Armagan Albayrak

Dr. Armagan Albayrak is an academic researcher at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, specializing in Human-Centered Design and Ergonomics. Their work focuses on healthcare innovation, particularly in improving patient experiences, sustainable medical technologies, and extended reality (XR) applications. Albayrak leads research projects like HiPP (optimizing orthopedic patient journeys) and Virtual Patient (surgical training systems), and teaches Health courses since 2023. Their research spans medical device design, dementia care technologies, telemedicine systems, and ICU sustainability.

Key projects include redesigning syringe and glove usage in ICUs to reduce environmental impact, developing AR/VR tools for medical education, and co-designing assistive technologies with patients. Albayrak collaborates with healthcare providers, engineers, and interdisciplinary teams to bridge design and clinical practice. They are a 2025 Open Education Ambassador, advocating for accessible learning resources.

Publications highlight themes like pediatric hemophilia care, cross-cultural surgical training, and dementia care personalization. Their work emphasizes user-centered approaches, emphasizing how design can enhance healthcare equity, efficiency, and sustainability.