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Umut Durak is a leading researcher in the modeling, simulation, and autonomous systems engineering, with a primary focus on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and drone technologies. His work bridges the gap between software architecture and simulation-based development, particularly for autonomous features in aerial robotics. Durak’s most cited paper, “RESTful Software Architecture for ROS-based Onboard Mission System for Drones” (2020, 7 citations), introduces a modular, service-oriented approach to integrating autonomy into drones, enabling seamless platform interoperability. He further advances the field through contributions to model-based design and simulation verification, as seen in his 2018 work on developing autonomy features for drones (3 citations) and his 2019 study on modeling versatile technical systems using extended System Entity Structure/Model Base infrastructure (5 citations). Notably, his 2023 paper on operational domain metamodels for testing AI systems in aviation (2 citations) addresses the critical challenge of scenario-based testing for autonomous systems, replacing real-life trials with simulation. With a career dedicated to enhancing the reliability and efficiency of autonomous aerial systems, Durak’s research has laid foundational frameworks for simulation-driven development, impacting both academic research and practical drone applications in delivery, surveillance, and agriculture.