Ozan Cakmakci

Ozan Cakmakci is an instructor at Stanford Continuing Studies, where he teaches courses related to augmented and virtual reality optics. He has a strong academic and professional background in electrical engineering and optics, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Cakmakci has been involved in significant projects, including leading the next-generation optics efforts for Google Glass at Google LLC. He is also working on a book titled "Optical Design of Eyewear Displays," which is set to be published by SPIE in 2024.2

In addition to his teaching role, Cakmakci is recognized for his contributions to optical engineering and has co-authored various publications in the field, including patents and research papers related to optical systems and technologies.12 His expertise lies particularly in the development of augmented reality optics, making him a notable figure in the intersection of technology and education in optics.3