Mehmet Akif Cifci is an Associate Professor currently affiliated with Klaipėda University. Dr. Cifci is a distinguished researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. With extensive academic experience, he has contributed to multiple international institutions, including universities in Lithuania and Turkey, and previously at TU Wien. His research focuses on cutting-edge AI technologies, with notable work in explainable AI, particularly in healthcare applications. Dr. Cifci holds dual bachelor's degrees in English Language Teaching and Computer Engineering, and advanced degrees in Computer Science from Istanbul Aydin University. A prolific researcher and academic, he has co-authored significant publications and actively contributes to the global data science community through platforms like Kaggle. He is currently involved in the EU Horizon 2020 FET-OPEN project "ECOLOPES – Ecological Building Envelopes" (Grant Agreement No. 964414), which integrates ecological principles into building design, and participates in the TÜBİTAK 2553 – Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) Bilateral Cooperation Program. His ORCID ID is https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6439-8826.