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Dr. Ogan Gurel is an interdisciplinary academic holding adjunct professorships in Bioengineering (College of Engineering), Kinesiology (College of Nursing & Health Innovation), Management (College of Business), and Philosophy & Humanities (College of Liberal Arts) at the University of Texas at Arlington. His career spans medicine, industry, and academia, with prior roles at institutions like Columbia University, Harvard, and Samsung. He earned an MD from Columbia University, an M.Phil in Structural Biology, and a Harvard AB in Biochemical Sciences. His research focuses on innovation, protein electrodynamics, medical literacy, and information design, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. He has authored 14 peer-reviewed papers, a novel, and holds patents in biomedical engineering. Dr. Gurel’s teaching includes courses on innovation, bioelectromagnetics, and medical literacy, and he advises students on projects like 'Measuring Innovation' and 'The Logical Structure of Psychiatry'. He has also contributed to humanitarian efforts in medical relief following disasters.
Education:
- MD, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (1996)
- M.Phil in Structural Biology, Columbia University (1991)
- AB in Biochemical Sciences, Harvard University (1986)
Research Focus: Combining sciences and humanities to drive innovation. Key areas include THz medicine, protein dynamics, medical literacy enhancement, and information design. His work bridges fields like cognitive science, philosophy, and electrical engineering.
Teaching & Service: Recent courses include 'Fundamentals & Practice of Innovation' and 'Principles of Bioelectromagnetics'. He serves as a judge in university research showcases and has organized interdisciplinary conferences.
Inventions & Recognition: Co-inventor on 10 patent applications (4 granted), including microfluidics and THz imaging technologies. His novel Waves explores intersections of science and art.
