Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics Master’s student Ceren Özden achieved significant success in the field of mathematics, receiving an invitation for the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF). Among thousands of applications worldwide, only 200 young researchers—comprising master’s and doctoral students and individuals who have completed their PhDs within the last five years—are invited to this prestigious event after a thorough evaluation process.
Continuing her research under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arran Fernandez, Ceren Özden was invited to the Heidelberg Laureate Forum after being named among the world’s top 100 young mathematicians. Throughout the week-long program, Özden met prominent figures in Mathematics and Computer Science, including Vinton Cerf, Google Vice President and the “Father of the Internet.” The event hosted laureates of internationally renowned awards considered the Nobel equivalents in these fields, such as the Abel Prize, the ACM A.M. Turing Award, the ACM Computing Prize, the Fields Medal, the IMU Abacus Medal, and the Nevanlinna Prize.
EMU represented at HLF for the Fourth Time
Özden’s representation made EMU’s fourth representation in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum. Alongside a comprehensive academic program comprising lectures by globally recognized scientists, workshops on diverse research topics, and panel discussions, the forum also hosts social activities that provide young researchers with opportunities to establish an international scientific network.
In previous years, EMU achieved notable success with Dr. Arzu Ahmadova’s participation in the forum as a young researcher in 2022 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Nazım Mahmudov, followed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arran Fernandez being named among distinguished young mathematicians in 2023, and Raghda Ezzeldin Aly’s invitation to the forum in computer science in 2024 after completing her master’s studies under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Benedek Nagy.
Prof. Dr. Suzan Cival Buranay, Chair of EMU Department of Mathematics, stated; “Ceren Özden’s invitation to the Heidelberg Laureate Forum is a great source of pride for us. This achievement is a significant indicator of the academic quality of our department. I congratulate her and wish her continued success in her academic endeavors”.
Congratulating Özden, EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç said; “We take great pride in Ceren Özden representing our country and our university internationally. Achievements like this clearly reflect EMU’s testament to academic excellence and its strong emphasis on scientific research”.
