Levent Beker
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Koç University

• Postdoc, Chemical Engineering, Stanford University
• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
• BS, MS, Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University

e-mail: lbeker@ku.edu.tr

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Ritu Das

Postdoctoral research fellow in Mechanical Engineering

• Ph.D Biological Sciences, DRDO-BU, India
• M.Sc. Biotechnology, Jiwaji University, India
• B.Sc. Life Sciences, H.N.B Garhwal University,India

e-mail: rdas@ku.edu.tr

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3783-9160

She is interested in developing wearable sensors for continuous monitoring of biomarkers. Additionally, she is interested in developing a 3D microenvironment for monitoring cancer biomarkers and drug delivery. Her PhD was focused on developing nanosensors for chemical and biological warfare agents.

Fariborz Mirlou

PhD student in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• MSc, Photonics Engineering, University of Tabriz, Iran
• BSc, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Urmia Azad University, Iran

e-mail: fmirlou20@ku.edu.tr

Fariborz is a PhD student in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department at the Koç University. Currently, he is working on wearable flexible/stretchable sensors and devices for biomedical applications which are of great importance in health monitoring and novel diagnostic methods. Also, he got his master’s degree from the University of Tabriz, Iran. During this period, he worked on Hybrid Plasmonic-Silicon Optical Modulators for optical telecommunication systems.

Alp Timuçin Toymuş

PhD student in Mechanical Engineering

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

e-mail: atoymus21@ku.edu.tr

After graduating from Robert College in Istanbul, Alp received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany. During his studies, he focused on medical technology and microsystems. In 2020, he joined the Spin & Photon Applications Laboratory at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology for his master thesis. Under the guidance of Dr. Vlad Badilita, he developed a novel micro detector for solid-state NMR spectroscopy. In 2021, he moved to Bio-Integrated Microdevices Lab at Koç University as a PhD candidate. His research interests cover the broad area of wearable and implantable medical devices with a focus on miniaturized ultrasonic transducers.

Taher Abbasiasl

PhD student in Mechanical Engineering

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Sabanci University
• BSc, Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology

e-mail: tabbasiasl21@ku.edu.tr

Taher received the B.Sc. degree in chemical engineering in 2011 and joined the mechatronics engineering department of Sabanci University in 2018 with a focus on hydrodynamic cavitation and dropwise condensation. He finished his master’s in 2020 and joined the Bio-integrated Microdevices lab in 2021. He is currently working on the integration of microfluidics into wearable systems.

Rümeysa Emine Cebecioğlu

Ph.D. student in Bio-Medical Sciences and Engineering

• MSc, Bioengineering, Uskudar University (2020)
• MSc, Neuroscience, Uskudar University (on going)
• BSc. Bioengineering, Uskudar University (2018)
• Bsc, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Uskudar University (2019)

e-mail: rcebecıoglu21@ku.edu.tr

Rümeysa is a Ph.D student at the Department of BioMedical Sciences and Engineering, Koc University. She is currently working on wearable/implantable sensors and biomedical devices, and she joined BMDL in September 2021.She received her MSc degree in Bioengineering at Uskudar University, 2020 where she focused on Microbial Biosensors and Biotechnology.

Emine Bardakçı

PhD student in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering

• MSc, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Koç University
• BSc, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kadir Has University

e-mail: ebardakci20@ku.edu.tr

Emine Bardakcı received her BSc degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey, in July 2020. She is currently a research assistant at the Bio-Integrated Microdevices Lab at Koç University. Her research areas are wearable device design and biomedical signal processing for wearable/implantable devices.

Pelin Kubra Isgor

Ph.D. student Bio-Medical Sciences and Engineering

• MSc, Bilkent University-UNAM, Materials Science and Nanotechnology
• BSc, Koç University, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

email: pisgor21@ku.edu.tr

Pelin is a Ph.D. student at Biomedical Sciences and Engineering department. After graduating from Koc University Electrical & Electronics Engineering department, she took her master’s degree from Bilkent University, National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), Materials Science and Engineering department. Her master thesis is about integrated microfluidic systems for droplet detection and dielectrophoretic sorting. After her graduation, she worked as a researcher at IFW-Dresden, Germany and University of Twente, the Netherlands for two years. Her research interests are wearable medical devices, microneedles, lab-on-chip systems, and point-of-care-diagnostic devices.

Deniz Aktaş

Ph.D. student in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• BSc, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2020)
• BSc, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Biomedical Engineering

e-mail: denizaktas20@ku.edu.tr

Deniz graduated from the engineering faculty as a high-honor student from TOBB ETU in 2020. During her undergrad, she worked in various research institutions: Hacettepe University PEDI-STEM, Neurosignal Analysis Laboratory at Boğaziçi University, and OML at Koç University. Following her graduation, she started her PhD in Electronics Engineering at Koç University and joined BMDL. Here at BMDL, her research is based on bioresorbable semiconductor electronics and their applications in sensor design.

Çiğdem Buse Oral

Ph.D. student in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering

e-mail: coral23@ku.edu.tr

Maide Miray Albay

Ph.D. student in Bio-Medical Sciences and Engineering

• MSc, Nano Science and Nano Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
• BSc, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Marmara  University 

e-mail: malbay23@ku.edu.tr

Miray is a PhD student in Bio-Medical Sciences and Engineering at Koç University. Following her graduation from Marmara University, she gained experience as an R&D engineer in a startup located in  Teknopark Istanbul. After that, she continued her studies at  TUBİTAK MAM, focusing on gas sensors. Currently, her research  centers on biodegradable polymers and piezo materials

Muhammad Awais

MSc student, Biomedical Engineering, Koç University

• BSc, Electronics Engineering, GIKI Topi, Pakistan

Email: ma1862165@gmail.com

Awais is a Ph.D. student in the BioMedical engineering department of Koç University.Currently, he is working on wearable ultrasonic sensors and implantable electronics for biomedical purposes. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering from Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology Topi, Pakistan. During his undergraduate studies, he worked on characterization systems of Electronic and Electrochemical devices.

Umut Can Yener

MSc Student, Mechanical Engineering, Koç University

• BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2021)

E-mail: uyener21@ku.edu.tr 

Umut is a master’s student in the department of mechanical engineering at Koç University. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Middle East Technical University and joined BMDL in January 2022. His current research topic focuses on wearable piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers.

Abdulkadir Yasin Atik

MSc student in Mechanical Engineering, Koç University.

• BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Boğaziçi University.

e-mail: abdulkadiratik22@ku.edu.tr

Yasin is an MSc student in the Mechanical Engineering department of Koç University. In addition to his 2 years long industrial experience as a CAE engineer, he contributed fatigue life estimation of endodontic files research for a year after his graduation from Boğaziçi University in 2021. Currently, he is working on integrated wearable devices for biomedical applications.

Süleyman Yasin Peker

MSc student in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Koç University.
• BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Middle East Technical University.
e-mail: speker23@ku.edu.tr

Yasin is an MSc student in the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering department at Koç University, having earned a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University. Specializing in ultrasound imaging, wearable electronics, and machine learning algorithms, his expertise encompasses biomedical applications, focusing on signal processing, computer vision, and wearable ultrasonic sensors.
Beyond academia, Yasin contributes industry insights gained from experience in the automotive, defense, space, and energy sectors. This diverse background sharpens his ability to navigate complex challenges and innovate across domains.

Mohsin Ali

MSc, BioMedical Sciences and Engineering, Koc, University, Sep 2021-Aug 2023.

Now, PhD student in University of Ottawa.

Özgür Deniz Temel

MSc, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Koç University, Sep 2021 – Aug 2023. 

Now, Analog Design Engineering, SRSemi.

 

Emin Istif

Postdoc, Mechanical Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, May 2020- Aug 2022

Now, Assistant Professor at Kadir Has University (link)

Berkay Kullukçu

MSc, Mechanical Engineering, Koç University, Sep 2020 – Sep 2022

Muhammad Junaid Akhtar

MSc, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Koç University, Sep 2020 – Sep 2022

Cengiz Çakır

Bsc, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Dec 2021 – Dec 2022.

• Umut Eren, High school intern, Mugla Science High School, Summer 2020. (will continue his undergrad at Stanford University)
• Berkay Kilinc, High school intern, Ankara Science High School, Summer 2020.
• Bahar Askin, High school intern, Ankara Science High School, Summer 2020.
• Ibrahim Menzek, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Deniz Albayrak, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabancı University, Jan-Jun 2021
• Nur Banu Altin, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabancı University, Jan-Aug 2021
• Mohammed Alsaqqa, Mechanical Engineering, Koc University, Jun – Aug 2020
• Ayse Vildan Olcek, Electrical Electronics Engineering, Yeditepe University
• Umut Gunay, School of Medicine, Koc University