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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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
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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
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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,
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Opening Keynote and Student Poster Success at ANT Neuromeeting Philadelphia 2026
Ayaz Lab was pleased to participate in ANT Neuromeeting 2026 – Philadelphia, held at One North Broad Street, Grand Ballroom, Philadelphia. The meeting brought together researchers and clinicians working across neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and brain monitoring
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Congratulations to Yigit Topoglu on Successfully Defending His PhD Thesis
We are delighted to congratulate Yigit Topoglu on the successful defense of his PhD thesis at Drexel University on March 6, 2026. His dissertation, titled “Multimodal Neurocognitive and Neurohormonal Assessment of Human Behavior During Naturalistic
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ECE Senior Design Team Presents Brain-Computer Interface Machine Learning Project
Congratulations to the senior design team of Kieran Conroy, Nicholas Cradlin, and Gautam Veerapaneni, advised by Dr. Hasan Ayaz, on presenting their updates on the project “Electroencephalography-Based Brain Computer Interface Systems Classification Improvement.” The team
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Ayaz Lab Showcases Neuroengineering Research at Drexel Admitted Students Day
Ayaz Lab Showcases Neuroengineering Research at Drexel Admitted Students Day On Saturday, February 21, the Neuroergonomics and Neuroengineering Lab for Brain Health and Performance Research (Ayaz Lab) was excited to participate in Drexel Admitted Students