Eml Labs
Meet the Students Behind Emergent Minds Lab
Emergent Minds Lab is a student-led organization dedicated to connecting young people with leaders in science, medicine, engineering, technology, and artificial intelligence. Our members come from outstanding schools across the United States and internationally, working together to organize events, build partnerships, and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Leadership
Demir Akar
Co-Founder
School: Bergen County Academies
Location: New Jersey, USA
Demir co-founded Emergent Minds Lab with the vision of connecting students to the future of technology and innovation. Passionate about artificial intelligence, scientific research, and entrepreneurship, he leads EML's strategic initiatives,leadership, and global expansion while working to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Location: New Jersey, USA
Demir co-founded Emergent Minds Lab with the vision of connecting students to the future of technology and innovation. Passionate about artificial intelligence, scientific research, and entrepreneurship, he leads EML's strategic initiatives,leadership, and global expansion while working to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Kaan Ergan
Co-Founder
School: Bergen County Academies
Location: New Jersey, USA
Kaan co-founded Emergent Minds Lab to create meaningful opportunities for students to learn from accomplished professionals. He helps shape the organization's programs, coordinates events, and supports the growth of EML's student community through collaboration, partnerships, and innovation.
Location: New Jersey, USA
Kaan co-founded Emergent Minds Lab to create meaningful opportunities for students to learn from accomplished professionals. He helps shape the organization's programs, coordinates events, and supports the growth of EML's student community through collaboration, partnerships, and innovation.
New Jersey Chapter
Beliz Unal
Member
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Grade 11
Defne Sagiroglu
Member
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Grade 10
Selen Isci
Member
Bergen County Academies
New Jersey
Grade 9
New York Chapter
Demir Yavuzyılmaz
Member
Paul D. Schreiber High School
Long Island, New York
Grade 10
Emma Landi
Member
Paul D. Schreiber High School
Long Island, New York
Grade 10
Middle School Chapter
Bahar Unsal
Member
GW Middle School
New Jersey
Grade 8
Turkiye Chapter
Omer Ozyurt
Member
Sainte Pulchérie French High School
İstanbul, Türkiye
Efe Mert Sarp
Member
Kadir Has University
İstanbul, Türkiye
College Student Chapter
Asya Akar
Member
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Selen Akman
Member
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
Join Our Team
Emergent Minds Lab continues to grow through the contributions of motivated students who believe in curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Together, we are building a global network dedicated to shaping the future of STEM, healthcare, and innovation.