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Ph.D.

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Applied Mathematics

M.Sc.

Western Kentucky University

Applied Mathematics

Pedagogical Formation

Istanbul University

B.Sc.

Yildiz Technical University

Mathematics

Intern

Wolfram Research

• Created mathematics content for Wolfram|Alpha engine in the field of Linear Algebra.
• Developed step-by-step solutions and implemendted them. The projects include finding the dimensions of a matrix, Kronecker Product, and matrix decomposition methods such as LU, Cholesky, and QR.
• Gained experience in software development processes and tools.

Teaching Assistant

University of Maryland Baltimore County

• Led seminars and discussions for Precalculus, Applied Calculus, and Multivariable Calculus cources by creating lesson plans, quizzes, and holding office hours which ensured student success resulting in positive evaluations.

Research Assistant

Western Kentucky University

• Supported by the National Science Foundation done research on robust boundary sensor design for finite/infinite dimensional laminated beam models.
• Supervised a team of three undergraduate students from Dr. Özer’s research group to develop Wolfram Demonstration Projects (WDP) describing vibrations on multi-layer beams consisting of different materials and boundary conditions.
• Presented research at regional, national, and international conferences, symposiums, and meetings.

Teaching Assistant

Western Kentucky University

• Led recitation sessions, created content, graded assignments, and tutored students in Calculus courses.
• Tutored at the Mathematics Testing Center for the summer of 2021.
• Successfully completed Graduate Teaching Assistant Institute (GATI) modules I & II and became eligible to be a Graduate Assistant Instructor.
• Awarded with 2021 Summer assistantship position. Received an offer to be a Graduate Instructor.

Production Manager

Asil Wedding Rings

• Prepared alloy mixture to be used in production where quality and high efficiency are dependent on the choice and ratio of materials.
• Gained experience in designing 3D models via AutoCAD and use of appropriate CNC and laser fiber machines.

Mathematics Teacher

Haydar Akin Vocational High School

• Taught 9th and 10th-grade mathematics courses for a semester with the supervision of a Mathematics teacher and a pedagogical expert.
• Ensured student success by preparing course materials, and communicating with parents.

Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee Member

UMBC

• Elected senator of Graduate Senate representing College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS).

Graduate Senator

UMBC Graduate Senate

• Elected senator of Graduate Senate representing College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS).

Virtual Ambassador

IEEE NextCom

• Founding member of the IEEE NextCom, a committe dedicated to amplify student and early career members of control societt.

Student Research Grants Committee Member

Western Kentucky University

• Reviewed the grant applications as a committee STEM expert and made recommendations on the appropriate budget allocations.

The Graduate Council Member

Western Kentucky University

• Reviewed policy and coursework changes recommended by various committees and gained experience in the administrative process.
• Identified and offered solutions within the graduate school as the College of Science and Engineering representative.

President

SIAM Student Chapter

• Organized student chapter booths at festivals and conferences. Attended regional and national SIAM chapter meetings as the university representative.
• Organized workshops and talks by invited professionals from academia and industry.

John D. Minton Award

Western Kentucky University

The highest university-wide award given to the single most outstanding graduate student.

The Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Western Kentucky University

Dr. James H. Stuteville Scholarship

Western Kentucky University

Graduate Research Grant

Western Kentucky University

Graduate Student Association Professional Development Grant

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Hugh F. and Katherine A. Johnson Mathematics Scholarship

Western Kentucky University

A.Ö. Özer, A.K. Aydin, Robust-Filtering of Sensor Data for the Finite Difference Model Reduction of a Piezoelectric Sandwich Beam

IEEE 61st Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), 2022.

A.Ö. Özer, A.K. Aydin, A novel sensor design for a cantilevered Mead-Marcus-type sandwich beam model by the order-reduction technique

IEEE Control Systems Letters, 2023.

A.K. Aydin, A.Ö. Özer, J. Walterman, A Novel Finite Difference-Based Model Reduction and a Sensor Design for a Multilayer Smart Beam With Arbitrary Number of Layers

ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations 29 2023.

A.Ö. Özer, A.K. Aydin, R. Emran, Maximal Decay Rate and Optimal Sensor Feedback Amplifiers for Fast Stabilization of Magnetizable Piezoelectric Beam Equations

arXiv:2306.10705.

A.Ö. Özer, A.K. Aydin, J. Walterman, A Robust Finite-Difference Model Reduction for the Boundary Feedback Stabilization of Fully-dynamic Piezoelectric Beams

arXiv: 2309.07492.