Communication Networks

His current interest is on building fundamental understanding of and developing enabling technologies for the upcoming Fifth Generation (5G) wireless networks. To this end, he is currently working on research topics such cache-aided wireless networks, energy efficient communications, energy harvesting systems, and information theoretical secrecy. His general area of interest is on communications networking and stochastic optimization.

Wireless Networks

Dr. Gürbüz’s research is on designing network algorithms and protocols for bandwidth and/or energy efficient wireless networking towards 5G systems. In this context, her research interests include, but not limited to:

• Medium Access Control (MAC), resource allocation and routing
• Cross layer design
• Video delivery and Quality of Service
• Cooperative communications and networking
• Full duplex wireless communications and networking
• Full duplex radio implementation

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AI for 5G/6G Networks

This area focuses on using AI and digital twin technology to optimize and secure next-generation wireless networks. AI-driven techniques improve network management, resource allocation, and adaptive control, while network digital twins enable real-time simulation, optimization, and resilience testing.

His research focuses on AI-driven optimization and digital twin modeling for wireless networks. He is working on developing learning-based methods for dynamic resource allocation, multi-connectivity strategies (e.g., MR-DC), and interference management in 5G/6G. He also builds digital twin frameworks to simulate network behavior, integrating real-time data for predictive analytics and optimization. His methods are applied in areas such as energy-efficient network operation, ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), and disaster recovery using digital twin-based simulations. These solutions help improve the efficiency, adaptability, and security of future wireless networks.

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Dr. Chraiti’s research encompasses a diverse range of interests, including addressing fundamental challenges in mmWave technology, investigating task-oriented communications with a focus on the theoretical limits of lossy compression, and exploring open radio access networks to enhance end-to-end performance control for optimal network efficiency. Additionally, he is engaged in advancing Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) technology, with an emphasis on cellular planning and optimizing handover processes in dense networks.

- Technologies: 6G NG-RAN; Open Radio Access Network; mmWave and sub-Terahertz Communications; Integrated-Access-and-Backhauling (IAB); Digital Twin (DT); IoT/IoE; and LEO Satellites.

- Theories and Concepts: Task-Oriented Communications ; Viability Theory; Transfer of Entropy; UAV communications; self-organized network; Zero-Touch Networks; radio propagation; communication theory; information theory; and stochastic networks.

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