Industrial Projects

Digital Twin–Enabled Intelligent Network Management for 5G and Beyond Operators




Partners: OKATEM, TURKTELEKOM, PI: Asst. Prof. Cagatay Edemen

(formal contract pending)

This project aims to develop digital twin-assisted, AI-based, and closed-loop optimization solutions for 5G and beyond communication systems using the NVIDIA Omniverse-based Aerial Omniverse environment for a specific target region. Within the scope of the project, real-world user density and network performance scenarios will be modeled and analyzed in a virtual environment to improve network performance, coverage, and user experience. In addition, environmental and network-based analyses will be conducted for disaster scenarios, enabling the development of drone-assisted temporary base station and emergency coverage solutions. The proposed system will provide a continuously learning AI-driven architecture and enable automatic antenna tilt and beamwidth optimization, particularly for 5G MIMO systems, through a closed-loop control mechanism.

Investigation of LiFi Solutions for the Distribution Sector and Development of a LiFi-Enabled Smart Street Lighting Prototype


Partners: OKATEM, Çoruh EDAŞ, PI: Asst. Prof. Çağatay Edemen, Asst. Prof. Göktürk Poyrazoğlu
2023-2025
Despite the increasing interest in LiFi technology, there is a lack of knowledge and research—both in Turkey and worldwide—regarding its potential applications in the electricity distribution sector. This project aims to address this gap by conducting a comprehensive study on the feasibility and benefits of LiFi in electrical distribution systems, and by developing LiFi-enabled street lighting luminaire prototypes.

R&D Projects

2026-2028
TÜBİTAK 1001
Project Title: Channel Modelling, Beamforming, IRS and Experimental Validation for 6G FR3 Upper Mid-band Communication Systems
PI: Asst. Prof. Çağatay Edemen, Reseacher: Asst. Prof. Liza
60K USD
2026-2028
TÜBİTAK 1001
Project Title: Airbone and Space Networks for Global Connectivity and Specialized Application
PI: Asst. Prof. Mohammed Elemassie
60K USD
2020-2023
TÜBİTAK 1001
Project Title: UAV-Based Optical Wireless Communication Solutions for Backhaul Infrastructures
PI: Prof. Murat Uysal Researcher: Asst. Prof. Çağatay Edemen
100K USD
2016-2019
TÜBİTAK 1003
Project Title: Innovative Optical Wireless Communication Technologies for 5G and Beyond
PI: Prof. Murat Uysal Researcher: Asst. Prof. Çağatay Edemen
600K USD
2016-2019
TÜBİTAK 1001
Project Title: Visible Light Communication Techniques for Future Generation Underwater Networks
PI: Prof. Murat Uysal Researcher: Asst. Prof. Çağatay Edemen
123K USD

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