Rahmi Akcelik
Dr Akcelik (pronounced Ak-chelik) is a leading scientist and software developer in the area of traffic management with over 280 technical publications in his area of expertise. He is an Honorary Associate, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University.
He graduated as a Civil Engineer from Istanbul Technical University (1968), and received a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Leeds University, England. He migrated to Australia in 1975. He worked as a traffic engineer-planner with the National Capital Development Commission, Canberra (1975-79), and as a researcher with ARRB Transport Research, Melbourne (1979-1999). In 1999, Dr Akcelik established Akcelik and Associates Pty Ltd as a research and software company specialising in the area of road traffic operations, traffic engineering, management and control.
Dr Akcelik served as member of the US Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committees on Highway Capacity and Quality of Service (HCQS), and Traffic Signal Systems. He is currently a member of the HCQS Signalised Intersections, Unsignalised Intersections, and Concepts and Modeling Subcommittees.
Awards received by Dr Akcelik include the 1999 Clunies Ross National Science and Technology award for outstanding commitment and contribution to the application of science and technology in Australia, the Institute of Transportation Engineers Australia and New Zealand Section Certificate of Commendation in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession, and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (USA) 1986 Transportation Energy Conservation Award in Memory of Frederick A. Wagner for research into energy savings from urban traffic
Mark Besley
Mark Besley is a scientist and software specialist who has worked in the traffic management area during the last two decades. Mark was born and grew up in Melbourne, Australia. He studied applied mathematics at Monash University, and worked as a researcher with ARRB Transport Research (1980-1999). In 1999, Mark Besley joined Akcelik and Associates Pty Ltd as a Director.
Mark has been involved in many aspects of research on traffic operations including incident detection, traffic network models, fuel consumption estimation, traffic data collection and analysis. He has made a significant contribution to the development of the SIDRA SOLUTIONS software in collaboration with Dr Akcelik over a long period. His contributions include programming, development of a transport software integration system, user training and technical support.
HARRY Cai
Licheng (Harry) Cai is a software specialist. He completed Master of Applied IT and Master of IT (Minor Thesis) degrees at Monash University. During his studies, he was involved in research for a Collision Warning System which enhances intersection safety. Licheng joined Akcelik and Associates Pty Ltd in 2008 to contribute to the development of SIDRA SOLUTIONS software products.
SABINE BOUKAMP
Sabine Boukamp is a Software Engineer at Akcelik & Associates. She graduated as a Civil Engineer with specialization in Computer-aided Civil Engineering from the Bauhaus University, Weimar, Germany in 2001. Prior to joining Akcelik & Associates in 2010 to contribute to the development of SIDRA SOLUTIONS software products, she worked for a major US engineering company (2002-2009), where she was involved in the development and implementation of bridge engineering software systems.
BEN GREENE
Ben Greene is a Software Developer at Akcelik & Associates. He has three years industry experience developing and maintaining mapping and geographic data capture software products across multiple platforms and technologies. Ben joined Akcelik & Associates in early 2010 to contribute to the development of SIDRA SOLUTIONS software products. He studied at La Trobe University towards Bachelor of Network Engineering degree.
Umut Akcelik
Umut Akcelik is Marketing and eCommerce Manager at SIDRA SOLUTIONS. He brings a broad range of experience in the field as well as successfully completing a Bachelor of Business in Marketing at Swinburne University of Technologyand a Master of Arts in Advertising at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
He has been responsible for company rebranding, authoring a comprehensive brand identity model for SIDRA SOLUTIONS and developing an integrated marketing communications plan for SIDRA INTERSECTION and SIDRA TRIP. He used his online marketing savvy to design and implement the new eCommerce system for the business successfully launched in 2009.
Sevim Akcelik
Sevim Akcelik is Manager Operations at Akcelik & Associates. Sevim Akcelik has held various management positions over the last twenty years. She was the Chief Executive Officer of a leading service organisation providing support to the Medical, Health and Aged Care sectors in Victoria prior she joined Akcelik and Associates. Sevim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Multicultural Studies, Diploma in Financial Management, Graduate Diploma in Management, and Master of Business and Administration. Strong academic/technical foundations have seen her career evolve through Research, Training, Accountancy and Management roles in Turkey, England and Australia. Her in-depth understanding of government processes and organisational dynamics is supported by proven managerial capabilities and effectiveness.
Amanda SAVAGE
Amanda Savage (formerly Whitefield) is Sales Administrator for Akcelik and Associates. Her primary role is ensuring prompt and efficient service to existing and potential clients. After seven years working in sales, Amanda joined Akcelik and Associates in 2007. Amanda was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and has Certificate II in Business.
LIZ HOSKIN
Liz Hoskin is the Accounts Officer at Akcelik and Associates. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Business Studies Majoring in Accountancy from Massey University in New Zealand. Prior to moving to Australia, Liz worked for 9 years as an Accountant in both London and New Zealand.
Ayda Akcelik
Ayda Akcelik has worked as an Accounts Officer at Akcelik & Associates for more than ten years. She is now engaged to perform payroll functions and act as an advisor on financial activities of the company. She holds a Diploma in Business and Legal studies from Victoria University.