About Us
The Neuroergonomics and Neuroengineering for Brain Health and Performance Research Lab (Ayaz Lab) is a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research facility dedicated to harnessing the convergence of neuroscience, neuroengineering, cognitive sciences, psychology, human factors, biomedical engineering and sciences. Our primary mission is to leverage these fields to study brain function in health and clinical conditions and during realistic or real complex everyday tasks.
Our core focus revolves around the exploration of neuroergonomics in the realm of brain health and performance research. To achieve this, we employ a wide array of state-of-the-art wearable neurotechnologies, mobile neuroimaging and multi-modal approaches, including neurostimulation. Additionally, we make use of physiological sensing and behavioral research methods to delve into the intricacies of human brain function within realistic, real-world environments. Our research spans the human lifespan, encompassing diverse demographic groups, ranging from healthy individuals, including both typical and specialized groups, to those with various clinical conditions, such as mental health and neurological disorders.
Ayaz Lab aims to be at the forefront of interdisciplinary research, both developing and utilizing cutting-edge tools and techniques to explore the connections between the human brain, performance, and the environments. Our work extends to a wide spectrum of individuals, from the healthiest to those facing various clinical challenges as well as application areas.
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Inaugural Banu Onaral Research Symposium at Drexel
On Friday, January 30, 2026, our lab organized the inaugural Banu Onaral Research Symposium at Drexel University, bringing together a vibrant community around biomedical innovations and life-saving solutions. The symposium was held at McAlister Building
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Dr. Ayaz Featured as a Guest on a TV Program in Türkiye
Prof. Hasan Ayaz was featured as a guest on a TV program in Türkiye on January 2, 2026, joined by his wife, Dr. Gözde Şenel Ayaz. The appearance provided an opportunity to share Dr. Ayaz’s
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Bridging Neuroscience and Engineering: Student-led Congress at Acıbadem University
Ayaz Lab was pleased to support the NeuroTech Congress 2025, organized by the Acıbadem University Engineering Club on December 20–21, 2025, at Acıbadem University’s conference hall. This student-led initiative aims to build a bridge between
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Dr. Hasan Ayaz Invited Speaker at the 11th Turkish Medical World Congress
Dr. Hasan Ayaz was an invited speaker at the 11th Turkish Medical World Congress (11. Türk Tıp Dünyası Kurultayı), held 24–26 November 2025 in Ankara. As part of the scientific program, Dr. Ayaz delivered a
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Ayaz Lab Hosts Hands-On STEM Experience for High-School Students
The Neuroergonomics & Neuroengineering Lab (Ayaz Lab) welcomed a group of motivated high-school students for an immersive STEM Professional Program in collaboration with B+labs. The event took place on October 31, 2025, at Drexel University’s
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Showcasing Neuroergonomics at the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Innovation Pavilion
The Neuroergonomics and Neuroengineering Lab for Brain Health and Performance Research proudly represented Drexel University and the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems at the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Innovation
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Dr. Candida Barreto represents the Lab at a hands-on workshop in Boston
We are proud to share that our postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Candida Barreto, represented the Neuroergonomics & Neuroengineering Lab at Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems during the “fNIRS in Action: Real-World