PhD Position in Computational Sciences and Engineering Koç University, College of Engineering

Graduate education in Computational Science and Engineering (CMSE) at Koç University is offered through an interdisciplinary program among the Departments of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. In this program graduate students are trained on modern computational science techniques and their applications to solve scientific and engineering problems. New technological problems and associated research challenges heavily depend on computational modeling and problem solving. Because of the availability of powerful and inexpensive computers model-based computational experimentation is now a standard approach to analysis and design of complex systems where real experiments can be expensive or infeasible. Graduates of the CMSE Program should be capable of formulating solutions to computational problems through the use of multidisciplinary knowledge gained from a combination of classroom and laboratory experiences in basic sciences and engineering. Individuals with B.S. degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, and related engineering disciplines should apply for graduate study in the CMSE Program. Program information available on: https://gsse.ku.edu.tr/en/ Research areas of the PhD program Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Computational Chemistry Computational Physics Molecular Dynamics and Simulation Parallel and High Performance Computing Computational Fluid Dynamics Dynamical and Stochastic Systems Quantum Mechanics of Many Body Systems Electronic Design Automation Numerical Methods Simulation of Material Synthesis Structural Dynamics Biomedical Modeling and Simulation Virtual Environments PhD program faculty members Prof. Yaman ARKUN (PhD University of Minnesota): Dynamics, modeling, optimization and control of chemical and biological engineering Prof. Çağatay BAŞDOĞAN (PhD Southern Methodist University): Man-machine interfaces and robotics, Control and mechatronics applications, Computer graphics and virtual reality, medical imaging and simulation, biomechanical modeling Assoc. Prof. Elvan CEYHAN (PhD Johns Hopkins University): Probability and Statistics Assoc. Prof. Mine ÇAĞLAR (PhD Princeton University): Probability and Stochastic Processes Prof. Alper DEMİR (PhD University of California, Berkeley): Computational prototyping of electronic, opto-electronic and biological systems, numerical modeling and analysis, stochastic dynamical systems, noise in nonlinear electronic, optical, communication and biological systems, design technologies for electronic and biological systems Prof. Tekin DERELİ (PhD Middle East Technical University): Quantum information theory, phase space quantization, standard electroweak theory and string models, generalized theories of gravitation, gravitational waves. Prof. Burak ERMAN (PhD Istanbul Technical University): Polymer science and engineering, Computational analysis of proteins and related biological systems Assoc. Prof. Engin ERZİN (PhD Bilkent University): Speech signal processing, multimedia signal processing, pattern recognition, human-machine interaction, affective computing Prof. Attila GÜRSOY (PhD University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign): Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Computational Structural Biology, Biological Networks, Computational Molecular Medicine, Systems Pharmacology, High Performance Computing, Parallel Computing. Asst. Prof. Alkan KABAKÇIOĞLU (PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology): Phase transitions and critical phenomena, Biopolymers, Statistical mechanics of complex systems, Models of Intra-cellular Procesess Assoc. Prof. Halil KAVAKLI (PhD Washington State University): Plant Biotechnology and genomics, Biological clock in humans Prof. Özlem KESKİN (PhD Boğaziçi University): Systems biology, computational biology, bioinformatics on protein interactions and Dynamics Assoc. Prof. Seda KESKİN (PhD Georgia Institute of Technology): Energy, nanomaterials, metal organic frameworks, molecular simulations, hydrogen energy, carbon capture, gas separation Asst. Prof. Alptekin KÜPCÜ (PhD Brown University): Cryptography, Security, Privacy, Security in Cloud Computing Systems, Security in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networks, Cryptology and Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science Assoc. Prof. Emre MENGİ (PhD New York University): Numerical Linear Algebra, Numerical Optimization, Eigenvalue Optimization, Eigenvalue Perturbation Theory Assoc. Prof. Metin MURADOĞLU (PhD Cornell University): Multiphase Flows in Bio/Microfluidic Systems, Turbulent Combustion, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Scientific Computing Prof. Ceyda OĞUZ (PhD Bilkent University): Bioinformatics, Design of Algorithms and Metaheuristics, Logistics, Production Planning and Scheduling. Assoc. Prof. Lerzan ÖRMECİ (PhD Case Western Reserve University): Application of Markov decision processes on real systems such as call centers, supply chains and marketing applications, Analysis of telecommunication sytems using queueing theory, Statistical analysis and estimation of random processes Assoc. Prof. Öznur ÖZKASAP (PhD Ege University): Distributed computing systems, Peer-to-Peer systems and algorithms, Scalable reliable network protocols, Energy efficiency, Cloud computing systems, Computer networks, Mobile Ad hoc networks, Security in distributed systems, Parallel computing. Asst. Prof. Mehmet SAYAR (PhD Northwestern University): Computational Materials Science, Polymer Physics, Polyelectrolytes, Biomaterials, Self-organization into Nanostructures Prof. Serpil SAYIN (PhD University of Florida): Multiple Criteria Decision Making, Mathematical Programming, Global Optimization, Decision Support Systems. Prof. Alphan SENNAROĞLU (PhD Cornell University): Tunable solid-state lasers, fiber optics, ultrafast and nonlinear optics, modeling of thermal effects in solid-state lasers Prof. Ali SERPENGÜZEL (PhD Yale University): Guided wave optics, laser diagnostics, lightwave circuits, microphotonics, nonlinear optics, optical microcavities, silicon photonics. Prof. Metin TÜRKAY (PhD Carnegie Mellon University): Structure-based drug discovery and design, data analytics, bioinformatics, discrete-continuous optimization Prof. Ersin YURTSEVER (PhD Virginia Commonwealth University ): Stability and Thermodynamics of Nanostructures Application requirements CV 3 Recommendation Letters TOEFL IBT (minimum 80) or ELTS (minimum 6,5) exam scores GRE exam scores - no minimum score is specified but this requirement can’t be waived Transcripts Statement of Purpose Scholarships PhD and MSc with thesis programs admit all students (Turkish and International) with full scholarships that include: Full tuition waiver Monthly stipend Free accomodation Private health insurance Meal Card (for PhD students only) Travel awards to attend scientific events How to apply Identify and contact a possible supervisor from the program’s faculty members expressing your interest and relevant skills and interests Complete the online application form before the application deadline: https://gradapp.ku.edu.tr If you are shortlisted you will be contacted to schedule a phone or Skype interview The program admits students for Fall and Spring terms each year. Check the Graduate School website for more information about application deadlines: https://gsse.ku.edu.tr/en/ About Koç University Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey is pleased to embrace students who have successfully acquired a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a masters or doctorate degree in their area of interest. Koç University is the meeting point for the graduate student who wants to improve himself or herself in their graduate fields or who is ambitious and enthusiastic about scientific knowledge and wants to set sail for new horizons in other fields they are interested in. At Koç University, education is not limited to the campus, but integrated with the whole business world. Our programs are designed to connect academia and the business community, to prepare the graduate students to be socially responsible global leaders and provide them with various career opportunities. Why study a graduate program at Koç University? Academic and Research excellence 480 world-renowned faculty 16 Research Centers, 3 Research and Education Forums and 112 Research Laboratories World-renowned scholars are frequently invited for seminars and workshops. See some recent examples here Citation impact 40% above the world average (SCOPUS FWCT 1,40) 8 European Research Council (ERC) grants at Koç University, the highest number in Turkey for these highly competitive research grants. Accredited programs in Turkey, Europe and the United States Alumni success 10,485 strong alumni community in Turkey and around the world Majority of PhD and Master graduates received job offers before graduation or within 3 months after graduation in top ranked universities in the US and Europe An international and lively campus experience All programs are taught in English (except Nursing program and some courses in Law) 25% of graduate students are international and coming from over 50 countries. Over 200 global partners for graduate exchange opportunities Full support for international graduate students For admitted doctorate students who want to further improve their English language skills while continuing their research, GLP (Graduate Language Program) provides English training starting from their first year. Full visa and immigration support offered by the International Community Office (ICO) as well as social and language integration activities Research, teaching and career skills development programs and activities offered by specialised support teams. Rankings 8th in the Times Higher Education Best Small Universities Rankings 2016 13th in the Times Higher Education BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2016 36th in the Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 Ranking 2016 Any questions? Check our website: http://gsse.ku.edu.tr/ Information for international applicants: https://graduate.ku.edu.tr Email us: study@ku.edu.tr Call us: +902123381178 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Graduate education in Computational Science and Engineering (CMSE) at Koç University is offered through an interdisciplinary program among the Departments of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. In this program graduate students are trained on modern computational science techniques and their applications to solve scientific and engineering problems. New technological problems and associated research challenges heavily depend on computational modeling and problem solving. Because of the availability of powerful and inexpensive computers model-based computational experimentation is now a standard approach to analysis and design of complex systems where real experiments can be expensive or infeasible. Graduates of the CMSE Program should be capable of formulating solutions to computational problems through the use of multidisciplinary knowledge gained from a combination of classroom and laboratory experiences in basic sciences and engineering. Individuals with B.S. degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, and related engineering disciplines should apply for graduate study in the CMSE Program. Program information available on: https://gsse.ku.edu.tr/en/

Research areas of the PhD program

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
Computational Chemistry
Computational Physics
Molecular Dynamics and Simulation
Parallel and High Performance Computing
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Dynamical and Stochastic Systems
Quantum Mechanics of Many Body Systems
Electronic Design Automation
Numerical Methods
Simulation of Material Synthesis
Structural Dynamics
Biomedical Modeling and Simulation
Virtual Environments

PhD program faculty members

Prof. Yaman ARKUN (PhD University of Minnesota): Dynamics, modeling, optimization and control of chemical and biological engineering Prof. Çağatay BAŞDOĞAN (PhD Southern Methodist University): Man-machine interfaces and robotics, Control and mechatronics applications, Computer graphics and virtual reality, medical imaging and simulation, biomechanical modeling Assoc. Prof. Elvan CEYHAN (PhD Johns Hopkins University): Probability and Statistics Assoc. Prof. Mine ÇAĞLAR (PhD Princeton University): Probability and Stochastic Processes Prof. Alper DEMİR (PhD University of California, Berkeley): Computational prototyping of electronic, opto-electronic and biological systems, numerical modeling and analysis, stochastic dynamical systems, noise in nonlinear electronic, optical, communication and biological systems, design technologies for electronic and biological systems Prof. Tekin DERELİ (PhD Middle East Technical University): Quantum information theory, phase space quantization, standard electroweak theory and string models, generalized theories of gravitation, gravitational waves. Prof. Burak ERMAN (PhD Istanbul Technical University): Polymer science and engineering, Computational analysis of proteins and related biological systems Assoc. Prof. Engin ERZİN (PhD Bilkent University): Speech signal processing, multimedia signal processing, pattern recognition, human-machine interaction, affective computing Prof. Attila GÜRSOY (PhD University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign): Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Computational Structural Biology, Biological Networks, Computational Molecular Medicine, Systems Pharmacology, High Performance Computing, Parallel Computing. Asst. Prof. Alkan KABAKÇIOĞLU (PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology): Phase transitions and critical phenomena, Biopolymers, Statistical mechanics of complex systems, Models of Intra-cellular Procesess Assoc. Prof. Halil KAVAKLI (PhD Washington State University): Plant Biotechnology and genomics, Biological clock in humans Prof. Özlem KESKİN (PhD Boğaziçi University): Systems biology, computational biology, bioinformatics on protein interactions and Dynamics Assoc. Prof. Seda KESKİN (PhD Georgia Institute of Technology): Energy, nanomaterials, metal organic frameworks, molecular simulations, hydrogen energy, carbon capture, gas separation Asst. Prof. Alptekin KÜPCÜ (PhD Brown University): Cryptography, Security, Privacy, Security in Cloud Computing Systems, Security in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networks, Cryptology and Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science Assoc. Prof. Emre MENGİ (PhD New York University): Numerical Linear Algebra, Numerical Optimization, Eigenvalue Optimization, Eigenvalue Perturbation Theory Assoc. Prof. Metin MURADOĞLU (PhD Cornell University): Multiphase Flows in Bio/Microfluidic Systems, Turbulent Combustion, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Scientific Computing Prof. Ceyda OĞUZ (PhD Bilkent University): Bioinformatics, Design of Algorithms and Metaheuristics, Logistics, Production Planning and Scheduling. Assoc. Prof. Lerzan ÖRMECİ (PhD Case Western Reserve University): Application of Markov decision processes on real systems such as call centers, supply chains and marketing applications, Analysis of telecommunication sytems using queueing theory, Statistical analysis and estimation of random processes Assoc. Prof. Öznur ÖZKASAP (PhD Ege University): Distributed computing systems, Peer-to-Peer systems and algorithms, Scalable reliable network protocols, Energy efficiency, Cloud computing systems, Computer networks, Mobile Ad hoc networks, Security in distributed systems, Parallel computing. Asst. Prof. Mehmet SAYAR (PhD Northwestern University): Computational Materials Science, Polymer Physics, Polyelectrolytes, Biomaterials, Self-organization into Nanostructures Prof. Serpil SAYIN (PhD University of Florida): Multiple Criteria Decision Making, Mathematical Programming, Global Optimization, Decision Support Systems. Prof. Alphan SENNAROĞLU (PhD Cornell University): Tunable solid-state lasers, fiber optics, ultrafast and nonlinear optics, modeling of thermal effects in solid-state lasers Prof. Ali SERPENGÜZEL (PhD Yale University): Guided wave optics, laser diagnostics, lightwave circuits, microphotonics, nonlinear optics, optical microcavities, silicon photonics. Prof. Metin TÜRKAY (PhD Carnegie Mellon University): Structure-based drug discovery and design, data analytics, bioinformatics, discrete-continuous optimization Prof. Ersin YURTSEVER (PhD Virginia Commonwealth University ): Stability and Thermodynamics of Nanostructures

Application requirements

CV
3 Recommendation Letters
TOEFL IBT (minimum 80) or ELTS (minimum 6,5) exam scores
GRE exam scores - no minimum score is specified but this requirement can’t be waived
Transcripts
Statement of Purpose

Scholarships

PhD and MSc with thesis programs admit all students (Turkish and International) with full scholarships that include:

Full tuition waiver
Monthly stipend
Free accomodation
Private health insurance
Meal Card (for PhD students only)
Travel awards to attend scientific events

How to apply

Identify and contact a possible supervisor from the program’s faculty members expressing your interest and relevant skills and interests
Complete the online application form before the application deadline: https://gradapp.ku.edu.tr
If you are shortlisted you will be contacted to schedule a phone or Skype interview

The program admits students for Fall and Spring terms each year. Check the Graduate School website for more information about application deadlines: https://gsse.ku.edu.tr/en/

About Koç University

Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey is pleased to embrace students who have successfully acquired a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a masters or doctorate degree in their area of interest. Koç University is the meeting point for the graduate student who wants to improve himself or herself in their graduate fields or who is ambitious and enthusiastic about scientific knowledge and wants to set sail for new horizons in other fields they are interested in. At Koç University, education is not limited to the campus, but integrated with the whole business world. Our programs are designed to connect academia and the business community, to prepare the graduate students to be socially responsible global leaders and provide them with various career opportunities.

Why study a graduate program at Koç University?

Academic and Research excellence

480 world-renowned faculty
16 Research Centers, 3 Research and Education Forums and 112 Research Laboratories
World-renowned scholars are frequently invited for seminars and workshops. See some recent examples here
Citation impact 40% above the world average (SCOPUS FWCT 1,40)
8 European Research Council (ERC) grants at Koç University, the highest number in Turkey for these highly competitive research grants.
Accredited programs in Turkey, Europe and the United States

Alumni success

10,485 strong alumni community in Turkey and around the world
Majority of PhD and Master graduates received job offers before graduation or within 3 months after graduation in top ranked universities in the US and Europe

An international and lively campus experience

All programs are taught in English (except Nursing program and some courses in Law)
25% of graduate students are international and coming from over 50 countries.
Over 200 global partners for graduate exchange opportunities

Full support for international graduate students

For admitted doctorate students who want to further improve their English language skills while continuing their research, GLP (Graduate Language Program) provides English training starting from their first year.
Full visa and immigration support offered by the International Community Office (ICO) as well as social and language integration activities
Research, teaching and career skills development programs and activities offered by specialised support teams.

Rankings

8th in the Times Higher Education Best Small Universities Rankings 2016
13th in the Times Higher Education BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2016
36th in the Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 Ranking 2016

Any questions?

Check our website: http://gsse.ku.edu.tr/ Information for international applicants: https://graduate.ku.edu.tr Email us: study@ku.edu.tr Call us: +902123381178

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy