Nr.524, 28.11.2014 Neslihan Sargut nsargut@isravision.com +90 (212) 285 9745 Outstanding Master thesis in the field of digital image processing honored with student prize ISRA Machine Vision Award supporting scientific research activities at Sabancı University Germany-based ISRA VISION AG, one of the world’s top Machine Vision companies for 3D Robot Automation applications and a global leader in surface inspection systems, presented the ISRA Machine Vision Award since 2011. The Award was orginally created to encourage prolific researchers in Germany to expand their careers in the field of digital image processing. In November, the award was presented to a Turkish student for the first time. Rıza Alp Güler’s dissertation at Sabancı University convinced the jury by giving new and enlightening insights into the subject of shape recognition. Supporting and guiding young people towards a bright future is an integral part of ISRA’s company principles. For this reason, the annual Machine Vision Award was established in 2011 in Germany and now presented for the first time in Turkey. It pursues the distinctive goal of fostering young talented students and filling them with enthusiasm for study focused on digital image processing. A very promising field for university graduates, it offers many opportunities to launch a successful career. Sabancı University Master’s student, Rıza Alp Güler won the 2014 Turkish edition of the award with his dissertation titled ‘Coding Shape Inside the Shape’ with advisor Associate Professor Gözde Ünal. The award-winning thesis relates to the automatic recognition of shapes within an already defined object . Being presented in Turkey for the first time, with a value of EUR 1,500, the prize received great interest from the undergraduate and graduate holders of the leading Turkish universities. All scholars of electronics, computer science, mechanical engineering, mathematics and physics were eligible to enter. Page 1 ISRA VISION VISTEK İTÜ Ayazaga Kampüsü Teknokent ARI 1 Binası, No: 24-3 34469, Maslak, Istanbul Tel.: +90 (212) 285 9745 Fax: +90 (212) 285 9743 info@vistek-isravision.com www.isravision.com Nr.524, 28.11.2014 Neslihan Sargut nsargut@isravision.com +90 (212) 285 9745 In 2013 ,ISRA, the award sponsor acquired Vistek A.Ş., and established its Turkish subsidiary under the name ISRA VISION VISTEK. The key objective of the company is to expand the use of artificial vision technologies in the manufacturing industry of Turkey. This enables producers to gain a competitive edge with maximized efficiency and quality assurance with these technologies. As a leader in digital image processing, the ISRA Group is commited to the scientific anchoring and further development of this important key technology. Images 524_1.jpg Rıza Alp Güler (center) is presented with the 2014 ISRA Machine Vision Award by ISRA VISION VISTEK CEO Aytul Ercil (left) and Enis Ersü (right), founder and CEO of ISRA VISION. Page 2 ISRA VISION VISTEK İTÜ Ayazaga Kampüsü Teknokent ARI 1 Binası, No: 24-3 34469, Maslak, Istanbul Tel.: +90 (212) 285 9745 Fax: +90 (212) 285 9743 info@vistek-isravision.com www.isravision.com Nr.524, 28.11.2014 Neslihan Sargut nsargut@isravision.com +90 (212) 285 9745 524_2.jpg Certificate for the 2014 ISRA Machine Vision Award winner ISRA VISION VISTEK İTÜ Ayazaga Kampüsü Teknokent ARI 1 Binası, No: 24-3 34469, Maslak, Istanbul Tel.: +90 (212) 285 9745 Fax: +90 (212) 285 9743 info@vistek-isravision.com www.isravision.com Page 3