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bioelectrodes & molecular sensing

We engineer biofunctional electrodes by combining the appropriate molecular recognition element with surface chemistry, immobilisation strategy and electrode architecture. Our work spans enzymes, antibodies, nucleic acids, aptamers and synthetic recognition elements, with a focus on translating molecular interactions into reliable electrochemical signals for biosensing and biomarker detection.

Küçükayar et. al. Microhem. J. (2025)

Şahin et. al. Solid State Electr. (2022)

Şahin et. al. Biosens. Bioelectron. (2018)

wearable & implantable bioelectronics

We translate sensing and bioelectronic technologies into devices that operate where biological information is generated. Our research spans skin-interfaced and wearable sensing, microneedle-based technologies, and implantable and transient bioelectronic devices, with particular interest in integrating functional interfaces into practical device architectures.

Lee et. al. Sci. Adv. (2022)

Cho et. al. Nat. Sens. (2026)

functional electrode materials & architectures

We develop and engineer electrode materials and architectures to control surface area, mass transport, electron transfer and electrochemical performance. Our work includes carbon-based and biomass-derived electrodes, nanostructured and redox-active materials, and bioinspired approaches designed around the requirements of the electrochemical interface.

Küçükayar et. al. Microhem. J. (2023)

Işık et. al. Microchem. J. (2021)

Üstündağ et. al. Chem. Pap. (2023)

self-powered & responsive bioelectronics

We harness biochemical energy and electrochemical processes to create systems that can operate and respond autonomously. Building on our work in enzymatic biofuel cells and self-powered sensing, we are developing technologies that couple molecular recognition, energy generation and electrochemical actuation, including controlled-release and responsive bioelectronic systems.