Assistant Professor · Computer Engineering · Çankaya University

MuratSaran

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Citations

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Publications

PhD

METU · CEIT

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Çankaya Univ.

Machine learning and intelligent learning systems researcher. Specializes in advanced data augmentation, neuro-symbolic AI frameworks, and human-computer interaction (HCI) to engineer immersive, technology-enhanced learning environments at Çankaya University, Ankara.

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Institute

Çankaya University

Department

Computer Engineering

Office

Faculty of Engineering, Room L-220

Location

Ankara, Türkiye

saran@cankaya.edu.tr

01 Biography

About Me

Bridging advanced machine learning frameworks with robust intelligent learning systems and human-computer interaction models.

As an Assistant Professor within the Department of Computer Engineering at Çankaya University, my research covers the intersection of machine learning configurations, advanced data augmentation paradigms, and technology-enhanced instructional spaces. I analyze algorithmic applications alongside user behavioral interactions to optimize smart pedagogical architectures and engineering workflows.

758+

Google Citations

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Refereed Works

Google Scholar Profile Index ↗ ORCID Registry 0000-0002-8652-3392 ↗ ResearchGate Scholarly Papers ↗ GitHub Repositories msaran1923 ↗

02 Scholarly Focus

Recent Publications

[IEEE Access · 2026]

An Uncertainty-Gated Neuro-Symbolic Framework for High-Coverage Topic Modeling and Trend Analysis in Scholarly Corpora with LLM Assistance

Formulating structural high-coverage topic modeling methods combined with Large Language Model logic networks. Targeted at trend tracking systems across expansive technical and scholarly archives.

Keywords: Neuro-symbolic AI; Topic modeling; LLMs; Scientometrics; Trend analysis; Computer science ontology (CSO); Outlier detection; Filters; Routing

[PeerJ CS · 2025]

Comparing hand-based and controller-based interactions in virtual reality learning: effects on presence and interaction performance

Evaluating presence criteria and interface control efficiencies by directly comparing hand-based vs. controller-driven interactions inside specialized Virtual Reality (VR) engineering ecosystems.

Keywords: Virtual reality; Human-Computer Interaction (HCI); Immersive Learning; Performance Analysis

[Gazi BTD · 2025]

An Integrated Information Security Model for Turkish Civil Aviation: A Comprehensive Framework for Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies

Developing structural organizational information security risk identification models tailored to the administrative constraints and parameters of civil aviation operations.

Keywords: Information Security; Risk Assessment; Civil Aviation Frameworks

[IEEE SIU · 2025]

Unified Lf-norm Robust Fitting for Linear Models

Proposing mathematical optimizations for robust regression algorithms to increase performance tolerance against outliers in linear distribution metrics.

Keywords: Robust Fitting; Linear Models; Signal Processing; Optimization

03 Grants & Leadership

Projects & Activities

Recent Research Grant

Open-Source Large Language Model Supported Legal and Regulatory Information System Chatbot

Engineering a specialized domain-specific localized retrieval and generation pipeline using optimized open-source LLMs to automate high-coverage regulatory query processing and conversational information search.

Project ID

Çankaya University BAP (2025.001)

Role

Principal Investigator (Yürütücü)

Budget

174,903 TL

Duration

March 2025 - September 2025

Director

Distance Education Application & Research Center

Managing institution-wide digital instructional systems, infrastructure execution, and distance learning pedagogy standards.

Member

Computer Engineering Department Accreditation Commission

Driving continuous evaluation, program evaluation logs, and structural curriculum alignment matching MÜDEK / ABET engineering standards.

Expert

TÜBİTAK TEYDEB Project Reviewer & Monitor

Serving as an expert technical referee evaluating industrial research and development funding initiatives.

Advisor

Computer Engineering Student Society

Providing direct faculty mentorship for undergraduate technical projects, hackathons, and community engineering seminars.

04 Pedagogy

Course Curriculum

CENG 105	Computer Engineering Orientation Foundational system logic arrays, basic algorithmic execution principles, procedural design structures via C language platforms, and introductory software engineering processes.	Undergraduate · Core
CENG 111	Computer Programming I Fundamental logic control flow, programming language syntax parameters, standard function matrices, data typing arrays, and memory operations.	Undergraduate · Core
CENG 114	Computer Programming II Structured problem solving and top-down analysis and design of solution algorithms. Functions, pointers, 1D-2D arrays, character and string manipulations, structures, and text files.	Undergraduate · Core
CENG 361	Innovative Game Design Covering innovative fundamentals of game design including players, gameplay loops, interactive pacing mechanisms, user experience modeling, and mathematical game balancing methodologies.	Technical Elective
CENG 382	Web Development Comprehensive structural web architectures engineering utilizing ASP.NET Core MVC, Entity Framework Core databases, clean routing rules, and full-stack API paradigms.	Undergraduate · Core
CENG 403	Social Issues in Engineering Analyzing engineering ethics parameters, information privacy, professional accountability, intellectual property protocols, and technology impacts.	Undergraduate · Core
CENG 407 / 408	Innovative System Design & Development I & II Two-semester capstone engineering project lifecycle. System layout design, implementation schedules, integration testing, and formal project presentation standards.	Senior Capstone
CENG 485	Introduction to Blockchain Technology Decentralized ledger theory, consensus algorithm architectures, cryptography protocols, smart contract deployment, and web3 systems logic.	Undergraduate · Elective
IT 535	Database Management Systems Graduate-level data architecture analytics. Advanced relational schemas, optimization profiles, query compilers, and multi-node NoSQL indexing strategies.	Graduate Level