Diabetic Foot Care, Biomechanics, Digital Health and Innovative Medical Technologies

International Research Collaboration in Diabetic Foot Care, Biomechanics, Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation

I am an academic podiatrist at Kocaeli University, Türkiye, with expertise in podiatry, diabetic foot care, clinical biomechanics, plantar pressure analysis, gait assessment and healthcare innovation.

My research interests focus on the prevention of diabetic foot complications, biomechanical evaluation of the foot, pressure-related disorders and the development of evidence-based clinical and technological solutions.

Key Areas of Expertise and Research Interests

1. Diabetic Foot Care and Wound Management

• Prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers.

• Risk assessment and early detection of diabetic foot complications.

• Pressure redistribution and ulcer prevention strategies.

• Multidisciplinary approaches to diabetic foot care.

• Wound healing, patient outcomes and quality of life.

2. Biomechanics, Baropodometric Analysis and Gait Research

• Static and dynamic baropodometric assessment.

• Plantar pressure distribution and pressure mapping.

• Gait analysis and biomechanical evaluation.

• Foot loading patterns and right-left asymmetry analysis.

• Identification of abnormal pressure patterns and their clinical implications.

• Biomechanical assessment of walking with different footwear and orthotic interventions.

3. Custom Orthotics and Innovative Footwear Technologies

• Development and clinical evaluation of custom-made insoles.

• Pressure redistribution and offloading technologies.

• 3D-printed and digitally designed orthotic devices.

• Material properties and biomechanical performance of orthotic insoles.

• Footwear design and functional evaluation.

4. Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence

• AI-supported patient education and clinical decision support.

• Digital tools for diabetic foot risk assessment.

• Data-driven approaches to gait and plantar pressure analysis.

• Technology-assisted prevention and patient safety.

5. Surgical Nursing, Patient Safety and Clinical Research

• Perioperative patient education and patient safety.

• Postoperative recovery and quality of care.

• Multicentre clinical studies and evidence-based healthcare interventions.

What I Can Contribute to International Projects

• Academic expertise in podiatry and clinical biomechanics.

• Clinical experience in diabetic foot care and podological interventions.

• Experience in baropodometric data collection and analysis.

• Research on plantar pressure distribution, gait parameters and orthotic interventions.

• Clinical evaluation of custom-made insoles and innovative footwear solutions.

• Collaboration in clinical research, intervention studies and technology validation.

• Access to academic and clinical research networks in Türkiye.

Collaboration Interests

I am looking for international universities, hospitals, research institutes, biomedical engineering teams, SMEs and technology developers interested in collaborative research and Horizon Europe projects.

I am particularly interested in projects involving diabetic foot ulcer prevention, digital podiatry, biomechanical assessment, AI-based clinical solutions, smart orthotic technologies and personalised healthcare.

I welcome opportunities to join international research consortia as a clinical research partner, contribute to project development and establish long-term scientific collaborations.