Team

Current research areas:

Physical layer security, REM security, context aware security, cognitive security, MIMO, OFDM, and 5G and beyond technologies

Publications:

Journals

1. H. M. Furqan, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “New Physical Layer Key Generation Dimensions: Subcarrier Indices/Positions-Based Key Generation,” IEEE Communications Letters, 25(1), 59-63, Jan. 2021.
2. H. M. Furqan, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Adaptive OFDM–IM for Enhancing Physical Layer Security and Spectral Efficiency,” Hindawi Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, vol. 2018, 16 pages, Aug. 2018.
3. J. M. Hamamreh, H. M. Furqan, H. Arslan, “Classifications and Applications of Physical Layer Security Techniques for Confidentiality: A Comprehensive Survey,” IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials, 21(2), 1773-1828, Second-quarter 2019.
4. H. M. Furqan, M. S. J. Solaija, H. Turkmen, H. Arslan, “Wireless Communication, Sensing, and REM: A Security Perspective,” IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 2(1), 287-321, Jan. 2021.
5. L. Afeef, H. M. Furqan and H. Arslan,”Physical Layer Authentication Scheme in Beamspace MIMO Systems” Accepted for IEEE Communication Letter
6. A. B. Kihero, H. M. Furqan, and H. Arslan,” Flexible Guard Structure for Timing Synchronization in Coordinated Networks, Accepted for IEEE Communication Letter
7. S. E. Zegrar, H. M. Furqan and H. Arslan, “Flexible Physical Layer Security for Joint Data and Pilots in Future Wireless Networks,” in IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 70, no. 4, pp. 2635-2647, April 2022, doi: 10.1109/TCOMM.2022.3151341.
8. H. M. Furqan, M. A. Aygul, M. Nazzal, H. Arslan, “Primary User Emulation and Jamming Attack Detection in Cognitive Radio via Sparse Coding,” EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, 2020(141), 1-19, July 2020.
9. M. H. Yilmaz, H. M. Furqan, et. al, “Cognitive Security of Wireless Communication Systems in the Physical Layer,” Hindawi Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, vol. 2017, 9 pages, Dec. 2017.
10. A. Almohamad,.., H. M. Furqan, et al, “Smart and Secure Wireless Communications via Reflecting Intelligent Surfaces: A Short Survey,” IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 1(1), 1442-1456, Oct. 2020.

Conference Papers

1. H. M. Furqan, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Secure Communication via Untrusted Switchable Decode-and-Forward Relay,” IEEE International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), 1333-1337, June 26-30, 2017.
2. H. M. Furqan , J. M. Hamamreh , H. Arslan, “Secret Key Generation Using Channel Quantization with SVD for Reciprocal MIMO Channels,” IEEE International Symposium on Wireless Communication Systems (ISWCS), 597-602, Sept. 20-23, 2016.
3. H. M. Furqan, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Enhancing Physical Layer Security of OFDM-based Systems Using Channel Shortening,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Oct. 8-13, 2017.
4. H. M. Furqan, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Secure and Reliable IoT Communications Using Nonorthogonal Signals’ Superposition with Dual-Transmission,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), 2020.
5. H. M. Furqan, M. Nazzal, H. Arslan, “Iterative Tap Pursuit for Channel Shortening Equalizer Design,” 2018 7th International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering (ICCCE), Kuala Lumpur, 2018, pp. 416-420.
6. J. M. Hamamreh, H. M. Furqan, and H. Arslan, “Secure pre-coding and post-coding for OFDM systems along with hardware implementation,” in Proc. 2017 13th Intern. Wireless Communication Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), June 2017, pp. 1338–1343.
7. M. Nazzal, H. M. Furqan, H. Arslan, “FDD Massive MIMO Downlink Channel Estimation via Selective Sparse Coding over AoA/AoD Cluster Dictionaries,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Sep. 9-12, 2018.
8. M. A. Aygul, H. M. Furqan, et al., “Deep Learning Assisted Detection of PUEA and Jamming Attack in Cognitive Radio Systems,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, 2020.
9. H. M. Furqan, et al., “Study and Analysis of Channel Estimation Techniques for OFDM Based Wireless Communication Systems,” 2014 12th International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology, Islamabad, 2014, pp. 56-60.
10. H. M. Furqan, et al., “Relay Node Selection and Power Allocation for Distributed Self-Concatenated Convolutional Codes,” 2017 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), San Francisco, CA, 2017, pp. 1-6.
11. Sohaib, H. M. Furqan, et al. “Cyclic Prefix (CP) Jamming Against Eavesdropping Relays in OFDM Systems.” Accepted in IEEE-WCNC 2022.

Book Chapters

1. H. M. Furqan, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Physical Layer Security Designs for 5G and Beyond,” in Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, Publisher: IET, Oct. 2020.

2. Muhammad Sohaib J. Solaija, Haji M. Furqan, Huseyin Arslan, Wireless Communication Networks and the Need for Security, accepted to be published in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET, 2022

3. Abuu B. Kihero, Haji M. Furqan, Huseyin Arslan “Wireless Channel from Physical Layer Security Perspective”, accepted to be published in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET, 2022

4. Salah Eddine Zegrar, Ahmed Naeem, Haji M. Furqan, Huseyin Arslan, “Signal Domain Physical Modification for PLS”, accepted to be published in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET, 2022

5. Muhammad Sohaib J. Solaija, Hanadi Salman, Haji. M. Furqan, Huseyin Arslan, “Physical Layer Security in Distributed Wireless Networks”, accepted to be published in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET, 2022

Submitted Patents:

1. Haji M. Furqan, et al., New dimension for physical layer key generation”, Turkish Patent, 2021.
2. Muhammad Sohaib J. Solaija, Haji M. Furqan, Huseyin Arslan, Coordinated Multipoint Scheme for Protection Against Eavesdropping Attacks, Turkish Patent, 2021.
3. Haji M. Furqan, Shaıma’ Samıh Saleem, Huseyin Arslan, Protection Against Snooping Attacks on Channel State Information of Legitimate Nodes, Turkish Patent, 2021.
4. L. Afeef, H. M. Furqan and H. Arslan, Enhanced Physical Layer Authentication Framework in MIMO Systems, Turkish Patent, 2021.
5. Abuu B. Kihero, Haji M. Furqan, Huseyin Arslan, Hybrid guard duration for timing synchronization in coordinated multi points networks, Turkish Patent, 2021.
6. Haji M. Furqan, et al.,, Jamming and Primary User Emulation Detection in Cognitive Radio Exploiting Sparse Coding Convergence Patterns”, Turkish Patent, 2020.
7. Haji M. Furqan, et al., Generic Adaptive OFDM-IM for Enhancing Physical Layer Security and Spectral Efficiency”, Turkish Patent, 2018.
8. Haji M. Furqan, et al., Secure and Reliable IoT Communications Using Nonorthogonal Signals’ Superposition with Dual-Transmission”, Turkish Patent, 2018.
9. Muhammad Sohaib J. Solaija, Salah Eddine Zegrar, Haji M. Furqan, Huseyin Arslan, Delay-Doppler domain based key generation for secure wireless communication, Turkish Patent, 2022.

Current research areas: 6G mobile communication, Multicarrier waveform design (OFDM and its variants, OTFS), Modulation techniques, Joint radar (sensing) communication (JRC) systems, Wireless channel estimation methods, Channel modeling, Equalization and signal detection, Compressive sensing,

Publications:

Journals

1. T. Eren; A.  Akan, “ Null Subcarrier Index Modulation in OFDM Systems for 6G and Beyond”, Sensors 2021, 21, 7263.

Conference Papers

1. T. Eren; A.  Akan, “ Carrier Frequency Offset Estimation for Filtered OFDM in 5G Future Communication Systems”, Annual Conference on Engineering and Applied Science (ACEAT), Nov. 27-29, 2018.
2. T. Eren; A.  Akan, “ Performance Analysis of Universal Filtered Multi Carrier System in Multipath High Speed Channels”, First International Eurasian Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (EurasianSciEnTech) ,Nov. 21-23, 2018.
3. T. Eren; A.  Akan, “Performance Evaluation of Filtered OFDM over ITU and ITSI Bran Multipath Fading Channels”, International Engineering and Natural Sciences Conference (IENSC), Nov. 14-17, 2018.
4. T. Eren; A.  Akan, “ Channel Estimation for Filtered OFDM Systems in Frequency Selective and High Speed Multipath Channels”, IEEE International Conference on Radar, Antenna, Microwave, Electronics and Telecommunications (ICRAMET), Nov. 1-2, 2018.
5. T. Eren; A.  Akan, “Comparative Analysis of MMSE and LS Channel Estimation Methods for OFDM Variant Waveforms in Multipath Channels”, 3rd International Conference on Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences Congress (ICETAS) , June 17-21, 2018.
6. T. Eren; A.  Akan, “ UFMC Transmission with Different Type of Filters in Multipath Channels for 5G Networks”, 2nd International Conference on Engineering Technology and Innovation (ICETI), March 07-11, 2018.

Current research areas: Waveform Design/Coordinated Networks/ Terahertz/Wireless Channel

Publications:

Journals

1. AB Kihero, M Karabacak, and H Arslan “Emulation techniques for small scale fading aspects by using reverberation chamber” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation 67 (2), 1246-1258.
2. AB Kihero, MSJ Solaija, and H Arslan “Inter-numerology interference for beyond 5G” IEEE Access 7, 146512-146523.
3. E Memisoglu, AB Kihero, E Basar, and H Arslan “Guard band reduction for 5G and beyond multiple numerologies” IEEE Communications Letters 24 (3), 644-647.
4. MSJ Solaija, H Salman, AB Kihero, Mİ Sağlam, and H Arslan “Generalized coordinated multipoint framework for 5G and beyond” IEEE Access 9, 72499-72515.
5. AB Kihero, HM Furqan, and H Arslan “Flexible Guard Structure for Timing Synchronization in Coordinated Networks” IEEE Communications Letters.
6. L Afeef, AB Kihero, and H Arslan “Novel Transceiver Design in Wideband Massive MIMO for Beam Squint Minimization” arXiv preprint arXiv:2207.04679.
7. A Kihero, H Furqan, MM Sahin, and H Arslan “Revisiting the Wireless Channel from Physical Layer Security Perspective” arXiv preprint arXiv:2206.00936.

Conference Papers

1. AB Kihero, MSJ Solaija, A Yazar, and H Arslan “Inter-numerology interference analysis for 5G and beyond” In Proc. 2018 IEEE Globecom Workshops (GC Wkshps), 1-6.
2. H Salman, AB Kihero, and H Arslan “Interactive CoMP Clustering for Load Balancing and Time Synchronization”In Proc. 2022 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), 2106-2111.
3. AB Kihero, L Afeef , and H Arslan “Beam Squint Inspired Multiple Access Technique in Massive MIMO Systems” In Proc. 2022 IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), 1-6.
4. AB Kihero and H Arslan “On Emulating and Controlling Rician Propagation in Wireless Laboratory” In Proc. 2022 IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), 1-5.

Book Chapters

1. Kihero, A.B., Solaija, M.S.J. and Arslan, H., “Mixed numerology OFDM and interference issues. Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond”, Aug. 2020, p.67.
2. Solaija, M.S.J., Kihero, A.B. and Arslan, H., “Coordinated networks: past, present and future. Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond”, Aug. 2020, p.435.
3. Kihero, A.B. Tusha, A., and Arslan, H., “Wireless Channel and Interference. Design and Analysis of Wireless Communication Signals: A Laboratory-based Approach”, May. 2021, p.267.
4. Kihero, A.B., Furqan, H.M., and Arslan, H., “Wireless Channel From Physical Layer Security Perspective. Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication”.

Patents Applications

1. Abuu B. Kihero, Murat Karabacak, and Hüseyin Arslan, “CHANNEL EMULATION METHOD”, WO2020185186A1, 2020-09-17.
2. Ebubekir Memişoğlu, Abuu B. Kihero, and Hüseyin Arslan, “EDGE INDEX MODULATION METHOD IN 5G AND POST-5G COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS”, WO2020112068A1, 2020-06-04.
3. ARSLAN HÜSEYIN, SOLAIJA MUHAMMAD SOHAIB JAMAL, SULEIMAN HANADI MOHAMMAD YOUSSEF, KİHERO ABUU BAKARI, MADNI HAJI MUHAMMED FURQAN AHMED “A METHOD FOR PROTECTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AGAINST EAVESDROPPING ATTACKS”, WO2022146363A1, 2022-07-07.

Current research areas:  Waveform design (SC, CDM, OFDM, and OTFS), Modulation techniques (QAM, index, and its variants), Multiple accessing (OMA, N-OMA, and Grant-free MA), Wireless channel (modeling, estimation, equalization, and coding), RF impairments (IQI, CFO, and PN) and Promising beyond-5G wireless technologies.

Publications:

Journals

1. A. Tusha, S. Althunibat, M. O. Hasna, K. Qaraqe and H. Arslan, “Exploiting User Diversity in OTFS Transmission for Beyond 5G Wireless Systems,” in IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 11, no. 8, pp. 1689-1693, Aug. 2022.
2. A. Tusha, S. Dogan, F. Yilmaz, S. Althunibat, K. Qaraqe and H. Arslan, “Performance Analysis of OTFS under In‑Phase and Quadrature Imbalance at Transmitter,” in IEEE Transaction on Vehicular Technology, vol. 70, no. 11, pp. 11761‑11771, Nov. 2021
3. A. Tusha, S. Dogan and H. Arslan, “A Hybrid Downlink NOMA for Beyond 5G Wireless Networks,” in IEEE Signal Processing Letters, vol. 27, pp. 491‑495, Mar. 2020.
4. A. Tusha, S. Dogan and H. Arslan, “IQI Mitigation for Narrowband IoT Systems with OFDM‑IM,” in IEEE Access, vol. 6, pp. 44626‑44634, Aug. 2018.
5. S. Dogan‑Tusha, A. Tusha, E. Basar, S. Althunibat, K. Qaraqe, and H. Arslan, “Inter‑Numerology Interference in OFDM‑IM Systems,” in IET Communications, vol. 1, no.5, pp. 1‑9, May 2021.
6. S. Dogan‑Tusha, A. Tusha, E. Basar and H. Arslan, “Multidimensional Index Modulation for 5G and Beyond Wireless Networks,” in Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 109, no. 2, pp. 170‑199, Feb. 2021.
7. H. Turkmen, M. S. Solaija, A. Tusha and H. Arslan, “Wireless sensing ‑ enabler of future wireless technologies,” in Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, vol. 29. no. 1, pp. 1‑17, Jan. 2021.
8. S. Dogan, A. Tusha and H. Arslan, “NOMA with Index Modulation for Uplink URLLC through Grant‑Free Access,” in IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Signal Processing, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 1249‑1257, Oct. 2019.
9. S. Dogan, A. Tusha, H. Arslan, “OFDM with Index Modulation for Asynchronous mMTC Networks,” Sensors, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 1‑15, Apr. 2018.

Conference Papers

1. A. Tusha, B. Kaplan, H. A. Cırpan, K. Qaraqe and H. Arslan, “Intelligent Spectrum Occupancy Prediction for Realistic Measurements: GRU based Approach,” 2022 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), 2022, pp. 179-184.
2. A. Tusha, S. Dogan‑Tusha, Saud Althunibat, Ertugrul Basar, Khalid Qaraqe, and H. Arslan, “Index Modulation‑Aided IQ Imbalance Compensator for OTFS Communications Systems,” to be appear in Proc. IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), 2022, pp. 1-6.
3. A. Tusha, S. Dogan‑Tusha, Ferkan Yilmaz, Saud Althunibat, Khalid Qaraqe, and H. Arslan, “Physical Effect of In‑Phase and Quadrature Imbalance in Delay‑Doppler Domain,” in Proc. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC‑Fall), Sep. 27‑30, 2021, pp. 1‑6.
4. A. Tusha, S. Dogan, H. Arslan, “Performance Analysis of Frequency Domain IM Schemes under CFO and IQ Imbalance,” in Proc. IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Sep. 2019, pp. 1‑5.
5. A. Tusha, S. Dogan, H. Arslan, “Single Carrier Transmission for URLLC with Adaptive Radio Resource Utilization,” in Proc. IEEE International Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), 2019, pp. 26‑30.
6. T. Yilmaz, A. Tusha, H. Arslan, “Control of Fractional Delay Effect for SC Transmission in Beyond 5G Networks,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 26-29, 2022.
7. M. S. J. Solaija, M. B. Janjua, L. Afeef, A. Tusha, A. E. Duranay, H. Arslan, O. Hasekioglu, “Quantum Laboratory Setup for Future Wireless Communication Systems,” in Proc. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2019.

            Book Chapters

1. A. Tusha, S. Dogan and H. Arslan,“Non‑orthogonal Radio Access Technologies”, Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, Telecommunication Series, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2020.
2. S. Dogan, A. Tusha, E. Basar and H. Arslan, “Index Modulation‑based Flexible Waveform Design”, Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, Telecommunication Series, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2020.
3. A. B. Kihero, A. Tusha, and H. Arslan, “Wireless Channel and Interference”, Wireless Communication Signals: A Laboratory-based Approach, WILEY, 2021.

            Patents

1. A. Tusha and H. Arslan, “Windowing for OTFS-based Communication systems under fractional delay-Doppler and adjacent channel interference,” Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Application, December 2022.
2. A. Tusha and H. Arslan, “Multi-carrier connection design via intelligent exploitation of multi-user diversity in delay-doppler domain,” Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Application, December 2022.
3. A. Tusha, Muhammad Sohaib Jamal Solaija and H. Arslan, “Flexible resource grid design for orthogonal time frequency space (otfs) waveform,” Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Application, December 2022.
4. A. Tusha, S. Dogan, Saud Althunibat, Khalid Qaraqe and H. Arslan, “An Algorithm for The Estimation and Compensation of IQ Imbalance in OTFS,” US Application, January 2021.
5. A. Tusha, S. Dogan, and H. Arslan, “Single carrier transmission with adaptive roll‑off factor for ultra reliable and low latency communication systems,” Publication Number WO/2020/139294, Jul. 2020. [Publication of US11405244B2].
6. A. Tusha, S. Dogan, and H. Arslan, “Multi‑user SC transmission through intelligent frame design for 5G and beyond communication systems,” Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Patent Pending, File No: 2019/21291, Application Date: Dec. 2019.
7. S. Dogan, A. Tusha, Saud Althunibat, Khalid Qaraqe and H. Arslan, “OTFS with Index Modulation for Multiple Accessing in 5G and Beyond Communication Systems,” US Application, January 2021.
8. S. Dogan, A. Tusha, and H. Arslan, “A system for controlling interference on non‑orthogonal multiple access in next‑generation communication systems,” International Application No. PCT/TR2019/050562, July 2020.

Current research areas: Advanced scheduling for future radio access, multidimensional modulation techniques, 5G and beyond 705 waveform design and multiple access schemes for future 5G and beyond wireless systems, signal, and channel identification.

Publications:

Journals

1. A. M. Jaradat, A. Naeem, M. I. Sağlam, M. Kartal and H. Arslan, “Radar-Aided Communication Scheduling Algorithm for 5G and Beyond Networks,” in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 96403-96413, 2022, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3205641.
2. A. Jaradat, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “OFDM With Hybrid Number and Index Modulation,” IEEE Access, 8(1), 55042-55053, Mar. 2020.
3. A. Jaradat, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Modulation Options for OFDM-Based Waveforms: Classification, Comparison, and Future Directions,” IEEE Access, 7(1), 17263-17278, Feb. 2019.
4. A. Jaradat, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “OFDM with Subcarrier Number Modulation,” IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, 7(6), 914-917, Dec. 2018.

Conference Papers

1. A. Jaradat, M. I. Saglam, M. Kartal, H. Arslan, “Dynamic-Structure Resource Block Allocation Based Scheduling for 5G Systems,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Spring), June. 19-22, 2022.
2. A. Jaradat, K. Elgammal, M. K. Ozdemir, H. Arslan, “Identification of the number of Wireless Channel Taps Using Deep Neural Networks,” IEEE Interregional NEWCAS Conference , June 13-16, 2021.
3. A. Jaradat, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Floating OFDM-SNM for PAPR and OOBE Reduction,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Spring), Apr. 25-28, 2021.
4. A. Jaradat, E. Memisoglu, H. Arslan, “Blind Numerology Identification for Mixed Numerologies,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Mar. 29 – Apr. 1, 2021.
5. A. Jaradat, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing with Subcarrier Gap Modulation,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Aug. 31 – Sep. 3, 2020.

Book Chapters

1. A. M. Jaradat, H. Arslan, “Physical Modification Plane: Cross MAC/PHY Scheduling and Resource Allocation,” in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET, Dec. 2022.
2. A. M. Jaradat, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Generalized and Flexible Modulation Options,” in Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, Publisher: IET, Oct. 2020.

Patents

1. A. Jaradat, K. Elgammal, M. K. Ozdemir, H. Arslan, “Blind Identification Of Channel Tap Numbers In Wireless Communıcation”, 2019/22365, 31 July 2019.
2. A. M. Jaradat, H. Arslan, “OFDM with Hybrid Gap and Index Modulation”, 2019/22359, 13 July 2019.
3. A. M. Jaradat, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Floating OFDM-SNM For Minimizing PAPR And OOBE, Hybrid OFDM-SNM And OFDM-IM For Maximizing Capacity”, 2018/21366, 15 November 2018.
4. A. M. Jaradat, J. M. Hamamreh, H. Arslan, “Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing With Subcarrier Number Modulation (OFDM-SNM)”, 2018/21361, 15 November 2018.

Awards
1. A. M. Jaradat, H. Arslan, “OFDM with Hybrid Gap and Index Modulation”, 7th best patent in the 2. University Patent Competition, Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT), 28 October 2020.
2. A. Jaradat, K. Elgammal, M. K. Ozdemir, H. Arslan, “Blind Identification Of Channel Tap Numbers In Wireless Communıcation”, 8th best patent in the 2. University Patent Competition, Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT), 28 October 2020.

Current research areas: Waveform design, Mixed numerologies, RF Impairments, Joint radar and communications

Publications:

Journals

1. Memisoglu, A. E. Duranay, H. Arslan, “Numerology Scheduling for PAPR Reduction in Mixed Numerologies,” IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, 10(6), 1197-1201, June 2021.
2. Memisoglu, A. B. Kihero, E. Basar, H. Arslan, “Guard Band Reduction for 5G and Beyond Multiple Numerologies,” IEEE Communications Letters, 24(3), 644-647, Mar. 2020.
3. Memisoglu, E. Basar, H. Arslan, “Fading-Aligned OFDM with Index Modulation for mMTC Services,” Physical Communication (PHYCOM) by Elsevier, 35(1), 1-7, Aug. 2019.

Conference Papers

1. Janjua, E. Memisoglu, K. Qaraqe, H. Arslan, “Secure Pilot Allocation for Integrated Sensing and Communication,” IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) Workshops, Dec. 4-8, 2022.
2. S. Sumer, T. Yilmaz, E. Memisoglu, H. Arslan, “Exploiting OTFS Frame Structure for PAPR Reduction,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 26-29, 2022.
3. A. Aygul, E. Memisoglu, H. A. Cırpan, H. Arslan, “Identification of Distorted RF Components via Deep Multi-Task Learning,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 26-29, 2022.
4. Memisoglu, M. M. Sahin, H. Arslan, “Orthogonal Coexistence of Overlapped Radar and Communication Waveforms,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Apr. 10-13, 2022.
5. A. Aygul, E. Memisoglu, H. Arslan, “Joint Estimation of Multiple RF Impairments Using Deep Multi-Task Learning,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Apr. 10-13, 2022.
6. Jaradat, E. Memisoglu, H. Arslan, “Blind Numerology Identification for Mixed Numerologies,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Mar. 29 – Apr. 1, 2021.
7. Memisoglu, E. Basar, H. Arslan, “Low Complexity Peak-to-Average Power Ratio Reduction in OFDM-IM,” IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), 1-6, Jun. 4-7, 2018.

Patents

1. Jaradat, E. Memisoglu, H. Arslan, “A method of Blind Detecting a Type and Band of Numerology in Cellular Communication Systems and a Signal Receiving Unit Operating According to Said Method,” PCT Patent Application, WO2022146364A1, Dec. 2020.
2. Memisoglu, A. E. Duranay, H. Arslan, “Reduction of Peak to Average Power Ratio Exploiting Multi-numerology Strucutre,” EPO Patent Application, EP3962010A1, Aug. 2020.
3. Memisoglu, A. B. Kihero, H. Arslan, “5G ve  Ötesi Haberleşme Sistemlerinde Spektrum Verimliliği Kayıplarını Azaltan Yöntem,” Turkish Patent and Trademark Office,  PT2019/21168,  Dec. 2019.
4. Memisoglu, A. B. Kihero, H. Arslan, “5G ve Sonrası Haberleşme Sistemlerinde Kenar İndis Modülasyon Yöntemi,” Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, PT2018/18337,  2019.
5. E. Memisoglu, E. Basar, H. Arslan, “Fading Aligned Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing with Index Modulation System,” Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, PT2018-02042, Dec. 2018.

Current research areas: Coordinated multipoint (CoMP), Physical layer security (PLS), Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs)

Publications:

Journals

1. M. S. J. Solaija, H. Salman, and H. Arslan, “Towards a Unified Framework for Physical Layer Security in 5G and Beyond Networks,” IEEE Open Journal of the Vehicular Technology, June 2022.
2. M. S. J. Solaija, H. Salman, A. B. Kihero, M. I. Sağlam and H. Arslan, “Generalized Coordinated Multipoint Framework for 5G and Beyond,” IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 72499-72515, 2021.
3. H. Türkmen, M. S. J. Solaija, A. Tusha, H. Arslan, “Wireless Sensing – Enabler of Future Wireless Technologies”, Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, 29(1), 1-17, Jan. 2021.
4. H. M. Furqan, M. S. J. Solaija, H. Türkmen, H. Arslan, “Wireless Communication, Sensing, and REM: A Security Perspective,” IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 2(1), 287-321, Jan. 2021.
5. A. B. Kihero, M. S. J. Solaija, and H. Arslan, “Inter-Numerology Interference for Beyond 5G”, IEEE Access 7 (2019): 146512-146523.

Conference Papers

1. Y. I. Demir, M. S. J. Solaija, and H. Arslan, “On the Performance of Handover Mechanisms for Non-Terrestrial Networks,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Spring), June 2022.
2. S. J. Solaija, H. M. Furqan, Z. E. Ankarali, and H. Arslan, “Cyclic Prefix (CP) Jamming Against Eavesdropping Relays in OFDM Systems,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), April 2022.
3. S. J. Solaija, S. Dogan, S. Buyukcorak, and H. Arslan, “Hybrid Terrestrial-Aerial Network for Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), September 2019.
4. S. J. Solaija, M. B. Janjua, L. Afeef, A. Tusha, A. E. Duranay, H. Arslan and O. Hasekioğlu “Quantum Laboratory Setup for Future Wireless Communication Systems”, presented in Turkish Physical Society – International Physics Conference, September 2019
5. A. B. Kihero, M. S. J. Solaija, A. Yazar, and H. Arslan, “Inter-Numerology Interference Analysis for 5G and Beyond”, IEEE Globecom Workshops 2018.

Book Chapters

1. S. J. Solaija, and H. Arslan, “Simulating a Communication System” in Design and Analysis of Wireless Communication Signals: A Laboratory-based Approach, John Wiley & Sons, 2021.
2. S. J. Solaija, A. B. Kihero, and H. Arslan, “Coordinated Networks: Past, Present and Future” in Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, IET, 2020.
3. B. Kihero, M. S. J. Solaija, and H. Arslan, “Mixed-numerology OFDM and Interference Issues” in Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, IET, 2020.

Patent 

1. “A Method of Providing Macro-diversity for Reliable Communication,” Turkish Patent Application 2019/21319
2. “Method for Coordination Group Formation and Scheme Selection in the Presence of Multi-link Devices,” European Patent Application 20203137.3-1212.
3. “A Method for Protecting Wireless Communication Against Eavesdropping Attacks,” Turkish Patent Application 2020/22598.
4. “Constellation Symbol Obfuscation for Preventing Eavesdropping in Wireless Systems” Turkish Patent Application 2021/019491.
5. “Eavesdropping Prevention Using Channel-Based Phase Pre-Equalization” Turkish Patent Application 2021/019492

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Current research areas: Interference management, NTN, C-RAN, PAPR, Mobility management

Publications:

Journals

1. E. Memisoglu, A. E. Duranay, and H. Arslan, “Numerology Scheduling for PAPR Reduction in Mixed Numerologies,” in IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 10, no. 6, pp. 1197-1201, June 2021, DOI: 10.1109/LWC.2021.3061628.
2. Janjua, M. B., Duranay, A. E., & Arslan, H. (2020). Role of Wireless Communication in Healthcare System to Cater Disaster Situations Under 6G Vision. Frontiers in Communications and Networks. https://doi.org/10.3389/frcmn.2020.610879
3. S. E. Zegrar, A. E. Duranay, and H. Arslan, “Precoding Based Cross-Tier Interference Mitigation in Centralized-RAN,” in IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 21-25, Jan. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/LWC.2020.3019079.

Conference Papers

1. Muhammad Sohaib J. Solaija, Muhammad Bilal Janjua, Liza Afeef, Armed Tusha, Ahmet Enes Duranay, Hüseyin Arslan, and Orkun Hasekioğlu, “Quantum laboratory setup for future wireless communication systems”, AIP Conference Proceedings 2178, 030012 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5135410
2. E. Duranay and H. Arslan, “The Evaluation of FFR for Interference Management in Coordinated Hybrid Terrestrial-Aerial Network,” 2019 IEEE 30th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), 2019, pp. 1-6, DOI: 10.1109/PIMRC.2019.8904259.

  Patents

1. Mus’ab Mahmoud Abd Alkareem ALAYASRA, Ahmet Enes DURANAY, and Hüseyin ARSLAN, “An Apparatus and Method for an Improved Transmitter for Multi-Service Radio Networks”, US Application No: 63/294,818.
2. Mus’ab Mahmoud Abd Alkareem ALAYASRA, Ahmet Enes DURANAY, and Hüseyin ARSLAN, “Methods for an Improved Receiver for Mukti-Service Radio Networks”, US Application No: 63/294,812.
3. Sanaz NADERI, Ahmet Enes DURANAY, and Hüseyin ARSLAN, “Novel Tag Signal Alignment for Active Authentication in OFDM System”, TP Application No: 2021/ 019209.
4. Ebubekir MEMISOGLU, Ahmet Enes DURANAY, and Hüseyin ARSLAN, “Reduction of Peak to Average Power Ratio Exploiting Multi-Numerology Structure”, PCT Application No: WO2022043074A1, EPO Application No: EP3962010A1, TP Application No: 2020/16927.
5. Salah Eddine ZEGRAR, Ahmet Enes DURANAY, and Hüseyin ARSLAN, “An Interference Mitigation Method Based On User Priority In Multi-tier Centralized-RAN”, TP Application No: 2020/19334.
6. Ahmet Enes DURANAY and Hüseyin ARSLAN, “Coordinated Hybrid Terrestrial-Aerial Architecture Design for The Networks of 5G and Beyond”, TP Application No: 2019/22072.

Current research areas: Interference Management, Multi-AP Coordination, Coordinated multipoint, C-RAN, Resource Scheduling, NTN

Publications:

Journals

1. M. S. J. Solaija, H. Salman, H. Arslan, “Towards a Unified Framework for Physical Layer Security in 5G and Beyond Networks,” IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology, June 2022
2. M. S. J. Solaija, H. Salman, A. B. Kihero, M. I. Saglam, H. Arslan, “Generalized Coordinated Multipoint Framework for 5G and Beyond,” IEEE Access, 9(1), 72499-72515, May 2021.

Conference Papers

1. H. Salman, S. Naderi, H. Arslan, “Channel-Dependent Code Allocation for Downlink MC-CDMA System Aided Physical Layer Security,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Spring), June. 19-22, 2022.
2. H. Salman, A. B. Kihero, H. Arslan, “Interactive CoMP Clustering for Load Balancing and Time Synchronization,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Apr. 10-13, 2022.
3. H. Salman, M. B. Janjua, H. Arslan, “Improving Connectivity via Multi-User Scheduling in 5G and Beyond Networks,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Mar. 29 – Apr. 1, 2021.

Book Chapters

1. H. Salman, H. Arslan, “Physical Layer Security Definition and Domains,” in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET, 2022.
2. M. S. J. Solaiji, H. Salman, H. M. Furqan, H. Arslan, “Physical Layer Security in Distributed Wireless Networks”, Publisher: IET, 2022

Current research areas: Backscatter Communication, Symbiotic Radio, Physical Layer Security

Publications:

Journals

1. Janjua, Muhammad Bilal, and Huseyin Arslan. “Survey on Symbiotic Radio: A Paradigm Shift in Spectrum Sharing and Coexistence,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2111.08948 (2021).
2. Janjua, Muhammad Bilal, et al. “Role of Wireless Communication in Healthcare System to Cater Disaster Situations under 6G Vision.” Frontiers in Communications and Networks, section Wireless Communications (2020).
3. Janjua, Muhammad Bilal, Daniel Benevides da Costa, and Hu ̈seyin Arslan. ”User Pairing and Power Allocation Strategies for 3D VLC-NOMA Systems.” IEEE Wireless Communications Letters (2020).

Conference Papers

1. M. B. Janjua, E. Memisoglu, K. A. Qaraqe, H. Arslan. “Secure Pilot Allocation for Integrated Sensing and Communication,’’ accepted in IEEE Globecom 2022.
2. H. Salman, M. B. Janjua, H. Arslan. “Improving Connectivity via Multi-User Scheduling in 5G and Beyond Networks.” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Mar. 29 – Apr. 1, 2021

Book Chapters

1. M. B. Janjua, H. Arslan, “Visible Light Communication for 5G and Beyond,” in Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, Publisher: IET, Oct. 2020.

Current research areas: Beamforming, Massive MIMO, Lens Antenna, mmWave in 5G and beyond wireless systems

Publications:

Journals

1. L. Afeef, G. Mumcu, H. Arslan, “Energy and Spectral-Efficient Lens Antenna Subarray Design in MmWave MIMO Systems,” IEEE Access, 10, 75176-75185, July 2022.
2. L. Afeef, H. M. Furqan, H. Arslan, “Physical Layer Authentication Scheme in Beamspace MIMO Systems,” IEEE Communications Letters, Apr. 2022.
3. M. Karabacak, L. Afeef, H. Arslan, “Dynamic Sidelobe Multiplexing in Beamspace MIMO Systems,” IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, 9(12), 2216-2219, Dec. 2020.

Conference Papers

1. L. Afeef, H. Arslan, “Beam Squint Effect in Multi-Beam mmWave Massive MIMO Systems,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 26-29, 2022.
2. A. B. Kihero, L. Afeef, H. Arslan, “Beam Squint Inspired Multiple Access Technique in Massive MIMO Systems” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 26-29, 2022.
3. S. Cetinkaya, L. Afeef, G. Mumcu, H. Arslan, “Heuristic Inspired Precoding for Millimeter-Wave MIMO Systems with Lens Antenna Subarrays,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Spring), June. 19-22, 2022.
4. S. E. Zegrar, L. Afeef , H. Arslan, “Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS): Eigenvalue Decomposition-Based Separate Channel Estimation,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Sep. 13-16, 2021.

Book Chapters

1. L. Afeef, H. Arslan, “Beamforming and beam management for 5G and Beyond,” in Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, Publisher: IET, Oct. 2020.

Patents

1. L. Afeef, H. M. Furqan, and H. Arslan, “Enhanced physical layer authentication framework in MIMO systems” Apr. 28, 2022, Turk Patent (EPATS), App. No: 2022/007102.
2. L. Afeef, A.B. Kihero, and H. Arslan, “Spatial-wideband compensation in wideband massive MIMO systems” Dec. 12, 2021, Turk Patent (EPATS), App. No: 2021/019477.
3. S. E. Zegrar, L. Afeef, and H. Arslan, “Channel estimation for configurable surfaces” Apr. 28, 2021, European Patent, App. No: 20193900.6.
4. M. Karabacak, L. Afeef, and H. Arslan, “Dynamic Sidelobe Multiplexing in Beamspace MIMO Systems” Dec. 15, 2020, US Patent, Reg. No: 46457.

Current research areas: Wi-Fi 8, WLAN Sensing, Integrated Sensing and Communications

Publications:

Journals

1. H. M. Furqan, M. S. J. Solaija, H. Turkmen, H. Arslan, “Wireless Communication, Sensing, and REM: A Security Perspective,”  IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 2(1), 287-321, Jan. 2021.
2. H. Turkmen, M. S. J. Solaija, A. Tusha, H.Arslan, “Wireless Sensing – Enabler of Future Wireless Technologies,” Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, 29(1), 1-17,  Jan. 2021

Book Chapters

1. H. Turkmen, S. Rafique, H. Arslan, “Radio Environment Monitoring,” in Wireless Communication Signal: A Laboratory-based Approach , Publisher: Wiley, May. 2021.
2. H. Turkmen, H. Arslan, “Context-Aware Physical Layer Security for Future Wireless Networks,” in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET (Submitted, 2022)

Patents

1. H. Turkmen, M. A. Aygul, H. Arslan, “Adaptıve Frame Selection For Sensing And Joint Sensing And Communication Applications,” EP4030847A1, VESTEL ELEKTRONIK SANAYI VE TICARET AS [TR], Earliest priority: 2021-01-19, Earliest publication: 2022-07-20
2. M. A. Aygul, H. Turkmen, H. Arslan, “Methods And Apparatuses For Sensıng Applıcatıon Identıfıcatıon And Predıctıon,” EP4030806A1, VESTEL ELEKTRONIK SANAYI VE TICARET AS [TR], Earliest priority: 2021-01-19, Earliest publication: 2022-07-20
3. T. Yilmaz, E. Memisoglu, H. Turkmen, H. Arslan, “Birleşik Nesne Tespiti Ve Takibi İçin Kablosuz Haberleşme Ve Algılama Cihazı Seçimi Ve Ağılık Optimizasyonu Yöntemi,” TR1241292

Current research areas: Mutli-Antenna Tecnhnologies for future wireless generations, multi-service systems

Publications:

Journals

1. “IRS-Enabled Beam-Space Channel”, IEEE TWC

Book Chapters

1. “Carrier and Time Synchronization”, Wireless Communication Signals: A Laboratory-based Approach, Wiley

Patents

1. “An apparatus and method for an improved transmitter for multi-service radio networks”
2. “An apparatus and method for an improved receiver for multi-service radio networks”
3. “Enhance Contention Window Back-Off Time in IEEE 802.11 Distributed Coordination Function”
4. “IRS-Enabled User Positioning”
5. “Location-Based Secure Communication Method By IRS”
6. “Beamspace-Based Pilot Assignment Method For Distributed MIMO Networks”

Current research areas: Cognitive Radio Network, Resource Allocation, Next Generation Multiple Access for 6G, NOMA, and RSMA.

Publications:

Conference Papers

1. S. Abidrabbu, H. Arslan, “Efficient Power Allocation for MIMO CR-NOMA Networks,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 27-30, 2021.
2. S. Abidrabbu, H. Arslan, “Efficient Power Allocation for Cognitive Radio NOMA using Game-Theoretic Based Pricing Strategy,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Spring), Apr. 25-28, 2021.
3. S. Abidrabbu, H. Arslan, “Energy-Efficient Resource Allocation for 5G Cognitive Radio NOMA Using Game Theory,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Mar. 29 – Apr. 1, 2021.

Patents

1. PCT/TR2021/051427. CLUSTER BASED MULTIPLEXING OF RADAR AND COMMUNICATION SIGNALS IN MM-WAVE BAND.
2. 2021/019620. COORDINATED MULTIPOINT SCHEME FOR PROTECTION AGAINST SNOOPING ATTACKS ON CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION OF LEGITIMATE NODES. PCT/EP2022/059094. RETRANSMISSION BASED BEAMFORMING.

<p style=”text-align: justify”><strong>Current research areas: </strong>Integrated Sensing and Communication, frame design, waveform, blind signal analysis</p>
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<li>Jaradat, A. Naeem, M. I. Saglam, M. Kartal, H. Arslan, “Radar-aided Communication Scheduling Algorithm for 5G and Beyond Networks,” accepted for publication in IEEE Access, August 2022.</li>
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<li>Naeem, S. Rafique, H. Arslan, “A Novel Frame Design for Non-Terrestrial Network based Integrated Sensing and Communication,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Sep. 12-15, 2022.</li>
<li>Naeem, H. Arslan, “Joint Radar and Communication based Blind Signal Separation using a New Non-Linear Function for Fast-ICA,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 27-30, 2021.</li>
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<li style=”text-align: justify”>A. Aygul, A. Naeem, H. Arslan, “Blind Signal Analysis,” in Wireless Communication Signal: A Laboratory-based Approach , Publisher: Wiley, May. 2021.</li>
<li style=”text-align: justify”>Rafique, A. Naeem, H. Arslan, “Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Joint Radar and Communications,” in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET, 2022.</li>
<li style=”text-align: justify”>E.Zegrar, A. Naeem, H.M. Furqan, H. Arslan, “Signal Domain Physical Modification for PLS,” in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication, Publisher: IET, 2022.</li>
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<p style=”text-align: justify”><strong>Current research areas: </strong>Joint radar and communications, Waveform design, Frame design,  Terahertz sensing and communications.</p>
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<li>S. Rafique, H. Arslan, “A Novel Method for Joint Sensing and Communication at Terahertz Frequencies by Exploiting Rough Surfaces,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Sep. 12-15, 2022.</li>
<li>A. Naeem, S. Rafique, H. Arslan, “A Novel Frame Design for Non-Terrestrial Network based Integrated Sensing and Communication,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Sep. 12-15, 2022.</li>
<li>S. E. Zegrar, S. Rafique, H. Arslan, “OTFS-FMCW Waveform Design for Low Complexity Joint Sensing and Communication,” IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Sep. 12-15, 2022.</li>
<li>S. Rafique, H. Arslan “A Novel Frame Design for Integrated Communication and Sensing based on Position Modulation,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 27-30, 2021.</li>
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<li style=”text-align: justify”>H. Turkmen, S. Rafique, H. Arslan, “Radio Environment Monitoring,” in Wireless Communication Signal: A Laboratory-based Approach , Publisher: Wiley, May. 2021</li>
<li style=”text-align: justify”>S. Rafique, A. Naeem, H.Arslan, “Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Joint Radar and Communications,” in Physical Layer Security for Wireless Sensing and Communication , Publisher: IET, 2022.</li>
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Current research areas: Non-Terrestrial Networks, Millimeter wave MIMO, 3D channel modeling, Multi-dimensional waveform design, Physical layer security

Current research areas: Multiple Access Schemes, Rate splitting multiple access

Publications:

Conference Papers

1. Spectrum management with simultaneous power‐controlled assignment decisions in cognitive radio networks. Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience

Book Chapters

1. Physical Layer security for Internet of things networks.

Current research areas: Antennas, radar systems, computational electromagnetics, wireless communication

Publications:

Journals

1. M. Arvas, E. Arvas, M. Alsunaidi, “A Multi-pole Model for Oxygen Absorption of 60 GHz Frequency Band”

Conference Papers

1. M. Arvas, M. Alsunaidi, “A Multi-pole Model for 60 GHz Frequency Band Signals Including Oxygen Absorption,” CMTEEF-Bosnia
2. M. Arvas, M. Alsunaidi, “Directivity Enhancement of 60 GHz Inset-fed Patch Antennas Using Fabry-Perot Resonators”
3. M. Arvas, M. Alsunaidi, “Analysis of Oxygen Absorption at 60 GHz Frequency Band,” APS/URSI- Usa
4. M. Arvas, M. Alsunaidi, “Analysis of Oxygen Absorption at 60 GHz Frequency Band,” EuCAP-POLAND 2019

Current research areas: Waveform design, Signal processing, Wireless communication system design, Joint radar and communication

Publications:

Conference Papers

1. T. Yilmaz, A. Tusha, H. Arslan, “Control of Fractional Delay Effect for SC Transmission in Beyond 5G Networks,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 26-29, 2022.
2. A. S. Sumer, T. Yilmaz, E. Memisoglu, H. Arslan, “Exploiting OTFS Frame Structure for PAPR Reduction,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 26-29, 2022.

Current research areas: Waveform, OTFS, HST

Publications:

Journals

1. Fractional Delay & Fractional Doppler Mitigation Framework in OTFS Systems
2. Public Safety Network Design For Broadband Wireless Access

Conference Papers

1. Exploiting OTFS Frame Structure for PAPR Reduction

Patents

1. A method for channel estimation of in the existance of fractional delays
2. A method for channel estimation of in the existance of fractional Doppler shifts

Current research areas: Joint Radar and Communication, Waveform Design, Wireless Communication

Current research areas: OFDM, OTFS, Channel Estimation, Index Modulation.

Publications:

Conference Papers

H. Pamukcu, B. Karakaya, E. Basar, H. A. Cirpan, “Quadrature Channel Modulation in the Presence of Channel Estimation Errors”, Second International Balkan Conference on Communications and Networking 2018 (BalkanCom 2018), Podgorica, Montenegro, June 2018.

Current research areas: Wireless Communications, Joint Radar and Communication, 6G Waveform Design

Current research areas: Wireless communications, RF impairments estimation, spectrum occupancy prediction, physical layer authentication, channel estimation, Wi-Fi sensing, machine learning

Publications:

Journals

M. A. Aygul, M. Nazzal, H. Arslan, “Using OMP and SD Algorithms Together in Mm-Wave MMIMO Channel Estimation,” Signal, Image and Video Processing (Springer), Jan. 2022.

M. A. Aygul, M. Nazzal, M. I. Saglam, D. B. da Costa, H. F. Ates, H. Arslan,  “Efficient Spectrum Occupancy Prediction Exploiting Multidimensional Correlations through Composite 2D-LSTM Models,”  Sensors, 21(1), 1-18, Jan. 2021.

H. M. Furqan, M. A. Aygul, M. Nazzal, H. Arslan, “Primary User Emulation and Jamming Attack Detection in Cognitive Radio via Sparse Coding,” EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, 2020(141), 1-19, July 2020. 

Conference Papers

M. A. Aygul, E. Memisoglu, H. A. Cırpan, H. Arslan, “Identification of Distorted RF Components via Deep Multi-Task Learning,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 26-29, 2022.

M. A. Aygul, E. Memisoglu, H. Arslan, “Joint Estimation of Multiple RF Impairments Using Deep Multi-Task Learning,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Apr. 10-13, 2022.

M. A. Aygul, M. Nazzal, H. Arslan, “Reinforcement Learning-based Spectrum Occupancy Prediction Exploiting Multidimensional Correlations,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Apr. 10-13, 2022.

M. Nazzal, M. A. Aygul, H. Arslan, “Estimation and Exploitation of Multidimensional Sparsity for MIMO-OFDM Channel Estimation,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Apr. 10-13, 2022.

M. Nazzal, M. A. Aygul, H. Arslan, “Sparse Coding with Enhanced Atom Selection for FDD Massive MIMO Channel Estimation,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Sep. 27-30, 2021.

M. A. Aygul, M. Nazzal,  H. Arslan, “Deep Learning-Based Optimal RIS Interaction Exploiting Previously Sampled Channel Correlations,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Mar. 29 – Apr. 1, 2021.

M. A. Aygul, H. M. Furqan, M. Nazzal, H. Arslan, “Deep Learning Assisted Detection of PUEA and Jamming Attack in Cognitive Radio Systems,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Nov. 18 – Dec. 16, 2020.

M. A. Aygul, S. B. Edibali, D. B.da Costa, H. F. Ates, H. Arslan “Signal Relation-Based Physical Layer Authentication,” IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), June 7-11, 2020.

M. A. Aygul, M. Nazzal, A. R. Ekti, A. Gorcin, D. B.da Costa, H. F. Ates, H. Arslan “Spectrum Occupancy Prediction Exploiting Time and Frequency Correlations Through 2D-LSTM,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Spring), May 25-28, 2020.

M. Nazzal, M. A. Aygul, A. Gorcin, H. Arslan, “Dictionary Learning-Based Beamspace Channel Estimation in Millimeter-Wave Massive MIMO Systems with a Lens Antenna Array,” IEEE International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), Jun. 24-28, 2019.

M. Nazzal, M. A. Aygul, A. Gorcin, H. Arslan, “Sparse Coding for Transform Domain-Based Sparse OFDM Channel Estimation,” IEEE Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), Apr. 24-26, 2019. 

Book Chapters:

M. A. Aygul, A. Naeem, H. Arslan, “Blind Signal Analysis,” in Wireless Communication Signal: A Laboratory-based Approach , Publisher: Wiley, May. 2021.

M. Nazzal, M. A. Aygul, H. Arslan, “Channel Modeling for 5G and Beyond,” in Flexible and Cognitive Radio Access Technologies for 5G and Beyond, Publisher: IET, Oct. 2020. 

Theses:

M. A. Aygul, “Developing Novel Spectrum Occupancy Prediction and Physical Layer Security Techniques,” Master’s Thesis, Istanbul Medipol University, Dec. 2020. 

Current research areas: Massive MIMO, Beamspace MIMO, NOMA, millimeter-wave and terahertz communication

Publications:

1. S. Cetinkaya, L. Afeef, G. Mumcu and H. Arslan, “Heuristic Inspired Precoding for Millimeter-Wave MIMO Systems with Lens Antenna Subarrays,” 2022 IEEE 95th Vehicular Technology Conference: (VTC2022-Spring), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/VTC2022-Spring54318.2022.9861021.
2. S. Cetinkaya and H. Arslan, “Energy and Spectral Efficiency Tradeoff in NOMA: Multi-Objective Evolutionary Approaches,” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops (ICC Workshops), 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICCWorkshops49005.2020.9145261.
3. S. Cetinkaya and H. Arslan, “A Distributed User-Cell Association for Spectral and Energy Efficiency Tradeoff in Massive MIMO UDHNs,” 2019 IEEE 30th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), 2019, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/PIMRC.2019.8904349.

Current research areas: mMIMO, NOMA, RSMA, Reconfigurable Surfaces and Backscatterers, Waveform design, Joint Radar/Sensing and Communication

Publications:

Book Chapter

1. M. Sahin, H. Arslan, “Multiple Accessing, Multi-Numerology, Hybrid Waveforms,” in Design and Analysis of Wireless Communication Signals: A Laboratory-Based Approach. John Wiley & Sons, 2021, pp. 235–265.

Journals

1. M. Sahin, H. Arslan and K. -C. Chen, ”Control of Electromagnetic Radiation on Coexisting Smart Radio Environment,” in IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, vol. 3, pp. 557-573, 2022.
2. M. Sahin, I. E. Gurol, E. Arslan, E. Basar, and H. Arslan, “OFDM-IM for Joint Communication and Radar-Sensing: A Promising Waveform for Dual Functionality,” Frontiers in Communications and Networks, vol.2, p.34, 2021.
3. M. Sahin and H. Arslan, ”Application-Based Coexistence of Different Waveforms on Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access,” in IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, vol. 2, pp. 67-79, 2021.

Patents

1. Ali Fatih Demir, Dang Qua Nguyen, Vishal Goyal, M. M. Sahin, Young-Han Nam, Systems and Methods for Efficient Information Exchange between UE and gNB for CSI Compression, Mavenir Systems, Date of Filling: August 18, 2022.
2. M. Sahin, Gokhan Mumcu, H. Arslan, and Kwang-Cheng Chen, ”System and Method for Controlling Electromagnetic Radiation in a Geographical Area”, Serial Number: 63/236,866, Date of Filling: August 25,2021
3. M. Sahin and H. Arslan, “System and Method for Joint Radar-Sensing and Communication Waveform Utilizing Unique Word OFDM (UW-OFDM),” Serial Number: 63/199,101, Date of Filing: December 7, 2020.
4. M. Sahin and H. Arslan, ”Multi-Functional Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and Frequency Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) Coexistence For Radar-Sensing and Communication,” Serial Number: 63/063,531, Date of Filing: August 10, 2020.

Conferences

1. Memisoglu, M. M. Sahin, and H. Arslan, ”Orthogonal Coexistence of Overlapped Radar and Communication Waveforms,” 2022 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Apr 10-13, 2022.
2. M. Sahin, and H. Arslan, ”Multi-functional Coexistence of Radar-Sensing and Communication Waveforms,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Oct. 4-7, 2020.
3. M. M. Sahin and H. Arslan, ”Waveform-Domain NOMA: The Future of Multiple Access,” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops (ICC Workshops), Dublin, Ireland, 2020, pp. 1-6.

Current research areas: Joint Communication and Sensing

Publications:

Ranström and E. Axell, “Full Duplex Based Digital Out-of-Band Interference Cancellation for Collocated Radios,” 2020 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), 2020, pp. 1-6.

Ranström, Thomas. “Full Duplex in a Military Scenario: Feasibility of Practical Implementation.” Master’s Thesis, Linkoping University,  Dec. 2019.

Research Areas: Physical Layer Security in Wireless Communication Systems, Joint Radar and Sensing

Publications:

Journals

Yazgan, Mehmet, and Huseyin Arslan. “Secure Key Exchange and Transmission Design Using Artificial Noise Injection in OFDM Systems.” 2022 IEEE 95th Vehicular Technology Conference:(VTC2022-Spring). IEEE, 2022.

Current research areas: Waveform Design

Current research areas: Multi-Connectivity in Wireless Networks, Interference Management, Co-existence in Unlicensed Spectrum, Resource Allocation, Stochastic Geometry

List of Publications: 

1. Gunes, R., Buyukyavuz, M. C., Altin, I., & Arsal, A. (2022). “Apparatus and Method for Improved Uplink Joint Reception Coordinated Multi-Point (CoMP) Using a Fake HARQ Process”S. Patent Application No. 17/667,936.
2. Kof, D., Arsal, A., Sinav, A., & Balci, A. M. (2022). “Model trainer for digital pre-distorter of power amplifiers” S. Patent Application No. 17/557,907.
3. K. Ündar, Z. G. Pehlivanlı and A. Arsal, “A Feature Selection Method Based On Software Defined Networks,” 2022 30th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), 2022, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/SIU55565.2022.9864839.
4. A STOCHASTIC GEOMETRY APPROACH FOR CELLULAR WIRELESS NETWORK ANALYSIS, PhD dissertation, Department of Electrical&Electronics Engineering, Özyeğin University, December 2021.
5. YESIL, Mehmet Ali; AYDIN, Emre; ARSAL, Ali. “Method and apparatus for multi-feed multi-band MIMO antenna system”. U.S. Patent No 11,043,754, 2021.
6. Arsal, M. R. Civanlar and M. Uysal, “Coverage Analysis of Downlink MU-MIMO Cellular Networks,” in IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 25, no. 9, pp. 2859-2863, Sept. 2021, doi: 10.1109/LCOMM.2021.3089663.
7. Kof and A. Arsal, “An Artificial Intelligence Based Efficient Digital Predistortion Method for 5G NR Communication Systems,” 2021 29th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/SIU53274.2021.9478051.
8. Arsal and M. F. Demirkol, “On the Effect of C/I Correlation on Cellular Wireless Network Downlink Performance,” 2019 IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN), 2019, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/CSCN.2019.8931328.
9. Arsal and M. Oğuz Sunay, “Improving the efficiency of link layer resource allocation in cellular systems via controller,” 2013 21st Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), 2013, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/SIU.2013.6531515.
10. Toker, K. A., Özen, S., & Arsal, A. (2011, August). “FPGA Implementation of a low-complexity fading filter for multipath Rayleigh fading simulator”. In 2011 XXXth URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
11. Özen, S., Arsal, A. & Toker, K.A. “Hardware realization of a low-complexity fading filter for multipath Rayleigh fading simulator”. Electr Eng 93, 83–90 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-010-0190-2
12. Arsal and S. Ozen, “A fading filter design for multipath Rayleigh fading simulation and comparisons to other simulators,” 2008 IEEE 19th International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, 2008, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PIMRC.2008.4699584.
13. ARSAL, Ali. “A study on wireless channel models: Simulation of fading, shadowing and further applications”. 2008. Master’s Thesis. Izmir Institute of Technology.

Current research areas: Beam Management in MIMO

List of Publications:

1. A Khodaei, P Shams, H Sharifi, B Mozaffari-Tazehkand “Identification and classification of coronavirus genomic signals based on linear predictive coding and machine learning methods” Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 2022.
2. A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Algorithms for the Prediction of Heart Disease, Hidayatullah Arghandabi, Parvaneh Shams International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering, 2021.
3. Mongodb’nin ilişkisel veritabanlari gibi kullanilabilmesi a yildiz, p shams, z güney Anadolu Bil Meslek Yüksekokulu Dergisi16 (63), 151-172, 2021.
4. Shams, “Effect of Co-Channel Interference on Two-Way Untrustworthy Relay Selection”, Wireless Personal Communications (2020).
5. Shams, A.H. Jafaria, H. SH. Shahhoseini. , ‘Fault Management in the IP/MPLS Networks by using Markov Decision Process’ 6th Iranian conferece on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICEEE2018).
6. Parvaneh Shams, Melike Erol-Kantarci and Murat Uysal, ‘MAC layer performance of the IEEE 802.15.7 Visible light communication standard’ Transaction on Emerging Telecommunications Technologiest. Trans. Emerging Tel. Tech. (2016).
7. Parvaneh Shams, MelikeErol-Kantarci and Murat Uysal, ‘M a r ko v -based performance analysis of medium access in visible light communications’ Jan 2016, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies.
8. H. Naderi · P. Shams · H.S. Shahhoseini, ‘Fuzzy-Copeland ranking method to evaluate multidisjoint paths selection algorithms’ Jun 2012.
9. Reza Shokri Kalan · Gurcu Oz · Parvaneh Shams, ‘Energy Consumption Management in Data Center Using Virtualization’ Apr 2012.
10. Shams, A.H.Jafari, H.S. Shahhoseini, “A New Algorithm for Load balancing in the Cloud Using ELECTERE,” 6th electrical national conference, Iran, 2014.
11. H. Jafari, H. S. Shahhoseini, P. Shams, “İmprove Performance of the IP/MPLS Networks by using Markov Decision Process,” 6th conference in national electrical engineering, Iran, 2011.
12. H. Jafari, P.Shams, H. S. Shahhoseini, “A New History Based Network Selection Algorithm in the Wireless Heterogeneous Networks,” 4th international conference in the information technology, Iran, 2010.

Current research areas: Multiple Access, B5G Waveform and 6G Waveform Design, Hybrid Waveforms and INI Scheduling

List of Publications:

1. Bezek, C. D., Bilgin, M., Zhang, L., & Goksel, O. (2022). Global Speed-of-Sound Prediction Using Transmission Geometry. arXiv preprint arXiv:2208.08377.

Current research areas: Machine learning applications in 6G, Channel modeling, Network slicing, Private networks

List of Publications:

1. Tuna and A. Soysal, “LSTM and GRU based Traffic Prediction Using Live Network Data,” 2021 29th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), 2021, pp. 1-4, DOI: 10.1109/SIU53274.2021.9478011.
2. Tuna and A. Soysal, “Multivariate Spatio-temporal Cellular Traffic Prediction with Handover Based Clustering,” 2022 56th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems (CISS), 2022, pp. 55-59, DOI: 10.1109/CISS53076.2022.9751165.

Current research areas: Joint Communication and Sensing

Current research areas:  6G, Non Terrestrial Network, Satellite Communications

Current research areas: Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces, Smart Repeaters and Holographic MIMO

List of Publications:

1. Basar and I. Yildirim, “Indoor and outdoor physical channel modeling and efficient positioning for reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in mmwave bands,” IEEE Trans. Commun., vol. 69, no. 12, pp. 8600–8611, Sep. 2021.
2. Yildirim, F. Kilinc, E. Basar, and G. C. Alexandropoulos, “Hybrid RIS-empowered reflection and decode-and-forward relaying for coverage extension,” IEEE Commun. Lett., vol. 25, no. 5, pp. 1692–1696, 2021, May. 2021.
3. Kilinc, I. Yildirim, and E. Basar, “Physical channel modeling for RIS-empowered wireless networks in sub-6 GHz bands: (invited paper),” in 2021 55^th IEEE Asilomar Conf. on Signals Syst. Comput., Mar. 2021, pp. 704–708.
4. A. Tasci, F. Kilinc, E. Basar, and G. C. Alexandropoulos, “A new RIS architecture with a single power amplifier: Energy efficiency and error performance analysis,” IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 44 804–44 815, Apr. 2022
5. Arslan, I. Yildirim, F. Kilinc, and E. Basar, “Over-the-air equalization with reconfigurable intelligent surfaces,” IET Commun., 2022.
6. A. Tasci, F. Kilinc, A. Celik, A. Abdallah, A. M. Eltawil, and E. Basar, “RIS-assisted grant-free NOMA,” Jul. 2022. [Online]. Available: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.11531
7. Kilinc, R. A. Tasci, A. Celik, A. Abdallah, A. M. Eltawil, and E. Basar, “RIS-assisted grant-free NOMA: User Pairing, RIS Assignment, and Phase Shift Alignment,” Jul. 2022. (under review IEEE Trans. Cogn. Commun.)
8. Arslan, F. Kilinc, S. Arzykulov, A. T. Dogukan, A.Celik, E. Basar, and A. M. Eltawil “ Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Enabled Over-the-Air Uplink Non-orthogonal Multiple Access,” [Online]. Available: https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.03582