Assistant Prof.  Ömer Korçak

Computer Engineering Department, Marmara University
Office: 651
Tel: +90 216 3490292 x287
E-mail: omer.korcak "AT" marmara.edu.tr
C.V.

Courses:
CSE 246 - Analysis of Algorithms (Spring 2012)
CSE 475 - Wireless and Mobile Networks (Spring 2012)
 
CSE 459 - Internet Programming (Spring 2011)
CSE 474 - Computer Networks (Spring 2011)

Education:
High School: Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi, 1997
BS: Boğaziçi University, Computer Engineering Dept., 2002
MS: Boğaziçi University, Computer Engineering Dept., 2004
PhD: Boğaziçi University, Computer Engineering Dept., 2009

Experience:
Vice Chair, Marmara University, Computer Engineering Dept., 2012-now
Assistant Professor, Marmara University, Computer Engineering Dept., 2011-now
Postdoctoral Researcher, TU-Berlin, Deutsche Telekom Laboratories, 2011-2012
HAWK Missile Maintenance Officer, Turkish Air Forces, 2010
Postdoctoral Researcher, TAM Research Center, Boğaziçi University, 2009
Research Assistant, Boğaziçi University, Computer Engineering, 2005-2009
Teaching Assistant, Boğaziçi University, Computer Engineering, 2002-2005

Research Interests:
Satellite and Space Networks
Cognitive Radio Networks
All-optical Networking
Network Economics
Game Theoretical Applications in Wireless Networks

Publications:
Journal Publications (SCI, SCI-E):
[Under Revision] Ö.Korçak, G. Iosifidis, T. Alpcan, I. Koutsopoulos, "Competition and Regulation in Wireless Services Markets".
[4] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Efficient Integration of HAPs and Mobile Satellites via Free-Space Optical Links", Computer Networks,  vol. 55, no. 13, pp. 2942-2953, Sept. 2011.
[3] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Virtual Topology Dynamics and Handover Mechanisms in Earth-fixed Satellite Systems", Computer Networks, vol. 53, no. 9, pp. 1497-1511, June 2009.
[2] F.Alagöz, Ö.Korçak, A.Jamalipour, "Exploring the Routing Strategies in Next-Generation Satellite Networks", IEEE Wireless Communications, vol. 14, no. 3, June 2007.
[1] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, A.Jamalipour, "Priority-based Adaptive Routing in NGEO Satellite Networks", International Journal of Communication Systems, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 313-333, March 2007.

Journal Publications (Others):
[1] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Yeni Nesil Uydu Ağlarında Yol Atama", Iletişim Çağı Dergisi, 4. Sayı, Nisan 2006. (TURKISH)

International Conference Publications (Peer-Reviewed):
[11] Ö.Korçak, T.Alpcan, G.Iosifidis, "Collusion of Operators in Wireless Spectrum Markets", to appear in WiOpt 2012, Paderborn, Germany.
[10] Ö.Korçak, "Equilibrium Strategies of a Channel Sensing Game in Cognitive Radio Networks", Eighth IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN), Paris, France, May 2011.
[9] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Link-layer Handover in Earth-fixed Satellite Systems", IEEE ICC, Dresden, Germany, Jun. 2009.
[8] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Efficient Networking in an Integrated HAP and Mobile Satellite System with Optical Links", Sixth IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN), Cairo, Egypt, April 2009.
[7] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Multi-state Virtual Network Architecture for Next Generation Satellite Networks", IEEE GLOBECOM, Washington D.C., Nov. 2007.
[6] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Traffic Aware Beam Management in Next Generation Satellite Networks" International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications (IWSSC), Salzburg, Austria, Sept. 2007.
[5] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Deflection Routing over Prioritized Intersatellite Links in LEO Satellite Networks" 2nd IEEE International Conference on Information & Communication Technologies: from Theory to Applications (ICTTA), Damascus, Syria, April 2006.
[4] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Analysis of Priority-based Adaptive Routing in Satellite Networks", International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications (IWSSC), Siena, Italy, Sept. 2005.
[3] Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Priority-based Adaptive Shortest Path Routing for IP over LEO Satellite Networks", 23rd AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC), Rome, Italy, Sept. 2005.
[2] Ö.Korçak, H.G.Çalıklı, I.Kaya, F.Alagöz, "Performance Evaluation of Adaptive and Static Routing Algorithms and Contention Resolution Techniques in LEO Satellite Constellations", IEEE/AIAA Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, June 2005.
[1] Ö.Korçak, M.Zeren, F.Alagöz, "A New Approach for Wavelength Assignment in Optical Burst Switching Networks", Second IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN), Dubai, UAE, March 2005.

Thesis / Books:
[T3] Ö.Korçak, "Routing and Network Mobility Management in Next Generation Satellite Networks", PhD Thesis, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009 (Supervisor: F.Alagöz)
[T2] Ö.Korçak, "Learning-based Wavelength Assignment in Optical Burst Switching Networks", MSc Thesis, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2004 (Supervisor: M.Zeren).
[T1] Ö.Korçak, "Implementation of MEGACO protocol", BSc Thesis, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2002 (Supervisor: M.U.Çağlayan).
[B1] A.Yurdakul, Ö.Korçak, O.Irfanoğlu, R.Koşar, "Digital Design Experiments with LABVIEW and XILINX-ISE", 244 pages, 23 cm, ISBN: 975-518-219-5, Boğaziçi University Printhouse, February 2004.

Technical Reports:
[1] Ö.Korçak, G. Iosifidis, T. Alpcan, and I. Koutsopoulos, "Competition and Regulation in Wireless Services Markets", Technical Report, http://arxiv.org/abs/1112.2437, 2011.

Awards:
  • 3rd standing and High Honor Degree, Boğaziçi University, Computer Engineering, 2002.
  • TUBITAK National PhD scholarship, 2005-2009.
  • TUBITAK International Postdoctoral Research scholarship, 2011-2012.
  • Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 2007-now.
  • Marquis Who's Who in World, 2008-now.

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