معرفی
Mesut Sahin is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University (1998) and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1986). Currently, he focuses on neuromodulation of the cerebellum using transcranial AC Stimulation (tACS) and Focused Ultrasound (FUS), while developing floating microstimulators for spinal cord applications (FLAMES). His research spans neural circuits, brain injury recovery, and biomedical signal processing.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (1998)
- M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (1993)
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1986)
Research Interests:
Mesut Sahin's work centers on neuromodulation techniques, including transcranial AC Stimulation (tACS) and Focused Ultrasound (FUS), to study cerebellar dynamics and recovery from neural injuries. He has pioneered the development of floating microstimulators for spinal cord applications (FLAMES), enabling wireless neural stimulation. His research also investigates the electrophysiological correlates of brain injuries, neural signal processing methods, and the design of biocompatible devices for chronic implantation. Key themes include neural circuit plasticity, motor control recovery, and the application of advanced technologies like carbon fiber electrodes and PDMS optical waveguides.
Scientific Awards:
Mesut Sahin is recognized as a Senior Member of the IEEE/EMBS since 2006, highlighting his contributions to biomedical engineering. His work spans over 100 peer-reviewed publications, three patents, and a textbook on bioinstrumentation.
Mentoring:
He has mentored 17 Ph.D. and 23 Master’s theses, emphasizing student training in neural engineering and biomedical device development.
