Selda Yildiz

About Selda Yildiz

VALUE PROPOSITION:Advancing biomedical knowledge through innovative research, multi-modal data science, and integrative health.SUMMARY: • Scientist & PI with 15+ years of experience in engineering, innovative experimental design, signal processing, computational algorithms, and programming, with a strong transition into clinical research / translational science.• Program lead in biomedical and health research with experience in clinical trial design/execution, mechanistic studies, multi-modal data science and AI-driven analytics.• Recognized for innovative, data-driven methodology, integrating computational methods and mind-body health approaches, uncovering novel insights and advancing translational outcomes in neuroscience, aging, and well-being.• Contributor to neurodegenerative disease research (aging, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis) through novel methods development, advanced data analysis, visualization, and scientific writing.• Track record of 10+ peer-reviewed publications, 20+ conference presentations, invited talks, and peer-review service for Scientific Reports, Nature Communications, MRM, JICM among others.• Recipient of prestigious biomedical research awards including the ISMRM Young Investigator Award (2017), the NIH–NCCIH K99 Award (2019), and the NIH–NIA REC Scholarship (2020). • Certified yoga/meditation teacher and health coach, experienced in designing and delivering both group-based interventions and personalized coaching programs to reduce stress and enhance sleep, resilience, and overall well-being.AREAS OF EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE- Innovative Biomedical Research: Data-driven innovative approaches to study design, analysis pipelines, generation of unique insights often missed by conventional methods- Clinical & Translational Research: Human physiology, sleep, brain health, aging, neurodegenerative disease, and integrative health- Data Science & AI: Algorithm development, signal processing, statistical modeling, machine learning, applications of LLMs for workflows, data visualization- Multi-Modal Data: MRI, MRS, EEG, ECG, respiration, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), digital health & wearables- Tools & Platforms: MATLAB, Python, Stata, BrainVision, Microsoft Office Suite, digital health platforms- Clinical Trials & Operations: Protocol design/development, IRB, recruitment, participant engagement- Scientific & Medical Writing: Manuscripts, grants, regulatory documents- Leadership & Funding: NIH PI, cross-disciplinary collaboration, securing grants, project management.

Experience

1. Ai Tutor - Medicine Specialist

   xAI

   Dec 2025 — Present

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Applied Data Science Program, Data Science

• Istanbul Technical University

  MSc, Electronics and Communication Engineering

  2006 — 2008

• Harvard Medical School

  fMRI Visiting Fellowship Course, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

  2014 — 2014

• Oregon Health & Science University

  Master of Clinical Research, Clinical Research

• Istanbul Technical University

  BSc, Telecommunication Engineering

  2001 — 2006

• UC San Diego

  PhD, Underwater Acoustics

  2008 — 2014

• Institute for Integrative Nutrition

  Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching

  2017

• Oregon Health & Science University

  Human Investigations Program, Clinical Research

Skills

• Human Subjects Research
• Analytical Skills
• R
• Mri
• Neuroscience
• Physics
• Data Science
• Image Processing
• Technical Project Leadership
• Research
• Adaptibility and Flexibility
• Modeling
• Sleep
• Integrative Medicine
• Python
• Biomedical Imaging
• Latex
• R&D
• Eeg
• Yoga
• Laboratory
• Remote Sensing
• Time Management and Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Beamforming
• Biotechnology
• Numerical Analysis
• Matlab
• Statistical Signal Processing
• Sleep Study
• Innovation
• Science
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Applied Mathematics
• Noise
• Leadership
• Simulations
• Fitness
• Signal Processing
• Meditation
• Data Analysis