Asst

Asst.Prof.Dr. M. Fatih AKAY
Dept. of Computer Engineering
Cukurova University
Adana TURKEY 01330
Phone: +90-322-3386868 - x139
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 with distributed shared memory
    Broadcast-based optical interconnection networks
    Applications of machine learning methods
    Computer networks

Undergraduate Courses:
    BIL351 Internet Programming I
    BIL322 Computer Networks
    EEE481 Database Programming for Internet Applications I
    EEE474 Database Programming for Internet Applications II

Graduate Courses:
    CENG 533 Random Variables and Processes for Computer Engineering
    CENG 535 Internet Architecture and Protocols
    CENG 544 Multiprocessor Architectures
    CENG 546 Advanced Computer Networks

Publications:
Journal Publications:

1. 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, doi:10.1016/j.eswa.2008.09.007

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.