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7 papers

cs.NI2026

The Network That Thinks: Kraken* and the Dawn of Cognitive 6G

Ian F. Akyildiz, Tuğçe Bilen

Future sixth-generation (6G) networks must evolve beyond high-speed data delivery to support intelligent, context-aware services. Emerging applications such as autonomous transport…

cs.NI2026

A Modular DTaaS Architecture for Predictive Slice Management in 6G Systems

Tuğçe Bilen, Mehmet Özdem

The sixth generation (6G) of wireless networks will require fundamentally new orchestration paradigms to meet stringent requirements for ultra-low latency, high reliability, and pe…

cs.NI2025

Knowledge Defined Networking for 6G: A Reinforcement Learning Example for Resource Management

Erol Koçoğlu, Mehmet Ozdem, Tuğçe Bilen

6G networks are expected to revolutionize connectivity, offering significant improvements in speed, capacity, and smart automation. However, existing network designs will struggle…

cs.NI2025

AUV-Assisted Underwater 6G: Environmental Modeling and Multi-Stage Optimization

Mustafa Yavuz Engin, Mehmet Ozdem, Tuğçe Bilen

This study presents a simulation model for underwater 6G networks, focusing on the optimized placement of sensors, AUVs, and hubs. The network architecture consists of fixed hub st…

cs.NI2025

Knowledge-Defined and Twin-Assisted Network Management for 6G

Tuğçe Bilen, Mehmet Özdem

The increasing complexity, dynamism, and heterogeneity of 6G networks demand management systems that can reason proactively and generalize beyond pre-defined cases. In this paper,…

cs.NI2025

A Modular KDN-Based Framework for IT/OT Autonomy in Industrial Systems

Tuğçe Bilen, Mehmet Ozdem

The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is a critical enabler for achieving autonomous and intelligent industrial systems. However, the incre…