Dr. Begüm Demir

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Biography

Begüm Demir is a Full Professor at the Berlin Institute Foundations of Learning Data and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Technische Universität Berlin. She leads the Remote Sensing Image Analysis Group, focusing on Big Data Analytics in Earth Observation. Her research interests encompass various aspects of remote sensing, including image analysis, data processing, and the application of machine learning techniques in the interpretation of remote sensing data. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Trento, Italy, where she contributed significantly to the field of remote sensing and image processing. With a Ph.D. from Kocaeli University, Prof. Demir has vast academic experience and numerous publications in her area of expertise, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in the optical sensor data domain and its applications in different scientific fields.

Research Interests

Remote Sensing Image Analysis Big Data Analytics Earth Observation

Experience

Full Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

BIFOLD & Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, TU Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading research and teaching in remote sensing image analysis.

Group Lead Big Data Analytics Earth Observation

2022-01-01 — Present

BIFOLD - Berlin Institute Foundations Learning Data • Berlin, Germany

Overseeing research initiatives in big data and earth observation.

Founder Head Remote Sensing Image Analysis Group

2018-01-01 — Present

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, TU Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Establishing and managing a research group focused on remote sensing.

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento • Trento, Italy

Contributed to teaching and research in information engineering.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento • Trento, Italy

Engaged in academic instruction and research activities.

Post-Doc Researcher

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Remote Sensing Laboratory, Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento • Trento, Italy

Conducted advanced research in remote sensing.

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.