Ergin Atalar

Ergin Atalar is a Professor at Bilkent University's Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and serves as Director of the National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM). Previously, he spent nearly two decades at Johns Hopkins University, where he held professorships in Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering, and directed the Center for Image Guided Interventions. His research focuses on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) innovation, including hardware/software development, safety protocols, and interventional MRI techniques.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bilkent University (1991)
  • M.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1987)
  • B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bogazici University (1985)

Dr. Atalar is recognized for re-engineering MRI scanners to enhance performance without increasing costs. His inventions led to the founding of MRI Interventions, Inc. (now ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.) and Troyka Med A.S. He has authored 127 peer-reviewed journal papers, holds 54 U.S. patents, and maintains high citation metrics (h-index=71 via Google Scholar, 17,400+ citations).

• Scientific Honors:
  • TUBITAK Science Award (2006)
  • Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (2016)
  • Member of Academia Europaea (2013)
  • Member of Science Academy, Turkey (2012)
  • Fellow of ISMRM (2011)