Aysegul Gunduz, Ph.D., is a Professor and Fixel Brain Mapping Professor at the University of Florida's Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering. She leads the Brain Mapping Laboratory, focusing on neural networks and clinical translation for neurological disorders. Her work integrates electrophysiology, bioimaging, and neuromodulation to develop diagnostic and therapeutic systems for conditions like Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, and stroke. Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2001) M.S., Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University (2003) Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Florida (2008) Post-doctoral Fellowship in Neurology, Albany Medical College (2011) Research interests include human brain mapping, closed-loop deep brain stimulation (DBS), neuromodulation strategies for movement disorders, and wearable sensor technologies for neurological monitoring. Her lab emphasizes translational research, bridging basic science with clinical applications to improve patient outcomes. Awards include the BMES Fellowship (2024), AIMBE Fellowship (2022), and PECASE (2019), reflecting her leadership in neural engineering. Her articles explore cutting-edge topics like DBS efficacy, neural network dynamics, and ethical considerations in neural device research. Grants and collaborations focus on advancing adaptive DBS and brain-computer interfaces. She mentors students in neuroengineering and advocates for equitable participation in clinical research. The Brain Mapping Laboratory actively engages in multidisciplinary projects with neurologists, surgeons, and industry partners. Future work includes optimizing closed-loop systems for Tourette syndrome and Parkinson’s disease, developing open-source neuroimaging tools, and expanding wearable sensor applications for real-time neurological monitoring.











