Keywords: Pole assignment (pole placement, pole shifting, eigenstructure assignment), linear control systems theory, multivariable systems, robust control, computer algebra, computer aided control system design (CACSD), numerical analysis, optimization, genetic algorithms, PID controllers, low order controller design, simulation of DC traction railway systems, railway signalling and interlocking systems, control systems education, emergency management systems. Education: 1995-1999: UMIST -- Control Systems Centre, EEE Dept Manchester, UK PhD, Control Engineering 1993-1994: UMIST -- Control Systems Centre, EEE Dept Manchester, UK MSc, Conrol & Information Systems 1992-1993: ITU -- Computer & Control Engineering Department Istanbul, Turkey MSc, Conrol & Computer Engineering (partly completed) 1987-1991: ITU -- Computer & Control Engineering Department Istanbul, Turkey BSc, Conrol & Computer Engineering