Dr. Sinem Solak

Dr. Sinem Solak is an academic and researcher with a strong foundation in Electronics and Communication Engineering, specializing in signal processing, machine learning, and intelligent systems. Her doctoral research at the University of Sussex focused on nanoscale sensor networks and statistical signal processing for abnormality detection, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications. With experience across higher education institutions in the UK, Dr. Solak has designed and delivered innovative, student-centred curricula in computing and engineering. In addition to her academic work, she has held leadership and consultancy roles in deep tech startups, contributing to the development of AI-powered healthcare technologies and securing over £800,000 in competitive research and innovation funding. She brings a transdisciplinary and applied perspective to her teaching, blending academic rigor with practical impact.

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Previously worked for:

Regent College London, Hirehoot, Stealth Mode Biotechnology Company, Study Group, University of Sussex, Conception X, Bogazici University, AIR Telekmünikasyon Çözümleri, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi and Turkcell

Skills you can learn

Foundation Computing

Foundation Mathematics

Human Computer Interaction Web Technologies

Machine Fundamentals

Electronic Circuits and Components

Creative Engineering

Programming Lab

Electrical Circuits and Devices

Core Physics

Physics Lab

Electromagnetism and Introduction to Electrical Machines

Research Profile

Key research areas and highlights.

Dr. Sinem Solak’s research focuses on the intersection of signal processing, machine learning, and intelligent systems, with applications in healthcare technologies and nanoscale communication networks. Her doctoral work contributed to early abnormality detection algorithms using statistical models and neural networks within nano-sensor environments. More recently, her research has extended to the development of AI-powered diagnostic and drug delivery systems.

Papers

S. Solak and M. Öner, "Sequential Decision Fusion for Abnormality Detection via Diffusive Molecular Communications," in IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 825-829, March 2021, doi: 10.1109/LCOMM.2020.3040146.
keywords: {Sensors;Delays;Nanoscale devices;Task analysis;Sensor fusion;Receivers;Sensor phenomena and characterization;Molecular communications;distributed detection;nanoscale sensor networks},

S. N. Solak and M. Oner, "Neural Network Based Decision Fusion for Abnormality Detection via Molecular Communications," 2020 IEEE Workshop on Signal Processing Systems (SiPS), Coimbra, Portugal, 2020, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/SiPS50750.2020.9195212. keywords: {Channel models;Task analysis;Sensor phenomena and characterization;Training;Artificial neural networks;Nanoscale devices;deep learning;molecular communication;distributed detection;sensor networks},

RNN based abnormality detection with nanoscale sensor networks using molecular communications

Split-ring resonator-based sensors on flexible substrates for glaucoma monitoring

SAR imaging techniques for ground penetrating impulse radar

Professional Community Services

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Reviewing

Program committee memberships and chairing

Judging & mentoring in competitions

Other

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Consulting / Entrepreneurship projects