis: Extensions of Domination Number and Their Distribution for Random Interval Catch Digraph Families

Yuting Ma, Postdoctoral Fellow, Auburn University (October 2024 - October 2025)
Fekadu Bayisa, Postdoctoral Fellow, Auburn University (September 2021 - May 2023)
Antony Pearson, Postdoctoral Fellow, Auburn University (July 2020 - May 2023)

Provided formal evaluations and written feedback for postdocs and instructors
Observed undergraduate teaching sessions and prepared reference letters
Participated in postdoc recruitment for major research programs (e.g., Precision Medicine)
Advised on mentorship design and funding continuity across research cycles

Yasuhiro Shoji (university reader), Chemical Engineering
Ana Flavia Brancalion Costa (university reader), Earth Systems Sciences Program (2025)
Jordan Nakayama (university reader), Civil and Environmental Engineering
Yu Shan Mu, Mathematics
Shenbageshwaran Rajendiran (university reader), Chemical Engineering
Haile Gilroy, Mathematics (2025)
Yuting Ma, Industrial & Systems Engineering (2024)
Yuyan Yi, Mathematics & Statistics (2023)
Tagbo Aroh, Mathematics & Statistics (2023)
Aditya Tadakaluru (university reader), Computer Science & Software Engineering (2023)
Emmanuel Otubo, Mathematics & Statistics (2023)
Minghong Jian, Industrial & Systems Engineering (2021)