I'm Uygar Ceylan — I design PCB systems, build applied research initiatives, and work where technical depth meets real-world complexity. Based in Toronto.
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I like building and thinking where technical systems meet people, decisions, and complexity. With a background in math competitions and hands-on work in electronics — especially PCB hardware — I'm interested in how systems actually behave in the real world, not just on paper.
Founder of Interstice Collective, an applied research initiative bridging technology, humanities, and human-centered innovation across 6 platforms worldwide. We identify high-leverage concepts, do the research, publish, and build v1.
I moved from Turkey to Toronto to pursue what I believe in — hardware that solves extreme problems and research that doesn't stay on paper.
AI exploration intelligence for stimulated geologic hydrogen. Built in weeks with a team at TKS — drill target intelligence for a $26T clean energy market. TKS Moonshot Innovation Award finalist.
Read more →Sustainable circuit design research exploring ways to reduce electronic waste and improve energy storage. Designing PCB-based systems with an emphasis on efficiency, recyclability, and scalable architecture.
Read more →An applied research initiative working at the intersection of disciplines. 6 platforms worldwide. Projects range from $50M opportunities to foundational work inside larger research agendas. I lead hardware intelligence R&D.
Read more →Developed an AI + satellite imagery approach to analyze cattle movement and resource risks in large-scale agricultural systems for a UNICEF challenge. Reached finalist from multiple cohorts.
Read more →Designed scalable and sustainable solutions in a corporate innovation context as part of the TKS program. Chosen best in cohort. Led team from ideation to execution as Project Manager.
Read more →Exploring concepts for an EcoPCB architecture aimed at improving recyclability and sustainability of printed circuit boards — including precious metal recovery, component separation, and safe disposal methods.
In progress →Part of a global innovation program applying emerging technologies to real-world challenges. Served as Project Manager on 4 projects. Primary technical focus on PCB design and sustainable electronics.
Building v1 of hardware intelligence for extreme concepts. Leading electronics R&D across applied research projects, bridging low-level hardware with high-stakes real-world constraints. From circuit to concept, owning the full technical stack.
Observed professionals working with UPS systems at Makelsan's Mersin Digital Electronics Office. Researched sustainable PCB recycling processes — component separation, precious metal recovery, and safe disposal of hazardous substances.
Contributing to UNICEF's global youth network by sharing insights on education, sustainability, and youth empowerment.
Selected as a finalist in the prestigious UAMO competition. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities across algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics.
If you're working on something interesting, or want to know more about Interstice, I'd love to hear from you.