Güner Dincer Çelik
77 Mass. Avenue, Rm. 31-011
Cambridge, MA, 02139
Phone: 617-230-1558
Email: gcelik@mit.edu
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
GPA: 5.0/5.0
June 2012 (Expected)
 Mathematical/statistical modeling, algorithm development and analysis for time-varying stochastic systems
 Specialization in Stochastic Wireless Network Control and Queuing Theory
 Expertise in Probability Theory, Discrete Stochastic Processes, and Dynamic Programming
 Thesis: Scheduling algorithms for throughput maximization in time-varying networks with reconfiguration delays
 Minor in Finance, Sloan School of Management, Finance Theory, Options Futures and Derivative Pricing
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
GPA: 5.0/5.0
June 2012
 Thesis: Distributed medium access control algorithms for networks with spatially distributed nodes
 Relevant Coursework: Fundamentals of Probability, Discrete Stochastic Processes, Principles of Digital
Communications, Principles of Wireless Communications, Network Algorithms, Analysis, Dynamic Programming
and Optimal Control, Linear/Nonlinear Optimization, Algorithms, Information Theory, Inference and Information
Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
B.S. in Electrics and Electronics Engineering (EE)
GPA: 3.97/4.00
June 2005
 Faculty of Engineering Rank 2 (Summa cum Laude), President’s Award and Golden Graduation Project Award
 Specialization in Telecommunications and Radio-Frequency (RF) Systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA
2005 – Present
Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS)
Research Assistant working with Prof. Eytan Modiano
 Pioneered the state-action frequency algorithmic technique for scheduling in networks under reconfiguration delays
 Discovered dynamic server allocation algorithms for time-varying stochastic networks with switchover delays
 Developed trajectory control algorithms that achieve optimal delay and energy scaling in sensor networks
 Formulated distributed medium access control algorithms for networks with spatially distributed nodes
Bell Laboratories (Alcatel-Lucent), NJ
August 2010 and 2011
Mathematics of Networks and Complex Systems Group
Visiting researcher collaborating with Prof. Sem Borst and Prof. Phil Whiting
 Developed adaptive control algorithms for stochastic networks with interference constraints and switchover delay
 Proved throughput-maximization property of proposed algorithms using stochastic optimization
 Presented the results to researchers at Bell Labs and submitted the findings to a top journal for publication
Microsoft Research (MSR), Cambridge, UK
Systems and Networking Group, Research Intern
Summer 2007
 Implemented IEEE 802.11a Wireless Physical layer and Medium Access Control (MAC) algorithms in MATLAB
 Upgraded IEEE 802.11a MAC algorithm using incremental-redundancy scheme to achieve up to %50 rate increase
 Presented the results to researchers at Microsoft Research and prepared a report of findings
ST Microelectronics, Istanbul, TURKEY
Telecommunications Peripherals and Audio (TPA) Division, R&D Intern
July 2004
 Designed, simulated, and synthesized various electronic communication blocks in coding language VHDL
 Designed and simulated various electronic blocks in Cadence-IC analog design software
 Reported the results to METU EE Dept. as an internship report
Siemens Corporation, Istanbul, TURKEY
Automation and Control Division, R&D Intern
 Assisted a group of interns working on Programmable Logic Control (PLC) as a leader
 Designed and experimented PLC control software for a substance carrying system
 Reported results to the department manager
July 2003
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Experience in C/C++ programming languages
Experience in MATLAB Engineering Software tool
Experience in MS Office Applications MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
Stochastic algorithm simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, and Importance Sampling
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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Ranked 2nd in METU Faculty of Engineering among 1087 graduates
Ranked 3rd METU university wide among 2231 graduates
Golden Graduation Project Award in METU for designing an electronic robot that imitates user movements
METU EE Dr. Bulent Kerim Altay Award, Fall 2001- Spring 2004, for being ranked 1st in an academic term
MNG Corporation High Success Scholarship (4 Years)
Ranked 1st in the METU English Proficiency Exam
High Honor Roll, METU, (8 Times)
Fellowship, Prime Ministry of Turkey (4 Years)
METU EE 213 Design Project and Competition winner
Ranked 1st in Turkish University Entrance Exam in Ayranci Advanced High School
Ranked 113th/1.5 million in Turkish University Entrance Exam
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
 G. D. Celik et al., "Joint Routing and Scheduling for Wireless Networks with Time Varying Channels and
Reconfiguration Delays", in preparation for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Networking
 G. D. Celik, et al., "Optimal Adaptive Algorithms for Networks with Interference Constraints and Switchover
Delay", in preparation for Queueing Systems
 G. D. Celik, Long B. Le and E. Modiano, "Dynamic Server Allocation over Time Varying Channels and
Switchover Delays", under review, IEEE Transaction on Information Theory
 G. D. Celik and E. Modiano, "Dynamic Vehicle Routing for Data Gathering in Wireless Networks", under review,
Queueing Systems: Theory and Applications
 G. D. Celik, G. Zussman, W. Khan and E. Modiano, "MAC for Networks with Multipacket Reception Capability
and Spatially Distributed Nodes", IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 2009
SELECTED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
 G. D. Celik and E. Modiano, " Scheduling in Networks with Time-Varying Channels and Reconfiguration Delay",
(submitted) IEEE INFOCOM’12 2012
 G. D. Celik, S. Borst, P. Whiting, and E. Modiano, "Variable Frame Based Max-Weight Algorithms for Networks
with Switchover Delay", In Proc. IEEE ISIT 2012
 G. D. Celik, Long B. Le and E. Modiano, "Scheduling in Parallel Queues with Randomly Varying Connectivity and
Switchover Delay", In Proc. IEEE INFOCOM’11, Apr. 2011
 G. D. Celik and Eytan Modiano, "Dynamic Vehicle Routing for Data Gathering in Wireless Networks",
In Proc. IEEE CDC'10, Dec. 2010
 D. Cuillo, G. D. Celik and E. Modiano, "Minimizing Transmission Energy in Sensor Networks via Trajectory
Control", In Proc. IEEE WIOPT'10, June 2010
 G. D. Celik et al. "MAC for Networks with Multipacket Reception Capability and Spatially Distributed Nodes",
In Proc. IEEE INFOCOM’08, Apr. 2008
LEADERSHIP, SOCIAL, AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 Member, Institute of Electrics and Electronics Engineers Society (IEEE), 2001 – 2011
 Article reviews for IEEE Trans. Information Theory, IEEE Trans. Wireless Comm., IEEE Trans. Wireless
Networking, IEEE INFOCOM, IEEE WIOPT, ACM Mobicom Conference, and various others
 Guitarist in an amateur music band 2010 – Present and 2000 – 2001
 President, MIT Salsa Club, 2006 – 2010
 Officer, MIT Argentine Tango Club, 2005 – 2007
 Member, METU IEEE Robotics and METU Origami Committee, 2003 – 2004
 Point Guard, Basketball High School Team, 1997 – 1999