Bulent Soykan, Ph.D.

Bulent Soykan, Ph.D.

Associate Research Scientist

Lab:

Office:
Partnership 2: 329

Contact:
bulent.soykan@ucf.edu

My research integrates mathematical optimization, machine learning, and optimal control to develop data-driven computational tools for decision-making in dynamic and uncertain environments. I focus on creating adaptive models that leverage real-time data to improve efficiency, robustness, and predictive capabilities. By combining theory with practical applications, my work advances solutions for complex challenges in areas such as digital twins, and autonomous systems. 

Education

  • Postdoc: School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training, University of Central Florida

  • Ph.D., Engineering Management & Systems Engineering, Old Dominion University

  • Ph.D., Operations Research, Defense Sciences Institute 

Appointments

  • Post-Doctoral Scholar, University of Central Florida ,  School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training

  • Project Manager and Staff Officer,  NATO HQ Allied Command Transformation, Norfolk, VA

Highlights

  • Preeminent Postdoctoral Program (P3) Award, University of Central Florida
  • 2nd-place in Airport Cooperative Research Program, University Design Competition, FAA

Research Interests:

Autonomous Multi-agent Systems
Decision Making
Digital Twins
Modeling and Simulation
Robust and Stochastic Optimization

Areas of Expertise:

Artificial Intelligence
Deep Learning
Learning
Machine Learning
Optimization

Application Areas:

Autonomous Systems
Defense
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Supply Chains
Urban Design