A. Emrah Bayrak

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science
Professor A. Emrah Bayrak

What are your research interests?

I study smart system design. I am particularly interested in developing artificial intelligence systems that can effectively collaborate with humans considering unique capabilities of humans and computational systems. I am interested in a wide range of applications from transportation to defense or healthcare systems.

What classes are you teaching at Lehigh?

Capstone Design (ME/BOIE/BOIC/MAT/ENGR 211 & 212)

What degrees do you hold and where did you earn them?

  • B.S., Mechatronics, Sabanci University
  • M.S., Ph.D. and postdoc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

What was your previous institution?

I was an Assistant Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I enjoy providing hands-on experience to students. Seeing them able to make tangible products is a pleasure.

Why did you choose Lehigh?

Lehigh has an excellent set of faculty in mechanical engineering with whom I can collaborate. There are also unique research opportunities through interdisciplinary research institutes.