Dr. Osman Sayginer is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Temple University and director of the Mechatronics Lab (mechatronics.sayginer.com). His teaching focuses on AI in teaching, hands on and experiential learning, problem based learning, and undergraduate research. His research centers on mechatronic systems, and engineering design, with an emphasis on bridging mechanics, electronics, and informatics.

The Mechatronics Lab at Temple University, led by Dr. Sayginer, is an interdisciplinary research hub that integrates mechanics, electronics, and informatics to develop comprehensive solutions for contemporary engineering challenges. The lab’s expertise spans optical and acoustic systems, sensor technologies, rapid prototyping, and the development of functional devices using novel materials. It also explores physics informed machine learning, data acquisition, and intelligent automation. With a holistic approach that connects theory with hands on experimentation, the lab drives innovation in smart systems and advanced engineering design. Current research includes conceptual development of drone defense technologies, early failure detection of materials using acoustic emission, and the design of mechanical metamaterials.

Within the Mechatronics Lab, Dr. Sayginer directs cOllab: Community Impact, a research and mentorship initiative that brings together university students, faculty, and community partners to create meaningful, real world impact through curiosity driven exploration. Building on the lab’s interdisciplinary roots, cOllab focuses on expanding educational access, nurturing early interest in research, and strengthening collaboration between Temple University and pre college organizations. Through mentorship, outreach, and community informed projects, cOllab empowers learners to transform ideas into solutions that support both local and broader communities.

Dr. Sayginer has extensive experience in prototyping, medical device development, CAD, FEA, modeling, simulation, design optimization, thin films, hardware control, data acquisition, project management, and coordination of scientific, research, and teaching activities. He obtained his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and his M.S. in Mechatronics Engineering in Türkiye, then completed his Ph.D. cum laude at the University of Trento in Italy, where he conducted his doctoral research in collaboration with the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) in Trento, the Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies (IFN), and the FBK Photonics Unit. Before joining Temple University, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Germany at the Chair of Biological Imaging at the Technical University of Munich and the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging at Helmholtz Zentrum München.