Ilkin Isler

PhD in Computer Science

University of Central Florida
4365 Andromeda Loop N,
Orlando, FL 32816
ilkinisler@gmail.com

PhD in Computer Science with deep expertise in AI and deep learning. Experienced in designing and deploying robust explainable AI systems for high risk applications. Skilled in computer vision, uncertainty quantification, model interpretability and advanced NLP workflows including retrieval augmented generation (RAG), citation systems, hallucination detection and large language models (LLMs). Passionate about applying AI and machine learning to solve complex challenges and drive impact.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, 2025
    University of Central Florida
  • Master of Science in Computer Science, 2022
    University of Central Florida
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 2020
    Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

Academia

I. Journals

  • Zhang, Z. et al., "Large-scale multi-center CT and MRI segmentation of pancreas with deep learning."Medical Image Analysis, Volume 99, January 2025, 103382. doi:10.1016/j.media.2024.103382. (co-author)

  • Gulec, U.*, Isler, I. S.*, et al., "Power-VR: Interactive 3D virtual environment to increase motivation levels of powerlifters during training sessions." Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds, Volume 34, Issue 2, 2022, e2045. wiley: 10.1002/cav.2045. (*equal contribution)

II. Peer-reviewed conference articles (full papers)

  • Isler, I. S. et al., "Uncertainty-Guided Coarse-to-Fine Tumor Segmentation with Anatomy-Aware Post-Processing." ACDSA IEEE, 2025. doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2504.12215.

  • Isler, I. S. et al., "Self-Supervised Learning for Organs At Risk (OARs) and Tumor Segmentation with Uncertainty Quantification." ICECCME IEEE, 2023. doi: 10.1109/ICECCME57830.2023.10252269.

  • Isler, I. S. et al., "Enhancing Organ at Risk Segmentation with Improved Deep Neural Networks." SPIE Medical Imaging, 2022. doi: 10.1117/12.2611498.

  • Ali, K. et al., "Facial Expression Recognition Using Human to Animated-Character Expression Translation." arXiv preprint, 2019. doi:10.48550/arXiv.1910.05595. (co-author)

III. Other publications

  • AJha, D. et al., "Practical and Ethical Considerations for Generative AI in Medical Imaging." FAIMI & EPIMI at MICCAI 2024, pp. 176–187. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72787-0_17. (co-author)

  • Isler, S. et al., "Usage of 3D Modelling and Morphing Tools in Plastic Surgery.", UYMS, 2019.