Dogancan Temel

About Dogancan Temel

As a system architect and researcher with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in taking perception systems from fundamental research to real-world products Grounded in image processing, computer vision, and machine learning 🧠, architected multi-sensor perception systems for autonomy, mixed reality 🥽, and medical diagnostics 🩺. Co-founded a medical AI startup, secured commercialization funding, developed IRB-approved medical systems, and managed large-scale clinical trials. My work has led to numerous publications, prestigious awards, and the successful mentorship of over 10 graduate students.

Experience

1. Sensing Architect

   Apple

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Autonomous systems and mixed reality.• Experienced in depth sensing and perception.• Architected end-to-end camera/vision systems.• Managed vendor interactions and assessments.• Defined sensor specific system requirements.• Benchmarked sensors against requirements.• Engineered sensor processing algorithms.• Designed ODD-based sensor constellations.• Developed sensing systems from proto to PoR.• Led cross-functional HW/SW developments.• Delivered senior executive level presentations.• Represented team domestically/internationally.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2008 — 2011

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Science (M.S.)

Skills

• Image Processing
• Machine Learning
• Algorithms
• Signal Processing
• Leadership