Channel Coding Professors and Supervisors in Cyprus

Athanasopoulos EliasView profile

Associate Professor

University of CyprusCyprus

Elias Athanasopoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus. His research focuses on systems security and privacy, with particular emphasis on web application security, hardware-based defenses, and privacy-preserving technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Crete (2011) and a BSc in Physics from the University of Athens (2005). Prior to joining the University of Cyprus, he served as an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Award at IEEE European Symposium on Security and Privacy 2020 and the DCSR Best Paper Award at the 23rd USENIX Security Symposium. His research spans topics including fuzzing frameworks, adversarial machine learning, and network security. Elias has published extensively in top-tier conferences like IEEE Security & Privacy, ACM CCS, and Usenix Security. His contributions include practical solutions like Lethe for data breach detection and auth.js for advanced web authentication. He has also held fellowships at Columbia University (Marie Curie) and collaborated with organizations like Microsoft Research and FORTH. His teaching and research interests integrate theoretical and applied aspects of security, emphasizing real-world impact. Current projects explore vulnerabilities in modern systems and developing robust defenses against emerging threats.

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Aykut HocanınView profile

Professor

Eastern Mediterranean UniversityCyprus

Prof. Dr. Aykut Hocanın is a Professor in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, in Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus. He has held various academic and administrative positions at the university since 2000, including Assistant Professor (2000), Associate Professor (2006), Professor (2012), Vice Chairman (2003-2007), Chairman (2007-2014), Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2014-2020), and Rector of Eastern Mediterranean University (2020-2023). His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Boğaziçi University (1994-2000), an M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University (1992-1993), and a B.S.E.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University (1988-1992). Prof. Hocanın's research interests span a wide range of topics in signal processing and communications. His work primarily focuses on adaptive filtering algorithms, wireless communication systems, and signal processing techniques. He has made significant contributions to the development of recursive inverse adaptive filtering algorithms, sparse system identification, and applications in echo cancellation and interference suppression. His research bridges theoretical developments with practical implementations in communication systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on adaptive signal processing techniques, particularly recursive inverse adaptive filtering algorithms and their applications. His work extends to two-dimensional signal processing, impulsive noise environments, and MIMO systems. The research shows a consistent progression from fundamental algorithm development to practical applications in communication systems. His scientific achievements have been recognized through various scholarships and honors: Fahir İlkel Ph.D Scholarship, Boğaziçi University President's Honor List, Rice University CASP Scholarship from AMIDEAST He is an active member of the scientific community, serving as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing and IEEE Transactions on Communications. Prof. Hocanın has supervised numerous graduate students, with many of his publications co-authored with PhD and Master's candidates. He has led research projects, including a TRNC Ministry of Education project on "Adaptive Filtering for Interference Cancellation." His service to the academic community extends to conference organization roles, including Technical Program Chairman for SİU 2013 and Conference co-chairman for ICSCCW 2009. He maintains active professional affiliations as a Senior Member of IEEE (with memberships in Communications Society, Signal Processing Society, and Vehicular Technology Society) and a Senior Member of ACM, demonstrating his standing in the international research community.

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ERHAN İNCEView profile

Professor

Eastern Mediterranean UniversityCyprus

Prof. Erhan İnce is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), where he has served since 1998. He holds a PhD in Communications from the University of Bradford (1997) and MS/BS degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bucknell (1992, 1990). His research focuses on mobile communications, channel coding, OFDM/OFDMA, statistical signal processing, and facial recognition. He has supervised numerous PhD and MS students, including Ramin Bakhshi, Syed Amjad Ali, and Waseem Qassab Bash. Key projects include 'Monitoring KKTCELL's Base Stations' (2018-2019) and 'Background Subtraction and Lane Occupancy Analysis' (2011). He received an award at the 1998 Symposium on Communication Systems & Digital Signal Processing. His work spans peer-reviewed journals (IEEE Access, Digital Signal Processing) and books on video surveillance. He actively contributes to IEEE and other academic communities.

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Erhan A. İnceView profile

Professor

Eastern Mediterranean UniversityCyprus

Prof. Dr. Erhan A. İnce is a Professor at the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). He holds a Ph.D. in Communications from Bradford University (1997) and has been at EMU since 1998, progressing through academic ranks from Assistant Professor (1998–2006) to Full Professor (2016–present). His research focuses on mobile communications, channel coding, OFDM techniques, and video/signal processing. He has supervised over 25 master's and doctoral students, including notable works on turbo codes, interference alignment, and image processing. Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Bucknell University (1990) M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Bucknell University (1992) Ph.D. in Communications, Bradford University (1997) Research Interests: His work spans communications theory, signal processing, and multimedia applications. Key areas include turbo codes over fading channels, OFDM-based systems, facial recognition, and traffic surveillance using video analytics. Publications: Over 30 journal and conference papers in IEEE Transactions, Elsevier journals, and international conferences like CSDSP and EUSIPCO. Recent topics include blind interference alignment in cellular networks and tensor-based signal processing. Awards: Best Poster Award at CSDSP 1998. Service: Served as a reviewer for IEEE journals and conferences, and held administrative roles in EMU’s Faculty of Engineering, including Professor Representative (2018–present).

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