• EEEN 331 Engineering Electromagnetics
• EEEN 361 Device Electronics
• EEEN 362 Vibrations & Waves
• EEEN 363 Optics
• EEEN 481 Principles of Microfabrication
• EEEN 482 Foundations of MEMS
• EEEN 512 Project Development and Fundraising Procedures
• EEEN 683 BioMEMS

• BAP, Bogazici University Best Dissertation Award, Jun. 2011

Research Groups

• Microsystems Research Group (Founding Director, 2013-Present)
• Biosensors Research Group (Member, 2015-Present)

Appointments

• 2021-Present, Department Chair, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2021-Present, Associate Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2025-2026, Committee Chair, Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (Representative of the Rector's Office), Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2021-2025, Member, Faculty Executive Board (Associate Professor Rep.), Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2020-2026, Advisor to the Rector (R&D, Innovation, University-Industry Collaborations), Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2019-2020, Member, Advisory Board (ÇPDK), TÜBİTAK TEYDEB MEMS/NEMS.
• 2018-2021, Department Vice Chair, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2018-2022, Member, Institute Executive Board, Institute of Graduate Programs, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2017-2021, Member, Faculty Board (Assistant Professor Rep.), Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2015-2026, Editorial Board Member, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.
• 2015-2016, Vice Director, Graduate School of Natural & Applied Sciences, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2014-2018, Program Director, Graduate Program in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2013-2018, Program Coordinator, Bilgi-University of Liverpool Dual Degree Program.
• 2012-2021, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Istanbul Bilgi University.
• 2007-2011, Research and Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Boğaziçi University.

Entrepreneurship Experience

• 2024-Present, Co-Founder, Structalert

Funded Research Projects

Startup & Commercialization Funding

• TÜBİTAK (BIGG Fund - 1512) [2024], "Structalert Constructiontech", Seed Stage Investment (Approx. $26,550).

As Project Coordinator (Principal Investigator)

• TÜBİTAK (SAYEM Project, no:3219501) [2021-2024], "Smart Home Platform", Project Partner: Eczacıbaşı Yapı Gereçleri A.Ş.
• Istanbul Bilgi University, RDI Project [2020-2023], "Towards Sustainable Cities: Smart Parking System and Policy Development in Istanbul".
• Istanbul Bilgi University, BAP Project [2020-2022], "Design and fabrication of a MEMS scanner based miniaturized projection display".
• TÜBİTAK (EEAEG 3501, no:117E236) [2018-2021], "Realization of Paper-Based Piezoresistive MEMS Biosensors for Aflatoxin Sensing".
• Istanbul Bilgi University, BAP Project [2016-2017], "Implementation of a Low-Cost Paper-Based Biosensor for Aflatoxin detection".
• TÜBİTAK (SBAG 1003, no:113S114) [2013-2016] (Budget: $238,897), "Design and Fabrication of a Biopsy Catheter Capable of Doing In-Vivo Cell Imaging for Early Cancer Detection".

As Researcher

• International Belmont Forum-Pathways (no:121N489) [2021-2023], "Premiss (Strengthening Methodologies for Sustainability Science)".
• TÜBİTAK (EEAEG 1001, no:117E235) [2018-2020], "A Monolithic 3D Actuator for Laser Scanning Endoscopy".
• TÜBİTAK (EEAEG 3501, no:114E549) [2014-2017], "Design of an Optically Powered and Optically Programmable CMOS Based Biomedical Microsystem for Remote Patient Monitoring and Intervention".

Journal Publications

2026

[30] O. Tavli, K. Erdil, A. K. Dagistanli, D. Gokdel and O. Ferhanoglu, "Magnetically Actuated Composite Vocal Fold Phantom for CT/TA Muscle Mimicry," IEEE Access, 2026.

[29] B. Alçiçek, A. Arseven, B. Sarioglu and Y. D. Gökdel, "A self-tuning resonance-locking method for polymer MEMS microscanners," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2026.

[28] Ö. B. Peker, E. Toker, D. Öcal, T. Dalyan, E. Afacan and Y. D. Gökdel, "A Fully Automated SPICE-Compatible Netlist Extraction From Image Using Deep Learning and Image Preprocessing Techniques," IEEE Access, 2026.

2025

[27] Ö. G. Akcan, M. M. Gaber, E. A. Baran and Y. D. Gökdel, "Development of a disposable Silicone–Graphite composite strain sensor for soft robotics applications," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2025.

[26] S. Ulgaz, B. Yilmaz, B. Aygül, Ö. G. Akcan, K. Erdil and Y. D. Gökdel, "Flexible printed circuit board for biomolecule weight sensing," Journal of Flex. Print. Electron., 2025.

2024

[25] B. Aygül, S. Ulgaz, B. Yılmaz, Ö. G. Akcan, K. Erdil and Y. D. Gökdel, "Disposable Piezoresistive MEMS Airflow Sensor for Chronic Respiratory Disease Detection," IEEE Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2024.

[24] E. Taparci, K. Olcay, M. O. Akmandor, B. Kabakulak, B. Sarioglu and Y. D. Gokdel, "A Mathematical Programming Approach for IoT-Enabled, Energy-Efficient Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Network Design and Implementation," IEEE Sensors Journal, 2024.

2022

[23] Ö. G. Akcan, K. Erdil, D. Korkut, E. Baran and Y. D. Gokdel, "Paper-Based Piezoresistive Force Encoder," IEEE Sensors, 2022.

[22] K. Erdil, Ö. G. Akcan, Ö. Gül and Y. D. Gokdel, "A Disposable MEMS Biosensor for Aflatoxin M1 Molecule Detection," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2022.

2021

[21] I. D. Yildirim, B. Sarioglu and Y. D. Gokdel, "3D Printed Head for a Handheld Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope," Instruments and Experimental Techniques, 2021.

2020

[20] G. Akoz and Y. D. Gokdel, "Field-of-view optimization of magnetically actuated 2D gimballed scanners," Turk J Elec Eng & Comp Sci, 2020.

[19] K. Erdil, T. Ayrac, O. G. Akcan and Y. D. Gokdel, "Piezoresistive disposable weight sensor with increased sensitivity," Turk J Elec Eng & Comp Sci, 2020.

[18] G. Kasap, Y. D. Gokdel, M. B. Yelten and O. Ferhanoglu, "Reliability Testing of 3D-Printed Polyamide Actuators," IEEE T. Device Mat. Re., 2020.

2019

[17] D. Karabeyoglu, E. Guzel, H. Kilic, B. Sarioglu, Y. D. Gokdel and F. Serincan, "Active Cell Balancing System with Buck-Boost Converters," Süleyman Demirel University Journal of Engineering Sciences and Design, 2019.

[16] Y. Gokdag, F. Sansal and Y. D. Gokdel, "Image Denoising Using 2-D Wavelet Algorithm for Gaussian-Corrupted Confocal Microscopy Images," Biomed Signal Process Control, 2019.

[15] A. U. Dilek, A. D. Oguz, F. Satis, Y. D. Gokdel and M. Ozbek, "Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades and Tower via an Automated Laser Scanning System," Eng. Struct., 2019.

[14] H. A. Oyman, B. Efe, H. Icel, Y. D. Gokdel, O. Ferhanoglu and A. D. Yalcinkaya, "A Stainless-Steel Micro-Scanner for Rapid 3D Confocal Imaging," J. Phys. D Appl. Phys., 2019.

[13] M. Akturk, G. Gumus, B. Sarioglu and Y. D. Gokdel, "Multi-Scanning Mode Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy System," Turk J Elec Eng & Comp Sci, 2019.

[12] B. Sarioglu and Y. D. Gokdel, "Üç Boyutlu Baskı Metodu ile Üretilmiş Dalgalı Yüzeyli Sığal Basınç Algılayıcı," Duzce University Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2019.

[11] J. Savas, M. Altinsoy, Y. D. Gokdel, O. Ferhanoglu and F. Civitci, "A 45° Tilted 3D-Printed Scanner for Compact Side-View Laser Scanning Endoscopy," Microsyst. Technol., 2019.

2018

[10] M. Ozbek and Y. D. Gokdel, "Çok Katlı Yapılarda Robotik Lazer Tarayıcı Sistemlerle Yapısal Sağlık Takibi," Uludağ University Journal of Faculty of Engineering, 2018.

[9] B. M. Gonultas, J. Savas, R. Khayatzadeh, S. Aygun, F. Civitci, Y. D. Gokdel, M. B. Yelten and O. Ferhanoglu, "Reliability Testing of 3D-Printed Electromechanical Scanning Devices," J. Electron. Test., 2018.

[8] H. A. Oyman, Y. D. Gokdel, O. Ferhanoglu and A. D. Yalcinkaya, "Performance of Three-Dimensional-Printed Microscanner in a Laser Scanning Microscopy Application," Opt. Eng., 2018.

[7] J. Savas, R. Khayatzadeh, A. Caliskan, F. Civitci, Y. D. Gokdel and O. Ferhanoglu, "Towards Fully 3D-printed Miniaturized Confocal Imager," Opt. Eng., 2018.

2016

[6] H. A. Oyman, M. A. Icel, B. C. Efe, Y. D. Gokdel, O. Ferhanoglu and A. D. Yalcinkaya, "A 3D Polymer Based Printed Two-Dimensional Laser Scanner," J. Phys. Conf. Ser, 2016.

2014

[5] Y. Wang, Y. D. Gokdel, N. Triesault, L. Wang, Y. Huang and X. Zhang, "Magnetic-Actuated Stainless Steel Scanner for Two-Photon Hyperspectral Fluorescence Microscope," IEEE Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2014.

2011

[4] A. D. Yalcinkaya, Y. D. Gokdel and B. Sarioglu, "One Dimensional LED Array Integrated Polymer Composite Scanner for 2D Imaging," Sens. Actuator A Phys., 2011.

2010

[3] Y. D. Gokdel, S. Mutlu and A. D. Yalcinkaya, "Self-Terminating Electrochemical Etching of Stainless Steel for the Fabrication of Micro-Mirrors," J. Micromech. Microeng., 2010.

[2] Y. D. Gokdel, A. O. Sevim, S. Mutlu and A. D. Yalcinkaya, "Polymer MEMS Based Optoelectronic Display," IEEE Trans. Electron Devices, 2010.

2009

[1] Y. D. Gokdel, B. Sarioglu, S. Mutlu and A. D. Yalcinkaya, "Design and Fabrication of Two-Axis Micromachined Steel Scanners," J. Micromech. Microeng., 2009.

Patents

• "An Automated Laser Scanner System for Structural Monitoring of Wind Turbines", TPE 2017-GE-269280.
• "Three Dimensional Scanning System". DE 10 2022 103 351 B4, German Patent and Trademark Office.
• "A System for Detecting Hand Gestures", TR 2024 009597, Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.

Former Students

Ph.D.:

1. Hilmi Artun Oyman, 2019 (Co-Advisor: Prof. Dr. Arda D. Yalçınkaya)
   Thesis: Magnetically actuated MEMS scanners for laser scanning confocal microscopy

Master of Science:

19. Onur Tavlı, 2026
    Thesis: Magnetically Actuated Composite Vocal Fold Phantom for CT/TA Muscle Mimicry
18. Enes Akkan, 2026 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Tuğba Dalyan)
    Thesis: Machine Learning Driven Design and Simulation of Resonant Mode Torsional MEMS Microscanners
17. Taylan Parlak, 2025
    Thesis: Embedded-System and Implementation of a Telescopic Glass for Visually Impaired
16. Metehan Köklü, 2023 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Ceyhun Kırımlı)
    Thesis: Lens Design and Fabrication Method for Portable-Hand Held Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
15. Mahmoud Gaber, 2023 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Eray Baran)
    Thesis: Design and fabrication of silicone-graphite based flexible force sensor
14. Aysun Arseven, 2023 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Baykal Sarıoğlu)
    Thesis: Self-tuning resonant mode microscanner control system
13. İpek Hilal Kaçar, 2022 
    Thesis: Magnetic cell separation using planar coil arrays
12. Gökalp Akçan, 2022 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Eray Baran)
    Thesis: Design, fabrication, and implementation of a low-cost piezoresistive force encoding sensor
11. Kuter Erdil, 2021
    Thesis: Design and Fabrication of a Low-Cost Piezoresistive MEMS Biosensor For Aflatoxin Detection
12. Ali Sinan Kara, 2021
13. Öznur Mete, 2020
8. Gökçe Aköz, 2018
   Thesis: Optimization of Magnetically Actuated Steel Scanner Systems
7. İpek Deniz Yıldırım, 2018
   Thesis: Design and Fabrication of Handheld Confocal Microscopy Head
6. Janset Savaş, 2017 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Onur Ferhanoğlu)
   Thesis: Towards Fully 3D-printed Miniaturized Confocal Imager
5. Ahmet Uğur Dilek, 2017 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Muammer Özbek)
   Thesis: Determination of the Dynamics of Wind Turbines by Remote Measurement Methods
4. Melike Nur Önder,  2017 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Özgür Gül)
   Thesis: Paper Based Low Cost Biosensor Design and Fabrication
3. Ahmet Tuna, 2017 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Baykal Sarıoğlu)
   Thesis: A Pressure Sensor Fabricated with 3D Printer for a Biomedical Microsystem
2. Hilal Kızılcabel, 2017 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Baykal Sarıoğlu)
   Thesis: Micromachined Platform Design for All Optical Microsystems
1. Yunus Gökdağ, 2016 (Co-Advisor: Dr. Özgür Kocatürk)
   Thesis: Image Denoising & Enhancement on the Applications of Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy

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