معرفی
Dr. Kemal Akkaya is a Professor at the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Florida International University (FIU), where he leads the Advanced Wireless and Security Lab (ADWISE). He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and has expertise in Network Security, IoT/CPS Security, Blockchain Applications, and 5G Security. His professional roles include serving as Research Director for FIU’s Emerging Preeminent Program in Cybersecurity and as Program Director for the first BS degree in IoT in the U.S.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Maryland Baltimore County
- M.S. in Computer Engineering, Middle-East Technical University, Turkey
- B.S. in Computer Science, Bilkent University, Turkey
Research Interests: Dr. Akkaya focuses on securing IoT and cyber-physical systems, blockchain for micro-payments, and network defense mechanisms. His work emphasizes privacy-aware protocols, secure key management, and SDN/NFV-based solutions.
Awards:
- FIU Faculty Senate Excellence in Research Award (2020)
- College of Engineering and Computing Faculty Research Award (2020)
- Top Cited Article Award from Elsevier (2010)
Advisees and Grants: While no student names are listed, his lab (ADWISE) likely supports graduate research in IoT and cybersecurity. His grants include interdisciplinary initiatives at FIU, focusing on securing emerging technologies like 5G and blockchain.
Labs/Teams: Leads the ADWISE Lab, collaborating on projects like secure IoT payment systems, drone communication security, and resilient smart grid networks.
