Ilke Uguz

Design and microfabrication of organic, soft and flexible neural implants.
Large-scale electrophysiology and neural stimulation.
In vivo ion pumps and microfluidics for chemical stimulation.
Neural imaging and optogenetics.

One of the most exciting topics of our decade is developing interfaces with the brain’s vast network to enable precise communication between neurons and computers, aiming to tackle neurodegenerative diseases and better understand brain dynamics. Dr. Uguz's research mainly focuses on design and development of ultra-flexible and light weight neural implants that can generate a more tissue compatible interface. By miniaturizing the recording sites, Dr. Uguz aims to develop very large-scale systems capable of recording or stimulating brain activity with single neuronal resolution over extended periods without causing tissue damage.

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology

Postdoctoral Researcher, Electrical Engineering, Columbia University

PhD, Electrical Engineering, École des Mines de Saint-Étienne

Master of Science, Biophysics, Technical University of Dresden

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University

Assistant Professor
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department of Biomedical Engineering

Digital Signal Processing