Ozgur Ege Aydogan

I am Ozgur Ege Aydogan, an engineer and researcher specializing in wearable robotics, soft robotics, and assistive devices. My passion for developing innovative solutions that enhance human performance and mobility has guided my academic and professional pursuits. I am particularly interested in integrating advanced technologies with wearable and assistive robotics to create systems that improve human-machine interaction and enhance the quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments.

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Current Position
I am currently working as a research assistant at Osaka University, where I am developing a BCI system for individuals with severe motor disabilities under the supervision of Professor Takufumi Yanagisawa in the Yanagisawa Laboratory. My work focuses on integrating advanced BCI technology with wearable and assistive devices to enhance mobility and interaction capabilities, showcasing my interdisciplinary skills in both robotics and neuroscience.

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Academic Background
I hold a Master's degree in Robotics Engineering from Osaka University, Japan. During my studies, I conducted research in the Adaptive Robotics Lab (Hosoda Lab) under the mentorship of Professors Koh Hosoda and Kensuke Harada. My master’s thesis, "3D Walking of a Bio-inspired Musculoskeletal Soft Quadruped Robot Driven by Pneumatic Artificial Muscles," focused on developing adaptive robotic systems inspired by biological principles. I was honored to receive the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for my studies from 2021 to 2023.

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I earned my Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, Turkey. There, I developed a 4-DOF upper limb robotic exoskeleton for shoulder and elbow rehabilitation under the supervision of Professor Erhan Akdogan in the Biomechatronics Research Laboratory. This project won multiple awards, highlighting its innovation and impact in the field of assistive technology.

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Research Interests

• Wearable Robotics and Exoskeletons

• Assistive Devices and Rehabilitation Robotics

• Soft Robotics and Bio-inspired Design

• Human-Machine Interaction and Interface Design

• Biomedical Device Innovation and Translation

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Research Experience

1. Brain-Computer Interface Development: At Osaka University, I lead the development of a BCI system for individuals with severe motor disabilities. This project involves hardware integration, data collection, and implementing real-time decoding of motor intentions from EEG signals using SVM. This experience demonstrates my ability to integrate advanced technologies with assistive devices, relevant to human-machine interaction and neuroengineering.

2. Soft Robotics and Bio-inspired Design: In the Adaptive Robotics Lab, I designed and fabricated McKibben-type artificial muscles for a bio-inspired musculoskeletal soft quadruped robot. This research aimed to mimic the anatomical functions and structure of a greyhound for adaptive walking control, directly aligning with the interests of professors working on bio-inspired and adaptive robotic systems.

3. Wearable Robotics and Exoskeletons: At Yildiz Technical University, I developed a 4-DOF upper limb robotic exoskeleton to enhance mobility and reduce physical strain for individuals with weak muscles. This project involved implementing force-based impedance control and developing a low-cost wearable EMG sensor system for measuring muscle activation, aligning well with the research interests of professors focused on wearable robotics and rehabilitation.

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Achievements and Honors

• MEXT Scholarship: Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship

• TEKNOFEST 2021 Finalist: Technology for Humanity Competition

• TEKNOFEST 2020 1st Prize: Health and First Aid Category

• TUBITAK 2242 2nd Prize: University Students Research Projects Competitions

• 8th University Students Research Project Competitions 1st Prize: Health Category

• Full Merit Scholarship: Awarded by OSYM