Publications

Journal Papers (15)

Publication
M. Erel-Ozcevik, "Token as a Service for Software-Defined Zero Trust Networking", Journal of Network and Systems Management, Volume 33, article number 10, 2025.
M. Erel-Ozcevik, A. Ozcift, Y. Ozcevik, F. Yucalar, "A Genetic Optimized Federated Learning Approach for Joint Consideration of End-to-End Delay and Data Privacy in Vehicular Networks", Electronics (MDPI), 13(21), 4261, 2024.
O. Altay, M. Erel-Ozcevik, E. Varol-Altay, Y. Ozcevik, "Average Localization Error Prediction for 5G Networks: An Investigation of Different Machine Learning Algorithms", Wireless Personal Communications, Issue 1/2024.
E. Bozkaya, M. Erel-Özçevik, T. Bilen, Y. Özçevik, 'Proof of Evaluation-based energy and delay aware computation offloading for Digital Twin Edge Network', Ad Hoc Networks,Volume 149,2023,103254,ISSN 1570-8705,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adhoc.2023.103254.
M. Erel-Özçevı̇k,'Sustainable fixed wireless access with blockchain secured software defined network',Pervasive and Mobile Computing,Volume 92,2023,101803,ISSN 1574-1192,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmcj.2023.101803.
M. Erel-Özçevik and F. Tekçe, 'Grant-Free SCMA Design Using SDN/NFV With Physical Layer Security', in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 2124-2135, Sept. 2023, doi: 10.1109/TNSM.2023.3253884.
A. Çay, D. Kasas, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Attendance as a Service: A multi-layered system design in attendance applications for Covid-19', Celal Bayar University Journal of Science, 18 (3), Sept 2022.
M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Two layered Blockchain based Admission Control for Secure UAV Networks', in Turkish Journal of Electric Engineering and Computer Science, 30 (6), Sept 2022.
M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Mobile User Type Aware Load Balancing Algorithm in SD-RAN', in Bitlis Eren University Journal of Science and Technology, July 2022.
E. Ç. Kük, M. Erel-Özçevi̇k, 'Access protocol aware controller design for eMBB traffic in SD-CDN', in Computer Networks, Elsevier, vol. 205, March 2022, 108686, ISSN 1389-1286, doi:10.1016/j.comnet.2021.108686
M. Erel-Özçevik and B. Canberk, 'OFaaS: OpenFlow Switch as a Service for Multi Tenant Slicing in SD-CDN,' in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 362-373, March 2021, doi: 10.1109/TNSM.2020.3045044.
M. Erel-Özçevik, B. Canberk, ‘Road to 5G Reduced-Latency: A Software Defined Handover Model for eMBB services’, in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 68, no. 8, pp. 8133-8144, Aug. 2019. doi: 10.1109/TVT.2019.2925393
M. Erel-Özçevik, G. Seçinti, B. Canberk, ‘QoS-Aware Power Management in LTE-A Networks under Heterogeneous Traffics’, in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Volume: 67, Issue: 1, Jan. 2018.
M. Erel-Özçevik, B.Canberk, Trung Q.DUONG, 'End to end delay modeling of heterogeneous traffic flows in software defined 5G networks', Ad Hoc Networks, Volume 60, Pages 26-39, 2017.
M. Erel, Z. Arslan, Y. Özçevik, B. Canberk, ’Grade of Service (GoS) based Adaptive Flow Management for Software Defined Heterogeneous Networks (SDHetN)’, Computer Networks, Elsevier, 76(0),317-330, January 2015.

Book (1)

Publication
A. Özçift, F. Yücalar, M.Erel-Özçevik, Y. Özçevik, "Kodsuz Yazılım Geliştirme Yaklaşımları, No-Code Software Development Approaches”, Duvar press, Nov. 2022. ISBN: 978-625-8261-34-9

Book Chapter (6)

Publication
M. Erel-Özçevik, "Proof-of-Stake for Blockchain Networks: Fundamentals, challenges and approaches: PoS-based blockchain-assisted UAV networks." IET Books, June 2024.
M. A. Eroltu, M. Erel-Özçevik, "New Trends in Software Engineering" All Sciences Academy, March 2024. ISBN: 978-625-6530-95-9.
U. Bilgen, R. Beisekin, M. Erel-Özçevik, "Digital Twin of Smart Factories based Product Optimization and Fault Detection for Industry 4.0", Mühendislik, Fen ve Sağlık Bilimlerinde Ar-Ge ve İnovasyon Çalışmaları. Sidas yayınevi, Türkiye, 2024. ISBN: 978-625-94327-4-8.
E.Y. Tat, G. Kalem, M. Erel-Özçevik, "Machine Learning based DL/UL Traffic Load Prediction in Software Defined Radio for 5G Networks", Mühendislik, Fen ve Sağlık Bilimlerinde Ar-Ge ve İnovasyon Çalışmaları. Sidas yayınevi, Türkiye, 2024. ISBN: 978-625-94327-4-8.
M. Gider, O. Koyunbakan, O. Erkahraman, S.M. Hakan, Y. Kaya, M. Erel-Özçevik, "Engelsiz Metaverse: Yeni Nesil Ekip Çalışması Uygulaması", Engelsiz Bilişim 2022: Teknoloji Işığında Yaşam. Kriter yayınevi, Türkiye, 2022. ISBN: 978-625-6968-41-7.
M. Erel, Z. Arslan, Y. Özçevik, B. Canberk, ’Software-Defined Wireless Networking: A New Paradigm for Next Generation Network Management Framework’, Modeling and Simulation of Computer Networks and Systems: Methodologies and Applications, Edited by M.S. Obaidat, F. Zarai and P. Nicopolitidis, Elsevier 2014.

Conference Papers (37)

Publication	Awards
A. A. Unar, A. V. Özcan, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'An Efficient Federated Learning-Based Digital Twin Edge Network: A Case Study for Industry 4.0', IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), TwinNetApp: Data Driven and AI-Enabled Digital Twin Networks and Applications Workshop, Milan, Italy, March 2025.
U. Bilgen, E. Y. Tat, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'A Novel Digital Twin enabled Weighted Task Optimization Framework for Software Defined Data Centers in Industry 4.0', IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), TwinNetApp: Data Driven and AI-Enabled Digital Twin Networks and Applications Workshop, Milan, Italy, March 2025.
M. Kacar, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'A Novel Resource Utilization Estimation for Software-Defined Data Centers', 20th International Istanbul Scientific Research Congress on Life, Engineering, Architecture and Mathematical Sciencies, İstanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 2025.
M. Erel-Özçevik, E. Bozkaya-Aras, T. Bilen, 'Metaverse-Based Order Picking Optimization for Supply Chain of Things', IEEE 10th World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), Ottowa, Canada, November 2024.
E. Bozkaya-Aras, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Markov Chain-based Data Privacy Prioritizing for Task Scheduling in Digital Twin Edge Networks',IEEE The Sixth International Conference on Blockchain Computing and Applications (BCCA), Dubai, UAE, November 2024.
B. Kucuk, A. Conk, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Genetic Algorithm Based Sustainable Traffic Management in Smart Cities: A Case Study for Istanbul', IEEE IEEE International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD), Athens, Greece, October 2024.
M.A. Eroltu, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Akıllı Evler için Yeni Nesil Yapay Zeka destekli Enerji Verimli IoT Uygulaması',4th International Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Congress, İzmir, Turkey, March. 2024.
R. Men, M. Erel-Özçevik,'A Novel Machine Learning-based Attack Detection System for Secure Software-Defined Network', 5th International Azerbaijan Congresses on Life, Engineering, Mathematical, and Applied Sciences, Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 2024.
A. Polat, M. Erel-Özçevik,'Dynamic Sorting Algorithm Selection for Next Generation Software Engineering Frameworks', 5th International Azerbaijan Congresses on Life, Engineering, Mathematical, and Applied Sciences, Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 2024.
M. Erel-Özçevik, Y. Özçevik, E. Bozkaya,T. Bilen,'Optimal Location Assignment for Data-Driven Warehouse Towards Digital Supply Chain Twin', IEEE International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD), Edinburgh, Scotland, Nov. 2023.
U. Bilgen, R. Beisekin, M. Erel-Özçevik,'Digital Twin of Smart Factories based Product Optimization and Fault Detection for Industry 4.0', V. Üniversite Sanayi İşbirliği, Ar-Ge ve İnovasyon Kongresi, Manisa, Türkiye, Nov. 2023.
E.Y. Tat, G. Kalem, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Machine Learning based DL/UL Traffic Load Prediction in Software Defined Radio for 5G Networks', V. Üniversite Sanayi İşbirliği, Ar-Ge ve İnovasyon Kongresi, Manisa, Türkiye, Nov. 2023.
T. Bilen, M. Erel-Özçevik, E. Bozkaya, Y. Özçevik, 'Merkle Tree-Based Secure Routing for Digital Twin-Assisted Aircraft Network in 6G Wireless', IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking, IEEE BlackSeaCom 2023), Istanbul, Türkiye, June 2023.
E. Bozkaya, T. Bilen, M. Erel-Özçevik, Y. Özçevik, 'Energy-Aware Task Scheduling for Digital Twin Edge Networks in 6G', IEEE International Conference on Smart Applications, Communications and Networking (IEEE SmartNets 2023), İstanbul, Türkiye, June 2023.
F. F. Kılınç and M. Erel-Özçevik, 'A Next-Generation Classification for SQL Injections', in 7th International New york Academic Research Congress on Life, Engineering, and Applied Sciences, Newyork, USA Feb 2023. (Hybrid)
A. A. Yavuz and M. Erel-Özçevik, 'New Generation Digital Transformation in E-Health: Blockchain-based Pet Health System', in 7th International New york Academic Research Congress on Life, Engineering, and Applied Sciences, Newyork, USA Feb 2023. (Hybrid)
M. Gider, O. Koyunbakan, O. Erkahraman, M. H. Sarı, Y. Kaya, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Yeni Nesil Engelsiz Bilişim Platformu: Teamwork / A Next-Generation Disabilities-Free Informatics Platform: Teamwork',in Uluslararası Engelsiz Bilisim Kongresi, Manisa, Türkiye, September 2022. (Hybrid)
M. Erel-Özçevik, 'UAV-Coin: Blockchain assisted UAV as a Service', in Akıllı Sistemlerde Yenilikler ve Uygulamaları Konferansı, ASYU 2022, Antalya, Türkiye, September 2022. (Hybrid)
M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Analytical Delay Model of Blockchain System', in 6th International Newyork Conference on Evolving Trends in Interdisciplinary Research & Practices, Newyork, USA April 2022. (Hybrid)
H. Gezmen, Ö. Özoğlu, R. Şen, İ. Y. Soydan, and M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Blockchain based E-Voting System', in 4th International New york Academic Research Congress, Newyork, USA Jan 2022. (Virtual)
F. Söğüt, F. Osanoğlu, İ. Duman, and M. Erel-Özçevik, 'Finance as a Service: Artificial Intelligence based Profit Prediction', in 4th International New york Academic Research Congress, Newyork, USA Jan 2022. (Virtual)
B. Taş, E. Akova, A. Akçam, M. Erel-Özçevik, F. Tekçe, 'Mobile Access Aware Routing in Software-Defined Networks', in Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Applications Conference, ASYU 2021, Antalya, Türkiye, Nov 2021. (Hybrid)
M. Erel-Özçevik, F. Tekçe, ' SDN/NFV based Secure SCMA design in SDR', in 17th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM 2021), İzmir-Türkiye, Dec. 2021. (Virtual)
M. Erel-Özçevik, F. Tekçe, F. Kayapınar, 'Analytical Delay Model of virtual CPE for 5G eMBB services in SD-CDN', in 16th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM 2020), İzmir-Türkiye, Nov. 2020. (Virtual)
E. Borandağ, M. Erel-Özçevik, 'AI-V2T: AI-based Sound Classifier via Voice to Text Conversion', in Fourth International Conference of Mathematical Sciences (ICMS 2020), İstanbul-Türkiye, June. 2020. (Virtual)
M. Erel-Özçevik, B. Canberk, V. Ç. Güngör, Y. Bayramlı, 'Delay Optimization for URLLC in Software Defined Networks: A Case Study on Platooning', in The Fourteenth International Conference on Systems and Networks Communications (ICSNC), Valencia-Spain, Nov. 2019.
M. Erel-Özçevik, B. Canberk, 'Take Your Cell a Walk for Ultra-Low e2eDelay in Software Defined Vehicular Networks', in IEEE International Workshop on Cloudified Architectures for 5G and beyond Systems, IEEE Global Communications Conference Cloudified Architectures for 5G and Beyond Systems Workshop (IEEE GLOBECOM-CA5GS), Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 2018.
T. Bilen , M. Erel-Özçevik, Y. Yaslan, Sema F.Oktuğ, 'A Smart City Application: Business Location Estimator using Machine Learning Techniques', in the 16th IEEE Conference on Smart City (Smart City-2018), Exeter-UK, June 2018.
G. Seçinti, M. Erel-Özçevik, K.R. Chowdhury, B. Canberk, 'Dynamic Power Adjustment and Resource Allocation Framework for LTE Networks', in IEEE 21st International Workshop on Computer Aided Modelling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD), Toronto-CANADA, October 2016.	***BEST PAPER AWARD***
M.Ariman, G.Seçinti, M.Erel, B.Canberk, ‘Software Defined Wireless Network Testbed using Rasperry Pi OF Switches With Routing Add-On’, in IEEE Conference on Network Function Virtualization & Software Defined Networks (IEEE NFV-SDN), San Francisco-USA, November 2015.
M.Erel, E.Teoman, Y.Özçevik, G.Seçinti, B.Canberk, ‘Scalability Analysis and Flow Admission Control in Mininet-based SDN Environment’, in IEEE Conference on Network Function Virtualization & Software Defined Networks (IEEE NFV-SDN), San Francisco-USA, November 2015.
Y. Özçevik, M. Erel, B. Canberk, ‘Spatio-Temporal Multi-stage OpenFlow Switch Model for Software Defined Cellular Networks’,in IEEE 82nd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2015-Fall), Boston-USA, September 2015.
Y. Özçevik, M. Erel, B. Canberk, ‘NOC based Banyan OpenFlow Switch for Software Defined Networks’, in IEEE 2015 23. Sinyal Isleme ve Iletisim Uygulamaları Kurultayı (23nd Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference), Malatya-Türkiye, May 2015.
G. Seçinti, M. Erel, B. Canberk, ‘XCon: Cross Layer Topology Controller for Energy Efficient LTE Networks’, in IEEE Conference on Computer Communications (INFOCOM), HONGKONG, April 2015.	***BEST POSTER PAPER AWARD***
E. Bozkaya, M. Erel, B. Canberk, ‘Connectivity Provisioning Using Cognitive Channel Selection in Vehicular Networks’, Lecture Notes of the Institute of Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, Ad Hoc Networks (Springer), vol. 140, pp. 169-179, November 2014.
Z. Arslan, M. Erel, Y. Özçevik, and B. Canberk, 'SDoff: A Software-Defined Offloading Controller for Heterogeneous Networks',in IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Istanbul-Türkiye, April 2014.
M. Erel, Y. Özçevik, B. Canberk, ‘A Topology Control Mechanism for Cognitive Smallcell Networks Under Heterogeneous Traffic’, in IEEE 14th International Symposium and Workshops on a World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks (IEEE WoWMoM) , Madrid-SPAIN, June 2013.