Hi, I'm FEY!

Interdisciplinary Researcher & Quantum Computing Enthusiast

🔬 Physics 🧠 Deep Learning ⚛️ Quantum Computing

About me

Hello, I am an interdisciplinary researcher who is passionate about exploring various fields, conducting research in these areas, and endeavoring to transform my studies into projects. In addition to my areas of interest, I am also a computational physicist.

The specific areas I am specializing in primarily involve the mathematical and theoretical aspects of deep learning and quantum computing, as well as their applications to various other fields.

Due to my passion for research, I have been involved in numerous research groups during my undergraduate studies to enhance my skills. Additionally, to reach out to a broader audience, I co-founded a community at my university with my friends and organized various events, including a hackathon.

Furkan Eşref Yazıcı
3+
Years Research
1+
Projects

Research Experience

Exploring the frontiers of physics, quantum computing, and machine learning

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Simply Complex Lab - Ankara, Turkey

Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

The laboratory's research area centers on intricate, far-from-equilibrium phenomena. I was actively helped on the development of Python code to assess causality resulting from interparticle collisions . Supervisor: Dr. Serim Ilday.

Supervisor: Dr. Serim İlday

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

IVMER The Research and Application - Ankara, Turkey

Feb 2020 - Jun 2022

Contributed to Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks (QCNN) for image detection utilizing various quantum gate algorithms. Also, applied Quantum Machine Learning techniques to address the 'Travelling Salesman' problem within a research team.

Supervisor: Prof. M. Bilge Demirköz

Work Experience

Professional journey in quantum computing and technology

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Quantum Software Engineer

Qavis

Sep 2023 - Present

• Developed advanced logistics algorithms utilizing Quantum Computing to optimize cargo with neural networks and helped on routing algorithms. Built and designed website using React for microservice powered by FastAPI.

• Collaborated with investors and partner companies to assist the CEO in fundraising and business development activities.

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Outreach Coordinator

QTurkey

Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

• The aim of the QTurkey (Quantum Turkey) community is to spread quantum technologies and raise awareness through events held in Turkey.

• As the Outreach Team, our aim is to ensure the growth of the QTurkey community, establish domestic and international collaborations, and to keep the QTurkey family active by organizing new events.

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Internship, Coordinator

QWorld

Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

• The project included the website and classification of all courses and related stuffs.

The website is: qmap.qworld.net

Supervisor: Zeki Can Seskir

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Internship, Industrial Automation

ALTINAY Technology Group - Istanbul, Turkey

Summer 2017 - Summer 2017

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Internship, Electrical Maintenance Technician

KANCA - Istanbul, Turkey

Summer 2016 - Summer 2016

Education

Academic foundation in physics and computational sciences

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Bachelor of Science in Physics

Middle East Technical University

2018 - 2025

Concentration and extra courses:

CENG 501: Deep LearningPHYS 409: Physics of Condensed Matter IPHYS 312: Elementary of Solid StatePHYS 495: Group Theory in PhysicsPHYS 444: Computational Physics IIBIOL 106: BiologyBIOL 317: Molecular Biology
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Technical School - Industrial Automation

ENKA Anatolian High School

2014 - 2018

Certifications

Professional development in data science, machine learning, and quantum computing

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IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

IBM - Coursera

I completed the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate, a rigorous program covering data science fundamentals, machine learning, and practical project work. This certificate demonstrates my proficiency in data analysis, Python programming, and the use of industry-standard tools and libraries.

Capstone Project: SpaceX Launch Success Analysis

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Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Google - Coursera

I acquired key skills in data cleaning, analysis, and visualization using spreadsheets, SQL, R programming, and Tableau. I learned to organize and analyze data, create visualizations, and present findings effectively. Developed expertise in spreadsheet usage, data ethics, problem-solving, and decision-making.

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Deep Learning

Neuromatch Academy

August 2021

Completed Neuromatch's Deep Learning course, focusing on advanced neural network architectures and applications. Learned to design, train, and implement deep learning models for tasks such as image recognition and natural language processing, utilizing frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

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Computational Neuroscience

Neuromatch Academy

August 2021

Completed the Neuromatch Computational Neuroscience course, focusing on computational techniques for understanding brain function. Gained skills in neural data analysis, modeling of neural systems, and applying machine learning to neuroscience research.

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Qiskit Summer School Quantum Machine Learning

IBM Qiskit

August 2021

Completed IBM's Qiskit Quantum Machine Learning course, learning to apply quantum computing in machine learning. Gained skills in quantum algorithm implementation and optimization using Qiskit.