ISU XR LAB

Interdisciplinary Research

ISU XR Lab operates at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and design. Our team includes VR developers, computer scientists, mechanical engineers, and healthcare specialists, working together to push the limits of immersive technology.

Cutting-Edge Innovation

From VR-based wind simulation and robotic haptics to virtual surgery planning and smart wearables, we prototype real-world solutions powered by AI, XR, and 3D visualization tools.

Purpose-Driven Impact

We believe in building experiences that matter. Our projects focus on medical training, urban safety, and assistive technologies—bringing meaningful change to education, healthcare, and research.

Mission of ISU XR Lab

At ISU XR Lab, we specialize in cutting-edge Virtual and Augmented Reality applications, focusing on immersive training, medical simulations, and smart environments. Backed by TÜBİTAK and European funding programs, our interdisciplinary team bridges research and real-world solutions. Under the leadership of Dr. Şenol Pişkin, the lab integrates haptics, AI, and sensor-based XR systems to address complex challenges in education, medicine, and engineering.

Collaborations and Funded Research

ISU XR Lab has an established track record of success in nationally and internationally funded projects. We have been actively involved in research supported by the Horizon Europe Programme, TÜBİTAK 1001 and 3501 grants, MSCA Doctoral Networks, and the COST Action framework. These collaborations reflect our commitment to high-impact research, cross-border innovation, and excellence in immersive technologies.

Meet the Principal Investigator

Dr. Şenol Pişkin

Principal Investigator, ISU XR Lab
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istinye University Istanbul, Türkiye
Expert in XR Systems, Surgical Simulations, and Human-Robot Interaction.
With experience in TÜBİTAK and Horizon-funded projects, Dr. Pişkin leads research initiatives across Europe and Türkiye.

Dr. Pişkin's CV

Recent Works

Discover our latest projects and innovations in XR, VR, and interactive technologies.

From immersive simulations to research-driven applications, our lab is committed to shaping the future through cutting-edge development and collaborative research.

Virtual Reality , Haptic

Physical Wind Simulation for VR Sickness

Orthodontics , 3D

3D Modeling in Orthodontics

Cardiology , Healthcare

Detecting Pediatric Cardiology Anomaly

Icon , Web

Virtual Reality Hospital Environment with Heart Interaction

haptic gloves, vr

Interactive VR Experiences with Haptic Gloves

ANSYS, Wind

City Wind Analysis ANSYS

haptic , 3d game

CatchWind plus Haptic

vr , mri

VR Based MRI Room

Surgery VR

AI , robotic

Robotic hand control using computer vision (camera) and artificial intelligence

Publications

Dr. Şenol Pişkin has contributed extensively to the fields of cardiovascular fluid dynamics, biomedical engineering, and surgical simulation, with over 900 citations and an h-index of 15. His work has been featured in top journals such as Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology and Computers in Biology and Medicine, and includes significant international CFD challenges.

Google Scholar - Dr. Şenol Pişkin

ResearchGate – Dr. Şenol Pişkin

ORCID – Dr. Şenol Pişkin

Web of Science - Dr. Şenol Pişkin

Positions Open

We are always looking for motivated Postdoctoral researchers, PhD, Master’s, and Undergraduate studentsto join our interdisciplinary team at the ISU XR Lab. If you are passionate about Extended Reality, modeling, simulation, or immersive technologies, we would love to hear from you!

🚀 Current Opportunity

We are currently hiring an Undergraduate Intern under the TÜBİTAK Star Program! This 6-month paid internship offers hands-on experience in Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, and data analysis, with the chance to contribute to real XR research projects alongside expert researchers.

Application Link: Click Here

Team Members

Our team brings together a diverse group of researchers, developers, and engineers committed to advancing Extended Reality (XR), haptics, AI, and simulation technologies.