Asst

Asst.Prof.Dr. M. Fatih AKAY
Dept. of Computer Engineering
Cukurova University
Adana TURKEY 01330
Phone: +90-322-3387101 - x16
Fax: +90-322-3386326
E-mail: mfakay@cu.edu.tr

Education:
    PhD - Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Drexel University, 2005
    MSc - Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Cukurova University, 2001
    BSc - Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Cukurova University, 1999

Research Areas:
Simulation and modeling of multiprocessors
Applications of machine learning methods

Current Graduate Students:
Çiğdem İnan Acı (PhD student), Thesis Title: Development of New Congestion Control Algorithms for Broadcast-based Multiprocessor Architectures with Multiple Input Queues
İpek Abasıkeleş (PhD student), Thesis Title: Performance Improvement of the Two Dimensional Broadcast-based Distributed Shared Memory Multiprocessor Systems by Message Operations
Mustafa Açıkkar (PhD student), Thesis Title: Developing VO₂max Prediction Models from Non-Exercise, Submaximal and Hybrid Variables Using Machine Learning Methods
ElRasheed Ismail M. Zayid (PhD student), Thesis Title: Predicting Performance Measures of a Multiprocessor Architecture by Using Machine Learning Methods
Noushin Shokrollahi Ghahremanlou (MSc student), Thesis Title: Prediction of Maximum Oxygen Uptake from Maximal and Non-Exercise Variables Using Machine Learning Methods
Gülsade Kale (MSc student), Thesis Title: Investigation of the Effect of Message Combining Mechanism on the 2D SOME-Bus Architecture

Past Graduate Students:
Çiğdem İnan Acı (MSc), Thesis Title: A new congestion control algorithm for improving the performance of a broadcast-based multiprocessor architecture
İpek Abasıkeleş (MSc), Thesis Title: Performance evaluation of directory-based cache coherence protocols on an optical interconnection network supporting distributed shared memory

Undergraduate Courses:
BİL151 Introduction to Computer Engineering
BİL282 Probability and Statistics
BİL305 Computer Networks I
BİL322 Computer Networks II

Graduate Courses:
CENG533 Random Variables and Processes for Computer Engineering
CENG535 Internet Architecture and Protocols
CENG544 Multiprocessor Architectures
CENG546 Advanced Computer Networks

Honors and Awards

1. Top 100 Educators Award by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England (25^th February 2011)
2. 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century Award by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England (4^th February 2011)
3. Who is Who in the World 2011 (28^th Edition) by Marquis Who's Who, New Jersey, USA (2011)
4. Leadership Award at International House of Philadelphia (May 2005)
5. Certificate of Appreciation at International House of Philadelphia (May 2004)
6. 4-year Full Scholarship from the Turkish Council of Higher Education to pursue PhD education in US (June 2001 - September 2005)
7. President’s Award, by Cukurova University, ranked first among BSc students of Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (June 1999)
8. President’s Award, by Cukurova University, ranked second among BSc students of College of Engineering and Architecture (June 1999)
9. Second highest degree in Siemens Creative Thought Project Competition with “Design of a PC Based Data Collecting and Processing Unit” (1999)
10. Third highest degree in Rotary Club Creative Thought Project Competition with “Parallel Communication Between Two Computers” (1998)

Publications:
Journal Publications:

1. M. Fatih Akay, E. Ismail Mohommoud Zayid, E. Aktürk and James D. George, "Artificial neural network-based model for predicting VO₂max from a submaximal exercise test", Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 37, no. 9, pp. 6293 - 6301, March 2011.

2. C. Inan Aci and M. Fatih Akay, "A New Congestion Control Algorithm for Improving the Performance of a Broadcast-based Multiprocessor Architecture", Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, vol. 70, no. 9, pp. 930 - 940, September 2010

3. M. Fatih Akay and İ. Abasıkeleş, "Predicting the performance measures of an optical distributed shared memory multiprocessor by using support vector regression", Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 37, no. 9, pp. 6293 - 6301, September 2010.

4. M. Fatih Akay, İ. Abasıkeleş and M. Oral, "Application of self organizing maps for investigating network latency on a broadcast-based distributed shared memory multiprocessor", Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 2937 - 2942, April 2010.

5. I. Abasikeles and M. Fatih Akay, "Performance evaluation of directory protocols on an optical broadcast-based distributed shared memory multiprocessor", Computers & Electrical Engineering, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 114 - 131, January 2010.

6. M. Fatih Akay, Ç. İnan, D.I. Bradshaw and J.D. George, "Support vector regression and multilayer feed forward neural networks for non-exercise prediction of VO₂max", Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 36, no. 6, pp. 10112 - 10119, August 2009.

7. M. Acikkar and M. Fatih Akay, "Support vector machines for predicting the admission decision of a candidate to the School of Physical Education and Sports at Cukurova University", Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 36, no. 3, part 2, pp. 7228 - 7233, April 2009.

8. M. Acikkar, M. Fatih Akay, K. Tuncay Ozgunen, Kadir Aydin and S. Sanli Kurdak, "Support vector machines for aerobic fitness prediction of athletes", Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 36, no. 2, part 2, pp. 3596 - 3602, March 2009.

9. M. Fatih Akay, "Support vector machines combined with feature selection for breast cancer diagnosis", Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 36, no. 2, part 2, pp. 3240 - 3247, March 2009.

10. M. Fatih Akay and Constantine Katsinis, "Performance improvement of parallel of programs on a broadcast-based distributed shared memory multiprocessor by simulation" Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 338-352, March 2008.

11. M. Fatih Akay and Constantine Katsinis, “Contention resolution on a broadcast-based distributed shared memory multiprocessor.” IET Computers & Digital Techniques, vol.2, no.1, pp. 45-55, January 2008

12. Akay MF, Prokopenko Y, Kharkovsky S, “Resonance characteristic of whispering gallery modes in parallel-plates-type cylindrical dielectric resonators.” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 40 (2): 96-101 Jan 20 2004

13. Hasar UC, Akay MF, Kharkovsky SN, “Determination of complex dielectric permittivity of loss materials at microwave frequencies,” Journal of Mathematical and Computational Applications, vol. 8, no.3, pp. 319-326, 2003.

14. Kharkovsky SN, Akay MF, Hasar UC et al., “Measurement and monitoring of microwave reflection and transmission properties of cement-based specimens.” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement 51 (6): 1210-1218 Dec 2002

International Conference Proceedings:

1. M. Fatih Akay, N. Shokrollahi, E. Aktürk and J.D. George, “Development of new VO₂max prediction models by using artificial neural networks”, 2^nd International Symposium on Computing in Science and Engineering, Kuşadası, Turkey, 1-4 June 2011, pp. 39-44.

2. M. Fatih Akay and E.I.M. Zayid, “Predicting the performance measures of a message passing multiprocessor architecture by using artificial neural networks”, 2^nd International Symposium on Computing in Science and Engineering, Kuşadası, Turkey, 1-4 June 2011, pp. 53-58.

3. M. Fatih Akay, E.I.M. Zayid, E. Aktürk, G. Kale and J.D. George, “Artificial neural network-based model for predicting VO₂max from a hybrid exercise test”, EECS'10, 6th International Symposium on Electrical and Computer Systems, Gemikonagi, Cyprus, 25-26 Nov 2010, pp. 16-20.

4. M. Açıkkar and M.F. Akay, "Predicting the admission decision of a candidate to the School of Physical Education and Sports at Cukurova University bu using artificial neural networks", EECS'08, 5th International Symposium on Electrical and Computer Systems, Gemikonagi, Cyprus, 27-28 Nov 2008.

5. İ. Abasikeles and M.F. Akay, "Performance Evaluation of Directory Protocols on an Optical Interconnection Network Supporting Distributed Shared Memory", EECS'08, 5th International Symposium on Electrical and Computer Systems, Gemikonagi, Cyprus, 27-28 Nov 2008.

6. C. Inan, M.F. Akay, D. Bradshaw and J.D. George, "Multilayer Feed Forward Neural Network Models for Non-Exercise Prediction of VO₂max", ECS'08, 5th International Symposium on Electrical and Computer Systems, Gemikonagi, Cyprus, 27-28 Nov 2008.

7. İ. Abasikeles and M.F. Akay, "Performance Evaluation of Different Directory Protocols on the Simultaneous Optical Multiprocessor Exchange Bus", OPNETWORK 2008, Washington DC, USA, 25-29 August 2007.

8. M. F. Akay and Constantine Katsinis, “Performance evaluation of a broadcast-based distributed shared memory multiprocessor by OPNET Modeler”, OPNETWORK 2007, Washington DC, USA, 26-30 August 2007.

9. S. N. Kharkovsky, M. F. Akay, U. C. Hasar, C.D. Atiş, "A Measurement System for the Determination of the Concrete Quality by Using Microwave Techniques" NIMIA-SC2001 - 2001 NATO Advanced Study Institute on Neural Networks for Instrumentation, Measurement, and Related Industrial Applications: Study Cases, Crema, Italy, 9-20 October 2001

10. M. F. Akay, Yu Prokopenko, S. N. Kharkovsky, “Numerical modelling of whispering gallery modes in parallel-plates type cylindrical anisotropic dielectric resonators,” IEEE Antennas and Propogation Society International Symposium, vol. 2, 8-13 July 2001, pp. 600-603.

11. Yu. Prokopenko, M. F. Akay and S. N. Kharkovsky. “Whispering gallery mode dielectric resonators for the millimeter wave near field sensing applications”, Physics and Engineering of Millimeter and Submillimeter Waves, 2001. MSMW'2001. Fourth International Kharkov Symposium, V.2, pp. 699-701.

12. M. F. Akay, S. N. Kharkovsky and U. C. Hasar, “An Automated Amplitudes-Only Measurement System for Permittivity Determination Using Free-Space Method”, Proceedings of the 18^th IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (IMTC/2001), 21-23 May 2001, Budapest, Hungary, pp. 503-506.

13. S. N. Kharkovsky, M. F. Akay, U. C. Hasar and C. D. Atış, “Measurement and Monitoring of Microwave Reflection and Transmission Properties of Cement-Based Specimens”, Proceedings of the 18^th IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (IMTC/2001), 21-23 May 2001, Budapest, Hungary, pp. 513-518.

14. S. N. Kharkovsky, U. C. Hasar, M. F. Akay and C. D. Atis, "Measurement and Monitoring of Microwave Reflection and Transmission Properties of Cement-Based Materials for Propagation Modeling", The IEEE Semiannual Vehicular Technology Conference, pp 1202 - 1206, vol. 2, 6-9 May 2001, Rhodes, Greece.

15. S. N. Kharkovsky, C. D. Atış, M. F. Akay and U. C. Hasar, “Measurement and Monitoring of Microwave Reflection Properties of Cement-Based Materials for Propagation Modeling”, 4^th European Personal Mobile Communications Conference (EPMCC 2001), 20-22 February 2001, Vienna, Austria

National Conference Proceedings:

1. İpek Abasıkeleş, Mehmet Fatih Akay, "Dağıtık Ortak Hafızalı Çoklu Mikroişlemcilere Sahip Optik Tabanlı Mimari Üzerinde Dizin Protokollerinin Başarım Çözümlemesi", I. Ulusal Yüksek Başarım ve Grid Konferansı, 15-18 Nisan 2009, ODTÜ KKM,Ankara, ISBN:978-975-403-500-1, pp:31-42

2. Ç.İnan, M.F.Akay,"SOME-Bus Mimarisi Üzerinde Mesaj Geçişi Protokolünün Başarımını Arttırmaya Yönelik Bir Algoritma", I. Ulusal Yüksek Başarım ve Grid Konferansı, 15-18 Nisan 2009, ODTÜ KKM,Ankara, ISBN:978-975-403-500-1, pp:147-154

3. S. Mendi, M.F. Akay ve M. Acikkar, "DESTEK VEKTÖR MAKİNELERİ İLE BEDEN EĞİTİMİ VE SPOR YÜKSEKOKULUNA GİRİŞ İÇİN BAŞVURAN ADAYLARIN BAŞARI DURUMLARININ TAHMİNİ", Ç.Ü. Müh-Mim. Fak. 30. Yıl Sempozyumu, 16-17 Ekim 2008, Adana

4. Ç. İnan ve M.F. Akay, "GENELLEŞTİRİLMİŞ REGRESYON AĞLARI KULLANARAK EGZERSİZE DAYALI OLMAYAN VO2max TAHMİNİ", Ç.Ü. Müh-Mim. Fak. 30. Yıl Sempozyumu, 16-17 Ekim 2008, Adana

5. İ. Abasıkeleş ve M.F. Akay, "SOME-BUS MİMARİSİ ÜZERİNDE İKİ FARKLI DİZİN PROTOKOLÜNÜN PERFORMANS ANALİZİ", Ç.Ü. Müh-Mim. Fak. 30. Yıl Sempozyumu, 16-17 Ekim 2008, Adana

6. M. F. Akay, “Internet üzerinden ses transferi için ileri hata düzeltme tekniğinin performans analizi”, ITUSEM 2007, Adana, Türkiye.

7. S. N. Kharkovsky, M. F. Akay, U. C. Hasar and C. D. Atis, "Çimento Tabanli Yapilarin Mikrodalga Yansima ve Kirilma Özelliklerinin Ölçülmesi ve Incelenmesi", Elektrik-Elektronik-Bilgisayar Mühendisligi 9.Ulusal Kongresi ve Fuari, pp. 277-281, Kocaeli, Türkiye.

8. M. F. Akay ve S. N. Kharkovsky, “Boşluk Uzay Yöntemini Kullanarak Malzemelerin Dielektrik Sabitlerini Belirlemek için Önerilen Otomatik Ölçme Sistemi”, Elektrik-Elektronik-Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Sempozyumu (ELECO’2000), 8-12 Kasım 2000, Bursa, Türkiye, pp. 82-84.