Prof. Dr. Özgür Koray Şahingöz
E-Mail: osahingoz@biruni.edu.tr
Prof. Dr. Özgür Koray Şahingöz is a highly respected computer scientist, researcher, and academic leader serving as Professor of Computer Engineering and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Biruni University. He has been a member of Biruni University’s academic leadership team since 2020, where he also serves on the university’s Senate and Executive Board.
Education
Professor Şahingöz received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Bogazici University in 1993. He continued his graduate studies at Istanbul Technical University, earning both his Master’s degree in Computer Engineering and his PhD in Computer Engineering in 1998–2006. He completed postdoctoral research in Software Engineering at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Twente in the Netherlands between 2011 and 2012.
Academic Career and Leadership
Prior to his appointment at Biruni University, Prof. Dr. Şahingöz advanced through academic ranks at several Turkish universities, including positions as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in computer engineering departments. Since joining Biruni University in 2020, he has served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Head of the Faculty Board, and a member of the Executive Board and Senate. He provides strategic academic leadership while advancing teaching, research, and innovation within the faculty.
Research and Scholarly Contributions
Professor Şahingöz’s research encompasses artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, data mining, mobile and wireless networks, and distributed systems. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals indexed in SCI and SCI-Expanded, including topics such as intrusion detection systems, phishing detection using deep learning, and wireless sensor networks. His work has been widely cited, and he is listed among the world’s top 2 % of scientists according to global scientific rankings.
Teaching and Mentorship
Prof. Dr. Şahingöz teaches foundational and advanced courses in computer engineering, including artificial intelligence, distributed computing, software engineering, and machine learning. He has supervised multiple PhD and Master’s theses, contributing to the academic development of students and researchers in the field of computer science.
Professional Engagement and Recognition
He holds editorial and reviewing roles for several top international journals and conference committees. His professional involvement extends beyond academia to contributions in aviation and aeronautics research committees, and he has received multiple recognitions for his scientific work at international conferences. Notably, he was ranked among the “World’s Top 2 % Scientists” in a study led by Stanford University researchers.
Impact and Vision
Prof. Dr. Özgür Koray Şahingöz’s work bridges advanced research, academic leadership, and student mentorship. His contributions have strengthened Biruni University’s research profile in computer science and engineering, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration that align with the institution’s mission to excel in global scientific education and discovery.