Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America

Metin Nafi Gurcan

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: The Ohio State University. Active years: 2018-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Metin Nafi Gurcan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/metin-nafi-gurcan

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 22(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Dublin, OH (US) (2018 - 2021)
Winston-Salem, NC (US) (2021 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

11 out of 1,584

The Ohio State University

patents

Years Active: 2018-2025

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12387820 - Synthetic IHC-stained digital sides generated using artificial neural networks (2025-08-12),

2. 12315143 - System and method of using right and left eardrum otoscopy images for automated otoscopy image analysis to diagnose ear pathology (2025-05-27),

3. 11998318 - System and method of using visually-descriptive words to diagnose ear pathology (2024-06-04),

4. 11978536 - Synthetic IHC-stained digital sides generated using artificial neural networks (2024-05-07),

5. 11621058 - Synthetic IHC-stained digital sides generated using artificial neural networks (2023-04-04),

6. 11612311 - System and method of otoscopy image analysis to diagnose ear pathology (2023-03-28),

7. 11244456 - System and method for image segmentation and digital analysis for clinical trial scoring in skin disease (2022-02-08),

8. 10977794 - Automated identification of tumor buds (2021-04-13),

9. 10932662 - System and method of otoscopy image analysis to diagnose ear pathology (2021-03-02),

10. 10504624 - System and method for segmentation and automated measurement of chronic wound images (2019-12-10),

11. 9990472 - System and method for segmentation and automated measurement of chronic wound images (2018-06-05),

Title: Biography of Metin Nafi Gurcan

Introduction: Metin Nafi Gurcan is an accomplished inventor based in Winston-Salem, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology and medicine, holding a total of 11 patents. His work primarily focuses on innovative solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and imaging techniques.

Latest Patents: One of his latest patents involves the creation of synthetic immunohistochemistry (IHC) stained digital slides generated using artificial neural networks. This invention provides systems, methods, and computer-program products that can create synthetic digital slides, which serve as a ground truth for evaluating methods of analyzing IHC stained tissues. Another notable patent is a system and method for using right and left eardrum otoscopy images for automated otoscopy image analysis to diagnose ear pathology. This invention detects a wide range of eardrum abnormalities by analyzing high-resolution images of both eardrums and reporting their conditions as 'normal' or 'abnormal'.

Career Highlights: Metin Nafi Gurcan is currently associated with the Ohio State Innovation Foundation, where he continues to develop and refine his innovative ideas. His work has garnered attention for its potential impact on medical diagnostics and treatment.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Metin has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Caglar Senaras and Gerard Lozanski. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.