Catalogue of Possibilities / Supervisors

Dr Burak Kizilkaya he/him

Enabling robotics through real-time networks and the computing continuum

Lecturer in Computer Networking

School of Computing Science

Research interests:

Telerobotics, Autonomous systems, Wireless communications, 5g/6g Networks, Real-time control, Haptic communications, Cybersecurity for telerobotics, Human-Robot interaction, Computing continuum, Computer networking

Research fields:

Telerobotics, Autonomous systems, Wireless communications, Real-time control, Haptic communications, Computing continuum, Internet Of Things (Iot)

Strategic Research Areas

Why do you want to join the DiveIn community?

I would like to join the DiveIn CDT community because it aligns perfectly with my vision of conducting interdisciplinary research that bridges robotics, real-time networks, and distributed computing to create impactful solutions to real-world problems. I am excited by DiveIn’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion, which I see as essential for creative approaches to complex problems and for producing research that truly addresses societal challenges. Moreover, the opportunity to engage in a transformative research community will allow me to both contribute with my expertise and grow by learning from colleagues.

Personal profile:

My research passion lies at the intersection of robotics, real-time networks, and the computing continuum, with a focus on developing resilient autonomous systems for high-impact environments such as healthcare, nuclear sites, and smart infrastructure. I am working on telerobotics, autonomous systems, haptic communications, and distributed computing frameworks, integrating wireless communications and edge/cloud technologies to enable robots to operate reliably in complex and life-critical scenarios. I actively seek interdisciplinary collaborations spanning robotics, communications and networking, distributed computing, cybersecurity for telerobotics, and human-robot interaction. I am particularly interested in partnerships that push the boundaries of real-time robotic control over advanced networks and explore novel distributed computing architectures to enhance safety, responsiveness, and autonomy.

Potential CDT projects would be inherently interdisciplinary, combining robotics, telecommunications, and distributed computing. Examples include low-latency teleoperation for surgical or hazardous environments, networked autonomous systems for urban or industrial applications, and secure human-robot interaction frameworks for connected environments. I would welcome PhD projects that integrate such areas to enable practical, and impactful solutions. As a supervisor, I aim to be supportive, collaborative, and empowering, providing technical guidance while encouraging independent thinking and innovation.

I am deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). I have experience mentoring students from varied backgrounds, and always promote accessible research opportunities to create an inclusive lab culture.

On a personal level, I find inspiration in hands-on engineering and real-world problem-solving. I enjoy building and developing proof-of-concept systems which can be used for education and outreach. These activities help me connect science to society in tangible ways, making research both inclusive and impactful.

https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing/staff/burakkizilkaya/