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Publications

Selected works

Full list on Google Scholar. Lead/co-authored work in computational electromagnetics, compressive sensing, and semantic signal processing.

Journal articles

  1. 2025
    E. Koç, M. Kalfa, S. E. Doğan, V. B. Ertürk. A novel highly parallelizable machine-learning-based method for the fast solution of integral equations for electromagnetic scattering problems. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (Early Access).
  2. 2025
    S. Akkoç, A. Çınar, B. Ercan, M. Kalfa, O. Arıkan. Practical hardware demonstration of a multi-sensor goal-oriented semantic signal processing and communications network. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 362:107363.
  3. 2024
    M. Kalfa, Ö. Ergül, V. B. Ertürk. Multiple-precision arithmetic implementation of the multilevel fast multipole algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 72:11–21.
  4. 2023
    M. Kalfa, S. Y. Yetim, A. Atalık, M. Gök, Y. Ge, R. Li, W. Tong, T. M. Duman, O. Arıkan. Reliable extraction of semantic information and rate of innovation estimation for graph signals. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 41:119–140.
  5. 2022
    B. Kılıç, A. Güngör, M. Kalfa, O. Arıkan. Adaptive measurement matrix design in direction of arrival estimation. IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, 70:4742–4756.
  6. 2021
    M. Kalfa, M. Gök, A. Atalık, B. Tegin, T. M. Duman, O. Arıkan. Towards goal-oriented semantic signal processing: applications and future challenges. Digital Signal Processing, 119:103–134.
  7. 2021
    M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk, Ö. Ergül. Error analysis of MLFMA with closed-form expressions. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 69:6618–6623.
  8. 2018
    M. Kalfa, Ö. Ergül, V. B. Ertürk. Error control of multiple-precision MLFMA. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 66:5651–5656.
  9. 2016
    M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk. Analysis of slotted sectoral waveguide arrays with multilayered radomes. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 64:800–805.
  10. 2011
    M. S. Akyuz, V. B. Ertürk, M. Kalfa. Closed-form Green's function representations for mutual coupling calculations between apertures on a PEC circular cylinder covered with dielectric layers. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 59:3094–3098.

In preparation

  1. —
    E. Koç, M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk. A novel hierarchical method for the efficient solution of scattering problems involving elongated structures. To be submitted to IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation.

Patents

  1. 2023
    B. Kılıç, A. Güngör, M. Kalfa, O. Arıkan. Compressed sensing based adaptive direction of arrival estimation technique for dynamic target environments. WO2022235246A3, TR2021007563.
  2. 2020
    M. Kalfa, E. Halavut, H. H. Canbey. Antenna array having ultra-wide band and high polarization purity. US10879625B2, TR201720526A2, PL235589B1, WO2019117839A1.

Keynote

  1. 2023
    M. Kalfa. Semantic Signal Processing: Enabling the Future of Intelligent Communication Networks. IEEE ICC, 2nd Workshop on Semantic Communications.

Conference proceedings

  1. 2024
    E. Koç, M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk. A novel machine-learning-based method for the fast solution of integral equations for electromagnetic scattering problems. IEEE AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting.
  2. 2023
    M. Kalfa. Semantic signal processing: enabling the future of intelligent communication networks. IEEE ICC, 2nd Workshop on Semantic Communications.
  3. 2020
    F. Yavuz, M. Kalfa. Radar target detection via deep learning. 28th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conf. (SIU).
  4. 2020
    B. Kılıç, M. Kalfa, O. Arıkan. Adaptive sensing matrix design in compressive sensing based direction of arrival estimation with hardware constraints. IEEE USNC-CNC-URSI North American Radio Science Meeting.
  5. 2020
    B. Kılıç, A. Güngör, M. Kalfa, O. Arıkan. Sensing matrix design for compressive sensing based direction of arrival estimation. 28th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conf. (SIU).
  6. 2020
    B. Kılıç, A. Güngör, M. Kalfa, O. Arıkan. Adaptive measurement matrix design in compressed sensing based direction of arrival estimation. 28th European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO).
  7. 2020
    R. Ergün, B. Kılıç, M. Kalfa, O. Arıkan. Adaptive compressive sensing based direction of arrival estimation using particle filters. 28th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conf. (SIU).
  8. 2020
    M. U. Bahçeci, M. Kalfa. Implementation and control of fundamental signal processing blocks for radar in FPGA. 28th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conf. (SIU).
  9. 2019
    B. Kılıç, M. Kalfa, O. Arıkan. Prior-based grid selection algorithm for compressed sensing based direction of arrival estimation methods. IEEE Int. Symposium on Phased Array System & Technology (ARRAY).
  10. 2018
    M. Kalfa, H. E. Güven. Fast 2-D direction of arrival estimation using two-stage gridless compressive sensing. International Conference on Radar (RADAR).
  11. 2018
    M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk, Ö. Ergül. Error control of MLFMA within a multiple-precision arithmetic framework. IEEE AP-S/URSI National Radio Science Meeting. Honorable Mention + Travel Grant
  12. 2016
    B. A. Yılmaz, M. Kalfa. Wide-scanning 9:1 bandwidth dual-polarized phased array Vivaldi antenna design. URSI National Assembly.
  13. 2015
    M. Kalfa, Ş. Karan, V. B. Ertürk. Analysis of cylindrically conformal antennas using closed-form Green's function representations. 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP).
  14. 2015
    M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk. Analysis of slotted sectoral waveguide array antennas with multilayer radomes and nonzero metal thickness. USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (with AP-S Symposium).
  15. 2014
    M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk. Design and analysis of slotted sectoral waveguide array antennas embedded in cylindrically stratified media. USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (with AP-S Symposium).
  16. 2014
    M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk. Analysis of slotted sectoral waveguide antenna arrays embedded in cylindrically stratified media. URSI National Assembly. Best Paper Award
  17. 2013
    M. Kalfa, E. Halavut. A fast method for obtaining active S-parameters in large uniform phased array antennas. IEEE Int. Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology.
  18. 2013
    M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk. Derivation of Green's function representations for the analysis of sectoral waveguides embedded in cylindrically stratified media. USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (with AP-S Symposium).
  19. 2013
    M. Kalfa, V. B. Ertürk. Analysis of slotted sectoral waveguides embedded in cylindrically stratified media using closed-form Green's function representations. USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (with AP-S Symposium).