Publications & Research

Academic contributions: AI application in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection.

Conference Publications

From OSINT Insights to AI-based Protection: Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in Power Distribution Systems

M. I. Ecevit, M. Biricik, T. A. Uğurlu, A. Özdemir, O. Ceylan, H. Dağ, C. Rodio, R. Lazzari

Proceedings of the 60th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), IEEE, 2025

Abstract

Research: comprehensive approach. Enhance cybersecurity resilience in power distribution systems. Integrates OSINT methodologies, AI-based protection. Addresses critical vulnerabilities in modern power infrastructure. Proposes novel AI-driven solutions: real-time threat detection, response.

Key Contributions

  • OSINT-based threat intelligence gathering framework development.
  • AI-driven anomaly detection algorithms for power systems implementation.
  • Machine learning models for predictive cybersecurity analysis integration.
  • Protection mechanisms evaluation in critical infrastructure environments.

Technologies & Methods

OSINT Machine Learning Cybersecurity Power Systems Anomaly Detection Python TensorFlow

Customer-Level Aggregation: The Imperative for Reliable Non-Technical Loss Detection Amidst Row-Level Analysis Pitfalls

M. Küçük, H. Coşkun, M. Biricik, B. E. Bülbül

Proceedings of the 60th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), IEEE, 2025

Abstract

Paper addresses critical challenges: non-technical loss detection in power distribution systems. Proposes customer-level aggregation methods. Demonstrates significant improvements: detection accuracy. Avoids pitfalls: row-level analysis approaches in electricity theft identification.

Key Contributions

  • Novel customer-level aggregation methodology for electricity theft detection.
  • Comprehensive analysis: row-level analysis limitations, biases.
  • Robust machine learning pipeline development: anomaly detection.
  • Empirical validation: real-world power distribution data.

Technologies & Methods

Machine Learning Data Aggregation Anomaly Detection Statistical Analysis Power Systems Python Deep Learning

Research Areas

Cybersecurity

Focus: AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. Includes threat detection, vulnerability assessment, protective mechanisms for power distribution systems.

Machine Learning

Develops advanced machine learning models: anomaly detection, predictive analytics, pattern recognition in complex systems, large-scale data environments.

Critical Infrastructure

Research: AI and data science methods application. Enhance security, reliability, efficiency of critical infrastructure systems.

Academic Background

Kadir Has University Research Center on Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection

Research Position: Software Developer & Data Scientist (Oct 2023 - June 2025)

Contributes to cutting-edge research: cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection. Develops machine learning models, data processing pipelines, security monitoring systems.

Research Focus:

  • AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for power systems.
  • Anomaly detection in critical infrastructure.
  • OSINT methodologies for threat intelligence.
  • Machine learning applications in energy systems.

Collaboration & Future Research

Interested in research projects. Bridges academic theory, practical applications: cybersecurity, machine learning, critical infrastructure protection.