Uluslararası hakemli dergilerde yayınlanan makaleler

A12. Tek U., Nişancı M. A., Çiçek İ., "A Low-Cost 3D Printed Piezoresistive Airflow Sensor for Biomedical and Industrial Applications," MDPI Engineering Proceedings, vol. XX, no. X, pp.XX-XX, 2025. (recently accepted, invited paper) doi:

A11. Demir T., Çiçek İ., "A Low-Cost and Reliable IoT-Enabled NFT Hydroponics System Using ESP32 and MING Stack," MDPI Engineering Proceedings, vol. XX, no. X, pp.XX-XX, 2025. (recently accepted, invited paper) doi:

A10. Tiryakioğlu F., Unutulmaz A., Çiçek İ., Tangel A., "A Novel Low-Hardware-Cost Scan Chain Architecture Resilient to ScanSAT Attack," Integration, the VLSI Journal, vol. XX, no. X, pp.XX-XX, 2025. (recently accepted) doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vlsi.2025.102414

A9. Tatar G., Bayar S., Çiçek İ., Niar S., "Recent Advances in Machine Learning-Based Advanced Driver Assistance System Applications," Microprocessors and Micro-Systems, Vol. 110, No., pp. 105101. Sep. 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpro.2024.105101

A8. Tatar G., Bayar S., Çiçek İ., "Real-Time Multi-Learning Deep Neural Network on an MPSoC-FPGA for Intelligent Vehicles: Harnessing Hardware Acceleration With Pipeline," IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, vol. 9 no.4 pp. 5021-5032, June 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/TIV.2024.3398215

A7. Cicek I., Al Khas A., "A new Read-Write Collision Based SRAM PUF Implemented on Xilinx FPGAs," Journal of Cryptographic Enginering, vol., no.13, pp. 19-36, Jan. 2022.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s13389-021-00281-8

A6. Kashif M., Cicek I., "Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Design and Implementation of A New Area Efficient Elliptic Curve Crypto-Processor,” Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 2127-2139, July 2021. doi:https://doi.org/10.3906/elk-2008-8

A5. Al Khas A., Cicek I., "SHA-512 based Wireless Authentication Scheme for Smart Battery Management Systems," International Journal of Smart Grid - ijSmartGrid, vol. 4, no.1 pp.11-16, Nov. 2019. doi:https://doi.org/10.20508/ijsmartgrid.v4i1.91.g84 (Invited paper)

A4. Cicek I., Pusane A., Dundar G., "An Integrated Dual Entropy Core True Random Number Generator," in IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, vol. 64, no. 3, pp. 329-333, March 2017. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/TCSII.2016.2568181

A3. Cicek I., Pusane A. E., Dundar G., "A new dual entropy core true random number generator," Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing (AICSP), vol. 81, no. 1, pp. 61-70, May 2014 (Invited paper). doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10470-014-0324-y

A2. Cicek I., Pusane A.E., Dundar G., "A novel design method for discrete time chaos based true random number generators," Integration, the VLSI Journal, vol. 47, no. 1, pp.38-47, Jan. 2014. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vlsi.2013.06.003

A1. Cicek I., Bozkurt A., Karaman, M., "Design of a front-end integrated circuit for 3D acoustic imaging using 2D CMUT arrays," IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, vol.52, no.12, pp.2235-2241, Dec. 2005. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/TUFFC.2005.1563266

Ulusal hakemli dergilerde yayınlanan makaleler

B3. Tatar G., Çiçek İ., Bayar, S.; " FPGA Design of a High- Resolution FIR Band-Pass Filter by Using LabVIEW Environment," European Journal of Science and Technology (EJOSAT) Special Issue, vol. 29, pp. 273-277, 2021. doi:https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.1016363

B2. Çiçek İ., "FPGA Hardware Implementation of a SHA384 Accelerator for Internet of Things Applications," European Journal of Science and Technology (EJOSAT) Special Issue, vol. 26, pp. 128-132, 2021. doi:https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.951580

B1. Tatar G., Çiçek İ., Bayar, S.; "FPGA Design of a Fourth Order Elliptic IIR Band-PassFilter Using LabVIEW," European Journal of Science and Technology (EJOSAT) Special Issue, vol. 26, pp. 122-127, 2021. doi:https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.951601

Uluslararası bilimsel toplantılarda sunulan ve bildiri kitabında (Proceedings) basılan bildiriler

C29. Çiçek F., Çiçek İ., "A Compact USB-Based Interface Module for Verification of ARINC429 Avionics Systems," 6th IEEE International Conference on Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems (CIEES), pp. 1-4, 26-28 Nov. 2025. doi:

C28. Canbolat Y., Çiçek İ., "A Runtime Tunable Data Acquisition and Evaluation System for FPGA-based TRNGs," 6th IEEE International Conference on Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems (CIEES), pp. 1-6, 26-28 Nov. 2025. doi:

C27. Büyükkağnıcı O., Çiçek İ., "Real-Time FPGA-Based Wideband Signal Generator for Surface Movement Radar Applications," 6th IEEE International Conference on Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems (CIEES), pp. 1-5, 26-28 Nov. 2025. doi:

C26. Güney Ş., Çiçek İ., "Verification of RISC-V R-type Instructions Using A Custom Cocotb Based Approach," 21st IEEE International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Methods, and Applications to Circuit Design (SMACD), pp. 1-4, 7-10 July 2025. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/SMACD65553.2025.11092160

C25. Firat M. A., Çiçek İ., "Development of a Cost-Efficient FPGA Carrier Board for Digital Logic Design Courses in Electronics Engineering Curricula," UAKK 2024 The International Open Source Conference, pp. 1-5, 26-28 Dec. 2024. doi:https://indico.uakk.org/event/1/contributions/28/contribution.pdf

C24. Güney Ş., Çiçek İ., "Efficient Pre-Silicon Verification of RISC-V Load and Store Instructions Using a Custom Cocotb Based Testbench," 5th IEEE International Conference on Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems (CIEES), pp. 1-6, 20-22 Nov. 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/CIEES62939.2024.10811286

C23. Özen E. B. Ş., Çiçek İ., "A Novel ZYNQ SoC-based Data Acquisition System for Physical Unclonable Functions," 5th IEEE International Conference on Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems (CIEES), pp. 1-5, 20-22 Nov. 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/CIEES62939.2024.10811211

C22. Kula, O., Çiçek İ., "Development of A UVM-Based Verification IP for DO-254 Compliant ARINC429 HDL Modules," 5th IEEE International Conference on Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems (CIEES), pp. 1-5, 20-22 Nov. 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/CIEES62939.2024.10811202

C21. Uğuz O., Çiçek İ., "Design of an FPGA Based System-on-Module for Safety-Critical Applications," 5th IEEE International Conference on Communications, Information, Electronic and Energy Systems (CIEES), pp. 1-5, 20-22 Nov. 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/CIEES62939.2024.10811198

C20. Çınar F., Çiçek İ., “Design of a USB based Interface Adapter for The Verification of MIL-STD-1553 Compliant Avionic Systems," 11th IEEE International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICEEE), pp.1-5, 22-24 Apr. 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEEE62185.2024.10779214

C19. Öney M. M., Çiçek İ.; Yantır H. E. "Power Optimization of LCRC for A Custom PCI Express 6.0 IP Core," 11th IEEE International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICEEE), pp.1-5, 22-24 Apr. 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEEE62185.2024.10779212

C18. Çınar F., Çiçek İ., “A New USB Interface Module for The Verification of MIL-STD-1553 Compliant Avionics Hardware,” 16th International Istanbul Scientific Research Congress on Life, Engineering, Architecture, and Mathematical Sciences, pp. 297-300 on 28-29 Feb. 2024. doi:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hJy_YMhVmwFcBprCcDAfv3UN5enl18eb/view?pli=1

C17. Yanik M. E., Cicek, I., Afacan E., Bayrakceken E.;"Live Demo: ShortCircuit: An Open-Source ChatGPT Driven Digital Integrated Circuit Front-End Design Automation Tool," 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS), pp. 1-2, 04-07 Dec. 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECS58634.2023.10382791

C16. Yanik M. E., Cicek I., Afacan E., "ShortCircuit: An Open-Source ChatGPT Driven Digital Integrated Circuit Front-End Design Automation Tool," 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS), vol., pp. 1-4, 04-07 Dec. 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECS58634.2023.10382808

C15. Yanik M. E., Tokez M., Nisanci M. A., Cicek, I., "DELTA-V: An Open-Source High-Level Synthesis Driven ASIP Design Automation Tool for RISC-V Microprocessors," 14th Internatıonal Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), vol., pp.1-4, 30 Nov.- 2 Dec. 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ELECO60389.2023.10416066

C14. Tatar G., Bayar S., Cicek, I., "Performance Evaluation of Real-Time Video Processing Edge Detection on Various Platforms," IEEE 17th International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technologies (AICT) 2023, pp. 1-6, 18-20 Oct. 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/AICT59525.2023.10313150

C13. Tatar G., Bayar S., Cicek I., "Hardware Acceleration of FIR Filter Implementation on ZYNQ SoC," 16th IEEE International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technologies (AICT) 2022, pp. 1-6, 8-10 Aug. 2022. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/AICT55583.2022.10013522

C12. Tatar G., Bayar S., Cicek I.,"Performance Evaluation of Low-Precision Quantized LeNet and ConvNet Neural Networks," 16th IEEE International Conference on Innovations in Intelligent Systems INISTA 2022, pp. 1-6, 8-10 Aug. 2022. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/INISTA55318.2022.9894261

C11. Çiçek İ., "FPGA Hardware Implementation of a SHA384 Accelerator for Internet of Things Applications," 3rd International Congress on Human-Computer Interaction, Optimization and Robotic Applications (HORA), vol., pp.29, 11-13 June. 2021. doi:https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.951580

C10. Tatar G., Cicek I., Bayar S., "FPGA Design of a Fourth Order Elliptic IIR Band-Pass Filter Using LabVIEW," 3rd International Congress on Human-Computer Interaction, Optimization and Robotic Applications (HORA), vol., pp.27, 11-13 June. 2021. doi:https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.951601

C9. Al Khas A., Cicek I., "A Novel BRAM Based PUF for FPGA Based Embedded Systems," 9th International Scientific and Technical Conference," Radio Engineering Problems, Signals, Apparatus and Systems", vol., pp.65 - 68, 16-22 Nov. 2020. doi:https://ela.kpi.ua/handle/123456789/50365

C8. Al Khas A., Cicek I., "FPGA implementation of a data acquisition system for random number generators," 9th International Scientific and Technical Conference," Radio Engineering Problems, Signals, Apparatus and Systems", vol., pp.69 -71, 16-22 Nov. 2020. doi:https://ela.kpi.ua/handle/123456789/50370

C7. Al Khas A., Cicek I., "SHA-512 based Wireless Authentication Scheme for Smart Battery Management Systems," 8th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, vol., pp.968-972, 3-6 Nov. 2019. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRERA47325.2019.8996531

C6. Al Khas A., Cicek I., "An Energy Efficient Hardware Security Monitor for True Random Number Generators," 11th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), vol., pp.1-4, 28-30 Nov. 2019. doi:https://doi.org/10.23919/ELECO47770.2019.8990560

C5. Kashif M., Cicek, I., Imran M., "A Hardware Efficient Elliptic Curve Accelerator for FPGA Based Cryptographic Applications," 11th Internatıonal Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), vol., pp.1-4, 28-30 Nov. 2019. doi:https://doi.org/10.23919/ELECO47770.2019.8990437

C4. Green, S., Cicek, I., Koç Ç. K., "Continuous-Time Computational Aspects of Cyber-Physical Security," 2016 International Workshop on Fault Diagnosis and Tolerance in Cryptography (FDTC), vol., no., pp.1-4, 16 Aug. 2016. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/FDTC.2016.19

C3. Cicek, I., Pusane, A.E., Dundar, G., "A novel dual entropy core true random number generator," 2013 8th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), vol., no., pp.1-4, 28-30 Nov. 2013. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ELECO.2013.6713856

C2. Cicek, I., Dundar, G., "A chaos based integrated jitter booster for true random number generators," 2013 21th IEEE European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design (ECCTD), vol., no., pp.1-4, 08-12 Sep. 2013. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCTD.2013.6662257

C1. Cicek, I., Dundar, G., "A hardware efficient chaotic ring oscillator based true random number generator," 2011 18th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS), vol., no., pp.430-433, 11-14 Dec. 2011. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECS.2011.6122305

Ulusal bilimsel toplantılarda sunulan bildiri kitabında basılan bildiriler

D8. Tezcan, Y. E., Güler, S., Kınalı, T., Niler V., Çiçek, İ., Olcay B., "Hava Araçlarında Göz Takip Cihazlarının Ortam Aydınlatması Hassasiyetlerinin Azaltılmasına Yönelik Bir Çalışma," TAI LIFTUP Sanayi Odaklı Lisans Bitirme Projeleri Programı 2023-2024 Bildiri Kitabı, vol. pp. 604-608, 17 Tem. 2024. doi:https://liftup.tusas.com/storage/18/Bildiri+Kitabi-2023-2024.pdf

D7. Sağlıcan E., Almustafa İ., Çiçek i., Afacan E., "A Comprehensive Analysis on Global Chip Crisis: Causes, Results, and Emerging Opportunities" 2022 14th National Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), vol., no., pp.1-4, 24-26 Nov. 2022. doi:http://www.eleco.org.tr/ELECO2022/eleco2022_papers/34.pdf

D6. Yanık M. E., Çiçek İ., Afacan E., " A New Hybrid Adder-Subtractor-Multiplier Circuit for Use in RISC-V Microprocessors," 2022 14th National Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), vol., no., pp.1-4, 24-26 Nov. 2022. doi:http://www.eleco.org.tr/ELECO2022/eleco2022_papers/166.pdf

D5. Mohammad H., Hamzeh O., Mahmoud M. H., Cicek, I.," A Machine Learning Based Autonomous Drone Navigation Assistance System For Indoors," 2018 10th National Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), vol., no., pp.1-4, 30 Nov.- 1 Dec. 2018. doi:http://www.eleco.org.tr/ELECO2018/index.html

D4. Cicek, I., Pusane, A.E., Dundar, G., "Random number generation using field programmable analog array implementation of logistic map," 2013 21st Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), vol., no., pp.1-4, 24-26 April 2013. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/SIU.2013.6531560

D3. Cicek, I., Pusane, A.E., Dundar, G., "Field programmable analog array implementation of logistic map," 2013 21st Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), vol., no., pp.1-4, 24-26 April 2013. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/SIU.2013.6531345

D2. Cicek, I., Pusane, A.E., Dundar, G., "A feasibility study of a 1D chaotic map for True Random Number Generation," 2012 20th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), vol., no., pp.1-4, 18-20 April 2012. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/SIU.2012.6204446

D1. Cicek, I., Bozkurt, A., Karaman, M., "Transmit/receive front-end electronics for 3D acoustic imaging," Proceedings of the IEEE 12th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference, vol., no., pp. 438-441, 28-30 April 2004. doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/SIU.2004.1338557

Uluslararası yazılan kitaplar veya kitaplarda bölümler

K1. Çiçek, İ., "Nesnelerin İnterneti Aygıtlarının Güvenliği İçin Hafif Siklet Kriptografik Algoritmalara Genel Bakış", Siber Güvenlik ve Savunma 6: Siber Güvenlik Ontolojisi, Tehditler ve Çözümler, syf. 357-394, 2022. NOBEL Yayınevi, ISBN: 9786254178771. doi:https://bilgiguvenligi.org.tr/BGD/SiberGuvenlikSavunmaKitapSerisi_No_6.pdf

Diğer yayınlar

P1. Çiçek, İ., "İç Mekanlar İçin Makine Öğrenmesine Dayalı Drone Navigasyon Destek Sistemi", TürkPatent, Patent Başvuru No:2018/21358, Tescil Tarihi: 21.01.2022.

Ders Kodu	Ders Adı

Danışmanlık Yapılan Doktora Tezleri

P2. Özen E. B. Ş., "Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs): Design, Analysis, and Applications," Doktora Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, (devam ediyor).

P1. Tatar, G., "Design Aspects of Machine Learning Algorithms for the Hardware Implementation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (A/DAS)", Doktora Tezi, Marmara Üniversitesi, 11.06.2024. (Eşdanışman)

Danışmanlık Yapılan Yüksek Lisans Tezleri

M9. Demir, T., "NFT Hidroponik Yöntemi Kullanarak loT Tabanlı Akıllı Tarım Uygulaması," Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, (devam ediyor).

M8. Çiçek, F., "Design of a USB Data Interface Module for Physical Verification of ARINC-429 Compliant Airborne Electronics Hardware," Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, (devam ediyor).

M7. Uğuz, O., "Design of Fault Tolerant FPGA System-on-Module for Mission Critical Railway Applications," Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 14.07.2025.

M6. Kula, O., "Development of A UVM-Based Verification IP for DO-254 Compliant ARINC429 HDL Modules," Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 19.06.2025.

M5. Güney, Ş., "Development of A Coverage-Driven Cocotb-base Functional Verification Framework for The RISC-V Load-Store and R-Type Instructions," Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 19.06.2025.

M4. Öney, M. M., "Enhancing the PCIe Data Link Layer Integrity Using Energy Efficient Lightweight Cryptographic Algorithms," Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 02.10.2024.

M3. Çınar F.,"Design of a USB Based Interface Module for The Verification of MIL-STD-1553 Compliant Hardware," Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 28.06.2024.

M2. Kashif M., "A Hardware Efficient Elliptic Curve Accelerator for FPGA based Cryptographic Applications," Yüksek Lisans Tezi, İstanbul Şehir Üniversitesi, 06.12.2019.

M1. Al Khas A., “Design of An Interchip Authentication Module for A Synthesizable Soft Processor Core,” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, İstanbul Şehir Üniversitesi, 27.12.2019.

Danışmanlık Yapılan Lisans Bitirme Tezleri

L9 Tökez M.; Günaydın Ö. F.; "FPGA Tabanlı Yazılım Tanımlı Radyo Tasarımı," Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 2025. (TUBITAK 2209A projesidir.)

L8 Bayrakçeken E.; Açar İ.; "FPGA Tabanlı Gerçek Zamanlı ADAS Uygulamaları ve Taşıyıcı Kart Tasarımı," Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 2025. (TUBITAK 2209A projesidir.)

L7 AlAdhami, F.; Gök E.; Derici A.; Erdem U. M.; “Elektrikli Araçlar İçin Akıllı Takip Sistemi ,” Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 2025. (TUBITAK 2209B projesidir.)

L6. Tamer, H.; Akkoyun İ.; “Mini kart yaşlandırma fırını,” Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 2024. (TUBITAK 2209A projesidir.)

L5. Tezcan, Y. E.; Güler, S.; Kınalı, T.; Niler V.; “Hava Araçlarında Göz Takip Cihazlarının Ortam Aydınlatması Hassasiyetlerinin Azaltılmasına Yönelik Bir Çalışma,” Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 2024. (TAI LIFTUP projesidir.)

L4. Yanık, M. E.; Erdoğan S. “Donanım Destekli Mobil Mesajlaşma Uygulaması,” Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 2024. (TUBITAK 2209A projesidir.)

L3. Bayındır, A.; Sarımeşe Ö.; “Uçuş Kontrol Kartı Tasarımı,” Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 2023.

L2. Yıldız, Y.; Eren S.; “Yeni Nesil Mikromobil Elektrikli Araçlar İçin Araç Kontrol Ünitesi (VCU) Tasarımı Ve Gerçeklenmesi,” Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi, 2023. (TUBITAK 2209A projesidir.)

L1. Dülger, S.; Zengin S. C.; Alhourani A;“32 Bit RISC-V Tabanlı İşlemci Tasarımı,” Lisans Bitirme Tezi, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi,2023. (TUBITAK 2209A projesidir.)

• Third Cycle (Doctoral): Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, 2014
• Second Cycle (Master's): Sabancı Üniversitesi, 2004
• First Cycle (Undergraduate): İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, 2002

Dr. Çiçek graduated from Istanbul Technical University Electronics and Communications Engineering Department in 2002 with Siemens Engineering Excellence Award and with high honors. He completed his master's degree at Sabancı University Electronics Engineering Department in 2004. He continued his academic career at Boğaziçi University and received his Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2014. He has worked as a hardware design specialist and communication security analyst at TUBITAK National Electronics and Cryptology Research Institute between 2009 and 2015. Dr. Çiçek was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara campus between 2015-2017. Between 2017 and 2020, he served as the Istanbul Şehir University Integrated Circuits Laboratory director. Joining İstinye University in 2020, Dr. Çiçek continued his research under the Digital Systems Laboratory he established at this university until 2022. He joined Gebze Technical University Electronics Engineering Department in 2022 as the founding director of Digital Electronics Technique Research Laboratory (DELTALAB).

His areas of interest can be summarized as analog and digital integrated circuit design, programmable logic devices, and their applications, cryptographic true random number generators, and secure embedded system design. Dr. Çiçek serves as a referee and author in national and international scientific journals such as IEEE Transactions on VLSI, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I/II, IEEE Sensors, IEEE Transactions on Reliability, IEEE Transactions on Device and Material Reliability, Journal of Cryptographic Engineering, Integration-The VLSI Journal, IET Electronic Letters, International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.