Computational Modeling and Simulation Lab

At the Informatics Institute in Istanbul Technical University, we specialize in advancing the fields of biomechanics and cardiovascular medicine through cutting-edge computational research. Our team, which includes experts in computational fluid dynamics, cardiovascular mechanics, biomedical engineering and advanced simulation technologies, works to understand how vascular system operates. We collaborate closely with doctors and other medical professionals to ensure our research translates into real-world solutions that improve human health and medical technologies. Join us in exploring how our innovative work is shaping the future of biomedical engineering and cardiovascular biomechanics.

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Afrah Farea Successfully Defends PhD Thesis on Quantum Machine Learning

by Computational Modeling and Simulation Lab | Jan 20, 2026

Afrah Farea successfully defended her PhD thesis titled "Quantum Machine Learning Algorithms for the Solution of Partial Differential Equations."

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We are very proud to announce a big achievement for our research group. On January 12, 2026, our researcher Afrah Farea successfully defended her PhD thesis titled "Quantum Machine Learning Algorithms for the Solution of Partial Differential Equations."

Dr. Farea’s work connects two powerful fields: Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence. During her studies, she developed new algorithms to solve complex physical problems.

We congratulate Dr. Farea on this well-deserved success and look forward to seeing her future contributions to science. Related resources and publications can be found below.

Selected Publications:

Farea, A., Khan, S., & Çelebi, M.S. (2025). QCPINN: quantum-classical physics-informed neural networks for solving PDEs. Machine Learning: Science and Technology, 6, 045053. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2632-2153/ae1c91
Farea, A., & Çelebi, M.S. (2025). Learnable activation functions in physics-informed neural networks for solving partial differential equations. Computer Physics Communications, 315, 109753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpc.2025.109753

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Her Github repository can be found at https://github.com/afrah/

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01 Dec

Introduction to OpenFOAM®, Hands-on Workshop for Computational Fluid Dynamics, Informatics Institute Building 4th Floor, Computer Room, Istanbul Technical University

Under the supervision of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Computational Science and Engineering Department faculty member Prof. Dr. Mustafa Serdar Çelebi, a free face-to-face, applied workshop "Introduction to OpenFOAM®" was held for students and academy members on Friday, December 1, 2023.

03 Apr

Seminar: Cardiovascular Blood Flow Simulation: Aorta and Coronary Artery

A hybrid seminar titled "Cardiovascular Blood Flow Simulation - Aorta & Coronary Artery" was held on November 3, 2023, under the supervision of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Computational Science and Engineering Department faculty member Prof. Dr. Mustafa Serdar Çelebi.

16 May

Seminar: Hemodynamic Simulations and FSI Coupling for Bioprosthetic Valves

An online seminar titled "Hemodynamic Simulations and FSI Coupling for Bioprosthetic Valves" will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. M. Serdar Çelebi, faculty member of the Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Computational Science and Engineering Department.

26 Apr

Workshop: Fluid-Structure Interaction Modeling with Immersed Boundary Method

An online workshop titled "Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) for Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) Modeling" was held on April 26, 2022. This one-day hands-on training session was designed to introduce the fundamentals of IBM and its practical application using the IBAMR software.

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