Contact Information
Ballston
(703) 284-4983
Academic Credentials
B.S., Bilkent University
M.S., Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi
Ph.D., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Teaching Areas:
- Computer networks
- Information security
Research Interests:
- routing and security issues in wireless and peer-to-peer networks
- discrete mathematics
- cryptology
Dr. Ali Bicak is an experienced researcher, trainer, and systems/software engineer with a strong background in computer networks and information security. Prior to joining the faculty at Marymount, he held positions with the Maryland Center for Telecommunications Research and TeleniX Corporation in Maryland, and the National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology in Turkey.
Dr. Bicak is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with professional experience in design, development, and technical support of network systems. At Marymount, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in computer networks and information security. His research interests include routing and security issues in wireless and peer-to-peer networks, discrete mathematics, and cryptology.
Dr. Bicak’s recent publications include “A Conceptual Model for Data Management and Distribution in Peer-to-Peer Systems” in Journal of Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications, and “Autonomous Actor Positioning in Wireless Sensor and Actor Networks using Stable-Matching” in International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems, with Dr. Akkaya et al.