Birtan Demirel

Dr Birtan Demirel is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on stuttering, a speech fluency disorder affecting approximately 80 million people globally. He investigates the neural and psychological correlates of stuttering using functional MRI, magnetoencephalography, and computational modeling. His work explores how disruptions in speech occur and aims to develop therapeutic tools, including non-invasive brain stimulation and virtual reality technologies, to improve speech fluency and reduce social anxiety. Dr Demirel's research is funded by the Dominic Barker Trust and has been recognized with awards and media coverage.

Birtan Demirel is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford, specializing in speech, stuttering, neuroscience, psychology, and biomedical engineering. Their research explores the neural and psychological mechanisms underlying stuttering, with a focus on brain imaging and motor control. Demirel investigates how speech production and language laterality differ in individuals who stutter, as well as the impact of neurostimulation and choral speech on speech fluency. Their work combines fMRI and behavioral studies to understand the dynamic motor selection processes in stuttering. By integrating neuroscience and biomedical engineering, Demirel aims to develop interventions that reduce stuttering through targeted therapeutic approaches.