Selim Hanay

Dr. Selim Hanay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bilkent University, where he directs research on nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) and integrated sensors. His work focuses on developing nanomechanical mass spectrometry for single-particle detection under atmospheric conditions, microwave-microfluidics sensors for biomedical applications, and nanomechanical systems for reservoir computing. Hanay holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Caltech where he developed sensors for weighing single protein molecules.

Hanay's research group advances virus/nanoparticle detection technologies, microwave sensing in microfluidic systems, and deformable microfluidics for cell transfection. Recent breakthroughs include atmospheric-pressure mass spectrometry for single viruses, ultrafast reservoir computing using nonlinear resonators, and 3D electrode-integrated microwave cytometry for microplastic differentiation. The research has been recognized by the American Physical Society and American Chemical Society for its innovations in sensor technology.

Hanay received the European Research Council Starting Grant and Proof-of-Concept Grant for his pioneering work. He currently holds a Visiting Associate position at Caltech and leads multidisciplinary projects at Bilkent's UNAM National Nanotechnology Research Center. His teaching includes mechatronics and directs student competitions in hardware innovation.