Ayhan Akbas is an associate professor and researcher blending two decades of industry IT leadership with academic depth in wireless communications, IoT, and machine learning. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and earlier electrical engineering degrees from Middle East Technical University, and has transitioned from technical and managerial roles at Siemens, Sun Microsystems and NEC into founding a TUBITAK-funded R&D startup before returning to academia. Currently affiliated with Ankara Science University and the University of Surrey, he focuses on Wireless Sensor Networks, 5G and applied ML for connectivity problems. His career bridges practical system integration and product-focused engineering with rigorous research, giving him a rare perspective on translating lab ideas into deployable systems. Colleagues note a track record of building cross-disciplinary teams and spinning research into funded tech ventures. Based in the UK, he maintains an academic-first profile on GitHub while continuing collaborative international research.
10 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Engineering, 3.69, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Engineering, 3.69 at TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi
High School, High School at Mimar Kemal Lisesi
Master’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 3.43, Master’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 3.43 at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University
Contributions:1 release, 21 pushes, 1 branch in 3 days
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