Dr. Cicek Cavdar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cicek Cavdar is an Associate Professor in the Division of Communication Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Intelligent Network Systems. She completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of California, Davis in 2009. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Istanbul Technical University. Cavdar has played a significant role in various European projects, focusing on areas such as aerial communications and green mobile networks, including projects like 5GrEEn and AI4Green. She has also served as symposium chair for IEEE ICC 2017 and chaired workshops on green mobile broadband technologies. Her research interests encompass the design and analysis of telecommunication networks, with a primary focus on 5G mobile networks, edge and cloud computing, big data networking, and energy efficiency. She is an advocate for AI-assisted mobile networks and has been involved in significant collaborative educational initiatives.

Research Interests

Telecommunication Networks 5G Mobile Networks Edge Computing Cloud Computing Big Data Networking Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications Energy Efficiency AI Assisted Mobile Networks

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Leading the research group in Intelligent Network Systems.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Istanbul Technical University • Istanbul, Turkey

Conducted research and taught in the Computer Engineering Department.

Courses

Internet of Things (IK1332) Mobile Networks and Services (IK2560) Wireless Networks (IK2510)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).