Dr. Zafer Esen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Zafer Esen is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University. His research interests primarily focus on the analysis and verification of programs with a specific emphasis on embedded systems and software tools. He is currently working on projects such as TriCera, a model checker for C programs that analyzes heap interactions, and Eldarica, which involves model checking using Horn clauses and Numerical Transition Systems. His expertise includes the application of formal methods in software development, and he is also versed in various programming languages, including Scala and Prolog. Zafer has contributed significantly to the field through his research on software programs that accept inputs from SMT-LIB 2 and fragments of Horn clauses. He is actively involved in developing advanced tools for ensuring software reliability and correctness.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.