RESEARCH · ANALYTICS · DECISION SCIENCE

Yusuf Ziya ÇİÇEK

Researcher · Lecturer · Quality & Strategy Analyst

Working at the intersection of quality management, strategic planning, data analytics, optimization and artificial intelligence.

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Connecting data, strategy & intelligent systems.

My work focuses on transforming complex organizational, industrial and research problems into measurable, data-driven decision frameworks.

My interdisciplinary interests span quality management, institutional strategy, performance measurement, statistical analysis, machine learning, explainable AI, optimization and decision-support systems.

I am particularly interested in research that connects rigorous analytical methods with real-world organizational and societal impact.

Where disciplines converge.

An interdisciplinary perspective connecting management, analytics and intelligent decision systems.

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Quality & Strategy

Designing measurable frameworks for institutional improvement and evidence-based strategic management.

  • Quality Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Indicators
  • Institutional Evaluation
  • Continuous Improvement
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Optimization & Decisions

Developing analytical and computational approaches for complex decision environments.

  • Mathematical Optimization
  • Metaheuristics
  • Multi-objective Models
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Supply Chain Analytics

Research directions.

Selected themes shaping my current research interests.

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INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

Intelligent Manufacturing

Machine learning, quality prediction, process optimization and explainable artificial intelligence for manufacturing systems.

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INSTITUTIONAL ANALYTICS

Quality & Strategic Intelligence

Performance measurement, institutional quality, strategic planning and evidence-based organizational decision making.

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DECISION SCIENCE

Optimization & Decision Support

Metaheuristics, multi-objective optimization and intelligent decision-support models for complex systems.

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RESILIENCE

Supply Chain Resilience

Network vulnerability, stress testing and optimization approaches for resilient supply networks.

Data becomes valuable when it improves understanding, decisions and outcomes.

RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY

Academic publications.

My complete and current publication record is maintained on AVESİS.

Ideas into impact.

Selected studies reflecting my work in quality improvement, optimization and higher-education quality.

JOURNAL ARTICLE 01

Machine Learning + Metaheuristic Process Optimization

A hybrid machine-learning and metaheuristic optimization approach for quality improvement in the sand casting process.

Machine Learning Metaheuristics Optimization Casting
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PROCESS OPTIMIZATION 02

Hot-Dip Galvanizing Process Optimization

Simultaneous optimization of coating adhesion strength and galvanized consumption using Taguchi-based grey relational analysis.

Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis Quality Optimization
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HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY 03

Program Outcomes & Qualifications Framework Alignment

Measuring the alignment of program learning outcomes with the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework.

Higher Education Quality Learning Outcomes Evaluation
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Academic & professional journey.

2021 — PRESENT

Lecturer

Middle East Technical University

Teaching and academic activities with a focus on quality management, analytical methods and interdisciplinary research.

2014 — PRESENT

Senior Quality & Strategy Analyst

Private Sector

Institutional quality, strategic planning, performance measurement, reporting and data-supported organizational improvement.

CURRENT TEACHING

Quality Management

Connecting quality principles, analytical thinking, continuous improvement and contemporary management approaches.

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Research grows through collaboration.

Interested in research, analytics, optimization, quality management or interdisciplinary collaboration?