2000–2005 |
Ph.D., Applied Mathematics and Statistics Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Advisor: Prof. Carey E. Priebe Dissertation: An Investigation of Proximity Catch Digraphs in Delaunay Tessellations |
2000–2002 |
M.S.E., Statistics / Mathematical Sciences Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD |
1998–2000 |
M.S., Statistics Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Advisor: Dr. Carla L. Goad Thesis: A Comparison of Analysis of Covariance and ANOVA Methods Using Covariate-Adjusted Residuals |
1993–1997 |
B.S., Mathematics Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey |
2004–2005 |
Postdoctoral Fellow Center for Imaging Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD |
2025 |
AI and Digital Tools Training: Completed the Learning Path “Your Guide to Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot” under ElevatED in June 2025. This path contained the following courses: - IT500E An Introduction to AI and Microsoft Copilot at Auburn University - Copilot in Teams: AI-Powered Collaboration - Copilot in Outlook: Maximize Your Workday Efficiency - Copilot in Word: Create and Refine Documents with AI (February 2024) - Copilot in PowerPoint: From Prompt to Presentation - Copilot in Excel: Supercharge Your Productivity PP110V AI Prompting Playground, Auburn Copilot & Adobe Express demonstration session, February 21, 2025 Exploring Generative AI Workshop, ElevatED PP107C, Auburn University, February 7, 2025 CADRE Learning Series, Generative AI in STEM Teaching, January 24, 2025 |
May 2025 |
Manager Role Assigned in ElevatED Auburn’s Employee Education Center |
January 9, 2025 |
Endeavor Training for Faculty Auburn University |
June 3, 5, 9, 11, 2025 |
2025 WAC Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking with AI-Engaged Writing, Auburn University |
May 21–22, 2025 |
Faculty Mindful Writing Retreat University Writing Center, Auburn University |
May 20, 2025 |
Grant Writing Workshop University Writing Center, Auburn University |
May 2025 |
AAAS Science Careers Individual Development Plan (myIDP) Completed structured self-assessment and goal-setting for mentoring, productivity, and long-term planning. |
May 2024 |
Course Redesign F2F Program (CRD) Biggio Center, Auburn University Earned Course Redesign Badge (July 1, 2024) ![]() |
Spring 2024 |
AUAI: Teaching with AI Auburn University Earned AI Teaching Badge (February 29, 2024) ![]() |
Summer 2022 |
Mobile Summer Institute (MOSI) on Active Learning Biggio Center, Auburn University Focused on implementing evidence-based active learning in STEM education. |
2013–2015 |
Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowship (EU-FP7) Host: SAMSI (Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute), Durham, NC Participated in the LDHD program with contributions to working groups on Inference, Geometry/Topology/Statistics, and Probabilistic Modeling. Attended six LDHD and three CMSS workshops. |