Theses Completed by Networking and Systems Group

Ph.D. Theses

  1. Mustafa Can Cavdar, Resource Optimization of Multi-purpose IoT Wireless Sensor Networks with Shared Monitoring, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, November 1, 2022. (Co-Supervised with Dr. Ozgur Ulusoy).
  2. Cem Mergenci, Server and Wireless Network Resource Allocation Strategies in Heterogenous Cloud Data Centers, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, August 20, 2020.
  3. Firat Karatas, Hybrid Fog-Cloud Based Data Distribution for Internet of Things Applications, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, September 10, 2019.
  4. Metin Koc, Energy-Efficient Sink Mobility Algorithms for Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, September 2, 2015.
  5. Hidayet Aksu, Efficient Analysis of Large-Scale Social Networks using Big-Data Platforms, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, July 10, 2014.
  6. Hakki Bagci, Fault-Tolerant Topology Control in Heterogenous Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University - METU, October 4, 2013. (Co-Supervised with Dr. Adnan Yazici, METU).
  7. Metin Tekkalmaz, Power-Source-Aware Adaptive Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, July 26, 2013.
  8. Alper Rifat Ulucinar, Analysis and Mitigation of Interference in Multi-Radio Multi-Channel Wireless Mesh Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, July 1, 2013.
  9. Huseyin Ozgur Tan, Routing and Scheduling Approaches for Energy-Efficient Data Gathering in Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, September 7, 2011.
  10. Ozgur Sanli, Distributed Information Processing for Event-Driven Wireless Sensor Network Applications, Department of Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University - METU, June 20, 2011. (Co-Supervised with Dr. Adnan Yazici, METU).
  11. Murat Karakaya, Counter-Acting Free Riding in Pure Peer-to-Peer Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, March 25, 2008. (Co-Supervised with Dr. Ozgur Ulusoy).

Master Theses

  1. Derya Gozen, A Comparative Study of Deep Learning Architectures for Multivariate Cloud Workload Prediction, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, June 26, 2022.
  2. Afra Domeke, A Media Caching Approach Utilizing Social Groups Information in 5G Edge Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, March 2, 2021.
  3. Huseyin Acacak, A Producer-Centric Caching Strategy for Named Data Networking, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, September 6, 2018.
  4. Gokalp Urul, Energy Efficient Dynamic Virtual Machine Allocation Problem with CPU Usage Prediction in Clould Datacenters, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, January 8, 2018.
  5. Mustafa Can Cavdar, A Utilization Based Genetic Algorithm for Virtual Machine Placement in Cloud Computing Systems, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, September 1, 2016.
  6. Mustafa Akin, Stacked Job Scheduling on Virtual Machines with Containers in Cloud Computing Systems, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, June 14, 2016.
  7. Yakup Korkmaz, Automated Detection and Classification of Malware Used In Targeted Attacks via Machine Learning, Department of Computer Engineering, September 10, 2015.
  8. Ihsan Mert Ozcelik, Energy Efficient IP-Connectivity with IEEE 802.11 for Home M2M Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, July 24, 2014.
  9. Amir Rahimzadeh Ilkhechi, Network-Aware Virtual Machine Placement in Cloud Data Centers with Multiple Traffic-Intensive Components , Department of Computer Engineering, July 24, 2014. (co-supervised with Dr. Ozgur Ulusoy).
  10. Ozge Uyanik, Multi-Channel TDMA Scheduling in Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, June 28, 2013.
  11. Caglar Terzi, Tree-Based Channel Allocation Schemes for Multi-Channel Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, September 5, 2012.
  12. Emin Yigit Koksal, GridRoute: A multi-layered Grid-based Routing Protocol for Delay-Tolerant Mobile Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, June 1, 2012.
  13. Cem Mergenci, Routing in Delay Tolerant Networks with Periodic Connections, Department of Computer Engineering, August 26, 2010.
  14. Burcu Yargicoglu, Bandwidth-aware and Energy-efficient Stream Multicasting Protocols for Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, August 31, 2010.
  15. Yunus Emre Aslan, A Framework for the Use of Wireless Sensor Networks in Forest Fire Detection and Monitoring, Department of Computer Engineering, August 31, 2010. (co-supervised with Dr. Ozgur Ulusoy).
  16. Mustafa Kalkan, Active Set Partitioning Scheme for Extending the Lifetime of Large Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, January 22, 2010. (co-supervised with Dr. Cevdet Aynakat).
  17. Efe Karasabun, Active Node Determination For Correlated Data Gathering in Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, July 31, 2009. (co-supervised with Dr. Cevdet Aynakat).
  18. Fatih Melih Ozbekoglu, Data Dissemination Strategies for Mobile Peer-to-Peer Information Systems with Applications to Healthcare, Department of Computer Engineering, July 30, 2009. (co-supervised with Dr. Ozgur Ulusoy).
  19. Miray Kas, OLSR-Aware Cross-Layer Channel Access Scheduling in Wireless Mesh Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, June 30, 2009. (co-supervised with Dr. Ezhan Karasan).
  20. Emine Busra Celikkaya, Real-time Routing with Priority Scheduling and Power Adjustment in Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, August 7, 2008.
  21. Berk Berker, E-Sense: A Wireless Sensor Network Testbed and System for Monitoring Inbuilding Environments , Department of Computer Engineering, August 7, 2008.
  22. Ahmet Murat Ozdemiray, Channel Assignment and Routing for Multiradio Wireless Mesh Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, September 1, 2008.
  23. Metin Koc, Algorithms for Sink Mobility in Wireless Sensor Networks to Improve Network Lifetime, Department of Computer Engineering, August 7, 2008.
  24. Hidayet Aksu, An Inquiry in to the Metrics for Evaluation of Localization Algorithms in Wireless Ad hoc and Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, January 28, 2008.
  25. Gokce Gorbil, A Link-State Based On-Demand Routing Protocol Supporting Real-Time Traffic for Wireless Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, August 9, 2007.
  26. Hakki Bagci, Location Based Multicast Routing Algorithms for Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, August 9, 2007.
  27. Eyuphan Bulut, Connectivity and Coverage Preserving Sleep Scheduling Mechanism with Predictive Coverage and Multiple Mode Selections in Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, July 18, 2007.
  28. Ahmet Kara, Continous Flow Routing (CFR): A Wireless Ad Hoc Routing Protocol for Supporting Multimedia Flows, Department of Computer Engineering. Bilkent University. July 28, 2006.
  29. Selim Ciraci, Reducing Query Overhead Through Route Learning in Unstructured Peer-to-Peer Networks, Department of Computer Engineering. Bilkent University, August 19, 2005. (co-supervised with Dr. Ozgur Ulusoy).
  30. Hasan Sozer, Peer-to-Peer File Sharing System for Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks, Department of Computer Engineering. Bilkent University, August 31, 2004.
  31. Metin Tekkalmaz, Distributed Construction and Maintenance of Bandwidth-Efficient Bluetooth Scatternets, Department of Computer Engineering. Bilkent University, August 31, 2004.
  32. Sain Saginbekov, Constructing Energy Efficient Bluetooth Scatternets for Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering. Bilkent University, August 23, 2004.
  33. Huseyin Ozgur Tan, Power Efficient Data Gathering and Aggregation in Wireless Sensor Networks, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, January 20, 2004.
  34. Tagmac Topal, Constructing Efficient Bluetooth Scatternets, Department of Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, January 19, 2004.