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Akcelik & Associates Team
Rahmi Akçelik
Dr Akçelik (pronounced Ak-chelik) is a leading scientist and software developer in the area of traffic management with over 250 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 Akçelik 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 Akçelik 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 Akçelik 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 management.
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 Akçelik over a long period. His contributions include programming, development of a transport software integration system, user training and technical support.
Darren Thompson
Darren Thompson is a scientist and software specialist. He was born and grew up in Melbourne, Australia. He completed studies in Computer Science at Monash University in 1996 and worked at ARRB Transport Research (1996-1999).
Darren has made a significant contribution to the development and support of the SIDRA SOLUTIONS software as a team member over a long period. He has been involved in development of microscopic traffic simulation, freeway incident detection and data acquisition software, and contributed to various research projects.
Licheng 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.
Umut Akçelik
Umut Akçelik is Marketing and eCommerce Manager who has a broad range of experience in the field. He has also successfully completed 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 the recent 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 is currently using his online marketing savvy to design and implement a new ecommece system for the business which is due for launch in 2009.
Sevim Akçelik
Sevim Akçelik 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.
Ayda Akçelik
Ayda Akçelik is Accounts Officer at Akcelik & Associates. Ayda has been working with Akcelik & Associates since its inception. She works part-time and performs a major role in financial activities, payroll functions, advertisement and artworks. She holds a Diploma in Business and Legal studies from Victoria University.
Amanda Whitefield
Amanda Whitefield is Sales Order Processing Officer 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.