Alaittin Kirtisoglu
Ph.D. Candidate in Applied Mathematics · Illinois Institute of Technology
I'm a fifth-year Ph.D. student in Applied Mathematics at IIT, a member of the Discrete Applied Mathematics Group, and a Teaching Assistant. My research lies at the intersection of graph theory, algorithmic optimization, and computational methods for complex, data-driven problems in mathematics and applied sciences.
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Research Experience
- Developing computational frameworks leveraging graph-based models and optimization techniques to solve structured data problems.
- Methods include algorithm design, simulation, and rigorous performance evaluation.
Worked with the Exa.TrkX project applying hierarchical graph neural networks for particle trajectory reconstruction in 3D detector data.
- Defined a density-based hierarchical clustering algorithm to support downstream message-passing models.
- Results contributed to more accurate particle identification for precision measurements in neutrino physics.
Publications
Peer-Reviewed
- Kirtisoglu, A., & Özkahya, L. (2024). Coloring of graphs avoiding bicolored paths of a fixed length. Graphs and Combinatorics, 40(1), 11.
In Preparation / In Progress
- Kirtisoglu, A., & Kaul, H. FalCom: A Sampling Method for Districting and Hierarchical Facility Location.
- Kirtisoglu, A., Kaul, H., & Erwin, K. Chicago Healthcare Network — Optimization-Based Decision Support for Equitable Access.
- Kirtisoglu, A. A Diffusion Model for Political Redistricting.
- Kirtisoglu, A., Boran, M., & Tural, M. UAV Routing for Maximum Information Collection under Time Windows.
- Kirtisoglu, A., Goel, S., Kaul, H., & Mellacheruvu, T. Bike-Share Stations: An Equity Analysis and Location Optimization.
Research Interests
- Graph Theory and Combinatorics
- Algorithm Design & Optimization
- Computational Methods & Machine Learning for Structured Data
- Equitable Network Design
Skills
Technical
Tools
Personal Interests
Outside academia, I enjoy playing Go, hiking, and reading broadly — activities that keep me curious and grounded.
Contact
Email akirtisoglu@hawk.iit.edu
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/alaittin-kirtisoglu
GitHub github.com/kirtisoglu
Office Department of Applied Mathematics, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL