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Mutlu Koca is a Professor at Bogazici University's Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. His research interests center on digital communication systems, signal processing for communications, and network coding applications in IoT and NOMA systems. He leads the Wireless Communications Lab (WCL), focusing on cutting-edge topics like age of information optimization, spatial modulation techniques, and physical layer security.
Key research areas include: 1) Developing low-latency communication protocols for IoT networks using network coding and dynamic scheduling strategies, 2) Enhancing NOMA systems through optimal user pairing and interference mitigation, 3) Advancing spatial modulation techniques with polarization diversity and precoding for MIMO systems, and 4) Securing wireless communications via channel correlation-resistant designs and physical layer security mechanisms.
Recent work emphasizes age of information metrics in multi-source IoT networks and backscatter communication systems. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, including hardware-efficient solutions for ultra-wideband systems and energy harvesting networks. Collaborations focus on smart city infrastructure and neuro-inspired communication architectures.
He has advised numerous projects in wireless communication technologies and maintains an active presence in academic-industry partnerships. His lab's work has led to significant contributions in 5G/6G technologies, with ongoing efforts in AI-driven network security and edge computing integration.
