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At ISU XR Lab, we develop immersive VR/AR/MR experiences that transform healthcare, engineering, education, and human interaction. Join us in shaping the next wave of spatial computing.

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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.

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.

Dr. Şenol Pişkin

Principal Investigator @ Care LAB

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istinye University Istanbul, Türkiye

Dr. Femilda J. J. S. Bai

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Istinye University Istanbul, Türkiye

Machine Learning

Dr. Edwin Geo VARUVEL

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istinye University Istanbul, Türkiye

Intelligent Robotics

Dr. Özüm Çallı

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istinye University Istanbul, Türkiye

Robotics


Dr. JESU GODWIN DEVARAJ

Postdoctoral Researcher @ Care Lab

Mechatronics



Academic Partners and Contributors

Dr. K. Banu Köse

Assist. Prof. at Medipol University School of Engineering

Dr. Zeynep Gungoren

Radiology Specialist at Johns Hopkins Anadolu Medical Center

Dr. Cansaran Tanidir

Prof. of Pediatric Cardiology at Memorial Hospitals Group, Istanbul Ataşehir Hospital

Dr. Serap BAŞ

Radiologist at Başakşehir Çam ve Sakura City Hospital


Dr. Okan Yıldız

Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ebuzer Aydın

Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine

Efe AKSOY

Founder at Nsocial and Redpanda Interactive XR Studio, Galatasaray University, Vilnius, Lithuania

Dr. Paniz Hobbi

Assistant Professor and Prosthodontist at Istinye University and Istinye Dental Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye



Graduate Researchers (PhD & RA)


Buse Şahin

Lab Student Assistant @ Care Lab

Ezgi Dok

Lab Student Assistant @ Care Lab

Gizem Sel

Lab Student Assistant @ Care Lab

Muhammad Javed Ramzan

XR Researcher/Developer


Zeynep Burcu Kâya Alpan

XR Researcher/Designer

İsmail Can Yazıcı

Lab Student Assistant

Rabia Şimal Selamet

Research Assistant @ Care Lab

Ezgi Sıla Demir

Research Assistant @ Care Lab



Berkay Ocaklı

Research Assistant @ Care Lab

Şükrü Ayyıldız

Research Assistant @ Care Lab



Student Researchers (Master's & Undergraduate)


Berkay MALGIR

Undergraduate Student - XR Developer

Irem YILMAZ

Master's Student - Machine Learning

Tara Alani

Undergrad - Biomedical Engineering

Zehranur Suca

Undergrad - Biomedical Engineering


Ayşe Topcu

Undergrad - Biomedical Engineering

M.Humam Alzaeim

Master's Student - Machine Learning

Musab Ahmed Khan Umair

Master's Student - Machine Learning

Ömer Faruk Şahin

Master's Student - Machine Learning


Ayşenur Tombaş

Undergrad - Biomedical Engineering



High School Interns & Junior Researchers


Doruk Günveren

Artificial Intelligence Intern

Batu Erakman

Extended Reality Intern

Ege Kaan Kıcı

Extended Reality Intern

Emircan Alcan

Extended Reality Intern


Mehmet Karadaş

3D Animation Intern

Enes Aksu

3D Animation Intern

NEDAL J. H. ABUOUN

Artificial Intelligence Intern

Mustafa A. R. AL HUMADAN

Artificial Intelligence Intern


Shahed Alomar

Artificial Intelligence Intern

AYHAM PEZRI

Artificial Intelligence Intern

Fawaz Alzaidi

Artificial Intelligence Intern

Emre İlhan

3D Environment Artist Intern


Izabela Bogojoska

Robotics Engineering Intern

Adam Abdulmazhidov

Robotics Engineering Intern

Abdullah Emre Kandil

Biomedical Engineering - Intern

Nur Aydoğdi

Intern @ Care Lab



Student Club


Zeynep Sude Gülfidan

Member IQD and Care Lab

Enes Durudeniz

Member IQD and Care Lab

Necmettin Gedikli

Member IQD and Care Lab

Umut Hakan Cevahir

Member IQD and Care Lab


Şehed Abdulrazak

Member IQD and Care Lab

Fatma Zehra Türk

Member IQD and Care Lab

Sıla Pirim

Member IQD and Care Lab

Azra Aygün

Member IQD and Care Lab


İlknur Hançer

Member IQD and Care Lab

Eslem Bayram

Member IQD and Care Lab

Muharrem Aslantaş

Member IQD and Care Lab



Alumni


Emine Kayan

Postdoctoral Researcher @ Care Lab

Bahadır

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Sare

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Emirhan Güler

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab


Ege

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Hilal

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Alparslan Gazi Memiş

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Alperen Şatıroğlu

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab


Bengi Geçkil

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Rabia Karabekmez

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Talha Gezer

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Atheer Khalaf

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab


Aya ELGebaly

Undergraduate Student @ Care Lab

Abdulhadi Alshaar

Intern @ Care Lab

Johaan Fejo Edwin Geo

Intern @ Care Lab

Ana-Maria Cristina Cruceru

Erasmus+ Intern @ Care Lab





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