Mehmet Akif Yerlikaya has built a distinguished academic and professional profile, with a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Gazi University, following his master's and bachelor's degrees in the same field. Serving as a research assistant at Bitlis Eren University and Gazi University, his expertise spans operational research, multi-criteria decision making, supply chain, logistics management, and artificial intelligence in engineering. Yerlikaya's significant contributions to his field are evidenced by numerous publications in international journals, participation in important projects, and his teaching roles, highlighting his dedication to advancing knowledge and practice in industrial engineering.