• A Cross-Layer Modeling and Design for Software-Defined 5G Networks in Smart Cities
Duration: 2016 - 2017
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by:
Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) NEWTON Research Collaboration.
  • Next Generation Energy Efficient LTE Systems
Duration: 2012 - 2014
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by:
Turkish Telecom (TT) Research Group.

  • Spatial Correlation-based Map Optimization and Routing in Software-Defined Vehicular Networks
Duration: 2014 - 2015
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by:
Turkish Ministry of Science-Industry and Technology & Academia Projects (SanTez)

  • CANSAT Model Satellite International Competition
Duration: 2014 - 2015
Role: ITU
CanBee Model Satellite Team Supervisor
Funded by: The Annual AAS (American Astronautical Society) and AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

  • Broadband Cognitive Radio (CR) Network Applications and CR Testbed Implementation
Duration: 2011- 2014.
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by:
Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO)

  • Mobile Wireless Traffic Analysis and Modeling in Software-Defined Heterogeneous Networks: Testbed Implementation
Duration: 2014-2016
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by: Istanbul Technical University Department of Scientific Research Projects

  • Mobility-Aware Controller Design in Software-Defined n-tier networks
Duration: 2014-2015
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by: Istanbul Technical University Department of Scientific Research Projects

  • Qos-Based Admission and Topology Control Module in Distributed Software-Defined LTE Networks
Duration: 2014-2015
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by: Istanbul Technical University Department of Scientific Research Projects

  • Cognitive Radio (CR) Network Testbed Implementation for the Spectrum Management
Duration: 2012-2014
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by: Istanbul Technical University Department of Scientific Research Projects


  • CANSAT Model Satellite International Competition
Duration: 2012 - 2013
Role: ITU
Gokdelen Model Satellite Team Supervisor
Funded by: The Annual AAS (American Astronautical Society) and AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
  • Immune System inspired Green LTE Network Modeling
Duration: 2012-2013
Role: Principal Investigator
Funded by: Istanbul Technical University Department of Scientific Research Projects

    • QoS-Aware Spectrum Management Framework for Cognitive Radio Networks
    Duration: 2007 - 2011
    Role: Researcher
    Funded by:
    Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO)