Prof Dr. Ersin Elbasi, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait
Ersin Elbasi, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor specializing in Computer Science and Engineering, currently serving at the American University of the Middle East in Kuwait. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Graduate Center, CUNY, with a dissertation on robust video watermarking schemes, following a Master of Philosophy in the same field from the same institution. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Sakarya University, Turkey. Dr. Elbasi’s extensive academic career includes previous positions as Associate Professor at the American University of the Middle East and faculty roles at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE and Çankaya University in Turkey. His research focuses on machine learning, multimedia security, and data mining, with notable projects in digital image and video watermarking and event mining in video sequences. He has also held significant roles in research and development at TÜBİTAK, contributed to SQL application development in New York City, and engaged in various international research activities. Dr. Elbasi’s technical expertise spans Visual C++, SQL programming, and Java, with a notable scholarship record and recognition for his contributions to the field.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research
Dr. Ersin Elbasi holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Graduate Center, CUNY, with a specialization in robust video watermarking schemes in transform domains. His advanced degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and industrial engineering demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary foundation.
Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science
Graduate Center, CUNY, New York City, NY
Graduated: April 2007
Dissertation: “Robust Video Watermarking Scheme in Transform Domains”
- Master of Philosophy in Computer Science
Graduate Center, CUNY, New York City, NY
Graduated: May 2006
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Graduated: May 2001
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
Graduated: June 1997
Work Experience
- Professor
American University of the Middle East (QS ranking 500-600), Kuwait
June 2022 – Current
- Associate Professor
American University of the Middle East (QS ranking 500-600), Kuwait
October 2016 – June 2022
- Taught courses including CNIT 180, CNIT 280, CNIT 380, CNIT 315, CS 159, CNIT 480, CNIT 372, CNIT 399/499, TECH 330, and TECH 320.
- Faculty Member
Computer and Information Science, Higher Colleges of Technology, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
August 2015 – July 2016
- Taught courses including Introduction to Multimedia, Research Methods in Emerging Technologies, Statistics and Probability, and Information Systems in Organizations and Society.
- Instructor/Associate Professor
Çankaya University (400-500 by Times ranking), Department of Computer Engineering, Ankara
September 2007 – June 2015
- Taught courses including Data Mining, Multimedia Security, Object-Oriented Languages, Database Management, Multimedia and Internet, Data Management and File Structures, and Formal Languages and Automata.
- Expert/Chief Expert of Scientific Programs
TÜBİTAK, Ankara, Turkey
August 2007 – July 2014
- Served as Executive Secretary to the Electrical, Electronics, and Informatics Research Grant Committee, National Scientific Expert in COST Information and Communication Domain, and National Delegate in COST (FP 7) Trans Domain Proposals.
- SQL Application Developer
Bureau of Revenue Enhancement and Automation, Finance Office, New York City Government
November 2004 – July 2007
- Developed SQL applications, performed ad-hoc queries, and managed staff training in SQL and related software tools.
- Instructor
The City University of New York (CUNY)
September 2004 – May 2007
- Taught courses at Brooklyn College, Borough Manhattan Community College, and Lehman College, including Operations Management, Introduction to Computer Applications, Database Management, Discrete Structures, and GMAT Math.
- Research Assistant
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University
January 2003 – May 2004
- Worked on Automated Scenario Recognition in Video Sequences and implemented data mining and machine learning techniques.
- Engineer
Calik Textile, Istanbul, Turkey
January 1999 – August 1999
- Focused on Production Planning.
- Engineer
HES Machine, Kayseri, Turkey
June 1997 – March 1998
- Focused on Production Planning and Quality Control.
Publication top Notes:
Transformer Based Hierarchical Model for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Detection and Classification
Anticipate Movie Theme from Subtitle: A Deep Learning Approach
Robust and Secure Watermarking Algorithm Based on High Frequencies of Integer Wavelet Transform
Fortifying Integrity and Privacy in Medical Imaging: Discrete Shearlet and Radon Transform-Based Watermarking Approach
Machine Learning-Based Analysis and Prediction of Liver Cirrhosis