Summary
Cem Çırak is a multidisciplinary researcher and engineer with nine years of experience at the intersection of electrical/computer engineering, control systems, and AI-driven optimization. Currently a research assistant at Istanbul Technical University and a PhD candidate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, he publishes in top international journals and teaches topics from C programming to optimization and robotics. He combines practical embedded-systems experience—designing power-electronics controllers and implementing PID on microcontrollers—with applied AI work in energy, finance and health informatics projects. A self-described polymath holding multiple BSc degrees and an MS in Quantitative Methods, he bridges engineering, economics and operations research to tackle complex modeling and forecasting problems. Notably, his background includes contributing to an EU-funded personalized diabetes management ICT project and reducing industrial test times via control-system improvements, reflecting a blend of academic rigor and measurable industry impact.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, Natural Sciences, High School Diploma, Natural Sciences at Tekirdağ Science High School
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Middle East Technical University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics, Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics at Anadolu University
Master of Science - MS, Quantitative Methods, Master of Science - MS, Quantitative Methods at Hacettepe University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering at Akhmet Yassawi University
Turkish, English, German