Erdal Özbay was born in Elazig, Türkiye. He received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Girne American University, TRNC, in 2010; his MSc. from Firat University, Elazig, Türkiye, in 2013; and his PhD. degree in Computer Sciences from Firat University, Elazig, Türkiye, in 2018. He has been an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Firat University, Elazig, Türkiye, since 2025. He is the author/co-author of more than 50 technical journal articles and conference publications. His research interests include machine learning, artificial intelligence, image processing, optimization algorithms, point clouds, 3D visualization, curve skeleton, and 3D reconstruction.