Mehmet R Dokmeci

Title: Mehmet R. Dokmeci and Micro-Engineered Hydrogel Contact Lenses.

Introduction

Mehmet R. Dokmeci is an inventor associated with Los Angeles, California. His work includes a patent for a micro-engineered poly(HEMA) hydrogel designed for wearable contact lens biosensing and related biomedical applications.

Latest Patents

Dokmeci is associated with 1 patent: “Micro-engineered poly(HEMA) hydrogel for wearable contact lens biosensing and other applications.” The invention describes a wearable contact lens made from commercial poly(HEMA) hydrogel, with microchannels and connected chambers formed using a three-dimensional printed mold.

The patent examines how capillary flow in the microchannels changes with the hydrogel’s hydration level. It reports that peristaltic pressure can restore flow in a dehydrated channel, suggesting that eye-blinking motion may help move tears through the lens. The microchannels also demonstrated colorimetric pH sensing and electrochemical sodium-sensing capabilities. The technology may support eye care and wearable biosensing applications.

Career Highlights

Dokmeci’s listed professional affiliations include the University of California and CooperVision International Limited. His patented work brings together hydrogel engineering, microfluidics, and sensing technologies for contact lenses.

Collaborations

His listed collaborators include Alireza Khademhosseini and Shiming Zhang. Their collaboration is associated with research on micro-engineered hydrogel contact lenses and wearable biosensing.

Conclusion

Mehmet R. Dokmeci’s patent presents a microchannel-based hydrogel contact lens that combines tear-flow investigation with pH and sodium sensing, illustrating the potential of engineered contact lenses for biomedical use.