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Dr. Serkan Girgin is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Center of Expertise in Big Geodata (CRIB) at the University of Twente. He has extensive experience in research, consultancy, and academic environments since 1996. His research focuses on big data, cloud computing, and research data management technologies. Dr. Girgin provides advice and consultancy for the adoption of these technologies in education, research, and capacity development activities. He is known for his expertise in designing and developing geocomputing platforms and GIS-related applications, as well as environmental information systems and large-scale web applications. His significant achievements include the design of ITC's Geospatial Computing Platform and contributions to the European Commission's Natech Database (eNatech) and the Rapid Natech Risk Assessment Mapping System (RAPID-N). Dr. Girgin holds M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Engineering and a M.Sc. degree in Geodetic and Geographic Information Technologies. He was recognized as an eScience Center Fellow and was awarded the SURF Research Support Champion in the Netherlands in 2022.
Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.