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I am a Postdoc at the Department of Electronic Systems, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark. I got my PhD in Computer Science from the University of Camerino, Italy 2022. I received an MSc. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park 1998, and an MSc. in Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems from Middle East Technical University, North Cyprus Campus, in 2018. My research interests include AI, Optimization, Autonomous Vehicles, Image Processing-Computer Vision, and WSN-IoT.
Education/Academic qualification
Computer Science, PhD, Geometry-Based Optimization Heuristics for Region Coverage and Pathfinding in Drone-Based Operations, University of Camerino
27 Feb 2019 → 26 May 2022
Award Date: 21 Oct 2022
Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems, MSc, Energy Efficient Routing With Directional Antennas In Wireless Sensor Networks, Middle East Technical University
31 Jan 2016 → 15 Oct 2018
Award Date: 16 Oct 2018
Computer Science, MSc, University of Maryland, College Park
31 Jul 1995 → 19 Dec 1998
Award Date: 20 Dec 1998
Computer Engineering, BSc, An Image Analyzing Expert System For Detection of Periodontal Bone Lesions, Bogazici University
30 Sept 1989 → 30 Jun 1994
Award Date: 1 Jul 1994
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Adaptive artificial potential field method for small autonomous vehicles
Kilic, K. I., Desoeuvres, A., Pedersen, C. B., Vasegaard, A. E. & Nielsen, P., Apr 2026, In: Robotics and Autonomous Systems. 198, 16 p., 105364.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Novel Q-learning-based neighborhood discovery algorithm for directed antennas
Kilic, K. I., Desoeuvres, A., Christensen, F., Kilic, D. K. & Nielsen, P., Jun 2026, In: Array. 26 p., 100827.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A Novel Path-finding Approach for Maritime Search and Rescue Missions Incorporating Dynamic Probability of a target Location
Larsen, A. K., Kilic, K. I., Ladefoged, M. B. & Sung, I., Nov 2025, In: Engineering Optimization. 57, 11, p. 3521-3540 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Challenges and AI-Driven Solutions in Maritime Search and Rescue Planning: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Kilic, K. I., Maity, S., Sung, I. & Nielsen, P., Aug 2025, In: Marine Policy. 178, p. 1-23 23 p., 106692.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Novel Concave Hull-Based Heuristic Algorithm For TSP
Kilic, K. I. & Mostarda, L., Jun 2022, In: Operations Research Forum. 3, 2, 25.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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IEEE Danish Control and Robotics Meeting
Kemal, K. (Participant)
9 Mar 2026Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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Statistics in Medicine (Journal)
Kemal, K. (Peer reviewer)
31 Jan 2026Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Transportation Research. Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review (Journal)
Kemal, K. (Peer reviewer)
24 Jan 2026Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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15th IFAC Workshop on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems 2025 (Event)
Kemal, K. (Peer reviewer)
11 Sept 2025 → 12 Sept 2025Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Sensors (Journal)
Kemal, K. (Peer reviewer)
11 Jul 2025Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Press/Media
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Webinar: Geometry-Based Optimization Heuristics for Region Coverage and Pathfinding in Drone-Based Operations
13/05/2022
1 Media contribution
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