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I am an Assistant Professor in the Cognitive Robotics Department at the Delft University of Technology, where I am leading the Haptic Interface Technology Group (HITLab). I am also a guest scientist in the Haptic Intelligence Department at the MPI for Intelligent Systems, where I was previously a postdoctoral researcher. I earned my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Koç University (Istanbul, Turkey) in January of 2018. Before my Ph.D., I worked as a control engineer at TNO Additive Manufacturing Department in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. I received my M.Sc. degree in Systems and Control at the Eindhoven University of Technology in 2012, and my B.Sc degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Sabanci University (Istanbul, Turkey) in 2010.
My research focuses on leveraging our knowledge of the human sense of touch to create natural, compelling, and personalized haptic interactions in virtual environments. I investigate physical contact between our skin and natural surfaces/haptic interface technologies, and perceptual experiences arising from this contact, as well as emulation of natural touch sensations via haptic interfaces. I am interested in using this knowledge in communication, medicine, education, and human-robot interaction applications.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Koç University
Sept 2013 → 11 Jan 2018
Award Date: 11 Jan 2018
M.Sc. in Systems and Control, Eindhoven University of Technology
Aug 2010 → Aug 2012
B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering, Sabancı University
Sept 2005 → Jun 2010
Exchange Student, University of Surrey
Jan 2009 → May 2009
Guest Scientist, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems
Sept 2020 → Feb 2021
Postdoctoral Researcher, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems
1 Feb 2018 → 31 Aug 2020
Research and Teaching Assistant, Koç University
Sept 2013 → Jan 2018
Control Engineer, TNO
Sept 2012 → Aug 2013
Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Vardar, Y. (Creator) & Kuchenbecker, K. J. (Creator), Dryad, 15 Mar 2021
Dataset/Software: Dataset
Vardar, Y. (Recipient) & Hunt, A. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Vardar, Y. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Vardar, Y. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Vardar, Y. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Y. Vardar (Editorial board member)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Y. Vardar (Peer reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Y. Vardar (Editorial board member)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Y. Vardar (Peer reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Y. Vardar (Editorial board member)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
15/10/23 → 15/10/24
Project: Research
S. Hamaza, A. Jamshidnejad, Y. Vardar & N. Cila
5/02/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
11/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other