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Supervised Ph.D. Theses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Reza Babaloo, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Technical innovations in gradient array systems for MRI application, Bilkent University, 2023. (Current position: Postdoctoral fellow at Bilkent University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Ariyurek, Cemre, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Frequency Response Analysis and Reconstruction Weighting Schemes for MR Elastography, Bilkent University, 2020 (Current position: Postdoctoral fellow at the Childrens Hospital, Boston, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Kazemivalipour, Ehsan, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Innovative Designs of RF Transmit Array Coils and RF Heating Analysis of Patients with Implanted DBS, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2020 (Current position: Postdoctoral Fellow at the Matinos Center of MGH, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Sadeghi-Tarakameh, Alireza, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Novel Techniques and Innovative DDesign for the RF Chain of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanners, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2020 (Current position: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Minnesota, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Ertan, Koray N., <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Design and Applications of a z-Gradient Array in Magneric Resonance Imaging, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2019. (Current position: Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stanford University, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Kerse, M. Can, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Ablation Cooled Material Removal With Bursts of Ultrafast Pulses, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2016. (Role: Co-advisor. Primary advisor is F. Omer Ilday). (Current position: Senior System and Design Engineer, Meteksan Savunma, Turkiye)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Acikel, Volkan, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Analysis of Current Induction on Thin Conductors Inside the Body During MRI Scan, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2015. (Current position: Senior Design Engineering at ASELSAN, Turkiye)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Turk, Esra A., <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Novel Methods and Analysis of B0 and B1 Gradients in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2013 (Current position: Assistant Professor at the Childrens Hospital, Boston, USA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Kopanoglu, Emre, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Novel Techniques Regarding Specific Absorbtion Rate and Field of View Reducing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2012 (Current position: Lecturer at the Cardiff University, UK)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Eryaman, Yigitcan, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Novel SAR Reduction Methods for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2011 (Current position: Associate Professor with tenure at University of Minnesota, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Celik, Haydar, <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Novel Magnetic Resonance Technologies for Image-Guided Interventions, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2010 (Current position: Clinical Researcher at Promaxo Inc, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Susil, Robert C., <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Interventional MRI: Targeting, Monitoring, and Assessment of Minimally Invasive Therapies, <\/em>Johns Hopkins University, 2003. (Current position: Deceased)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Yeung, Chistopher J., <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: RF Heating Due to Metallic Devices in MRI, <\/em>Johns Hopkins University, 2002 (Current Position: The pastoral associate to the Western Vicar for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Bolster, Bradley.D., <\/strong>Ph.D. Thesis: Rapid Determination of Local Vascular Tissue Material Properties using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, <\/em>Johns Hopkins University, 2000 (Current Position: Sr. Staff Scientist at Siemens Healthcare, Utah, USA)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Supervised M.S. Theses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Ege Aydin<\/strong>, 2025 M.S. Thesis, Scalable and compact eGaN based gradient and RF transmit\/receive systems for MRI, Bilkent University, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Muhammed Ali Khan<\/strong>, 2025 M.S. Thesis, Development of a multi-channel optical communication system for MRI gradient, RF-transmit and RF-receive array chains using FPGAs, Bilkent University, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Mehmet Emin Ozturk<\/strong>, 2024 M.S. Thesis, Spectrometer frameworks for gradient arrays, Bilkent University, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Elnaz Mahmoudi, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis, Optimized RF safety monitoring for cerebellar imaging at 7T, Bilkent University, 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Eskandarian, Laleh<\/strong>, M.S. Thesis, (CoSupervised together with Kader Karli Oguz) Structural connectivity alters in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus prior to neuropsychiatric manifestations, Bilkent University, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Arghiani, Ziba, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis, Driving mutually coupled coils using an array of class-E amplifiers, Bilkent University, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Arslan, Abdullah E.<\/strong>, M.S. Thesis, A 600W on-coil Class-E RF power amplifier array with dynamic phase control for 3T MRI, Bilkent University, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Tasdelen, B., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Dynamic Decoupling and Noise Analysis for Simultaneous Transmission and Reception in MRI and MPI, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Ashfaq, Bismillah N., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: A Gate Modulated Digitally Controlled Modified Class-E Amplifier for On-Coil Application in MRI, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Tu Zahra, Fatima, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Highly Efficient 300 W Modified Class-E RF Amplifiers for 64 MHz Transmit Array System, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. Poni, Redi, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: A Digitally Controlled Class-E Amplifier for MRI, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    12. Sadeghi-Tarakameh, Alireza, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Design of a Birdcage-Like Radio Frequency Transmit Array Coil for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using Equivalent Circuit Model, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    13. Salim, Maryam, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Full-Duplex MRI for Zero TE Imaging, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    14. Taraghinia, Soheil, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: A z-Gradient Coil Array System for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    15. Ariyurek, Cemre, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Modes of Shear Waves In Magnetic Resonance Elastography, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    16. Ozen, Ali C., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: A Method of Decoupling of Radio-frequency Coils in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Application to MRI with Ultra-short Echo-time and Concurrent Excitation and Acquisition, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    17. Acikel, Volkan, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Modeling of Radio Frequency Induced Currents on Lead Wires During MR Imaging Using a Modified Transmission Line Method (MoTLiM), <\/em>Bilkent University, 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    18. Kerse, M. Can, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Imitation of Radiofrequency Ablation with Fiber Delivered Laser System for Magnetic Resonance Guided Treatment of Atrial Ablation, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    19. Viskusenko, V. Nikolay, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Endoluminal MR Coils for Interventional Procedures, <\/em>2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    20. Bayindir, Haldun O., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: A Novel VERSE Optimal RF Pulse Design Method for Parallel Transmission in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    21. Abaci, Esra., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Analysis of the Electromagnetic Field Inside the Gradient Coils and Investigation of the Nerve and Cardiac Stimulation Risk for the Patients during MRI, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    22. Aydogdu, Elif, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Variable Capacitor Based Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy Converter, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    23. Ermeydan, Ahmet, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: MRI Compatible Implantable Devices, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    24. Eryaman, Yigitcan, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Optimization of Internal MRI Coils, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    25. Irak, Halise, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Modeling RF Heating of Active Implatable Medical Devices During MRI using Safety Index, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    26. Afacan, Onur, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Piezoelectric Power Generation Using the Vibration of Heart, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    27. Celik, Haydar, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Novel RF Coil Technologies for MRI, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    28. Tasci, T. Onur, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Focused RF Ablation using Magnetic Fluids, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    29. Ferhanoglu, Onur, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Safety of Metallic Implants in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    30. Memis, O. Gokalp, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Miniaturized Fiber Optic Transmission System for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Signals, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    31. Shah, Vashali C., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Thermal Mapping Techniques using MRI, <\/em>Johns Hopkins University, 2002<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    32. Yung, Andrew C.H., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Development and Applications of Intraluminal Coils for MRI, <\/em>Johns Hopkins University, 2002<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    33. Abdel-Hafez, Imad A., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Ultimate Intrinsic SNR in Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Optimization the EM Field Generated by Internal Coils, <\/em>Bilkent University, 2000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    34. Aksit, Pelin, <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Multiple FOV MR Flouroscopy, <\/em>Johns Hopkins University, 2000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    35. Lee, Joanna S., <\/strong>M.S. Thesis: Post-Processing for the Real-Time Visualization of the Intravascular MR Images, Johns Hopkins University, 1999<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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