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<H1>Ömer Korçak, PhD</H1>
Postdoctoral Researcher in <A href="http://www.tam.boun.edu.tr">TAM Research Center</A>, <A href="http://www.boun.edu.tr">Boğaziçi University</A>.
<BR>Member of 
<A href="http://www.netlab.boun.edu.tr/">Computer Networks Research Laboratory (NETLAB)</A> and 
<A href="http://satlab.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/">Satellite Networks Research Laboratory (SATLAB)</A>
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E-mail : omer.korcak AT cmpe.boun.edu.tr</A><br></P>
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<H3>Education</H3>
<li>High School : Ankara Ataturk Anadolu Lisesi, 1991-1997.<BR>
<li>BS : Bogazici University, Computer Engineering, 1997-2002.<BR>
<li>MS : Bogazici University, Computer Engineering, 2002-2004.<BR>
<li>Phd: Bogazici University, Computer Engineering, 2004-2009.</P>
<P><H3>Previously Assisted Courses</H3>
<li><A HREF="http://www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/~akin/cmpe160.html">Cmpe 160</A> Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (Spring 2003, 2004)
<li><A HREF="http://www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/courses/cmpe240">Cmpe 240</A> Digital Design (Spring 2003, 2004, 2005)
<li><A HREF="http://www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/courses/cmpe300">Cmpe 300</A> Analysis of Algorithms (Spring 2005)
<li><A HREF="http://www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/courses/cmpe344">Cmpe 344</A> Computer Organization (Fall 2003, 2004)
<li><A HREF="http://www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/courses/cmpe480">Cmpe 480</A> Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Fall 2002)
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<H3>Research Interests</H3>
<li>Algoritmic Game Theory
<li>Game Theoretical Applications in Wireless Networks
<li>Satellite and Space Networks
<li>Cognitive Radio Networks
<li>All-optical networking with focus on Optical Burst Switching Networks 
<li>Resource Management in Computer Networks
<li>Graph Algorithms
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<H3>Publications</H3>
<H4>Journals / Magazines / Series</H4>
<li>Ö.Korçak, "Equilibrium Strategies of Channel Sensing Game in Cognitive Radio Networks", under revision.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Efficient Integration of HAPs and Mobile Satellites for World-wide Mission-critical Networking", under revision.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Virtual Topology Dynamics and Handover Mechanisms in Earth-fixed Satellite Systems", Elsevier Computer Networks, vol. 53, no. 9, pp. 1497-1511, June 2009. 
<li>F.Alagöz, Ö.Korçak, A.Jamalipour, "Exploring the Routing Strategies in Next-Generation Satellite Networks", IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine, vol. 14, no. 3, June 2007.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, A.Jamalipour, "Priority-based Adaptive Routing in NGEO Satellite Networks", Wiley's International Journal of Communication Systems, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 313-333, March 2007.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Yeni Nesil Uydu Ağlarında Yol Atama", Iletişim Çağı Dergisi, 4. Sayı, Nisan 2006. (TURKISH)
<H4>International Conference Papers</H4>
<li> Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Link-layer Handover in Earth-fixed Satellite Systems", IEEE ICC, Dresden, Germany, Jun. 2009. 
<li> Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Efficient Networking in an Integrated HAP and Mobile Satellite System with Optical Links", Sixth IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN), Cairo, Egypt, April 2009.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Multi-state Virtual Network Architecture for Next Generation Satellite Networks", IEEE GLOBECOM, Washington D.C., Nov. 2007.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Traffic Aware Beam Management in Next Generation Satellite Networks" International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications (IWSSC), Salzburg, Austria, Sept. 2007.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "<A HREF="Publications/Korcak_ICTTA06.pdf">Deflection Routing over Prioritized Intersatellite Links in LEO Satellite Networks</A>" 2nd IEEE International Conference on Information & Communication Technologies: from Theory to Applications (ICTTA), Damascus, Syria, April 2006.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "<A HREF="Publications/Korcak_IWSSC05.pdf">Analysis of Priority-based Adaptive Routing in Satellite Networks</A>", International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications (IWSSC), Siena, Italy, Sept. 2005.
<li>Ö.Korçak, F.Alagöz, "<A HREF="Publications/Korcak_ICSSC05.pdf">Priority-based Adaptive Shortest Path Routing for IP over LEO Satellite Networks</A>", 23rd AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC), Rome, Italy, Sept. 2005. 
<li>Ö.Korçak, H.G.Çalıklı, I.Kaya, F.Alagöz, "<A HREF="Publications/Korcak_RAST2005.pdf">Performance Evaluation of Adaptive and Static Routing Algorithms and Contention Resolution Techniques in LEO Satellite Constellations</A>", IEEE/AIAA Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, June 2005.
<li>Ö.Korçak, M.Zeren, and F.Alagöz, "<A HREF="Publications/Korcak_WOCN2005.pdf">A New Approach for Wavelength Assignment in Optical Burst Switching Networks</A>", Second IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN), Dubai, UAE, March 2005. 
<H4>Thesis / Books</H4>
<li>Ö.Korçak, "Learning-based Wavelength Assignment in Optical Burst Switching Networks", MSc Thesis, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2004 (Supervisor: M.Zeren).
<li>A.Yurdakul, Ö.Korçak, O.Irfanoğlu, R.Koşar, "Digital Design Experiments with LABVIEW and XILINX-ISE", 244 pages, 23 cm, ISBN: 975-518-219-5, Boğaziçi University Printhouse, February 2004.
<li>Ö.Korçak, "Implementation of MEGACO protocol", BSc Thesis, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2002 (Supervisor: M.U.Çağlayan).
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<H4>Ongoing Works</H4>
<li>Ö.Korçak, M.Zeren, F.Alagöz, "Intelligent Wavelength Assignment in Optical Burst Switching Networks", in preparation. 
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<H4>Referee</H4>
<li>SCI Journals: Computer Networks (ComNet), IEEE Journal on Selected Areas of Communications (IEEE JSAC-OCN), Mobile Networks & Applications.
<li>International Conferences: ICC, Globecom, ISWPC, IWSSC, ICTTA, ISCIS, ICSPC,...
<H3>Awards</H3>
<li>3rd standing and High Honor Degree, Boğaziçi University, Computer Engineering, 2002.
<li>TUBITAK National PhD scholarship, 2005-2009.
<li>Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 2007-2010.
<li>Marquis Who's Who in World, 2008-2010.
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