Emrullah Sonuç

Assoc. Prof. Dr., Department of Computer Engineering, Karabuk University.

Researcher, (COL) Lab - School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham.

(Last update: 2025/11/28)
   

Short Resume

I am a member of the Department of Computer Engineering, Karabuk University in Türkiye. My research interests and activities lie at the interface of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Operational Research, focusing on metaheuristics and parallel evolutionary algorithms on both CPU and GPU improved by machine learning techniques. From October 2021 to October 2022, I had the opportunity to serve as a visiting researcher at the Computational Learning and Optimization Lab, University of Nottingham thanks to TÜBİTAK 2219 International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme. During this period, my research was conducted under the supervision of Professor Ender Özcan, and our ongoing collaboration extends to the domains of optimization problems and metaheuristics.

You can contact me via esonuc ATT karabuk dot edu dot tr or Emrullah.Sonuc ATT nottingham dot ac dot uk.

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Education

Feb.2012 - Jul.2017 Karabuk University, Karabük, Türkiye
Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, CGPA 3.65
Thesis Title: Parallelization of Simulated Annealing Algorithm on Graphics Processing Unit.
Feb.2010 - Feb.2012 Karabuk University, Karabük, Türkiye
M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, CGPA 3.57
Thesis Title: Verification Of Regcm4 Regional Climate Model Data.
Sep.2006 - Jun.2008 Selcuk University, Konya, Türkiye (Undergraduate transfer)
B.S. in Computer Engineering, CGPA 3.01
Sep.2004 - Jun.2006 European University of Lefke, Lefke, TRNC
B.S. in Computer Engineering, CGPA 3.58
Sep.1996 - Jun.2003 Karabük Anatolian İmam-Hatip High School, Karabük, Türkiye

Academic Interests

Research Interests:

  • Evolutionary Computation
  • Metaheuristics
  • Combinatorial Optimization
  • High Performance Computing
  • Machine Learning

Teaching Interests:

  • Theory of Computation
  • Digital Logic Circuits and Design
  • Database Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Web Services

Courses Taught:

  • BSM833 - Theory of Languages (PhD) / Dil Teorisi (Doktora)
  • BSM821 - Evolutionary Computation (PhD) / Evrimsel Hesaplama (Doktora)
  • BSM769 - Metaheuristics for Optimization Problems (MSc) / Optimizasyon Problemleri için Metasezgisel Yöntemler (Yüksek Lisans)
  • BSM720 - Principles of Database Management Systems (MSc) / Veritabanı Yönetim Sistemlerinin Prensipleri (Yüksek Lisans)
  • BSM722 - Parallel Computing (MSc) / Paralel İşlemler (Yüksek Lisans)
  • CPE307 - Operating Systems
  • CPE302 / BSM302 - Automata Theory / Otomata Teorisi
  • CPE203 / BSM203 - Logic Circuits / Mantık Devreleri
  • CME435 / BLM435 - Web Services / Web Servisleri
  • ESC302 / MSD302 - Research and Presentation Skills / Araştırma ve Sunum Teknikleri

Academic History

Mar. 2024 – Now Assoc. Prof., Department of Computer Engineering, Karabuk University (Room: M402)
Oct. 2022 – Now Research Associate, School of Computer Science (COL Lab), University of Nottingham (Emrullah.Sonuc ATT nottingham dot ac dot uk)
Oct. 2022 – Mar. 2024 Assist. Prof., Department of Computer Engineering, Karabuk University
Oct. 2021 – Oct. 2022 Postdoctoral Researcher (Funded By TÜBİTAK), School of Computer Science (COL Lab), University of Nottingham
Nov. 2017 – Oct. 2021 Assist. Prof., Department of Computer Engineering, Karabuk University
Oct. 2009 – Nov. 2017 Research Assistant, Department of Computer Engineering, Karabuk University

Skills

Spoken Languages: Intermediate English, native Turkish speaker.
Programming: C, C++, Java, PHP, Python, CUDA, JavaScript, ...                             
Operating Systems: Varius Distributions of Linux, Windows, Android.
Distributed Computing: OpenMP, OpenMPI.
Database Administration:MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, ...

Publications

International Journal Publications:

  1. Jumaili, M. L. F., Sonuç, E., "An Attention-Based CNN Framework for Alzheimer’s Disease Staging with Multi-Technique XAI Visualization", Computers, Materials and Continua, 83(2), 2947-2969, 2025. Full Article (Open Access)
  2. Jumaili, M. L. F., Sonuç, E., "ML-Driven Alzheimer’s disease prediction: A deep ensemble modeling approach", SLAS technology, 100298, 2025. Full Article (Open Access)
  3. Sonuç, E., Özcan, E., "Parallel late acceptance hill-climbing for binary-encoded optimization problems", An International Journal of Optimization and Control: Theories & Applications, 15(2), 311-329, 2025. Full Article (Open Access)
  4. Kısaboyun, S., Sonuç, E., "A Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Simulated Annealing Approach for the Uncapacitated Facility Location Problem", Computer and Decision Making: An International Journal, 2, 546-557, 2025. Full Article (Open Access)
  5. Sonuç, E., Özcan, E., "CUDA-based parallel local search for the set-union knapsack problem", Knowledge-Based Systems, 112095, 2024. Full Article (Open Access)
  6. Saihood, Q., Sonuç, E., "A practical framework for early detection of diabetes using ensemble machine learning models", Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, 31(4), 722-738, 2023. Full Article (Open Access)
  7. Sonuç, E., Özcan, E., "An adaptive parallel evolutionary algorithm for solving the uncapacitated facility location problem", Expert Systems with Applications, 119956, 2023. Full Article (Open Access)
  8. Sonuç, E., "Binary crow search algorithm for the uncapacitated facility location problem", Neural Computing and Applications, 33, 14669–14685, 2021. Full Article
  9. Sonuç, E., "A modified crow search algorithm for the weapon-target assignment problem", An International Journal of Optimization and Control: Theories & Applications (IJOCTA), 10(2), 188-197, 2020. Full Article (Open Access)
  10. Sonuç, E. Sen, B., Bayir, S., "A cooperative GPU-based Parallel Multistart Simulated Annealing algorithm for Quadratic Assignment Problem", Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 21 (5): 843-849, 2018. Full Article (Open Access)
  11. Sonuç, E. Sen, B., Bayir, S., "A Parallel Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Weapon-Target Assignment Problem", International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 8 (4): 87-92, 2017. Data Sets and Full Article (Open Access)
  12. Sonuç, E. Sen, B., Bayir, S., "Solving Bin Packing Problem using Simulated Annealing", International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering (IJMPE), 5 (3): 21-23, 2017. Full Article (Open Access)
  13. Sonuç, E., Sen, B., Bayir, S., "A Parallel Approach for Solving 0/1 Knapsack Problem using Simulated Annealing Algorithm on CUDA Platform", International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security, 14 (12): 1096-1101, 2016. Full Article (Open Access)
  14. Sen B., Kilinc R., Sen B., Sonuç E., "Validation of a daily precipitation estimates of the regional climate model RegCM4 over the domains in Turkey with NWP verification techniques", Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, Parlar Scientific Publications, 2014. Full Article (Open Access)

International Conference / Workshop Publications:

  1. Hashim, S. M., Sonuç E., Karaoglan, K. M. "Performance Analysis of Simulated Annealing on the 0-1 Knapsack Problem". IEEE 9th International Conference on Engineering Technologies and Applied Sciences (ICETAS), 1-5, 2024.
  2. Karaca, H., Sonuç E., Atasoy, N. A. "Performance Analysis of Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm with Bit-Flip Operator for 0-1 Knapsack Problem". 3rd International Congress of Electrical and Computer Engineering. (ICECENG), 355-370, 2024.
  3. Akdağ Ş., Sonuç E. , Özcan C. "A Hybrid Ant Colony Optimization and Simulated Annealing for the Static Weapon-Target Assignment Problem", 3rd International Conference on Recent Academic Studies, 86-96, 2024.
  4. Meşeci E., Sonuç E. , Özcan C. "Ensemble Approach with Multi-Agent and Swarm Based Algorithms in Quadratic Assignment Problem", 2nd International Conference on Trends in Advanced Research, 677-687, 2024.
  5. Akyıldız B., Sonuç E. , Özcan C. "Optimizing Uncapacitated Facility Locations Problem: A Hybrid Approach with Genetic Algorithms and Tabu Search", 2nd International Conference on Trends in Advanced Research, 1-12, 2024.
  6. Farzaliyev E., Saihood Q., Sonuç E. "Çocuklarda Anemi Hastalığının Teşhisinde Topluluk Öğrenme Yöntemlerinin Kullanılması", International Conference on Recent Academic Studies, 129-135, 2023.
  7. Saihood Q., Sonuç E. "The Efficiency of Classification Techniques in Predicting Anemia Among Children: A Comparative Study", International Conference on Emerging Technology Trends in Internet of Things and Computing (pp. 167-181). Springer, Cham., 2022.
  8. Ahmed, S. R., Sonuç E., Ahmed, M. R., Duru, A. D. "Analysis Survey on Deepfake detection and Recognition with Convolutional Neural Networks.", International Congress on Human-Computer Interaction, Optimization and Robotic Applications (HORA). IEEE, 2022.
  9. Salman K., Sonuç E. "Thyroid Disease Classification Using Machine Learning Algorithms", 2nd International Conference on Physics and Applied Sciences (ICPAS), 2021.
  10. Özcan E., Sonuç E. "Predicting The Amount of Materials Used for Desulphurization Process using Machine Learning", 1st International Conference on Electrical-Electronics and Computer Engineering (ICEECE), 2021, Trabzon-Türkiye
  11. Aswad S.A., Sonuç E. "Classification of VPN Network Traffic Flow Using Time Related Features on Apache Spark", 4th International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies (ISMSIT), IEEE, 2020.
  12. Sonuç E., Dönmez H., "Binary optimization using duelist optimization algorithm for One Max Problem", 3rd International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Computer Engineering and Science (ICATCES20), June 3-5, 2020, Karabük - Türkiye.
  13. Sonuç E., "An Improved Crow Search Algorithm for Continuous Optimization Problems", 2nd International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Computer Engineering and Science (ICATCES19), Apr 26-28, 2019, Alanya - Türkiye.
  14. Sonuç E., "Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for The Linear Ordering Problem", International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Computer Engineering and Science (ICATCES18), May 11-13, 2018, Safranbolu - Türkiye.
  15. Sonuç E., Sen B., Bayir S., "Comparison Of Neighborhood Search Techniques for Solving Weapon-Target Assignment Problem using Simulated Annealing Algorithm", International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering (ICOME), 10-12 May 2017, Istanbul – Türkiye.
  16. Sonuç E., "An Efficient Heuristic for Subset Sum Problem", International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering (ICOME), 10-12 May 2017, Istanbul – Türkiye.
  17. Sonuç E., Sen B., Bayir S., "Solving Bin Packing Problem using Simulated Annealing", Proceedings of 65th ISERD International Conference, 23rd -24th January 2017, ISBN: 978-93-86291-92-96th, Mecca, SAUDI ARABIA.
  18. Sen B., Sen B., Sonuç E., Topcu S., Krichak S.O., Kilinc R., "Assessing the capturing capacity of RegCM4 for the precipitation over Med-CORDEX using boundary data with higher resolution and improved accuracy", 6th ICTP Workshop on The Theory and Use Of Regional Climate Models, 7-18 May 2012, Trieste – ITALY.
  19. Sonuç E., Sen Ba., Sen Bu., "Verifying Regional Climate Model Results With Web-Based Expert-System", 1st World Conference on Innovation and Software Development Bahcesehir University, 02-04 September 2011, Istanbul – Türkiye.
  20. Menemencioglu O., Sen B., Atasoy F., Sonuç E., "LMS (Moodle) Automatic Enrollment Approach by Flat File With Student Information System Data", 2nd World Conference On Informatıon Technology, 22-27 November 2011, Antalya – Türkiye.

National Journal Publications:

  1. Özcan, E., Sonuç E., "Makine Öğrenme Teknikleri Kullanılarak Kükürt Giderme İşleminde Kullanılan Malzeme Miktarının Tahmini", Zeki Sistemler Teori ve Uygulamaları, 5(1), 57-63, 2022. Full Article (Open Access)
  2. Demirel, O., Sonuç E., "Yapay Zeka Teknikleri Kullanılarak Kemik Yaşı Tespiti", Türkiye Sağlık Enstitüleri Başkanlığı Dergisi, 4(3), 17-30, 2021. Full Article (Open Access)

National Conference Publications:

  1. Sonuç E., Sen B., Bayir S., "Gezgin Satıcı Probleminin Benzetilmiş Tavlama Yöntemiyle Çözümünde Paralel Hesaplamanın Kullanılması", Akademik Bilişim 2015, 04-06 Şubat 2015, Eskişehir - Türkiye.
  2. Sonuç E., Ortakci Y., Elen A., "Karabük Üniversitesi Bilgi Sistemi Android Uygulaması", Akademik Bilişim 2013, 23-25 January 2013, Antalya – Türkiye
  3. Menemencioglu O., Sonuç E., Karas I.R., Orak I.M., "Akademik Özgeçmiş Tabanlı Fakülte Bilgi Sistemi", Akademik Bilişim 2013, 23-25 January 2013, Antalya – Türkiye.
  4. Sen B.,Kilinc R.,Sen B.,Sonuç E.,"Niğde Yöresi İçin RegCM4 Modeli Yağış Verifikasyonu", 2-4 October 2013, İç Anadolu Bölgesi 1. Tarım ve Gıda Kongresi, Niğde-Türkiye.

Academic Service


  • Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal (JESTECH, Q1), Elsevier
  • Co-Chair: 2nd International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Computer Engineering and Science (ICATCES)
  • Reviewer: Swarm and Evolutionary Computation (Elsevier), Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (Elsevier), Expert Systems with Applications (Elsevier), Applied Soft Computing (Elsevier), Computers & Industrial Engineering (Elsevier), Information Sciences (Elsevier), Parallel Computing (Elsevier), Biomedical Signal Processing & Control (Elsevier), Information Fusion (Elsevier), Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (TÜBİTAK) , Journal of Big Data (Springer), The Journal of Supercomputing (Springer), Multimedia Tools and Applications (Springer), Cluster Computing (Springer), Imaging Science Journal (Taylor & Francis), Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience (Wiley), Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, Applied Sciences, Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences, Akademik Bilişim Conferences.

Projects


  1. Researcher, Karabuk University, SRCU, Project Number: KBÜ-BAP-15/2-DR-027, Project Name: "Parallelization of Simulated Annealing Algorithm on Graphics Processing Unit and Its Implementation on NP-hard Problems", 2017
  2. Assistant Personnel, (National) Industrial Theses Program (SAN-TEZ), Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Project Number: 1318.STZ.2012-1, Project Name: "e-Triage Decision Support System Software", 2012-2014
  3. Researcher, Karabuk University, SRCU, Project Number: KBÜ-BAP-C-11-Y-016, Project Name: "Verification Of Regcm4 Regional Climate Model Data", 2011