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Osman Gül, Ph.D. 🇹🇷 🇺🇸 🇰🇷

I am a postdoctoral researcher at the InnoCORE PRISM-AI Center at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
I received my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from KAIST.
My research focuses on developing next-generation flexible and stretchable electronic systems through bio-inspired interfacial engineering, liquid-metal-based conductive materials, and AI-driven structural and data optimization.
I am fluent in Turkish🇹🇷, English🇺🇸, and Korean🇰🇷, enabling active collaboration across international research environments.
I am always open to research collaborations and academic discussions. Please feel free to reach out.

RESEARCH AREAS

Flexible and stretchable electronics

Liquid metals

AI-driven structural optimization

Advanced sensors

AI for advanced sensors

At the KAIST Commencement Ceremony 2026, I had the privilege of delivering the graduation speech. You can watch the full speech and hear my story below. ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

My work has been featured on South Korean broadcasters TJB and YTN, where I presented my research in the Korean language. ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

O. Gul et al., “Bioinspired Interfacial Engineering for Highly Stretchable Electronics“
Nature Communications, 16, 1337 (2025) [IF = 15.7, JCR 5.5%]
O. Gul et al., “Mechanochemically Activatable Liquid Metal Powders for Sustainable, Reconfigurable, and Versatile Electronics“
Advanced Functional Materials, 2025, e27396 [IF=19.0, JCR 4.5%]
🌟 Selected as Back Cover Article
O. Gul et al., “Smarter Sensors through Machine Learning: Historical Insights and Emerging Trends across Sensor Technologies“
Advanced Functional Materials, 2025, e19859 [IF=19.0, JCR 4.5%]
O. Gul et al., “Bioinspired Omnidirectional Interface Engineered Flexible Island for Highly Stretchable Electronics“,
Small, 2025, 2410247 [IF = 15.153, JCR 6.52%]
🌟 Selected as Front Cover Article
O. Gul et al., “Liquid-Metal-Based Soft Pressure Sensor and Multidirectional Detection by Machine Learning“,
Advanced Materials Technologies, 2024, 9, 2302134 [IF = 6.4, Q1]
O. Gul et al., “Sensitivity Controllable Liquid Metal-based Pressure Sensor for Wearable Applications“,
ACS Applied Electronic Materials 2021, 3, 9, 4027–4036 [IF = 4.4, Q1]

AWARDS & HONORS

Feb 2026 — KAIST Global Leadership Award (Creativity)
Oct 2024 — Best Oral Presentation Award, AMSM 2024
Jun 2024 — Best Oral Presentation Award, GCIM 2024
2022 ~ 2026 — KAIST Full Scholarship, Ph.D. Studies
2019 ~ 2022 — KAIST Full Scholarship, M.Sc. Studies
Feb 2019 — Korea University, Institute for International Education Mentor Scholarship Award
Aug 2018 — Korea University, Institute for International Education Mentor Scholarship Award
Feb 2018 — Korea University, Institute for International Education Mentor Scholarship Award
Aug 2017 — Hyundai Elevator Outstanding Project Award
2017 ~ 2018 — Daewoong Foundation International Scholarship Award
Dec 2017 — Korea University Creative Challenger Program, Best Project Award
Aug 2016 — General Motors USA PACE Annual Forum, 3rd Place Award
2015 ~ 2016 — Korea University Veritas Program Scholarship
2015 ~ 2019 — Korean Government Scholarship (Outstanding Student, B.Sc.)
2014 ~ 2019 — Korean Government Scholarship (B.Sc.)