About Me
Dr. Tuğçe Bilen is an Assistant Professor at the Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University. Her research areas include 6G, Knowledge Defined Networks (KDN), Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks, Software-Defined Networking, and 5G networks. Beyond academia, she actively contributes to industrial projects focused on innovative technology development and implementation.
Education
PhD: Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
MSc: Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
BSc: Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
Research Areas
Publications
[1] T. Bilen, “Enhancing Edge User Connectivity in 6G: A KDN Framework for Small Cell Selection”, Submitted for Journal Publication, 2025.
[2] T. Bilen, “KDN-Driven Zero-Shot Learning for Intelligent Self-Healing in 6G Small Cell Networks”, Submitted for Journal Publication, 2025.
[3] T. Bilen, “Two-Phase Traffic Intelligence for 6G SAGIN: Bayesian QoS Estimation and SLA-Conscious Slice Selection”, Submitted for Journal Publication, 2025.
[4] T. Bilen, “Real-Time Congestion Management in 6G Networks via GNN-Based Detection and Queue-Aware Mitigation”, Submitted for Journal Publication, 2025.
[5] T. Bilen, “Knowledge-Defined Networking-Based Autonomous Systems: Shaping the Future of 6G”, Submitted for Journal Publication, 2025.
[6] M. Erel-Özçevik, Y. Özçevik, E. Bozkaya-Aras, T. Bilen, “6G-Enabled Metaverse-Based Smart Warehouse for Supply Chain of Things”, Submitted for Journal Publication, 2025.
[7] Y. E. Sezgin, M. Ozdem, T. Bilen, “Federated Edge Learning for Predictive Maintenance in 6G Small Cell Networks.", Submitted for Conference Publication, 2025.
[8] M. Y. Engin, M. Ozdem, T. Bilen, “AUV-Assisted Underwater 6G: Environmental Modeling and Multi-Stage Optimization.", Submitted for Conference Publication, 2025.
[9] E. Koçoğlu, M. Ozdem, T. Bilen, “Knowledge Defined Networking for 6G: A Reinforcement Learning Example for Resource Management.", Submitted for Conference Publication, 2025.
[15] T. Bilen, “Integrating Queuing Theory and GBM for Dynamic Resource Allocation in 6G Networks”, MAUN Fen Bil. Dergi., c. 13, sy. 1, ss. 62–72, 2025, doi: 10.18586/msufbd.1672775
[14] E. Bozkaya, M. Erel-Ozcevik, T.Bilen, Y. Ozcevik, "Proof of Evaluation-based energy and delay aware computation offloading for Digital Twin Edge Networks", ELSEVIER Ad-Hoc Networks, 2023, doi.org/10.1016/j.adhoc.2023.103254
[13] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, T.Q. Duong, "Digital Twin Evolution for Hand-to-Follow Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks", IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 4-12, March 2023, doi: 10.1109/MCOMSTD.0001.2200040, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[12] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, "Q-Learning Driven Routing for Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks", Pervasive and Mobile Computing (Elsevier), vol. 87, December 2022, doi: 0.1016/j.pmcj.2022.101724, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[11] T. Bilen, E. Ak, B. Bal, B. Canberk, "A Proof of Concept on Digital Twin-Controlled WiFi Core Network Selection for In-Flight Connectivity", IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 6068, September 2022, doi: 10.1109/MCOMSTD.0001.2100103, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[10] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, V. Sharma, M.Fahim, T.Q. Duong, "AI-Driven Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road ahead", MDPI Sensors, vol. 22, no. 10, doi: 10.3390/s22103731, May 2022, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[9] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, "Content Delivery From the Sky: Drone-Aided Load Balancing for MobileCDN", EAI Endorsed Transactions on Industrial Networks and Intelligent Systems, vol. 9, no. 30, March 2022, doi:10.4108/eai.9-3-2022.173606, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q3
[8] T. Bilen, T.Q. Duong, H. Ahmadi, B. Canberk, "Aeronautical Networks for In-Flight Connectivity: A Tutorial of the State-of-the-Art and Survey of Research Challenge", IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 2005320079, February 2022, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3151658, Scopus Journal.invoice Quartile: Q1
[7] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, "Three-Phased Clustered Topology Formation for Aeronautical Ad Hoc Networks", Elsevier Pervasive and Mobile Computing, vol. 79, January 2022, doi: 0.1016/j.pmcj.2021.101513, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[6] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, "Learning Vector Quantization Based Topology Sustainability for ClusteredALNETs", IEEE Network, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 120-128, July/August 2021, doi: 0.1109/MNET.011.2000688, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[5] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, "Overcoming 5G Ultra-Density with Game Theory: Alpha-Beta Pruning Aided Conflict Detection", ELSEVIER Pervasive and Mobile Computing, vol. 63, March 2020, doi: 0.1016/j.pmcj.2020.101133, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[4] T.Bilen, B. Canberk, "Deliver the Content over Multiple Surrogates: A Request Routing Model for High Bandwidth Requests", ELSEVIER Computer Communications, vol. 146, pp. 39-47, October 2019, doi: 0.1016/j.comcom.2019.07.009, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[3] T.Bilen, B. Canberk, "Handover-Aware Content Replication for Mobile-CDN", IEEE Networking Letters, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 10-13, March 2019, doi: 0.1109/LNET.2018.2873982
[2] T. Bilen, K. Ayvaz, B. Canberk, "QoS-based Distributed Flow Management in Software Defined UltraDense Networks", ELSEVIER Ad Hoc Networks, vol. 78, pp. 24-31, September 2018, doi: 0.1016/j.adhoc.2018.05.002, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[1] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, K. R. Chowdhury, "Handover Management in Software Defined Ultra-Dense 5G Networks", IEEE Network, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 49-55, July-August 2017, doi: 0.1109/MNET.2017.1600301, Scopus Journal Quartile: Q1
[13] M. Erel-Ozcevik, Y. Ozcevik, E. Bozkaya, T.Bilen, "Optimal Location Assignment for Data-Driven Warehouse Towards Digital Supply Chain Twin", IEEE 28th International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD), Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Turkey, 2023, pp. 117-122, doi: 0.1109/CAMAD59638.2023.10478382
[12] T.Bilen, M. Erel-Ozcevik, E. Bozkaya, Y. Ozcevik, "Merkle Tree-Based Secure Routing for Digital TwinAssisted Aircraft Network in 6G Wireless", IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), Istanbul, Turkey, 2023, pp. 420-425, doi: 0.1109/BlackSeaCom58138.2023.10299746
[11] E. Bozkaya, T.Bilen, M. Erel-Ozcevik, Y. Ozcevik, "Energy-Aware Task Scheduling for Digital Twin Edge Networks in 6G", International Conference on Smart Applications, Communications and Networking (SmartNets), Istanbul, Turkey, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 0.1109/SmartNets58706.2023.10215892
[10] T.Bilen, "An Updated Junction Tree-Based Routing for Underwater Acoustic Networks", International Conference on Future Internet of Things and Cloud (FiCloud 2023), Marrakesh, Morocco, 2023, pp. 109-113, doi: 0.1109/FiCloud58648.2023.00024
[9] M.R Erol, T. Bilen, M Ozdem, B. Canberk, "MQTT-CB: Cloud Based Intelligent MQTT Protocol", EAI International Conference on Industrial Networks and Intelligent Systems (EAI Iniscom), Hanoi, Vietnam, 2023, pp. 236-254, doi: 0.1007/978-3-031-47359-3_18
[8] L. V. Cakir, T. Bilen, M. Ozdem and B. Canberk, "Digital Twin Middleware for Smart Farm IoT Networks", International Balkan Conference on Communications and Networking (BalkanCom), Istanbul, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 0.1109/BalkanCom58402.2023.10167962
[7] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, "GRU-Aided Intra-Cluster Topology Mapping for Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks", IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE GLOBECOM), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Virtual), December 2022, 5989-5994, doi: 0.1109/GLOBECOM48099.2022.10001102
[6] B. B. Ödevei, M. Özdem, E. Emsen and T. Bilen, "A Machine Learning Model for Predicting Performance of Gamified Software Test Specialist", International Conference on INnovations in Intelligent SysTems and Applications (INISTA), Biarritz-France, August 2022, doi: 0.1109/INISTA55318.2022.9894269
[5] T. Bilen, P.J. Aydemir, A. E. Konu, B. Canberk, "Customized K-Means Based Topology Clustering for Aeronautical Ad-hoc Networks", IEEE International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD), October 2021, doi: 0.1109/CAMAD52502.2021.9617810
[4] T. Bilen, D.S. Kurnaz, S. Sevim and B. Canberk, "Parametric-Decomposition Based_req Routing in Content Delivery Networks", The 16th International Conference on Wired/Wireless Internet Communications (IFIP WWIC), Boston, MA, USA, June 2018, doi: 0.1007/978-3-030-02931-9_26
[3] T. Bilen, M. E. Ozcevik, Y. Yaslan, S. F. Oktug, "A Smart City Application: Business Location Estimator using Machine Learning Techniques", The 16th IEEE International Conference on Smart City (SmartCity-2018), Exeter-UK, June 2018, doi: 0.1109/HPCC/SmartCity/DSS.2018.00219
[2] T. Bilen, T. Duong, B. Canberk, "Optimal eNodeB Estimation for 5G Intra-Macrocell Handover Management", ACM Symposium on QoS and Security for Wireless and Mobile Networks (Q2SWINET), Valetta-Malta, November 2016, doi: 0.1145/2988272.2988284
[1] T. Bilen, B. Canberk, "Binary Context Tree based Middleware for Next Generation Context Aware Networks", IEEE International Conference on Future Internet of Things and Cloud (FICLOUD), Rome-Italy, August 2015, doi: 0.1109/FiCloud.2015.67
[1] "Parametric Parsing Based Routing System in Content Delivery Networks", US Patent App. 17/273,018, 2021
[2] T.Bilen, "Artificial Intelligence Based and Digital Twin Enabled Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Network Management", PhD Thesis, ITU, 2022
[1] T.Bilen, "Handover Management in Ultra-Dense 5G Networks", Master's Thesis, ITU, 2017
Awards and Achievements
Courses
Undergraduate
Discrete Mathematics
Intro. to AI & Data Eng; Ethics
Analysis of Algorithms
Graduate
Next Generation Wireless Networks
Contact
Email: bilent@itu.edu.tr