Fırat University · Elazığ, Turkey

Fatih
 Özyurt

Professor of Software Engineering

Researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning — with a focus on medical image analysis, remote sensing, and intelligent diagnostic systems. PhD from Fırat University (2019).

3.2k+ Google Scholar Citations
23 h-index
142+ Publications
12+ Years Active
Academic Profile → Contact
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Prof. Dr. Fatih Özyurt
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Institution
Faculty of Engineering
Dept. of Software Engineering
Fırat University
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Email
fatihozyurt@firat.edu.tr
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Office Phone
+90 (424) 607 56 05 · Ext. 3273
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Editorial Role
Chief Editor — Globe IS Journal
01 — Areas

Research Expertise

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Deep Learning

Convolutional neural networks, transfer learning, feature extraction and fusion for classification and recognition tasks across medical and remote sensing domains.

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Machine Learning

Feature selection (MRMR, chi-square, ReliefF), extreme learning machines, ensemble methods, and performance optimization algorithms.

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Artificial Intelligence

Intelligent diagnostic systems, AI-based automation, and decision support for engineering and healthcare applications.

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Medical Image Analysis

Brain tumor detection, liver CT classification, COVID-19 diagnosis, diabetic retinopathy grading, WBC detection, and auditory brainstem response analysis.

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Remote Sensing

High-resolution terrain image classification using wavelet entropy, genetic algorithm optimization, and CNN feature reduction techniques (UC-Merced dataset).

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Data Science

Sentiment analysis, pattern recognition, biometric signature verification, IoT-based forecasting, and statistical modeling across diverse datasets.

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Drug-Drug Interaction

Machine learning and deep learning approaches for predicting drug-drug interactions to support safer drug therapy.

02 — Works

Selected Publications

2026
A Systematic Survey of Computational Drug–Drug Interaction Prediction: Problem Formulations, Data Challenges, and Scalable Architectures
Koç C., Özyurt F. · Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 100404
Journal
2026
A Systematic Review of Data Science in Early Voice-Based Detection of Parkinson's and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mousa A., Özyurt F., Shamoun R.B.M., Iantovics L.B. · WIREs Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 16(3)
Journal
2026
Advancing Drug–Drug Interaction Prediction with Biomimetic Improvements: Leveraging the Latest Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Guide Researchers in the Field
Marqas R.B., Simó Z., Mousa A., Özyurt F., Iantovics L.B. · Biomimetics, 11(1), 39
Journal
2026
A Novel ConvNeXtV2–MIL Approach for Accurate and Efficient Classification of Microscopic Fungal Morphology
Ari N., Erten M., Kayali S., Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Koç C., Özyurt F. · Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Journal
2026
Automated Detection of Taurodontism in Panoramic Radiographs Using a YOLOv8-Based Deep Learning Model
Talu M.H., Coşgun-Baybars S., Aboalqaraya R., Koç C., Yüzgeç Özdemir E., et al. · Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Journal
2026
ViT-FESEL: A Multi-Stage Vision Transformer-Based Feature Extraction and Selection Framework for Osteoporosis Classification from Knee X-Ray Images
Genç H., Özyurt F. · Traitement du Signal, 43(1)
Journal
2026
A Hybrid Feature Fusion Approach for Multiclass Wi-Fi Intrusion Detection Using Classical Machine Learning
Şolpan Ş., Gündüz H., Küçük K., Özyurt F. · International Journal of Information Security, 25(2), 72
Journal
2026
Classification of Cherry Maturity Stages Using Machine Learning Methods
Doğan N., Özyurt F., Özgen İ. · International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences
Journal
2025
Comparative Analysis of Vision Transformers and CNNs in Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis
Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Koç C., Özyurt F. · Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Univ. Journal of Engineering Sciences
Indexed
2024
A Novel Liver Image Classification Method Using Perceptual Hash-Based CNN
Fatih Özyurt
SCI
2024
MFIF-DWT-CNN: Multi-Focus Image Fusion Based on Discrete Wavelet Transform with Deep CNN
Avci D., Sert E., Özyurt F., Avci E. · Multimedia Tools and Applications
SCI
2024
Offline Handwriting Signature Verification: Transfer Learning and Feature Selection
Özyurt F., Majidpour J., Rashid T.A., Koc C. · CoRR
Preprint
2023
Breast Lesion Classification Using Features Fusion and Selection of Ensemble ResNet Method
Kilicarslan G., Koc C., Özyurt F., Gul Y. · Int. Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology, 33(5)
SCI
2021
An Automated COVID-19 Detection Based on Fused Dynamic Exemplar Pyramid Feature Extraction
Özyurt F., Tuncer T., Subaşi A. · Computers in Biology and Medicine, 132
SCI-E
2021
Sentiment Analysis of Fast Food Companies With Deep Learning Models
Abdalla G., Özyurt F. · The Computer Journal, 64(3): 383–390
SCI
2020
A Fused CNN Model for WBC Detection with MRMR Feature Selection and Extreme Learning Machine
Fatih Özyurt · Soft Computing, 24(11): 8163–8172
SCI
2020
Brain Tumor Detection Based on CNN with Neutrosophic Expert Maximum Fuzzy Sure Entropy
Özyurt F., Sert E., Avci E., Doğantekin E. · Measurement
SCI
2020
UC-Merced Image Classification with CNN Feature Reduction Using Wavelet Entropy Optimized with Genetic Algorithm
Özyurt F., Avci E., Sert E. · Traitement du Signal, 37(3): 347–353
SCI
2020
Efficient Deep Feature Selection for Remote Sensing Image Recognition with Fused Deep Learning
Fatih Özyurt · Journal of Supercomputing, 76(11): 8413–8431
SCI
2020
Classification of Brain MRI Using Hyper Column Technique with CNN and Feature Selection
Toğaçar M., Cömert Z., Ergen B., Özyurt F. · Expert Systems with Applications
SCI-E
2026
A Systematic Survey of Computational Drug–Drug Interaction Prediction: Problem Formulations, Data Challenges, and Scalable Architectures
Koç C., Özyurt F. · Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 100404
Journal
2026
A Systematic Review of Data Science in Early Voice-Based Detection of Parkinson's and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mousa A., Özyurt F., Shamoun R.B.M., Iantovics L.B. · WIREs Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 16(3)
Journal
2026
Advancing Drug–Drug Interaction Prediction with Biomimetic Improvements: Leveraging the Latest Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Guide Researchers in the Field
Marqas R.B., Simó Z., Mousa A., Özyurt F., Iantovics L.B. · Biomimetics, 11(1), 39
Journal
2026
A Novel ConvNeXtV2–MIL Approach for Accurate and Efficient Classification of Microscopic Fungal Morphology
Ari N., Erten M., Kayali S., Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Koç C., Özyurt F. · Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Journal
2026
Automated Detection of Taurodontism in Panoramic Radiographs Using a YOLOv8-Based Deep Learning Model
Talu M.H., Coşgun-Baybars S., Aboalqaraya R., Koç C., Yüzgeç Özdemir E., et al. · Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Journal
2026
ViT-FESEL: A Multi-Stage Vision Transformer-Based Feature Extraction and Selection Framework for Osteoporosis Classification from Knee X-Ray Images
Genç H., Özyurt F. · Traitement du Signal, 43(1)
Journal
2026
A Hybrid Feature Fusion Approach for Multiclass Wi-Fi Intrusion Detection Using Classical Machine Learning
Şolpan Ş., Gündüz H., Küçük K., Özyurt F. · International Journal of Information Security, 25(2), 72
Journal
2026
Classification of Cherry Maturity Stages Using Machine Learning Methods
Doğan N., Özyurt F., Özgen İ. · International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences
Journal
2026
Tri-Modal Calibrated Ensemble Framework of Drug-Drug Interaction Prediction on Structural, Pharmacokinetic, and Transcriptomic Evidence
Marqas R., Özyurt F. · FET 2026 International Conference
Conference
2026
A Baseline SMILES-Based Machine Learning Framework for Binary Drug–Drug Interaction Prediction
Koç C., Özyurt F. · FET 2026 International Conference
Conference
2026
Explainability-Driven Feature Selection and Ensemble Learning for EEG-Based Alzheimer's Staging
Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Özyurt F. · FET 2026 International Conference
Conference
2026
Comparative Analysis of Self-Supervised Learning Methods for Skin Lesion Segmentation
Pişkin A.C., Özyurt F. · FET 2026 International Conference
Conference
2026
Federated Learning for Sustainable and Collaborative Waste Classification: A Vision Transformer-Based Approach
Sevinç A., Özyurt F. · FET 2026 International Conference
Conference
2026
A Comparative Analysis of ViT-Based Embeddings and Machine Learning Classifiers for Parkinson's MRI Diagnosis
Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Sönmez Y., Özyurt F. · 5th International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference
Conference
2026
A Systematic Survey of Computational Drug–Drug Interaction Prediction: Problem Formulations, Data Challenges, and Scalable Architectures
Koç C., Özyurt F. · Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 100404
Journal
2026
A Systematic Review of Data Science in Early Voice-Based Detection of Parkinson's and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mousa A., Özyurt F., Shamoun R.B.M., Iantovics L.B. · WIREs Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 16(3)
Journal
2026
Advancing Drug–Drug Interaction Prediction with Biomimetic Improvements: Leveraging the Latest Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Guide Researchers in the Field
Marqas R.B., Simó Z., Mousa A., Özyurt F., Iantovics L.B. · Biomimetics, 11(1), 39
Journal
2026
A Novel ConvNeXtV2–MIL Approach for Accurate and Efficient Classification of Microscopic Fungal Morphology
Ari N., Erten M., Kayali S., Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Koç C., Özyurt F. · Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Journal
2026
Automated Detection of Taurodontism in Panoramic Radiographs Using a YOLOv8-Based Deep Learning Model
Talu M.H., Coşgun-Baybars S., Aboalqaraya R., Koç C., Yüzgeç Özdemir E., et al. · Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Journal
2026
ViT-FESEL: A Multi-Stage Vision Transformer-Based Feature Extraction and Selection Framework for Osteoporosis Classification from Knee X-Ray Images
Genç H., Özyurt F. · Traitement du Signal, 43(1)
Journal
2025
Comparative Analysis of Vision Transformers and CNNs in Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis
Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Koç C., Özyurt F.
Indexed
2024
A Novel Liver Image Classification Method Using Perceptual Hash-Based CNN
Fatih Özyurt
SCI
2021
Automated COVID-19 Detection Based on Fused Dynamic Exemplar Pyramid Feature Extraction
Özyurt F., Tuncer T., Subaşi A. · Computers in Biology and Medicine
SCI-E
2020
A Fused CNN Model for WBC Detection with MRMR Feature Selection
Fatih Özyurt · Soft Computing
SCI
2020
Brain Tumor Detection Based on CNN with Neutrosophic Expert Maximum Fuzzy Sure Entropy
Özyurt F., Sert E., Avci E., Doğantekin E. · Measurement
SCI
2026
A Novel ConvNeXtV2–MIL Approach for Accurate and Efficient Classification of Microscopic Fungal Morphology
Ari N., Erten M., Kayali S., Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Koç C., Özyurt F. · Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Journal
2026
Automated Detection of Taurodontism in Panoramic Radiographs Using a YOLOv8-Based Deep Learning Model
Talu M.H., Coşgun-Baybars S., Aboalqaraya R., Koç C., Yüzgeç Özdemir E., et al. · Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Journal
2026
ViT-FESEL: A Multi-Stage Vision Transformer-Based Feature Extraction and Selection Framework for Osteoporosis Classification from Knee X-Ray Images
Genç H., Özyurt F. · Traitement du Signal, 43(1)
Journal
2026
Comparative Analysis of Self-Supervised Learning Methods for Skin Lesion Segmentation
Pişkin A.C., Özyurt F. · FET 2026 International Conference
Conference
2026
A Comparative Analysis of ViT-Based Embeddings and Machine Learning Classifiers for Parkinson's MRI Diagnosis
Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Sönmez Y., Özyurt F. · 5th International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference
Conference
2024
MFIF-DWT-CNN: Multi-Focus Image Fusion Based on Discrete Wavelet Transform
Avci D., Sert E., Özyurt F., Avci E. · Multimedia Tools and Applications
SCI
2020
UC-Merced Image Classification with CNN Feature Reduction Using Wavelet Entropy + GA
Özyurt F., Avci E., Sert E. · Traitement du Signal
SCI
2020
Efficient Deep Feature Selection for Remote Sensing Image Recognition
Fatih Özyurt · Journal of Supercomputing
SCI
2020
Classification of Brain MRI Using Hyper Column Technique with CNN
Toğaçar M., Cömert Z., Ergen B., Özyurt F. · Expert Systems with Applications
SCI-E
2025
Comparative Analysis of Vision Transformers and CNNs in Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis
Yüzgeç Özdemir E., Koç C., Özyurt F.
Indexed
2024
A Novel Liver Image Classification Method Using Perceptual Hash-Based CNN
Fatih Özyurt
SCI
2024
MFIF-DWT-CNN: Multi-Focus Image Fusion Based on Discrete Wavelet Transform with Deep CNN
Avci D., Sert E., Özyurt F., Avci E. · Multimedia Tools and Applications
SCI
2024
Offline Handwriting Signature Verification: Transfer Learning and Feature Selection
Özyurt F., Majidpour J., Rashid T.A., Koc C. · CoRR
Preprint
03 — Background

Career & Education

Academic Positions

2026 — Present
Professor
Dept. of Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Fırat University, Elazığ
2021 — 2026
Associate Professor
Dept. of Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Fırat University, Elazığ
2020 — 2021
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Fırat University, Elazığ
2020 — Present
Vice Dean
Fırat University, Elazığ
2018 — 2020
Teaching Staff
Dept. of Informatics, Rectorate
Fırat University
2014 — 2018
Expert
Dept. of Informatics, Rectorate
Fırat University
Ongoing
Chapter President
Turkish Informatics Association (TBD)
Elazığ Branch
Ongoing
Chief Editor
Globe IS Journal — globeisjournal.com

Education

2015 — 2019
PhD — Software Engineering
Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Fırat University, Elazığ
2012 — 2014
M.Sc. — Computer Engineering (Thesis)
Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Fatih University
2006 — 2011
B.Sc. — Computer Engineering (English, Full Scholarship)
Faculty of Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University
2008 — 2012
B.A. — Business Administration (Open Education)
Anadolu University

Technical Skills

C / C++ MATLAB Python Deep Learning Transfer Learning CNN Feature Selection Pattern Recognition IoT Signal Processing
04 — Leadership

Editorial Role

Globe IS Journal

↗ globeisjournal.com Chief Editor

Prof. Dr. Özyurt serves as Chief Editor of the Globe IS Journal, an international academic publication dedicated to information systems, intelligent technologies, and computer science research.

In this role, he oversees the peer review process, editorial standards, and the journal's strategic direction — ensuring high-quality contributions from researchers worldwide reach the academic community.

His editorial leadership complements his active research agenda, maintaining rigorous standards in the dissemination of scientific knowledge across AI, software engineering, and data science.

05 — Connect

Get in Touch

Primary Email
fatihozyurt@firat.edu.tr
Personal Email
ozyurtfatih@gmail.com
Office Phone
+90 (424) 607 56 05
Internal: 3273
Institution
Fırat University
Software Engineering Dept.
Elazığ, Turkey
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