Yiğit Dağhan Gökdel

• 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

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

Entrepreneurship Experience

• 2024-Present, Co-Founder, Structalert – a deep-tech spin-off focused on AI-driven Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and disaster management technologies using advanced sensor networks.

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 (1005, no:126E828) [2026-Present] (Budget: 1,200,000 TL), "Design and Prototyping of an Innovative 3D-Printed Optical Spirometer for Monitoring Respiratory Diseases".
• 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 (EEEAG 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 (Partnership for Strengthening Methodologies for Sustainability Science)".
• TÜBİTAK (EEEAG 1001, no:117E235) [2018-2020], "A Monolithic 3D Actuator for Laser Scanning Endoscopy".
• TÜBİTAK (EEEAG 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
[29] O. Tavli, K. Erdil, A. K. Dagistanli, Y. D. Gökdel and O. Ferhanoğlu, "Magnetically Actuated Composite Vocal Fold Phantom for CT/TA Muscle Mimicry," IEEE Access, 2026.
[28] B. Alçiçek, A. Arseven, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "A Self-Tuning Resonance-Locking Method for Polymer MEMS Microscanners," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2026.
[27] 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
[26] 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.
[25] S. Ulgaz, B. Yılmaz, B. Aygül, Ö. G. Akcan, K. Erdil and Y. D. Gökdel, "Flexible Printed Circuit Board for Biomolecule Weight Sensing," Flexible and Printed Electronics, 2025.

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

2022
[22] Ö. G. Akcan, K. Erdil, D. Korkut, E. Baran and Y. D. Gökdel, "Paper-Based Piezoresistive Force Encoder," IEEE Sensors Journal, 2022.
[21] K. Erdil, Ö. G. Akcan, Ö. Gül and Y. D. Gökdel, "A Disposable MEMS Biosensor for Aflatoxin M1 Molecule Detection," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2022.

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

2020
[19] G. Akoz and Y. D. Gökdel, "Field-of-View Optimization of Magnetically Actuated 2D Gimballed Scanners," Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, 2020.
[18] K. Erdil, T. Ayrac, Ö. G. Akcan and Y. D. Gökdel, "Piezoresistive Disposable Weight Sensor with Increased Sensitivity," Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, 2020.
[17] G. Kasap, Y. D. Gökdel, M. B. Yelten and O. Ferhanoğlu, "Reliability Testing of 3D-Printed Polyamide Actuators," IEEE Transactions on Device and Materials Reliability, 2020.

2019
[16] D. Karabeyoglu, E. Guzel, H. Kilic, B. Sarıoğlu, Y. D. Gökdel and F. Serincan, "Active Cell Balancing System with Buck-Boost Converters," Süleyman Demirel University Journal of Engineering Sciences and Design, 2019.
[15] Y. Gokdag, F. Sansal and Y. D. Gökdel, "Image Denoising Using 2-D Wavelet Algorithm for Gaussian-Corrupted Confocal Microscopy Images," Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 2019.
[14] A. U. Dilek, A. D. Oguz, F. Satis, Y. D. Gökdel and M. Özbek, "Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades and Tower via an Automated Laser Scanning System," Engineering Structures, 2019.
[13] H. A. Oyman, B. Efe, H. Icel, Y. D. Gökdel, O. Ferhanoğlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "A Stainless-Steel Micro-Scanner for Rapid 3D Confocal Imaging," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2019.
[12] M. Akturk, G. Gumus, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "Multi-Scanning Mode Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy System," Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, 2019.
[11] B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "Üç Boyutlu Baskı Metodu ile Üretilmiş Dalgalı Yüzeyli Sığal Basınç Algılayıcı," Düzce University Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2019 (in Turkish).
[10] J. Savas, M. Altinsoy, Y. D. Gökdel, O. Ferhanoğlu and F. Çivitci, "A 45° Tilted 3D-Printed Scanner for Compact Side-View Laser Scanning Endoscopy," Microsystem Technologies, 2019.

2018
[9] M. Özbek and Y. D. Gökdel, "Çok Katlı Yapılarda Robotik Lazer Tarayıcı Sistemlerle Yapısal Sağlık Takibi," Uludağ University Journal of the Faculty of Engineering, 2018 (in Turkish).
[8] B. M. Gonultas, J. Savas, R. Khayatzadeh, S. Aygun, F. Çivitci, Y. D. Gökdel, M. B. Yelten and O. Ferhanoğlu, "Reliability Testing of 3D-Printed Electromechanical Scanning Devices," Journal of Electronic Testing, 2018.
[7] H. A. Oyman, Y. D. Gökdel, O. Ferhanoğlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "Performance of Three-Dimensional-Printed Microscanner in a Laser Scanning Microscopy Application," Optical Engineering, 2018.
[6] J. Savas, R. Khayatzadeh, A. Caliskan, F. Çivitci, Y. D. Gökdel and O. Ferhanoğlu, "Towards Fully 3D-Printed Miniaturized Confocal Imager," Optical Engineering, 2018.

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

2011
[4] A. D. Yalçınkaya, Y. D. Gökdel and B. Sarıoğlu, "One Dimensional LED Array Integrated Polymer Composite Scanner for 2D Imaging," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2011.

2010
[3] Y. D. Gökdel, Ş. Mutlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "Self-Terminating Electrochemical Etching of Stainless Steel for the Fabrication of Micro-Mirrors," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2010.
[2] Y. D. Gökdel, A. O. Sevim, Ş. Mutlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "Polymer MEMS Based Optoelectronic Display," IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 2010.

2009
[1] Y. D. Gökdel, B. Sarıoğlu, Ş. Mutlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "Design and Fabrication of Two-Axis Micromachined Steel Scanners," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2009.

Selected Conference Publications

2026
[27] S. Halibi, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "Edge-AI for Precision Agriculture: Fusing YOLO-Based Canopy Isolation with RGB Stress Indices," 2026 IEEE Conference on AgriFood Electronics (CAFE), Cagliari, Italy, 2026. (Lecture; Student Contest)
[26] S. Ulgaz, Ö. G. Akcan, B. Yılmaz, O. Ferhanoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "A Portable and Low-Cost Spirometer with Knife-Edge Optical Detection," Eurosensors 2026, Zurich, Switzerland, 2026. (Lecture)

2023
[25] K. Olcay, E. Taparci, M. O. Akmandor, B. Kabakulak, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "Modeling and Implementation of an Adaptive Wireless Sensor Network for Low Power IoT Applications," 8th International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies (SpliTech), Split/Bol, Croatia, 2023.

2020
[24] D. Korkut, K. Erdil, Ö. G. Akcan, B. Muslu, E. A. Baran and Y. D. Gökdel, "Silicone Mold Implementation for High-Sensitive Detection of Strain Sensing Using Paper-Based Piezoresistive System," IEEE International Conference on Flexible and Printable Sensors and Systems (FLEPS), 2020.
[23] K. Erdil, D. Korkut, Ö. G. Akcan, B. Muslu, Y. D. Gökdel and E. A. Baran, "Flexible Linear Absolute Encoder System for Force Localization in Soft Environments," IEEE International Conference on Flexible and Printable Sensors and Systems (FLEPS), 2020.

2019
[22] E. Kucuk, A. Arseven, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "System Design and Implementation for a Miniaturized Laser Projection Display," 11th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), Bursa, Türkiye, 2019.

2018
[21] T. Ayrac and Y. D. Gökdel, "A Read-Out System for Disposable Paper-Based Sensors," UBMK 2018, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018.

2017
[20] B. M. Gonultas, S. Aygun, R. Khayatzade, F. Çivitci, Y. D. Gökdel, M. B. Yelten and O. Ferhanoğlu, "Reliability of 3D Printed Dynamic Scanners," FEDfro, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2017.
[19] A. Tuna, O. K. Erden, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "3D Printed Capacitive Pressure Sensor with Corrugated Surface," IEEE PRIME 2017, Taormina, Italy, 2017.
[18] A. U. Dilek, A. D. Oguz, Y. D. Gökdel and M. Özbek, "Development of Automated Laser Scanning System for Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbines," 25th IEEE Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), 2017.

2016
[17] J. Savas, A. Caliskan, F. Çivitci, Y. D. Gökdel and O. Ferhanoğlu, "Towards 3D Printed Confocal Microscopy," SPIE Optics & Photonics 2016, San Diego, USA, 2016.
[16] H. A. Oyman, M. A. Icel, B. C. Efe, Y. D. Gökdel, O. Ferhanoğlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "A 3D Polymer Based Printed Two-Dimensional Laser Scanner," 27th Micromechanics and Microsystems Europe Workshop (MME 2016), Cork, Ireland, 2016. (Journal of Physics: Conference Series, vol. 757)
[15] G. Gumus, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "System Integration for Real-Time Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope," 24th IEEE Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), Zonguldak, Türkiye, 2016.

2015
[14] G. Gumus, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "An Electronic Control and Image Acquisition System for Laser Scanning Microscopy," 9th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO 2015), Bursa, Türkiye, 2015.
[13] F. Sansal, Y. E. Gokdag, H. Kizilcabel and Y. D. Gökdel, "Implementation of High-Performance LSM Using Wavelet Transformation Analysis," 23rd IEEE Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), 2015.
[12] A. Denker, J. Savas, A. U. Dilek, B. Sarıoğlu and Y. D. Gökdel, "RoboSantral: An Autonomous Mobile Guide Robot," IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2015), Seville, Spain, 2015.

2014
[11] G. Koc, Y. D. Gökdel and B. Sarıoğlu, "Performance Analysis of Histogram-Threshold Method for Cancer Detection," BIYOMUT 2014, Istanbul, Türkiye, 2014.

2013
[10] Y. Wang, N. Triesault, Y. D. Gökdel, B. Yang, S. Bish and X. J. Zhang, "Close-Loop Controlled Stainless Steel Scanner Based Hyperspectral Confocal Laser Scanning Imaging with Scanning Status Monitoring," Proc. SPIE, MOEMS and Miniaturized Systems XII, San Francisco, USA, 2013.

2012
[9] Y. D. Gökdel, N. Triesault, C. Spruell, A. Hu, D. Waters and X. J. Zhang, "Magnetic-Actuated Stainless Steel Micro-Scanner for Confocal Hyperspectral Fluorescence Microscope," International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics (OMN 2012), Banff, Canada, 2012.

2011
[8] B. Kucukakarsu Usta, Y. D. Gökdel and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "Selectively Thinned Stainless Steel Scanners Through Electrical Discharge Machining," International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics (OMN 2011), Istanbul, Türkiye, 2011.
[7] Y. D. Gökdel, B. Sarıoğlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "2D Imaging with 1D LED Array Integrated FR4 Actuator," Transducers 2011, Beijing, China, 2011.

2009
[6] Y. D. Gökdel, A. O. Sevim, B. Kucukakarsu, Ş. Mutlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "PLED Integrated FR4 MEMS Display," 22nd Annual Meeting of the IEEE Photonics Society, Antalya, Türkiye, 2009.

2008
[5] Y. D. Gökdel, B. Sarıoğlu, Ş. Mutlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "Two-Axis Micromachined Steel Scanners," MME 2008, Aachen, Germany, 2008.
[4] B. Sarıoğlu, Y. D. Gökdel and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "1.5D Display with FR4 Actuator and LEDs," Eurosensors 2008, Dresden, Germany, 2008.
[3] Y. D. Gökdel, B. Sarıoğlu and A. D. Yalçınkaya, "LED Integrated Miniaturized Polymer MEMS Display," IEEE PRIME 2008, Istanbul, Türkiye, 2008.

2007
[2] Y. D. Gökdel, S. Talay and G. Dündar, "High Performance Adaptive Sigma-Delta Modulator Designs," IEEE PRIME 2007, Bordeaux, France, 2007.

2006
[1] Y. D. Gökdel, S. Talay, A. Meric and G. Dündar, "High Performance Sigma-Delta ADC with Adaptive Gain Controller," ELECO 2006, Bursa, Türkiye, 2006.

Patents

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

20. Berkay Alçiçek, 2026
    Thesis: Design and Implementation of a Nanogram-Scale Polymer-Based MOEMS Resonant Mode Biosensor with Optical Read-Out with Closed-Loop Control System
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 Akcan, 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
10. Ali Sinan Kara, 2021
9. 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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