Faculty Member, PhD
Umman Mahir Yıldırım
Education
- 2015-2016 Postdoctoral researcher, Operations Planning Accounting & Control, Eindhoven University of Technology
- 2014-2015 Postdoctoral researcher, Industrial Engineering, Sabancı University
- 2014, PhD., Industrial Engineering, Sabancı University
- 2008, MS., Industrial Engineering, Sabancı University
- 2006, BS., Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
Courses
Current Courses:
- Introduction to Algorithms (IE 211)
- Industrial Information System Design (IE 351)
- Metaheuristic Approaches in Industrial Engineering (IE 373)
- Engineering Data Analytics (IE 422)
- Courses within the Senior Design Projects Coordination:
Previous Courses:
- Optimization Methods I (IE 234)
- Facility Design and Planning (IE 312)
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation (IE 420)
- Introduction to Scheduling (IE 453)
- Production and Service Systems Planning and Design (IE 304) Sabancı University, Department of Industrial Engineering
- Management Science (AD 353) Boğaziçi University, Department of Management
Areas of Interest
Applied Optimization, Metaheuristic Approaches, Transportation and Logistics Systems, Machine Learning
Rewards and Achievements
- TÜBİTAK 2219: International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme, "Novel Intermodal Transport Approaches in Sustainable Transportation and Logistics Planning," May 2015 - May 2016.
- TÜBİTAK 2214-A: International Research Fellowship Programme for Doctoral Students, "Developing Sustainable Approaches in Route Optimization," January 2014 - July 2014.
- Excellence in Teaching Award: Sabancı University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 2012-2013 Academic Year.
- Ph.D. Full Scholarship: Sabancı University Graduate Scholarship, 2009-2014.
- TÜBİTAK 2209-A: National Senior Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarship Programme, 2006-2008.
- M.Sc. Full Scholarship: Sabancı University Graduate Scholarship, 2006-2008.
Other Information
Funded Research Projects
- Horizon Europe H2020-PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) (2026 - Ongoing)
- Project Title: Sustainable Applications of Leftover Tomato as Agroecological Solution to Improve Crop Protection in Agriculture (SALSA)
- Role: Researcher
- TÜBİTAK - The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (2025 - Ongoing)
- Project Title: Development of an AI-Powered Self-Supervision System in the Coaching Industry
- 1507 Program (Consultant)
- R&D Oriented University-Industry Collaboration (2025 - Ongoing)
- Project Title: AI-Powered Intelligent Palletization and Loading Optimization
- Role: Consultant
- TÜBİTAK - The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (2023 - Ongoing)
- Project Title: Development of Integrated Machine Learning Models and Solution Methods for Separately Addressed Container Loading and Routing Problems in Logistics Operations
- 1001 Program (Researcher)
- R&D Oriented University-Industry Collaboration (2024 - 2025)
- Project Title: AI-Driven Territory Planning, Periodic Visitation, and Daily Route Optimization
- Role: Consultant
- TÜSSİDE - Turkish Management Sciences Institute (2022 - 2024)
- Project Title: R&D Project for Needs Analysis of Fishery Shelters, Development of Data Architecture for Coastal Fishery Structures, Roadmap, and Governance Model
- Role: Consultant
- R&D Oriented University-Industry Collaboration (2022 - 2023)
- Project Title: Revenue Management and Optimization Platform for Airline Transportation
- Role: Consultant
- TÜSSİDE - Turkish Management Sciences Institute (2022 - 2022)
- Project Title: Infrastructure Capacity Analysis Research Project to Enhance National Railway Network Efficiency
- Role: Consultant
- TÜBİTAK - The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (2014 - 2015)
- Project Title: Interactive and Personalized Workforce Management System
- 1501 Program (Consultant)
Ph.D. Dissertations Supervised
- Seda Erbayrak (2022), "A Mathematical Model and Genetic Algorithm Proposal for the Optimization of Multi-Objective 3D Bin Packing Problems," Yıldız Technical University (Advisor: Vildan Özkır, Co-advisor: U. Mahir Yıldırım)
Master's Theses Supervised
- Semih Toközlü (Ongoing), Yıldız Technical University (Advisor: Vildan Özkır, Co-advisor: U. Mahir Yıldırım)
- Oğuz Toprak (2025), "Predictive Modeling and Customer Segmentation to Reduce Customer Churn in a Subscription-Based Business: A Data-Driven Approach," İstanbul Bilgi University (Advisor: U. Mahir Yıldırım)
- Güşta Dilaver (2021), "Optimization of Tow Truck and Crane Waiting Locations Considering Traffic Congestion," TOBB University of Economics and Technology (Advisor: Eda Yücel, Co-advisor: U. Mahir Yıldırım)
Personal Research Links
Administrative Roles
2019 - Present, Vice Chair, Department of Industrial Engineering
2018 - 2019, Vice Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences