Mrs. Özlem ŞEKER | Network Award | Best Researcher Award
Mrs. Özlem ŞEKER, Bitlis Eren University Computer Engineering Department, Turkey
Özlem Eker is a dedicated Research Assistant at Bitlis Eren University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Computer Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Dokuz Eylül University, where she also completed her Master’s degree. Her doctoral thesis focused on the “Application of Lightweight Cryptography Techniques in Internet of Things Scenarios,” supervised by Gökhan Dalkılıç. Özlem earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. Her research interests include lightweight cryptography, IoT security, and computer hardware. She has published notable works, including an article on physical tracking of ESP32 IoT devices and a mutual authentication scheme for IoT applications. Özlem’s contributions to the field are recognized through her publications in respected journals like the Journal of Millimeterwave Communication, Optimization and Modelling, and Sensors. Her academic journey reflects her commitment to advancing secure and efficient communication in the Internet of Things.
Professional Profile:
Education:
Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
- Institution: Dokuz Eylül University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Year: 2018
- Language: English
- Thesis Title: “Application of Lightweight Cryptography Techniques in Internet of Things Scenarios”
- Thesis Advisor: Gökhan Dalkılıç
Master’s in Computer Engineering
- Institution: Dokuz Eylül University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Year: 2016 – 18 July 2018
- Language: English
- Thesis Title: “Security Enhanced Lightweight Messaging Protocol”
- Thesis Advisor: Gökhan Dalkılıç
Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering
- Institution: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering
- Year: 2009 – 12 June 2015
- Language: English
Academic Positions:
Research Assistant
- Institution: Bitlis Eren University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Computer Engineering
- Start Date: 03 July 2023
- Department: Computer Hardware Division
Research Assistant
- Institution: Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering
- Start Date: 22 May 2016
- End Date: 26 June 2023
- Department: Computer Hardware Division