Merve Gokce Kurtoglu

Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

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Merve Gokce Kurtoglu is a rising researcher at the forefront of advanced fiber-based sensing technologies, specializing in the development of multimodal fiber antennas for environmental, physiological, and structural monitoring. Her work centers on leveraging thermally drawn fibers—a platform known for its superior sensitivity, accuracy, and manufacturing scalability—to create innovative sensors that detect proximity, stress, and deformation. In her most-cited 2024 paper, she introduced a multimodal fiber antenna capable of simultaneous proximity and stress sensing, demonstrating the potential of these fibers to replace conventional commercial sensors in diverse applications. A follow-up study extended this concept to sub-terahertz frequencies, enabling environmental and fiber deformation sensing with unprecedented precision. Though early in her career, Kurtoglu’s contributions have already garnered attention, with her top papers accumulating citations that underscore their novelty and promise. Her research bridges materials science, electromagnetics, and wearable technology, offering a pathway toward smarter, more integrated sensing systems. As a young investigator, Kurtoglu is establishing herself as a key voice in next-generation fiber optics, with work that holds significant implications for smart textiles, structural health monitoring, and biomedical diagnostics.