Olcay Ciftci

Mason IST assistant professor Olcay Ciftci
Titles and Organizations

Assistant Professor / Teaching

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: Nguyen Engineering
Room 5307
Phone: 703-993-7276
Email: ociftci2@gmu.edu 

Biography

Olcay Ciftci is an assistant professor with over 10 years of experience in academia. With a passion for teaching, he specializes in guiding students through the intricacies of database management, systems analysis and design, programming, as well as machine learning, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Committed to nurturing the next generation of thinkers, Ciftci empowers students to explore diverse applications of these disciplines, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers.

Research

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Health Informatics

Teaching

  • Computer Programming
  • Machine Learning and Data Science
  • Database Fundamentals and Administration

Degrees

  • PhD, Applied Mathematics, Auburn University
  • MS, Applied Mathematics, Auburn University
  • MS, Business Analytics, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • BS, Applied Mathematics, Ege University