Mehmet Çayören

Mehmet Çayören is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. His research focuses on applying microwave imaging techniques to medical diagnostics, particularly for early detection of breast cancer. He leads the development of the SAFE (Screening and Early Detection) microwave imaging system, which has shown promising results in clinical investigations. His work bridges electrical engineering, biomedical applications, and machine learning for improved cancer screening.

Dr. Çayören's research interests span multiple domains within electromagnetic applications for medical imaging:

• Microwave imaging systems for breast cancer detection and screening
• Determination of dielectric properties of biological tissues
• Development of open-ended coaxial probe techniques for material characterization
• Application of machine learning algorithms (XGBoost, SVM) to enhance medical imaging
• Monitoring of intracerebral hemorrhage using microwave imaging
• Development of tissue-mimicking phantoms for medical device validation

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating advanced machine learning techniques with microwave imaging systems to improve diagnostic accuracy. The SAFE platform represents a significant advancement in non-invasive breast cancer screening, particularly for dense breast tissue where traditional mammography has limitations. His work also extends to neurological applications, with research on microwave-based monitoring of brain hemorrhages.

Scientific awards received by Dr. Çayören include:

• Teknoloji Ödülü (Technology Award) in 2014

Dr. Çayören has supervised 24 students and leads multiple research projects funded by various sources including TUBITAK. His current projects focus on microwave imaging systems for breast cancer screening, monitoring of intracerebral hemorrhage, and hardware design for microwave imaging systems. He collaborates extensively with medical professionals to validate his imaging systems in clinical settings.

Dr. Çayören leads a research group focused on microwave imaging applications in medicine. His team develops both hardware systems (like the SAFE platform) and advanced signal processing algorithms to improve medical diagnostics. The group maintains close collaborations with hospitals for clinical validation of their imaging systems.