USTEL

 (Uygulamalı Sensör Teknolojileri Araştırma Laboratuvarı)

(Applied Sensor Technologies Research Laboratory)

R&D Laboratory Directors:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayhan YAZGAN (https://avesis.ktu.edu.tr/ayhanyazgan)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuzhan ÇAKIR (https://avesis.ktu.edu.tr/cakir)

E-mail: ayhanyazgan@ktu.edu.tr
E-mail: cakir@ktu.edu.tr

Address: Laboratory Number 106

Postal Address: Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 61080 Ortahisar / Trabzon

General Information

USTEL (Applied Sensor Technologies Research Laboratory) is an interdisciplinary research laboratory operating within the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University, conducting research on sensor technologies, electronic systems, electromagnetic applications, microwave circuits, optical-photonic systems, and sensing technologies.

Within the scope of the laboratory, theoretical and experimental studies are carried out on electronic circuit designs, printed circuit technologies, transducers and sensing devices, electromagnetic systems, antenna and propagation applications, optical-photonic structures, and sensor-based engineering systems.

Vision

USTEL aims to be an innovative research laboratory that conducts research at international standards in the fields of sensor technologies, electromagnetic systems, optical-photonic applications, and electronic sensing systems, developing smart sensing technologies, high-performance electronic systems, and next-generation engineering solutions.

The laboratory also aims to develop sustainable and high value-added technologies in industrial sensor technologies, smart measurement systems, and electromagnetic-based applications.

Scientific Working Principles

Scientific Reliability Academic integrity, scientific ethics, transparency, and verifiable research methods are accepted as fundamental principles in all research activities.

Interdisciplinary Approach The integrated evaluation of electronics, electromagnetics, optical-photonics, sensing systems, and sensor technologies is encouraged.

Equitable and Inclusive Research Culture An inclusive research environment offering equal opportunities for all researchers regardless of gender, language, religion, nationality, or academic background is adopted within the laboratory.

Balance Between Research and Application Theoretical studies are aimed to be supported by experimental validations, prototype development processes, and real-time applications.

Research and Application Areas

Within USTEL, research and development activities are conducted in the following areas:

• Sensor and sensing technologies,
• Electronic circuit designs,
• Printed circuit and integrated circuit applications,
• Thin film and thick film technologies,
• Transducers and sensing devices,
• Electromagnetic systems,
• Antenna and propagation applications,
• Microwave circuits,
• Optical and photonic systems,
• Power electronics-based sensor applications,
• Smart measurement and monitoring systems,
• Electronic and electromagnetic-based engineering applications

Graduate Thesis Studies

Within USTEL, master's and doctoral thesis studies based on simulation-based analyses and experimental applications are conducted in the areas of sensor technologies, electromagnetic applications, electronic systems, optical-photonic structures, and sensing technologies.