Hakan Urey

Hakan Urey is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Koç University, where he has held academic roles since 2001. He previously served as a visiting professor at Cambridge University (UK) and Boğaziçi University (Turkey). He obtained his BS from Middle East Technical University (1992), and MS/PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology (1996–1997). His professional experience includes roles at Microvision Inc., Bilkent University, and Georgia Tech Research Institute. He has pioneered developments in wearable AR displays, MEMS technologies, and biomedical sensors, earning over 60 patents and founding five tech startups. His research focuses on augmented reality systems, 3D displays, micro-optics, and sensor innovations.

Education includes:

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1997)
• M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1996)
• B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1992)

Research interests span Augmented Reality, MEMS, 3D displays, and biomedical sensors. His work bridges optics, electronics, and healthcare, with notable contributions to holographic displays, implantable devices, and virtual reality applications. He has published over 200 papers and secured prestigious grants like the ERC Advanced Investigator Grant.

Scientific awards include the Sedat Simavi Award (2019), Elginkan Foundation Science Award (2020), and multiple TÜBA/TUBITAK recognitions. His laboratories at Koç University develop cutting-edge technologies for wearable AR, medical diagnostics, and next-generation optical systems.

Pioneering projects include MaR-T (mixed reality for preschool math education) and biomedical sensor platforms like biofeedback VR games for pediatric patients. His startups commercialize research outcomes in areas such as holographic displays and implantable electronics.