Asst. Prof. Selçuk Cevher

Computer Engineering Department,
Karadeniz Technical University
Office phone: +90-462-3773585
E-mail: cevhers@ktu.edu.tr

RESEARCH INTERESTS


Time Sensitive Networking
Fault Tolerant Networking
Software Defined Networking
Network Routing
Network Security

EDUCATION


Ph.D. in Computer Engineering , Karadeniz Technical University (Transfer of Studies from The City University of New York), Trabzon, Turkiye, 2010-2016
M.S. in Computer Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkiye, 2000-2004
B.S. in Computer Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkiye, 1996-2000

ACADEMIC TITLES


Computer Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkiye
Assistant Professor, 2017 – Present

Computer Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkiye
Lecturer, 2010 – 2017

Electrical Engineering Dep., The City College of the City University of New York, NY, USA
Research Assistant, 2006 - 2009

Computer Science, Lehman College of the City University of New York, NY, USA
Research Assistant, 2005 – 2006

Computer Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkiye
Research Assistant, 2000 - 2004

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE


Simulation of the Deterministic Networking Technologies, TF-X (Turkish Fighter) Aircraft Project, TÜBİTAK, BİLGEM
Project Advisor, 2019 - 2020

Simulation and performance analysis of AFDX (Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet), TTEthernet (Time Triggered Ethernet)
and TSN (Time Sensitive Networking) technologies, and evaluation of possible extensions to these technologies

Predykot Eureka Project, C2Tech
Project Advisor, 2010 – 2013

Deep Packet Inspection for Policy Based Network Security Management

Efficient Network Data Dissemination for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs),
Army Research Labs (ARL) Collaborative Technology Alliance (CTA) in Communications & Networks,
Electrical Engineering Dep., The City College of the City University of New York
Research Assistant, 2006 - 2009

Multicast group planning in tactical networks

Seamless Soft Handoff Agent (SHA) Project, U.S. Army CERDEC PILSNER Program,
Applied Research, Telcordia Technologies Inc.
Graduate Co-op, 2007 - 2008

Fast failure recovery in IP networks

Network Protocol Testing, National Science Foundation (NSF) and Cisco University Research Program,
Computer Science, Lehman College of the City University of New York
Research Assistant, 2005 – 2006

Verification of communication protocols against the formal RFC specifications

PATENTS


TEACHING EXPERIENCE


Department of Computer Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University, 2010-Present

Department of Electrical Engineering, The City College of the City University of New York, 2008

PUBLICATIONS


In Refereed Journals:

  1. S. Cevher, M. Ulutaş, İ. Hökelek, "Topology-Aware Multiple Routing Configurations for Fault Tolerant Networking", Journal of Network and Systems Management, Springer, vol. 24 (4), pp. 944–973, 2015, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10922-015-9358-4 (SCI)
  2. S. Cevher, M. Ulutaş, İ. Hökelek, "Enhancing Multiple Routing Configurations Through Systematic Analysis of Topological Characteristics", International Journal of Network Management, Wiley, vol. 26 (3), pp. 176–198, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1002/nem.1926 (SCI)
  3. Ö. K. Demir, S. Cevher, "Multi-Topology Routing Based traffic optimization for IEEE 802.1 Time Sensitive Networking", Real-Time Systems, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11241-023-09394-1 (SCI)
  4. M. Topsakal, S. Cevher, "Cyber Security for IEEE 802.1 Time Sensitive In-Vehicle Networking: Recent Advances and Impact Analysis of DoS Attacks", Journal of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering in Dokuz Eylul University, 2024, https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2024267613 (TR)
  5. A. K. Özkan, S. Cevher, "Enhanced Conflict-Aware Iterated Integer Linear Programming for IEEE 802.1Qbv Time-Sensitive Network Scheduling", International Journal of Communication Systems, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.5920 (SCI)

In Refereed International Conferences:

  1. X. Ma, S. Cevher, M. U. Uyar, M. Fecko, J. Sucec, S. Samtani, "Network Planning for Multicast Using Partitioned Virtual User Domains", LNCS 4787 Real-Time Mobile Multimedia Services, pp. 113-124, MMNS 2007, San Jose, CA, October 2007
  2. S. Cevher, M. U. Uyar, M. Fecko, J. Sucec, S. Samtani, "Multicast Planning for Mission-Critical Networks", IEEE Sarnoff Symphosium, Princeton, NJ, USA, April 2008
  3. S. Cevher, M. U. Uyar, M. Fecko, J. Sucec, S. Samtani, "Interest-Aware and Bandwidth Efficient Multicast Group Planning", MILCOM 2008, San Diego, CA, USA, Nov 2008
  4. I. Hokelek, S.Cevher, T. Chen, M. Fecko, P. Gurung, S. Samtani, J. Sucec, “Loop-Free IP Fast Reroute Using Local and Remote LFAPs”, Internet Draft, IETF Routing Working Group, Nov 16, 2008
  5. I. Hökelek, S. Cevher, M. A. Fecko, P. Gurung, S. Samtani, Z. Zhang, A. Staikos, J. Bowcock, “Testbed Implementations of Loop-Free Soft Handoff in Wireless Battlefield Networks”, 26th. Army Science Conference, Orlando, FL, USA, Dec 2008
  6. S. Cevher, M. U. Uyar, M. Fecko, J. Sucec, S. Samtani, “Efficient Management of Multicast Communications in Tactical Networks”, IEEE Sarnoff Symphosium, Princeton, NJ, USA, March 2009
  7. S. Cevher, T. Chen, I. Hökelek, J. Kang, V. Kaul, Y. J. Lin, M. Pang, M. Rodoper, S. Samtani, C. Shah, J. Bowcock, G. B. Rucker, J. L. Simbol, A. Staikos, “An Integrated Soft Handoff Approach to IP Fast Reroute in Wireless Mobile Networks”, COMSNETS, Bangalore, India, 2010
  8. S. Cevher, M. Ulutas, I. Hokelek, "Trade-off Analysis of Multi Topology Routing Based IP Fast Re-route Mechanisms", INFOCOM Global Internet Workshop, Turin, Italy, 2013
  9. S. Cevher, M. Ulutas, I. Hokelek, "Automated Topological Analysis of Multiple Routing Configurations", IEEE SARNOFF, NJ, USA, 2015
  10. S. Cevher, M. Ulutas, S. Altun, I. Hokelek, "Multi Topology Routing Based IP Fast Re-Route for Software Defined Networks", ISCC, Messina, Italy, 2016
  11. A. H. Rustem, S. Cevher, H. A. Cirpan, "Delay-Aware Network Optimization in LTE Based High-Speed Railway Wireless Networks", Thirteenth International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Communications, Nice, France, 2017
  12. S. Cevher, "Multi Topology Routing Based Failure Protection For Software Defined Networks", IEEE BlackSeaCom, Batumi, Georgia, 2018
  13. S. Cevher, A. Mumcu, A. Caglan, E. Kurt, M. K. Peker, I. Hokelek, "A Fault Tolerant Software Defined Networking Architecture for Integrated Modular Avionics", 37th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), London, England, 2018

In Refereed National Conferences:

  1. S. Cevher, M. Ulutas, I. Hokelek, "Performance Evaluation of Multiple Routing Configurations", IEEE SIU, Cyprus, 2013
  2. S. Cevher, et al, “A DPI Architecture for a High Performance Cyber Threat Prevention System”, SAVTEK, Ankara, Turkiye, 2014
  3. S. Cevher, M. Ulutas, S. Altun, I. Hokelek, "Multiple Routing Configurations for Fast Re-Route in Software Defined Networks", IEEE SIU, Zonguldak, Turkiye, 2016
  4. S. Cevher, I. Hokelek, "Multi Topology Routing Based Failure Protection For Software Defined 5G Networks", IEEE SIU, Antalya, Turkiye, 2017
  5. S. Cevher, I. Hokelek, "TCAM-Aware Multi Topology Routing Based Failure Protection For Software Defined Networks", IEEE SIU, Izmir, Turkiye, 2018
  6. E. C. Akpolat, S. Cevher, S. Ö. Ata, M. Seker, E. Sapla, "An Omnet++ Simulation for Performance Analysis of ARINC 664 P7 Avionics Data Network", IEEE SIU, 2020
  7. M. Topsakal, S. Cevher, "Enhancement Of Multiple Routing Configurations Based on Graph Augmentation", IEEE SIU, 2020
  8. M. Topsakal, S. Cevher, "Impact Analysis of Denial of Service Attacks in IEEE 802.1 Time Sensitive Networking", IEEE SIU, 2022
  9. A. K. Ozkan, S. Cevher, "A High-performance Integer Linear Programming Based Computation for Traffic Schedules in IEEE 802.1 Time Sensitive Networks", International Information Congress, Batman, Turkiye, 2022
  10. O. K. Demir, S. Cevher, "IEEE 802.1 Zaman Hassas Haberlesme icin K-En-Kisa Yol Esasli Guzergah Planlama", ICEANS, Konya, Turkiye, 2022

Theses:

  1. S. Cevher, “Topology-Aware Fast Re-Route Algorithms For Fault Tolerant Networking”, Ph.D. Thesis, Computer Engineering Dep., Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkiye, 2016
    • Fault tolerant communications in both software defined and conventional networks
  2. S. Cevher, “High Performance Network Protocol Analysis”, M.S. Thesis, Computer Engineering Dep., Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkiye, 2004
  3. S. Cevher, “Inter-Processor Serial Communication Using I2C Protocol”, B.S. Thesis, Computer Engineering Dep., Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkiye, 2000

STUDENTS


  1. Mustafa Topsakal, “Enhancement Of Multiple Routing Configurations Based on Graph Augmentation Approach and Its Performance Analysis”, MSc Thesis, Computer Engineering Dep., Karadeniz Technical University, 2020