Serap Altay Arpali

Serap Altay Arpali is an Associate Professor at Başkent University's Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Her research focuses on optics, photonics, and biomedical imaging with structured illumination techniques.

• Education: PhD (2007) from Gazi University, MS (2003) from Çankaya University, BS (1999) from Dumlupınar University

Research interests include laser beam propagation through turbulent media, optical wireless communication, and on-chip fluorescence imaging for medical diagnostics. Her recent work has emphasized underwater optical communication systems and biological tissue imaging. Scientific contributions span atmospheric optics, beam shaping, and biomedical device development.

Key article trends examine beam propagation in turbulent environments, fluorescent imaging for high-throughput blood screening, and adaptive optics algorithms. Publications range from 2003 to 2022, with recent emphasis on practical biomedical applications.

Current affiliations include:

• Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Başkent University
• Postdoctoral Researcher at University of California Los Angeles (2012)