Forecast Modeling and Simulation at the TU Dortmund University

Aras Yilmaz '26's research work focuses on developing a forecasting modeling software that is both fast and reliable regardless of input time series characteristics working with Alina Timmermann, the Chair of Modeling and Simulation at TU Dortmund University in Dortmund as a part of the prestigious DAAD Rise Program.

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Meet Aras

Aras Yilmaz: Forecast Modeling and Simulation at the TU Dortmund University

Aras Yilmaz ‘26

Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
Major(s): Computer Science, Mathematics; Minor: German

About me

I am an international student from Istanbul, Turkey. Outside of math, I enjoy playing guitar and piano, playing chess, drinking tea, traveling, and taking long walks.

What I hope to get from this internship

I am hoping to learn more about machine learning and its applications to various fields. Also, I want to experience the university landscape in Germany and decide whether to attend graduate school in Germany. Finally, I want to travel in Europe as much as I can, meet as many people as possible, and have fun.