Tuğçe Bilen

Tuğçe Bilen is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, within the School of Computer and Informatics. Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Computer and Communication Networks, particularly Digital Twin technologies, 6G wireless systems, and smart IoT applications.

• PhD in Computer Engineering (2017-2022), Istanbul Technical University
• Master's in Computer Engineering (2016-2017), Istanbul Technical University
• Licence in Computer Engineering (2010-2015), Istanbul Technical University

Her research explores Digital Twin middleware for smart farms, energy-aware task scheduling in 6G edge networks, aeronautical ad-hoc network optimization, and cloud-based protocol enhancements. Recent work addresses metaverse-driven supply chain optimization and secure routing for aircraft networks.

Key publication trends show strong focus on:

• Digital Twin integration across domains
• 6G wireless network architectures
• Adaptive routing algorithms
• Energy-efficient IoT systems
• Security in airborne communication
• Machine Learning for network management

Scientific recognition includes:

• Serhat Özyar Young Scientist of the Year Honorary Award (2023)
• Doctoral Thesis Award from Istanbul Technical University (2023)
• TÜBA Doctoral Science Awards-Teknofest (2023)

She serves as Principal Investigator for the Unsupervised Learning-Based Management of Ad Hoc Airborne Network Topology project (2024-2026) and holds a patent for Parametric Parsing Based Routing System in Content Delivery Networks (2021). As IEEE member since 2015, she contributes to telecommunications standards.