About ANTS

Research connects us.

Ad-hoc Networks and Systems (ANTS) brings together researchers exploring the intersection of communication, computing, and intelligence at Istanbul Technical University.

Istanbul Technical University

From network theory
to working systems.

ANTS Research Group investigates how networks can become more adaptive, efficient, and resilient. Our projects span aerial communication, semantic communication, software-defined networks, the Internet of Things, and smart mobility.

Through theoretical research, simulation, and experimental testbeds, we connect new ideas with practical questions in connected systems.

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Laboratory equipment for UAV communication and network performance evaluation — Research laboratory · Experimental systems and testbeds

Awards & honors

Best Paper Award

IEEE CCNC 2026

Consumer Communications & Networking Conference

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Life in the lab

Discovery is a team effort.

Meet the group ↗

ANTS undergraduate students in 2025 — Undergraduate students · 2025

Research team collaborating in the laboratory — Research team · Collaborating on ongoing projects

Academic leadership

Led by Gökhan Seçinti.

Our group is directed by Associate Professor Gökhan Seçinti of ITU’s Computer Engineering Department. He also serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Informatics.

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Selected director honors

2018ITU Distinguished PhD Dissertation Award
2021INISCOM Best Paper Award
2022IEEE WCNEE Best Paper Award
2026IEEE CCNC Best Paper Award

Academic service & awards ↗

Get in touch

Let’s connect.

For research discussions and academic enquiries, contact the group director.

secinti@itu.edu.tr ↗