Ilker Meric

Associate Professor Ilker Meric is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bergen. His research focuses on advanced medical imaging techniques, radiation detection systems, and proton therapy verification methodologies. Key projects include the NOVO and SenSe groups, which explore hybrid neutron/gamma ray imaging and sensor technologies for healthcare applications.

His research interests span medical physics, radiation detection, and data science applications in healthcare. Notable contributions include developing computational models for proton range verification using prompt gamma-ray spectroscopy and fast neutron detection. Meric also investigates sensor networks for real-time monitoring in industrial and medical contexts.

Recent work emphasizes integrating artificial intelligence (e.g., U-NETs) for image reconstruction in proton therapy, as well as optimizing neutron-based systems for crude oil analysis and subsurface exploration. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining physics, engineering, and data-driven methods to solve complex clinical and industrial challenges.

Meric teaches courses such as Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, and Bachelor Thesis supervision. His research groups collaborate on cutting-edge projects like the NOVO initiative, advancing real-time range verification in particle therapy to improve treatment accuracy and patient safety.