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 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
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Ayaz Lab Hosts Visiting Scholars from the University of Tsukuba, Japan
The Ayaz Lab was pleased to host Prof. Hidenobu Yajima and Dr. Shu Horie from the University of Tsukuba (Japan) for a research visit and discussion on advanced methods in near-infrared bioimaging. Prof. Yajima, from
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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