Research Assistant @ Department of Computer Engineering, Boğaziçi University
e-mail: yunus.kara boun.edu.tr
phone: +90 212 359 4490
office: ETA26 - MediaLab
I'm an M.Sc. student in Boğaziçi University Department of Computer Engineering, Istanbul. I'm a member of the Perceptual Intelligence Laboratory (PILAB). My research topic is 3D human tracking, supervised by Prof. Lale Akarun. I'm working in the Gesture Based Human Computer Interaction in Emergency Management Systems (GEMS) Project, funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK).
Education
| 2008 - Present | M.Sc., Boğaziçi University, Department of Computer Engineering |
| 2003 - 2008 | B.Sc., Boğaziçi University, Department of Mathematics |
| 1999 - 2003 | High School, Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi |
| 1996 - 1999 | High School, Samsun Anadolu Lisesi |
Personal Skills
Languages
Turkish (native), English (fluent)
Computer Skills
Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, Microsoft Visual Basic, MATLAB
Web Programming: HTML, Javascript, ASP, PHP
Database: MSSQL, MYSQL, Access
Other: OpenGL, MFC, wxWidgets, LaTeX, XML
Extracurricular Activities
| 2006 - 2007 | Member of the Executive Board of Boğaziçi University Science Club |
| 2005 - 2006 | President of Boğaziçi University Science Club |
| 2004 - 2005 | Vice President of Boğaziçi University Science Club |
| 2003 - 2008 | Member of Boğaziçi University Music Club |
| 2003 - 2008 | Member of Boğaziçi University Science Club |
Interests
Everything about Sci-Fi (books, movies, series), Formula 1, board games, playing piano, swimming