How often does one encounter a rare gem washed ashore, partially buried at a fine beach well-trodden, but its shimmer has gone unnoticed? Uçan was that exactly - a precious gem, and soon enough his brilliance will be noted. I view his academic effort for a PhD in Computer Science primarily as 'polishing' the facades of a rough-cut, and not necessarily as arduous 'sculpting with chisels and hammer'. His preferred C.Sc area of investigation within the AI domain is exceptionally challenging, susceptible to distortion and worse, to misuse, but when applied conscientiously, full of rewards in many fields of human activity. I wish continued success to Alaettin and look forward to his academic and practical contributions to science / high technology for the benefit of all. Mehmet T. Sindel

How often does one encounter a rare gem washed ashore, partially buried at a fine beach well-trodden, but its shimmer has gone unnoticed? Uçan was that exactly - a precious gem, and soon enough his brilliance will be noted. I view his academic effort for a PhD in Computer Science primarily as 'polishing' the facades of a rough-cut, and not necessarily as arduous 'sculpting with chisels and hammer'. His preferred C.Sc area of investigation within the AI domain is exceptionally challenging, susceptible to distortion and worse, to misuse, but when applied conscientiously, full of rewards in many fields of human activity. I wish continued success to Alaettin and look forward to his academic and practical contributions to science / high technology for the benefit of all. Mehmet T. Sindel

How often does one encounter a rare gem washed ashore, partially buried at a fine beach well-trodden, but its shimmer has gone unnoticed? Uçan was that exactly - a precious gem, and soon enough his brilliance will be noted. I view his academic effort for a PhD in Computer Science primarily as 'polishing' the facades of a rough-cut, and not necessarily as arduous 'sculpting with chisels and hammer'. His preferred C.Sc area of investigation within the AI domain is exceptionally challenging, susceptible to distortion and worse, to misuse, but when applied conscientiously, full of rewards in many fields of human activity. I wish continued success to Alaettin and look forward to his academic and practical contributions to science / high technology for the benefit of all. Mehmet T. Sindel