Cihat Cetinkaya

Cihat Cetinkaya is a Professor in the Department of Software Engineering at Mugla Sitki Kocman University. He holds a PhD in Information Technologies from Ege University and has supervised research on deep learning applications in medical imaging and network optimization for video streaming.

• Bachelor's: Pamukkale University - Computer Engineering
• Master's: Ege University - Information Technologies
• Doctorate: Ege University - Information Technologies

His research focuses on Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH), and Machine Learning applications in network management and medical imaging. He has pioneered SDN-based architectures for secure IoT systems and optimized DASH streaming via dynamic routing and MPTCP integration.

Key trends in his publications include blockchain network optimization, SDN-driven quality of service (QoS), and deep learning for radiograph analysis. He has developed tools like NetSim for network simulation and contributed to 5G UPF design via XDP programming.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Paper Award (2017)
• Student Travel Grant Award (2016)
• Best Paper Award (2014)

As Head of the Department of Software Engineering since 2021, he has taught courses in Software Ethics, Software Testing, and Software-defined Networking. He serves on academic incentive committees and international project evaluation panels.