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Can Yücesoy is a Professor and the Managing Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Boğaziçi University. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University in 1993 and 1997, and his Ph.D. from the University of Twente in the Netherlands in 2003. Since June 2004, he has been with Boğaziçi University, serving as the Director of the Institute since January 2016. He also directs the Biomechanics Laboratory and serves as the academic lead for Boğaziçi University in The European University of Brain and Technology - NeurotechEU.
Professor Yücesoy's research focuses on skeletal muscle mechanics, myofascial force transmission, spasticity, orthopedic biomechanics, and medical imaging. His work combines finite element modeling, MRI analyses, animal experiments, histology, and intraoperative testing in patients. He has made significant contributions to understanding how muscles interact with surrounding tissues through myofascial pathways.
His recent research trends show a strong emphasis on spasticity management, particularly regarding botulinum toxin treatments and their effects on muscle mechanics. He has also been developing advanced control algorithms for powered ankle prostheses using neural networks and surface electromyography. His work bridges fundamental biomechanical principles with clinical applications in movement disorders and rehabilitation.
- Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi, Üstün Başarılı Genç Bilim İnsanı Ödülü (TÜBA - GEBİP) 2008
- Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Vakfı, Araştırmada Üstün Başarı Ödülü 2008
- Best Oral Biomechanics Presentation Award at EORS 2020
Professor Yücesoy has successfully supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. His current research includes a TUBITAK-funded project on developing novel control algorithms for smart ankle prostheses and leadership in the NeurotechEU initiative. He teaches graduate courses in tissue biomechanics, motion biomechanics, skeletal muscle mechanics, and fundamental mechanics for biomedical engineers. His laboratory maintains active collaborations with institutions across Europe and continues to push the boundaries of biomechanical research with both theoretical and experimental approaches.
