Ferkan Yılmaz

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ferkan Yılmaz is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. With a career spanning academia, telecommunications R&D, and forensic expertise, his work focuses on wireless communications, signal processing, and machine learning applications in network optimization.

• Education
  • Doctorate: Electronic Engineering, Gebze Technical University (2002)
  • MSc: Electronics and Communications Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2000)
  • BSc: Electronics and Communication Engineering, Yildiz Technical University (1993)

His research explores advanced wireless technologies including 5G/6G networks, federated learning over fading channels, MIMO systems with reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and LoRa applications in LEO satellite communications. Recent projects include a Java-powered 5G/6G simulation platform and RSSI-based indoor positioning systems.

Key trends in his publications emphasize fading channel modeling, machine learning for communication systems, and next-generation wireless protocols. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical implementations in telecommunications.

• Scientific Recognition
  • Bronze Medal, Istanbul International Invention Fair (ISIF'21) for 'Positioning System' Patent

Yılmaz holds active IEEE and IEEE Communications Society memberships, and has contributed to institutional accreditation (MÜDEK), international cooperation programs, and forensic computer science. His collaborations span Vodafone, TÜBİTAK, and leading universities like KAUST and Texas A&M at Qatar.