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Halim Yanikomeroglu

Halim Yanikomeroglu

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Computer Science
Canada
2025

D-Index & Metrics

Computer Science

D-Index
73
Citations
28764
World Ranking
1556
National Ranking
52

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
73
Citations
28590
World Ranking
738
National Ranking
43

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Computer Science in Canada Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Computer Science in Canada Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Computer Science in Canada Leader Award
  • 2017 - IEEE Fellow For contributions to wireless access architectures in cellular networks
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering

Overview

Halim Yanikomeroglu is affiliated with Carleton University in Canada. Their research portfolio encompasses extensive work in engineering and computer science, with a focus on electrical and electronic engineering, aerospace engineering, and computer networks and communications.

The scientist's main areas of study include satellite communication systems, advanced wireless communication technologies, UAV applications and optimization, advanced MIMO systems optimization, optical wireless communication technologies, energy harvesting in wireless networks, and opportunistic and delay-tolerant networks.

Key recent publications include:

  • "A Vision and Framework for the High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) Networks of the Future," 2021, PolyPublie (École Polytechnique de Montréal)
  • "Laser Intersatellite Links in a Starlink Constellation: A Classification and Analysis," 2021, IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine
  • "High Altitude Platform Station Based Super Macro Base Station Constellations," 2021, IEEE Communications Magazine
  • "New Trends in Stochastic Geometry for Wireless Networks: A Tutorial and Survey," 2021, Proceedings of the IEEE
  • "LEO Satellites in 5G and Beyond Networks: A Review From a Standardization Perspective," 2022, IEEE Access

Halim Yanikomeroglu frequently collaborates with a network of co-authors including Güneş Karabulut Kurt, Wael Jaafar, Ferdi Kara, Aizaz U. Chaudhry, and Abbas Yongaçoğlu.

The scientist contributes regularly to prominent publication venues such as arXiv (Cornell University), IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, IEEE Access, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, and IEEE Wireless Communications Letters.

Recognition for their work includes the IEEE Fellow distinction awarded in 2017 for contributions to wireless access architectures in cellular networks. They are also associated with The Canadian Academy of Engineering.

Best Publications

  • Relay-based deployment concepts for wireless and mobile broadband radio

    R. Pabst;B.H. Walke;D.C. Schultz;P. Herhold

  • Device-to-device communication in 5G cellular networks: challenges, solutions, and future directions

    Mohsen Nader Tehrani;Murat Uysal;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • Efficient 3-D placement of an aerial base station in next generation cellular networks

    R. Irem Bor-Yaliniz;Amr El-Keyi;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • 3-D Placement of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Base Station (UAV-BS) for Energy-Efficient Maximal Coverage

    Mohamed Alzenad;Amr El-Keyi;Faraj Lagum;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • Multihop diversity in wireless relaying channels

    J. Boyer;D.D. Falconer;H. Yanikomeroglu

  • A Survey of Rate-Optimal Power Domain NOMA With Enabling Technologies of Future Wireless Networks

    Omar Maraqa;Aditya S. Rajasekaran;Saad Al-Ahmadi;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • FSO-Based Vertical Backhaul/Fronthaul Framework for 5G+ Wireless Networks

    Mohamed Alzenad;Muhammad Z. Shakir;Halim Yanikomeroglu;Mohamed-Slim Alouini

  • A New Formula for the BER of Binary Modulations with Dual-Branch Selection over Generalized-K

    I. S. Ansari;S. Al-Ahmadi;F. Yilmaz;M. Alouini

  • The New Frontier in RAN Heterogeneity: Multi-Tier Drone-Cells

    Irem Bor-Yaliniz;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • A Vision and Framework for the High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) Networks of the Future

    Gunes Karabulut Kurt;Mohammad G. Khoshkholgh;Safwan Alfattani;Ahmed Ibrahim

  • 3-D Placement of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Base Station for Maximum Coverage of Users With Different QoS Requirements

    Mohamed Alzenad;Amr El-Keyi;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • On the Number and 3D Placement of Drone Base Stations in Wireless Cellular Networks

    Elham Kalantari;Halim Yanikomeroglu;Abbas Yongacoglu

  • Enhancing cell-edge performance: a downlink dynamic interference avoidance scheme with inter-cell coordination

    Mahmudur Rahman;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • Relayer selection strategies in cellular networks with peer-to-peer relaying

    V. Sreng;H. Yanikomeroglu;D.D. Falconer

  • Airborne Communication Networks: A Survey

    Xianbin Cao;Peng Yang;Mohamed Alzenad;Xing Xi

  • A Prospective Look: Key Enabling Technologies, Applications and Open Research Topics in 6G Networks

    Lina Bariah;Lina Mohjazi;Sami Muhaidat;Paschalis C. Sofotasios

  • Cooperative relaying in multi-antenna fixed relay networks

    A. Adinoyi;H. Yanikomeroglu

  • Backhaul-aware robust 3D drone placement in 5G+ wireless networks

    Elham Kalantari;Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir;Halim Yanikomeroglu;Abbas Yongacoglu

  • 3D Placement of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Base Station for Maximum Coverage of Users with Different QoS Requirements

    Mohamed Alzenad;Amr El-Keyi;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • Proceedings IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)

    F. A. Onat;Y. Fan;H. Yanikomeroglu;John Thompson

  • Efficient 3-D Placement of an Aerial Base Station in Next Generation Cellular Networks

    R. Irem Bor Yaliniz;Amr El-Keyi;Halim Yanikomeroglu

  • 3D Placement of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Base Station (UAV-BS) for Energy-Efficient Maximal Coverage

    Mohamed Alzenad;Amr El-Keyi;Faraj Lagum;Halim Yanikomeroglu

Frequent Co-Authors

David Falconer
David Falconer Carleton University
Shalini Periyalwar
Shalini Periyalwar Carleton University
Salman Durrani
Salman Durrani Australian National University
John Thompson
John Thompson University of Edinburgh
Xiangyun Zhou
Xiangyun Zhou Australian National University
Gunes Karabulut Kurt
Gunes Karabulut Kurt Polytechnique Montréal
Kang G. Shin
Kang G. Shin University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Victor C. M. Leung
Victor C. M. Leung Shenzhen University
Sergey Andreev
Sergey Andreev Tampere University
Mohamed-Slim Alouini
Mohamed-Slim Alouini King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

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