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Article A Knowledge-Driven Computer Vision Framework for Automated Atomic Force Microscopy Surface Characterization(Elsevier Science Ltd, 2026) Deveci, D. Gemici; Barandir, T. Karakoyun; Unverdi, O.; Celebi, C.This study presents an innovative analytical framework developed to automate Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)-based surface characterization. The proposed methodology integrates computer vision (CV) algorithms and machine learning (ML) techniques to overcome the limitations of conventional observer-dependent approaches and visual inspection methods. In the first stage of the two-step data processing pipeline, raw AFM signals were converted into structured datasets, correspondences between images acquired under different loading conditions were identified, and drift effects in both direction and magnitude were predicted using a LightGBM-based machine learning (ML) model to guide subsequent analytical processes. This process establishes a unified coordinate reference across varying force levels, enabling pixel-level comparability of surface maps. In the second stage, the aligned datasets are systematically analyzed through block-based local maxima detection, edge-based contour extraction, morphological filtering, and skeletonization algorithms. In this way, ridge-like surface features are reliably identified and quantitatively evaluated along their axes under varying force conditions. The framework ensures data integrity while enabling high-resolution and reproducible analyzes. Beyond its automation capability, it is distinguished by its integrated, modular architecture, where each component operates sequentially along a unified processing pipeline. The methodology was validated using epitaxial monolayer graphene grown on the C-face of SiC, successfully demonstrating its ability to resolve both geometric and force-dependent mechanical responses. In this regard, the proposed system extends beyond conventional cross-sectional analysis by providing a drift-aware, knowledge-guided compensation mechanism and directionally resolved evaluation, offering a robust, automation-ready infrastructure for nanoscale surface characterization.Conference Object Iterative Semantic Refinement: A Vision Language Model-Driven Approach to Auto-Regressive Image Editing(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025) Yavuzcan, Ege; Kus, Omer; Gumus, AbdurrahmanRecent advancements in Visual Language Models (VLMs) have significantly improved text-to-image generation by enabling more nuanced and semantically rich textual prompts, highlighting the transformative impact of these models on image synthesis. In this work, we leverage these robust capabilities to develop an auto-regressive editing framework that systematically refines images through careful, step-by-step modifications. Our method concisely balances subtle adjustments with meaningful semantic shifts, ensuring that each editing stage preserves the core context while introducing precise variations. By integrating improvements from controllable image editing models, we enhance the precision and stability of our edits and demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach in maintaining visual coherence. This integration results in a powerful strategy for producing diverse, high-quality outputs that align with finely tuned semantic goals. Centered on the strength of VLMs, this framework opens up a new paradigm for image synthesis, offering a blend of creative flexibility and consistent contextual fidelity that holds promise for a variety of applications requiring intricate and controlled visual transformations. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Real-Time Superficial Vein Imaging System for Observing Abnormalities on Vascular Structures(Springer, 2024) Altay, A.; Gumus, A.Circulatory system abnormalities might be an indicator of diseases or tissue damage. Early detection of vascular abnormalities might have an important role during treatment and also raise the patient’s awareness. Current detection methods for vascular imaging are high-cost, invasive, and mostly radiation-based. In this study, a low-cost and portable microcomputer-based tool has been developed as a Near-Infrared (NIR) superficial vascular imaging device. The device uses NIR Light-Emitting Diode (LED) light at 850 nm along with other electronic and optical components. It operates as a non-contact and safe infrared (IR) imaging method in real-time. Image and video analysis are carried out using OpenCV (Open-Source Computer Vision), a library of programming functions mainly used in computer vision. Various tests were carried out to optimize the imaging system and set up a suitable external environment. To test the performance of the device, the images taken from three diabetic volunteers, who are expected to have abnormalities in the vascular structure due to the possibility of deformation caused by high glucose levels in the blood, were compared with the images taken from two non-diabetic volunteers. As a result, tortuosity was observed successfully in the superficial vascular structures, where the results need to be interpreted by the medical experts in the field to understand the underlying reasons. Although this study is an engineering study and does not have an intention to diagnose any diseases, the developed system here might assist healthcare personnel in early diagnosis and treatment follow-up for vascular structures and may enable further opportunities. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2023.Conference Object Robust Keypoint Matching for Three Dimensional Scenes and Object Recognition(IEEE, 2017) Koksal, Ali; Uzyildirim, Furkan Eren; Ozuysal, MustafaIn this paper, we adapt a recently proposed keypoint matching approach for binary descriptors and planar objects to three dimensional objects. We also evaluate the performance of this approach for a museum object recognition application containing more than one hundred paintings. Moreover, we quantify the effect of selecting only descriptors with high matching ratio on the success rate of the object recognition application.