Sueda SAYLAN

Dr. Sueda Saylan is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Özyeğin University, since 2024. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering (2016) from Masdar Institute (now Khalifa University), postdoctoral research at Khalifa University (2016-2022), and an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Bilkent University (2022-2024). She has also held visiting researcher positions at MIT (2014) and the University of Tokyo (2016).

• Education
  • Doctorate: Interdisciplinary Engineering, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (2016)
  • Master's: Microelectronic Manufacturing Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology (2004)
  • Bachelor's: Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2002)

Dr. Saylan's research focuses on memristive devices, photovoltaics, and light-matter interactions at micro/nanoscale. Her work bridges materials science and electronic engineering, with recent publications on memristor-based sensors, spectral filtering in silicon, and machine learning integration for biomedical diagnostics.

Key trends from her 15 most recent articles (2013-2025) include:

• Advancing memristor technology for radiation sensing and vacuum monitoring
• Optimizing photovoltaic efficiency through light management and antireflection coatings
• Developing compact, low-power diagnostic devices for pathogen detection
• Exploring nanoscale electrode materials and switching mechanisms
• Applying Fourier transforms and interferometry in optical systems

Scientific Awards

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022-2024)

Dr. Saylan has received research support from prestigious programs and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects involving semiconductor physics, optical engineering, and biomedical diagnostics. Her collaborations span institutions like Khalifa University, MIT, and the University of Tokyo.