Our doctoral student İrem CUMALI successfully defended her thesis titled “TRANSMISSION TECHNIQUES FOR CELL-FREE MASSIVE MULTIPLE-INPUT MULTIPLE-OUTPUT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS” on December 12, 2025. This work, carried out under the guidance of thesis advisor Prof. Dr. Berna ÖZBEK, addresses the design and optimization of cell-free massive multiple-input multiple-output communication networks; it also aims to expand the capabilities and scope of these networks through the integration of new technologies. We sincerely congratulate İrem CUMALI on this achievement and wish her continued success in her future career.