Mustafa Akpinar
Senior Member IEEE
Associate Professor
Faculty of CIS, Higher Colleges of Technology
Sharjah, UAE
Contact
- Sharjah A College, R Block, Office #6, Sharjah, UAE
- +(971) 50 160 42 86
- +(90) 533 223 29 50 (TR)
Research Fields
Forecasting
AI & Neural Networks
Applied Statistics
Data Mining
Energy Economics
Meta-Heuristics
795+
Citations
16
h-index
23
Journal Articles
34
Conf. Papers
Academic & Professional Experience
Associate Professor
2024 - PresentTurkiye Council of Higher Education
Assistant Professor
2022 - PresentHigher Colleges of Technology, UAE
Computer Information Science Department
Assistant Professor
2018 - 2022Sakarya University, Turkey
Software Engineering Department
Software Development & BI Specialist
2011 - 2012Adapazari Natural Gas Distribution Company
Education
Ph.D. in Computer & Informatics Engineering
Sakarya University, Institute of Science
Thesis: "Demand Forecasting of Energy Consumption with Statistical and Artificial Intelligence Techniques: Sakarya Natural Gas Consumption Application" — Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Nejat Yumusak
M.Sc. in Computer & Informatics Engineering
Sakarya University
Thesis: "Cycle Removed Household Natural Gas Consumption Prediction with ARIMA and Multiple Regression" — Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Nejat Yumusak
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Sakarya University
Thesis: "Estimating Limits of Formability in Square Draw with Finite Element Method" — Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Firat
Selected Projects
HCT Seed Grant
2024-2025
Forecasting City Electricity Load Demand
Using Sigmoid Regression Model Optimized by Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms.
Industry - TUBITAK 1507
2018-2019
SmartRadar
Remote Work and Employee Tracking Solution Izgisoft Company
Industry - TUBITAK 1511
2017-2020
Ford Automotive Industry: Smart Factory
System development for managing factory operations.
Industry - TUBITAK 1501
2017-2019
Wext: English E-Learning AI
Personalized and Artificial Intelligence supported English E-Learning System.
Journal Papers
2026
“IIoT Attack Detection Using Genetic Algorithm Optimized Neural Networks,” IEEE Access, (Under Review)
2026
“Attention based neural network for cross domain fake news detection in Turkish language,” Scientific Reports, 2092, 2026, (SCI-Expanded).
2025
“Electricity Load Forecasting Using Genetic Algorithm Optimized Sigmoid Regression,” Foresight, 2025 (Accepted).
2025
“Network Traffic Factors Detection and Prediction Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Sakarya University Journal of Science, 8(4), 688-700, 2025, (Scopus).
2025
“Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Software Engineering Phases and Activities (2013-2024): A Quantitative Analysis Using Zero-Truncated Poisson Model,” IEEE Access, 13, 2025, 95535–95547, (SCI Expanded).
Full list
2024
“A Decade of Progress: A Systematic Literature Review on the Integration of AI in Software Engineering Phases and Activities (2013-2023),” IEEE Access, 12, 2024, 171185–171204, (SCI Expanded).
2024
“The detection of unaccounted natural gas consumption: A neural networks and subscriber-based solution,” Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 52, 101669, 2024 (SCI-Expanded).
2024
“Prediction of Mortality in Inpatients of Covid-19 using Statistical and Artificial Intelligence Approaches: A Case Study in Sakarya,” IEEE Access, 12, 2024, 134809–134821, (SCI-Expanded).
2023
“Solving the laminar boundary layer problem in heat transfer with heuristic optimization techniques,” Heliyon, 9(6), E16955, 2023 (SCI-Expanded).
2022
“Optimization of Laminar Boundary Layers in Flow over a Flat Plate Using Recent Metaheuristic Algorithms,” Energies, 15(14), 5069, 2022 (SCI-Expanded).
2022
“Line-based process duration prediction using the vehicles features for the automotive industry,” Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University, 37(4), 2259-2278, 2022 (SCI-Expanded).
2022
“Improving performance and data transmission security in VANETs,” Computer Communications, 180, 126-133, 2022 (SCI-Expanded).
2021
“SVM-Based Anomaly Detection in Remote Working: Intelligent Software SmartRadar,” Applied Soft Computing, 109, 107457, 2021 (SCI-Expanded).
2022
“Personalized Advertisement Using Deep Learning Based Object Detection Algorithms,” Journal of Balıkesir University Institute of Science and Technology, 24(1), 2022 (Other Index).
2020
“Daily Basis Mid-Term Demand Forecast of City Natural Gas Using Univariate Statistical Techniques,” Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University, 35(2), 725-741, 2020 (SCI-Expanded).
2020
“Analysis of English Level in Turkey with Adaptive Online English Proficiency Exam,” Academic Platform Journal of Engineering and Science, 8(3), 585-595, 2020.
2019
“Application of Genetic Algorithm for Optimization of Heat-Transfer Parameters,” Sakarya University Journal of Science, 23(6), 1123-1130, 2019 (Other Index).
2019
“Electrical Load Forecasting Using Genetic Algorithm Based Holt-Winters Exponential Smoothing Method,” Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, 2(2), 108-123, 2019 (Other Index).
2017
“Determination of the Gas Density in Binary Gas Mixtures Using Multivariate Data Analysis,” IEEE Sensors Journal, 17(11), 3288-3297, 2017 (SCI-Expanded).
2017
“Day-Ahead Natural Gas Demand Forecasting Using Optimized ABC-Based Neural Network with Sliding Window Technique: The Case Study of Regional Basis in Turkey,” Energies, 10(6), 781, 2017 (SCI-Expanded).
2017
“Naive Forecasting of Household Natural Gas Consumption with Sliding Window Approach,” Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, 25(1), 30-45, 2017 (SCI-Expanded).
2016
“Year Ahead Demand Forecast of City Natural Gas Using Seasonal Time Series Methods,” Energies, 9(9), 727, 2016 (SCI-Expanded).
2016
“Time Series Decomposition of Natural Gas Consumption,” International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology, 4(2), 113-117, 2016 (Other Index).
2016
“A Simulation Modelling of the Relationship Between Profit and Cost Capacity Pricing Under Market Conditions,” Journal of Politics, Economics and Management, 4(2), 131-148, 2016 (Other Index).
Conference Papers
2025
“AI improved Response Surface Methodology Workflow for Laser‑Welding Optimization with Confidence‑Based Routing,” 2025 10th International Conference on Information Technology Trends (ITT2025), 194-199, 2025, Dubai, UAE.
2025
“AI Augmented Software Engineering - A Case of Competency-Based Education and its Institutional Effectiveness,” 2025 10th International Conference on Information Technology Trends (ITT2025), 224-228, 2025, Dubai, UAE.
2025
“Three-Stage Passwordless MFA for Smart Contract Wallets on Permissioned Blockchains,” 2025 10th International Conference on Information Technology Trends (ITT2025), 247-252, 2025, Dubai, UAE.
2025
“Orchestrating Intelligence: Towards A Framework for AI-Augmented Software Engineering Education,” 2025 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, and Cybersecurity (ICAMAC2025), 2025, Dubai, UAE.
2025
“Applications of Home Digital Twins in the Metaverse: Energy, Safety, Healthcare, and Personalized Living,” 2025 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, and Cybersecurity (ICAMAC2025), 2025, Dubai, UAE.
Full list
2025
“Subway Ridership Forecasting Using Seasonal and Holt-Winters Models with Calendar Effects,” 2025 International Conference on Computer, Information and Telecommunication Systems (CITS2025), 2025, Colmar, France.
2025
“EcoSphere - A Nature-Inspired Approach to Smart Agriculture in Desert Regions,” 9th International Symposium on Innovative Approaches in Smart Technologies (ISAS2025), 2025, Gaziantep, Turkiye.
2024
“Assessing the Effectiveness of Large Language Models in Predicting Student Dropout Rates,” 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, and Cybersecurity (ICAMAC2024), 2024, Dubai, UAE.
2024
“Harnessing AI for Personalized Academic Major Recommendations: An Application of Large Language Models in Education,” 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, and Cybersecurity (ICAMAC2024), 2024, Dubai, UAE.
2024
“An Analysis of Cybersecurity Mandates in the Context of Digital Reliance within Hybrid IT Models,” 2024 IEEE Annual Congress on Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), 2024, Melbourne, Australia.
2023
“Dynamic Data Masking by Two-Step Encryption,” 2023 Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Applications Conference, 2023, Sivas, Turkiye.
2023
“A Hybrid Prediction Approach Using Multiple Linear Regression and Decision Trees,” 2023 9th International Conference on Information Technology Trends (ITT), 2023, Dubai, UAE.
2023
“Prediction of Steel Plate Fault Classification Using CART Fuzzy Logic and ANFIS Models,” 2023 9th International Conference on Information Technology Trends (ITT), 2023, Dubai, UAE.
2023
“Binary and Multi-Class Classification on the IoT-23 Dataset,” 2023 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET), 2023, Dubai, UAE.
2022
“Performance Evaluation of Metaheuristic Optimization Techniques in Insulation Problem,” 2022 8th International Conference on Information Technology Trends (ITT), 2022, Dubai, UAE.
2022
“Determination of Insulation Parameters with Optimization Algorithms,” 2022 International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Applications (DASA), 2022, Chiangrai, Thailand.
2022
“Internal Department Budget Forecasting of a Company: Benchmark of Artificial Neural Networks,” 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET), 2022, Dubai, UAE.
2021
“Removing Seasonal Effect on City Based Daily Electricity Load Forecasting with Linear Regression,” 2021 International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications, 2021, Dubai, UAE.
2020
“Duration Estimation of Vehicle Based Production: Case Study of Assembly Line,” 2020 International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry: Way Towards a Sustainable Economy (ICDABI), 2020, Sakheer, Bahrain.
2020
“Application of Deep Learning Based Object Detection on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,” 2020 5th International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering (UBMK), 2020, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
2018
“A Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm using Multiple Linear Regression on Time Series Datasets,” IEEE 3rd International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies (SpliTech), 2018, Split, Croatia. (PoD ISBN 978-1-5386-6296-0)
2017
“Time Series Forecasting Using Artificial Bee Colony Based Neural Networks,” IEEE 2nd International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering, 2017, Antalya, Turkey.
2017
“Day-ahead natural gas forecasting using nonseasonal exponential smoothing methods,” IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2017 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems, 2017, Milano, Italy.
2016
“Carrier Grade NAT — Is It Really Secure For Customers? A Test on a Turkish Service Provider,” IEEE 10th International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technologies, 2016, Baku, Azerbaijan.
2016
“Forecasting Natural Gas Consumption With Hybrid Neural Networks Artificial Bee Colony,” IEEE 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Energy and Power Systems, 2016, Kyiv, Ukraine.
2015
“Time Series Decomposition Of Natural Gas Consumption,” International Conferences on Engineering and Natural Science, 2015, Dubai, UAE. (Excellent Paper Award – Selected for journal publication)
2015
“Wholesale Company Based Short Term Natural Gas Consumption Demand Forecasting,” The Third International Istanbul Smart Grid and Cities Congress, 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.
2014
“Forecasting One Day Ahead Household Natural Gas Consumption With Differently Sized Moving Datasets Using Multiple Linear Regression,” 20th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies, 2014, Barcelona, Spain.
2013
“Estimating household natural gas consumption with multiple regression Effect of cycle,” IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Computer and Computation, 2013, Ankara, Turkey.
2013
“Forecasting household natural gas consumption with ARIMA model A case study of removing cycle,” IEEE 7th International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technologies, 2013, Baku, Azerbaijan.
2012
“Comparison of Machine Learning Methods on Estimation of Time with Climate Data,” International Science and Technology Conference, 608-613, 2012, Dubai, UAE.
2012
“A Fast Method For Accessing Nodes In The Binary Search Trees,” International Science and Technology Conference, 32-37, 2012, Dubai, UAE. (Selected for publication to “The Online Journal of Science and Technology”.)
2012
“An Experimental Assessment of Stamping Formability of a Dual Phase Steel in Cup Drawing: A Case Study on Numerical Process Optimization,” International Iron and Steel Symposium (IISS’12), 2012, Karabuk, Turkey.
2012
“FE Drawbead Modeling in Panel Drawing Processes Experiments and Process Optimization,” International Iron and Steel Symposium (IISS’12), 2012, Karabuk, Turkey.
Teaching Portfolio
- Operating Systems
- Object Oriented Analysis & Design
- Applied Discrete Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Programming
- System Architecture and Integration
- Computational Thinking and Coding
- Probability and Statistics
- Introduction to Fuzzy Logic & Neural Networks
Professional Service
Conference Chair
ICAMAC 2024 & 2025 (Dubai, UAE)
Editor
Sakarya University Journal of Science
Memberships
IEEE Senior Member, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Education Society, TMMOB