About Us
The Neuroergonomics and Neuroengineering Lab for Brain Health and Performance Research (Ayaz Lab) is a leading interdisciplinary research lab focused on understanding brain function in health, clinical conditions, and the complex demands of everyday life. Our work integrates neuroscience, neuroengineering, cognitive science, psychology, human factors, and biomedical engineering to examine how the brain supports behavior, performance, and well-being in real-world settings.
At the core of our mission is bringing brain into the picture for brain health and performance. We employ advanced wearable neurotechnologies, mobile neuroimaging, multimodal physiological sensing and behavioral methods to investigate human brain function beyond traditional laboratory environments. Our research spans the human lifespan and includes healthy individuals, specialized populations, and people with neurological, developmental, and mental health conditions.
Ayaz Lab is committed to both developing and applying innovative tools, methods, and translational approaches that reveal the dynamic interactions among brain, body, behavior, and environment. Through this work, we aim to generate new scientific knowledge and advance practical solutions for assessment, intervention, training, and human-centered system design.
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Recent News
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Congratulations to Dr. Yigit Topoglu on Receiving Drexel University’s 2026 Outstanding Dissertation Award
The Neuroergonomics and Neuroengineering Lab for Brain Health and Performance Research (Ayaz Lab) congratulates Dr. Yigit Topoglu on receiving Drexel University’s 2026 Outstanding Dissertation Award for his PhD Dissertation advised by Prof. Ayaz. This university-level award recognizes doctoral students whose dissertations demonstrate original, innovative scholarship with significant potential impact in their field and society. Dr.…
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Kevin Ramirez-Chavez Successfully Completes PhD Proposal
Congratulations to Kevin Ramirez-Chavez on successfully completing his PhD proposal in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems at Drexel University. Kevin’s dissertation proposal is titled “Neurophysiological and Perceptual Responses to Real and Virtual Environments: A Multimodal Neuroergonomic Study of Brain–Body–Environment Interaction.” His research investigates how humans respond to natural, built, and virtual…
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Ayaz Lab Hosts Seminar by Dr. Tuğçe Nur Pekçetin on Human-Robot Interaction
The Ayaz Lab was pleased to host Dr. Tuğçe Nur Pekçetin, Fulbright Visiting Scholar and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the People and Robots Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, for a Neuroergonomics and Neuroengineering Seminar titled “Making Sense of Social Robots: The Dynamics of Mind and Action Perception in HRI.” In her talk, Dr. Pekçetin…
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Dr. Ayaz Participates in TPF Innovation & Social Impact Summit in New York City
Prof. Hasan Ayaz participated as a speaker in the Biotech & Wellbeing panel at the Turkish Philanthropy Funds Innovation & Social Impact Summit, held in New York City on April 23, 2026. The summit brought together leaders from science, technology, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and social impact to discuss how innovation can be translated into meaningful benefits…
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Ayaz Lab at the HFES Philadelphia Regional Meeting
Hasan Ayaz, PhD, presented at the HFES Philadelphia Regional Meeting, part of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society’s Northeast Regional Meeting series. Held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society in Rittenhouse Square, the event brought together researchers, practitioners, and students from across the region. It was a wonderful opportunity to share work, reconnect with old friends,…
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Ayaz Lab Showcases Five Presentations at NEBEC 2026
The Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC) is a long-running annual conference that highlights emerging research and innovation across the bioengineering field. At NEBEC 2026, hosted by Temple University in Philadelphia on April 16 to 17, Ayaz Lab was proud to contribute five presentations, including one oral presentation and four posters. Ayaz Lab was delighted to participate…
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Dr. Hasan Ayaz receiving the 2026 Provost Award at Drexel’s Faculty Recognition event
We are delighted to share that Professor Hasan Ayaz received the 2026 Provost Award for Mid-Career Excellence in Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity from Drexel University. This award is presented in recognition of sustained contributions, leadership, and impact in advancing knowledge and exemplifying academic excellence. It is a meaningful acknowledgment of years of collaborative work…