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Available for new projects · 2027

Hi, I'm

Dr. Emre ARI

I'm a machine learning engineer, software developer, and robotics researcher based in Türkiye. For the past fifteen years, I've helped research labs and startups turn ambitious ideas into working systems, from learning algorithms to physical prototypes.

15+
Years of Experience
40+
Systems Shipped
10+
PhD/Specialization Research Project
14 Research Projects
40+ Shipped Systems
What I Do Best

A multidisciplinary toolkit for intelligent systems

From the first dataset to the final fabricated part, I work across the full stack of modern engineering, bridging machine learning, software, and robotics into systems that actually work in the real world.

AI Model Development

End-to-end machine learning from raw, messy data to deployed models that hold up under real production loads. I focus on systems that are interpretable, efficient, and genuinely useful.

Core Skills
  • Data Mining / Cleaning
  • Traditional ML
  • Model Development
  • Model Optimization
  • Model Deployment

Software Development

Hand-crafted, scalable codebases that age well. Whether it's a research prototype or a production service, I write software that's readable on Monday and maintainable a year later.

Core Skills
  • Performance Profiling
  • Concurrency & Multithreading
  • FastAPI & REST APIs
  • Web Development
  • Cross-Platform Development

Robotics Systems

Closing the loop between perception, planning, and control. I build robotic systems that move with intent, from low-level dynamics to high-level autonomy.

Core Skills
  • System Dynamics
  • Motion Planning
  • Control Systems
  • Hardware Integration
  • Perception & Sensor Fusion

Product Development

From CAD model to physical part. I take ideas through 3D design, simulation, and additive manufacturing, so the things I prototype actually exist in the room with you.

Core Skills
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Simulation
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Computer-Aided Engineering
  • Design for Manufacturing

Research & Prototyping

Turning open questions into demonstrable results. I read the papers, run the experiments, write the report, and build the prototype that proves whether the idea is actually worth pursuing.

Core Skills
  • Literature Review
  • Benchmarking
  • Technical Writing
  • Open-Source Tooling
  • Proof-of-Concept Development

MLOps & Deployment

Models are only useful if they survive contact with production. I set up pipelines, monitoring, and the boring infrastructure that keeps trained models running, observable, and continuously improving.

Core Skills
  • Model Monitoring
  • Experiment Tracking
  • Edge Deployment
  • GPU Optimization
  • Model Serving & Inference APIs
Recent Work

A glimpse into what I've been building lately

A small selection of recent projects across machine learning, robotics, and software engineering. Each one taught me something new about working systems.

Machine Learning

NF-EEG: A Real Time Brain Computer Interface

A real-time BCI system that classifies motor imagery from live EEG signals using our NF-EEG and IS-EEG models, enabling control of both the connected computer and integrated external devices.

Read the case study
Robotics

Reinforcement Learning-Based Quadruped Robot Platform

Development of advanced reinforcement learning algorithms on a four-legged robot platform, enabling it to carry out assigned tasks efficiently and reliably.

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Product Development

RXS Soft Robotic Gripper

AI and vision-enabled gripper designed for next-generation soft robotic systems, built to adapt to a wide range of applications.

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Software Engineering

Beexium Academic Data Management System

An LLM-powered platform that consolidates administrative and academic data from universities and research centers. It analyzes information on staff and students at every stage to generate detailed analytics and actionable recommendations.

See the repo
Services

How we can work together

Four areas of work, depending on where you are in your engineering journey. Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute call. No pressure, no sales pitch.

— 01 —

ML Model Development

Applied machine learning for real-world problems, from feasibility study to a trained, evaluated, production-ready model.

  • Problem framing & dataset audit
  • Model architecture & training
  • Evaluation, ablation & benchmarks
  • Inference optimization & deployment
— 02 —

Software Engineering

Scalable backends, internal tools, scientific software, and APIs. Hand-crafted in Python for clarity, C++ for performance, or both together.

  • Architecture review & planning
  • Backend & API development
  • Cross-platform desktop/web tools
  • Testing, CI/CD & documentation
— 03 —

Robotics R&D

Perception, planning, and control for mobile robots and manipulators. Long-term partnerships where I embed with your team and ship alongside your engineers.

  • System dynamics & modeling
  • ROS 2 stack development
  • Sim-to-real reinforcement learning
  • Hardware integration & testing
— 04 —

Prototyping & Consulting

A focused engagement to de-risk an idea before you commit. Useful for grant applications, technical due diligence, or right before a major build.

  • Literature review & feasibility report
  • 3D design, FEA & rapid prototyping
  • Proof-of-concept implementation
  • 90-minute strategy session
Selected Projects

A few more things worth showing

Research projects, client engagements, and the occasional weekend experiment that turned into a published paper.

2025·Time-Series Forecasting

Atlas Energy Demand Predictor

Energy Sector · Ankara

2025·Computer Vision

Pulse Perception Stack

Autonomous Vehicles · Munich

2024·Legged Locomotion

Mira Quadruped Gait Policy

Research · ETH Collaboration

2024·MLOps Platform

Orion Model Monitoring

FinTech · Amsterdam

2024·Mechanical Design

Bionic Prosthetic Socket

MedTech · Istanbul

2023·Published Research

Sample-Efficient RL for Manipulation

IEEE ICRA · Co-authored

Get in Touch

Have a project or research idea? Let's build something real.

I take on a handful of engagements each quarter so I can give every one of them real attention. If you're thinking about an ML system, a robotics prototype, or a piece of software that has to actually work, drop me a note. I usually reply within a day.

  • Emailhello@emreari.com
  • StudioIstanbul · TR
  • AvailabilityBooking from Q1 2027