Mathematics Research Center (MRC)

Mathematics Research Center (MRC): Driving Innovation and Collaboration in Mathematics

Mission and Vision

Established in 2019, the Mathematics Research Center (MRC) at Near East University is committed to advancing the frontiers of mathematics through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a mission to contribute to the development and application of mathematics, the center focuses on:

  • Conducting pioneering research and development projects,
  • Supporting interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborations,
  • Establishing partnerships with national and international organizations,
  • Organizing conferences, congresses, and scientific meetings,
  • Offering consultancy services to public and private sectors,
  • Publishing research in high-impact journals at the end of research and application studies.

In this context, the vision of the center is to introduce and discuss research results at national and international levels through scientific meetings; to provide consultancy services with the help of scientific researches; to organize workshops for mathematics graduate students; and to organize scientific trips to improve the experience and skills of undergraduate students in the Mathematics Department.

Research Focus Areas
The MRC specializes in advancing knowledge in both theoretical and applied mathematics. Key areas of research include:

  • Cryptography and data security,
  • Epidemiology and health statistics,
  • Differential equations (ordinary, partial, and fractional),
  • Numerical analysis and transformations,
  • Abstract and Lie algebra,
  • Mathematical physics.

Since its inception, the center has contributed to numerous high-impact publications, reflecting its role as a leader in advancing mathematical sciences.

Leadership and Team
The center thrives under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Evren Hınçal, supported by a team of esteemed researchers, including:

  • Prof. Dr. Kamyar Hosseini,
  • Prof. Dr. Khadijeh Sadri Khatouni,
  • Prof. Dr. Yakup Yıldırım,
  • Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farman,
  • Farzaneh Alizadeh,
  • Elahe Mehraban,
  • David Amilo Ikechukwu,
  • Nezihal Gökbulut.

Programs Conducted by the Center

In line with the mission-vision of the center, many master’s and doctoral students have been trained since 2019 with the cooperation between MRC and the Near East University Mathematics (English) Department. In addition, there is a post-doctoral program within the center to encourage joint studies, support interdisciplinary-multidisciplinary studies in the field of mathematics and international cooperation.

 

Contribution of the MRC to Science and the Near East University

Many scientific articles have been produced in the field of mathematics, supported by opportunities to train graduate students and collaborate with researchers in the post-doctoral program. These efforts have significantly contributed to the recognition of Mathematics (under Physical sciences)  at NEU, elevating it to the 251-300 band in the Times Higher Education rankings as of 2024. Additionally, these achievements played a key role in placing Near East University in the 601-800 band in the overall university rankings. Furthermore, mathematics at NEU ranked 3rd in Türkiye and 1st in Northern Cyprus in the 2024 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.


 

Contributions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The center has made a significant contribution to the Covid-19 process in the field of consultancy services. During this process, the situation of the country was continuously monitored with the mathematical models developed and the projections obtained as a result; consultancy services were provided to the prime ministry by determining strategies appropriate to the current situation. In line with the prepared reports, the strategies determined and recommended for the country with the developed models were implemented and the pandemic process was effectively managed by decision makers. The project carried out during this period was reported and all reports are kept in the TRNC Prime Ministry archive.

In addition to these reports and consultancy services, the center’s researchers have produced many scientific articles that will contribute to this process regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. These articles address factors such as the rate of transmission of the disease, possible control methods, the effect of the vaccine, and the importance of humidity in the air. The citations for some of these articles can be listed as follows:

  1. Kaymakamzade, B., Hincal, E., Gokbulut, N., Sanlidag, T. (2022). Analyzing the Relationship Between Covid-19 and Proportions of Vaccine & Mobility. In: Uzun Ozsahin, D., Uzun, B., Sanlidag, T., LaMoreaux, J. (eds) Decision Analysis Applied to the Field of Environmental Health. Professional Practice in Earth Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96682-9_8
  2. Gokbulut, N., Sultanoglu, N., Sanlidag, T., Sayan, M., Hincal, E. (2022). Reliability of Covid-19 PCR Test Results with Statistical Distributions. In: Uzun Ozsahin, D., Uzun, B., Sanlidag, T., LaMoreaux, J. (eds) Decision Analysis Applied to the Field of Environmental Health. Professional Practice in Earth Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96682-9_12
  3. Kaymakamzade, B., Hincal, E., Gokbulut, N. (2022). Importance of Carrying Capacity While Fighting with COVID-19. In: Uzun Ozsahin, D., Uzun, B., Sanlidag, T., LaMoreaux, J. (eds) Decision Analysis Applied to the Field of Environmental Health. Professional Practice in Earth Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96682-9_9
  4. Savasan, A., Kaymakamzade, B., Gokbulut, N., Hincal, E., Yoldascan, E. Sensitivity Analysis of COVID-19 in Mediterranean Island, CMES – Computer Modeling in Engineering and Sciences, Volume 130, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 133-148, ISSN 1526-1492, https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2022.017815
  5. Mustapha, U.T., Hincal, E., Yusuf, A., Qureshi, S., Sanlidag, T., Muhammad, S.M., Kaymakamzade, B., Gokbulut, N. Transmission dynamics and control strategies of COVID-19: a modelling study, Bulletin of the Karaganda University. Mathematics Series, 2021, Volume 102, Issue 2, https://doi.org/10.31489/2021m2/92-105
  6. Hincal, E., Kaymakamzade, B., Suren, F.N., Gokbulut, N. Estimating Covid-19 deaths by using binomial model, AIP Conf. Proc. 2325, 020050 (2021), https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0040303
  7. Sultanoglu, N., Gokbulut, N., Sanlidag, T., Hincal, E., Kaymakamzade, B., Sayan, M. A Binomial Model Approach: Comparing the R0 Values of SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR Data from Laboratories across Northern Cyprus, CMES – Computer Modeling in Engineering and Sciences, Volume 128, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 717-729, https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2021.016297
  8. Kaymakamzade, B., Hincal, E., Mustapha, U.T., Gokbulut, N. Effective reproduction number for North Cyprus fighting Covid-19, AIP Conf. Proc. 2325, 020031 (2021), https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0040307
  9. Gokbulut, N., Kaymakamzade, B., Sanlidag, T., Hincal, E. Mathematical modelling of Covid-19 with the effect of vaccine, AIP Conf. Proc. 2325, 020065 (2021), https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0040301
  10. Hincal, E., Kaymakamzade, B., Gokbulut, N. Humidity Level on Covid-19 with Control Strategies, International Journal of Applied Mathematics, Volume 34, Issue 4, 2021, https://doi.org/10.12732/ijam.v34i4.14
  11. Hincal, E., Kaymakamzade, B., Gokbulut, N. Basic reproduction number and effective reproduction number for North Cyprus for fighting Covid-19, Bulletin of the Karaganda University. Mathematics Series, 2020, Volume 99, Issue 3, https://doi.org/10.31489/2020m3/86-95