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Real-Time Digital Twin Platform: A Case Study on Core Network Selection in Aeronautical Ad-hoc Networks (2024)
Journal Article
Cakir, L. V., Kocak, M., Özdem, M., & Canberk, B. (2024). Real-Time Digital Twin Platform: A Case Study on Core Network Selection in Aeronautical Ad-hoc Networks. *New journal, 1(1), 41 - 46

The development of Digital Twins (DTs) is hindered by a lack of specialized, open-source solutions that can meet the demands of dynamic applications. This has caused state-of-the-art DT applications to be validated using offline data. However, this a... Read More about Real-Time Digital Twin Platform: A Case Study on Core Network Selection in Aeronautical Ad-hoc Networks.

Intelligent Digital Twin Communication Framework for Addressing Accuracy and Timeliness Tradeoff in Resource-Constrained Networks (2024)
Journal Article
Cakir, L. V., Thomson, C. J., Özdem, M., Canberk, B., Nguyen, V.-L., & Duong, T. Q. (online). Intelligent Digital Twin Communication Framework for Addressing Accuracy and Timeliness Tradeoff in Resource-Constrained Networks. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, https://doi.org/10.1109/tccn.2024.3469234

The accuracy and timeliness tradeoff prevents Digital Twins (DTs) from realizing their full potential. High accuracy is crucial for decision-making, and timeliness is equally essential for responsiveness. Therefore, this tradeoff in DT communication... Read More about Intelligent Digital Twin Communication Framework for Addressing Accuracy and Timeliness Tradeoff in Resource-Constrained Networks.

AI-Enhanced Digital Twin Framework for Cyber-Resilient 6G Internet-of-Vehicles Networks (2024)
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Yigit, Y., Maglaras, L., Buchanan, W. J., Canberk, B., Shin, H., & Duong, T. Q. (online). AI-Enhanced Digital Twin Framework for Cyber-Resilient 6G Internet-of-Vehicles Networks. IEEE Internet of Things, https://doi.org/10.1109/jiot.2024.3455089

Digital twin technology is crucial to the development of the sixth-generation (6G) Internet of Vehicles (IoV) as it allows the monitoring and assessment of the dynamic and complicated vehicular environment. However, 6G IoV networks have critical chal... Read More about AI-Enhanced Digital Twin Framework for Cyber-Resilient 6G Internet-of-Vehicles Networks.

Digi-Infrastructure: Digital Twin-Enabled Traffic Shaping with Low-Latency for 6G Smart Cities (2024)
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Yigit, Y., Ahmadi, H., Yurdakul, G., Canberk, B., Hoang, T., & Duong, T. Q. (2024). Digi-Infrastructure: Digital Twin-Enabled Traffic Shaping with Low-Latency for 6G Smart Cities. IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, 8(3), 28-34. https://doi.org/10.1109/mcomstd.0002.2300027

Digital twin (DT)-based smart cities are anticipated to achieve seamless integration between physical and digital objects to satisfy an enormous number of users across all domains. Therefore, the infrastructure of 6G smart cities has become an import... Read More about Digi-Infrastructure: Digital Twin-Enabled Traffic Shaping with Low-Latency for 6G Smart Cities.

Throughput Maximization in RIS-Assisted NOMA-THz Communication Network (2024)
Journal Article
Do-Duy, T., Masaracchia, A., Canberk, B., Nguyen, L. D., & Duong, T. Q. (2024). Throughput Maximization in RIS-Assisted NOMA-THz Communication Network. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 5, 5706-5717. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojcoms.2024.3454255

In order to overcome spectrum scarcity and provide higher data rates, the sixth-generation (6G) wireless communication network is expected to perform data transmission using terahertz (THz) frequencies. However, the effective implementation of these... Read More about Throughput Maximization in RIS-Assisted NOMA-THz Communication Network.

Geometrical Features Based-mmWave UAV Path Loss Prediction Using Machine Learning for 5G and Beyond (2024)
Journal Article
Hussain, B., Bacha, S. F. N., Cheema, A. A., Canberk, B., & Duong, T. Q. (2024). Geometrical Features Based-mmWave UAV Path Loss Prediction Using Machine Learning for 5G and Beyond. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 5, 5667-5679. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojcoms.2024.3450089

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are envisioned to play a pivotal role in modern telecommunication and wireless sensor networks, offering unparalleled flexibility and mobility for communication and data collection in diverse environments. This paper p... Read More about Geometrical Features Based-mmWave UAV Path Loss Prediction Using Machine Learning for 5G and Beyond.

Digital Twin-Empowered Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks toward 6G Internet of Things (2024)
Journal Article
Bui, T. T., Nguyen, L. D., Canberk, B., Sharma, V., Dobre, O. A., & Shin, H. (online). Digital Twin-Empowered Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks toward 6G Internet of Things. IEEE Communications Magazine, https://doi.org/10.1109/mcom.001.2300545

Integrated satellite-terrestrial networks (ISTNs) technology in the sixth generation (6G) wireless networks has been considered a promising candidate for global coverage and seamless connectivity for the Internet of things (IoT). However, integrating... Read More about Digital Twin-Empowered Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks toward 6G Internet of Things.

Advancing UAV Communications: A Comprehensive Survey of Cutting-Edge Machine Learning Techniques (2024)
Journal Article
Sun, C., Fontanesi, G., Canberk, B., Mohajerzadeh, A., Chatzinotas, S., Grace, D., & Ahmadi, H. (2024). Advancing UAV Communications: A Comprehensive Survey of Cutting-Edge Machine Learning Techniques. IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology, 5, 825-854. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojvt.2024.3401024

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Machine Learning (ML), from traditional to advanced, in its application and integration into unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communication frameworks and practical applications. The manus... Read More about Advancing UAV Communications: A Comprehensive Survey of Cutting-Edge Machine Learning Techniques.

Distributed TDMA Scheduling for Autonomous Aerial Swarms: A Self-Organizing Approach (2024)
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Aydin, E. E., Akcasoy, A., Cakir, F., Cansiz, B. S., Secinti, G., & Canberk, B. (2024). Distributed TDMA Scheduling for Autonomous Aerial Swarms: A Self-Organizing Approach. IEEE Access, 12, 45631-45643. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3381859

Self-organization is a key strategy for improving the performance of an aerial swarm ad hoc network. The proliferation of low-cost VTOL drones has broadened the application domain of aerial swarms, and the need for synchronized communication among ne... Read More about Distributed TDMA Scheduling for Autonomous Aerial Swarms: A Self-Organizing Approach.

Toward the Metaverse Realization in 6G: Orchestration of RIS-Enabled Smart Wireless Environments via Digital Twins (2024)
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Masaracchia, A., Van Huynh, D., Alexandropoulos, G. C., Canberk, B., Dobre, O. A., & Duong, T. Q. (2024). Toward the Metaverse Realization in 6G: Orchestration of RIS-Enabled Smart Wireless Environments via Digital Twins. IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, 7(2), 22-28. https://doi.org/10.1109/iotm.001.2300128

Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) represent an emerging technology envisioned to overcome some of the late challenges for the development of the sixth-generation (6G) such as reduced end-to-end communication latency and improved network reli... Read More about Toward the Metaverse Realization in 6G: Orchestration of RIS-Enabled Smart Wireless Environments via Digital Twins.

Age of Twin (AoT): A New Digital Twin Qualifier for 6G Ecosystem (2023)
Journal Article
Duran, K., Özdem, M., Hoang, T., Duong, T. Q., & Canberk, B. (2023). Age of Twin (AoT): A New Digital Twin Qualifier for 6G Ecosystem. IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, 6(4), 138-143. https://doi.org/10.1109/iotm.001.2300113

With the enhanced zero-touch operation and service management capabilities of digital twin technology, network management authorities have started implementing digital twin modeling. They achieve descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive twinning wit... Read More about Age of Twin (AoT): A New Digital Twin Qualifier for 6G Ecosystem.

TwinPort: 5G drone-assisted data collection with digital twin for smart seaports (2023)
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Yigit, Y., Nguyen, L. D., Ozdem, M., Kinaci, O. K., Hoang, T., Canberk, B., & Duong, T. Q. (2023). TwinPort: 5G drone-assisted data collection with digital twin for smart seaports. Scientific Reports, 13(1), Article 12310. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39366-1

Numerous ports worldwide are adopting automation to boost productivity and modernize their operations. At this point, smart ports become a more important paradigm for handling increasing cargo volumes and increasing operational efficiency. In fact, a... Read More about TwinPort: 5G drone-assisted data collection with digital twin for smart seaports.

Digital Twin Enriched Green Topology Discovery for Next Generation Core Networks (2023)
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Duran, K., & Canberk, B. (2023). Digital Twin Enriched Green Topology Discovery for Next Generation Core Networks. IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking, 7(4), 1946 - 1956. https://doi.org/10.1109/tgcn.2023.3282326

Topology discovery is the key function of core network management since it utilizes the perception of data and mapping network devices. Nevertheless, it holds operational and resource efficiency complexities. For example, traditional discovery cannot... Read More about Digital Twin Enriched Green Topology Discovery for Next Generation Core Networks.

Digital Twin Evolution for Hard-to-Follow Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks in Beyond 5G (2023)
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Bilen, T., Canberk, B., & Duong, T. Q. (2023). Digital Twin Evolution for Hard-to-Follow Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks in Beyond 5G. IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, 7(1), 4-12. https://doi.org/10.1109/mcomstd.0001.2200040

The aircrafts were top of the places that disrupted the seamless connectivity requirement of 5G and beyond. The Aeronautical Ad-hoc Networks (AANETs) take the attention of both industry and academia to satisfy this connectivity requirement with the l... Read More about Digital Twin Evolution for Hard-to-Follow Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks in Beyond 5G.

T6CONF: Digital Twin Networking Framework for IPv6-Enabled Net-Zero Smart Cities (2023)
Journal Article
Ak, E., Duran, K., Dobre, O. A., Duong, T. Q., & Canberk, B. (2023). T6CONF: Digital Twin Networking Framework for IPv6-Enabled Net-Zero Smart Cities. IEEE Communications Magazine, 61(3), 36-42. https://doi.org/10.1109/mcom.003.2200315

An efficient serving of predictive management and what-if-analysis of smart cities is the only way to achieve a net-zero waste target. With the aid of the enhanced learning capabilities of digital twin, net-zero aims of smart cities can be obtained w... Read More about T6CONF: Digital Twin Networking Framework for IPv6-Enabled Net-Zero Smart Cities.

Energy-efficient RL-based aerial network deployment testbed for disaster areas (2023)
Journal Article
Ariman, M., Akkoç, M., Sari, T. T., Erol, M. R., Seçinti, G., & Canberk, B. (2023). Energy-efficient RL-based aerial network deployment testbed for disaster areas. Journal of Communications and Networks, 25(1), 25-34. https://doi.org/10.23919/jcn.2022.000057

Rapid deployment of wireless devices with 5G and beyond enabled a connected world. However, an immediate demand increase right after a disaster paralyzes network infrastructure temporarily. The continuous flow of information is crucial during disaste... Read More about Energy-efficient RL-based aerial network deployment testbed for disaster areas.

Q-learning driven routing for aeronautical Ad-Hoc networks (2022)
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Bilen, T., & Canberk, B. (2022). Q-learning driven routing for aeronautical Ad-Hoc networks. Pervasive and Mobile Computing, 87, Article 101724. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmcj.2022.101724

The aeronautical ad-hoc network (AANET) is one of the critical methodologies to satisfy the Internet connectivity requirement of airplanes during their flights. However, the ultra-dynamic topology and unstable air-to-air link characteristics increase... Read More about Q-learning driven routing for aeronautical Ad-Hoc networks.

Digital Twin for 6G: Taxonomy, Research Challenges, and the Road Ahead (2022)
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Masaracchia, A., Sharma, V., Canberk, B., Dobre, O. A., & Duong, T. Q. (2022). Digital Twin for 6G: Taxonomy, Research Challenges, and the Road Ahead. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 3, 2137-2150. https://doi.org/10.1109/OJCOMS.2022.3219015

The concept of digital twin (DT) is constantly revealing as a key enabling technology for the deployment of mobile communication services envisaged for the sixth-generation (6G) Internet-of-Things (IoT). This paper aims at providing a comprehensive r... Read More about Digital Twin for 6G: Taxonomy, Research Challenges, and the Road Ahead.

A Proof Of Concept On Digital Twin-Controlled WiFi Core Network Selection For In-Flight Connectivity (2022)
Journal Article
Bilen, T., Ak, E., Bal, B., & Canberk, B. (2022). A Proof Of Concept On Digital Twin-Controlled WiFi Core Network Selection For In-Flight Connectivity. IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, 6(3), 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOMSTD.0001.2100103

The in-flight connectivity (IFC) turns to a crucial need from luxury with technological advances. The WiFi-enabled IFC (W-IFC) meets most of this need by deploying access points within the aircraft. These access points can allow Internet connectivity... Read More about A Proof Of Concept On Digital Twin-Controlled WiFi Core Network Selection For In-Flight Connectivity.

Digital Twin-Enabled Intelligent DDoS Detection Mechanism For Autonomous Core Networks (2022)
Journal Article
Yigit, Y., Bal, B., Karameseoglu, A., Duong, T. Q., & Canberk, B. (2022). Digital Twin-Enabled Intelligent DDoS Detection Mechanism For Autonomous Core Networks. IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, 6(3), 38-44. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOMSTD.0001.2100022

Existing distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) solutions cannot handle highly aggregated data rates; thus, they are unsuitable for Internet service provider (ISP) core networks. This article proposes a digital twin-enabled intelligent DDoS dete... Read More about Digital Twin-Enabled Intelligent DDoS Detection Mechanism For Autonomous Core Networks.