Functional Materials & Nanotechnology
Workshop 2025
Bilkent University UNAM & University of Twente MESA+ Institute
19 -20 March 2025
UNAM Conference Hall
Bilkent University UNAM & University of Twente MESA+ Institute
UNAM Conference Hall
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the University of Twente MESA+ Institute are jointly organizing the “Bilkent University UNAM and University of Twente MESA+: Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Workshop 2025” on March 19-20, 2025. This workshop aims to bring together leading researchers in materials science and nanotechnology, strengthening scientific ties between the two countries and fostering knowledge exchange in nanomaterials, optics/photonics, micro-nanoelectronics, and chip systems.
Over the course of two days, the event will highlight the latest advancements in nanotechnology through keynote presentations, panel discussions, lab visits, and dedicated sessions exploring opportunities for collaboration. A key objective is to leverage the advanced research infrastructures in Türkiye and the Netherlands to facilitate international partnerships, particularly within the European Union’s framework programs.
Following the inaugural meeting held in the Netherlands last year, this second edition at Bilkent University UNAM will provide participants with a dynamic platform to share insights, strengthen scientific collaborations, and explore new research opportunities. We hope that this workshop will inspire groundbreaking discoveries and internationally recognized projects in materials science and nanotechnology.
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration |
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Opening & Welcome Remarks: Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir, UNAM Director & MSN Institute Chair |
| 09:40 – 09:50 | Opening & Welcome Remarks: Prof. Hans Hilgenkamp, Scientific Director, MESA+ Institute |
| 09:50 – 09:55 | Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan, Rector, Bilkent University |
| 09:55 – 10:00 | H.E. Joep Wijnands, Ambassador of the Netherlands |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Keynote Talk: Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir (UNAM) |
| 10:20 – 10:40 | Keynote Talk: Prof. Hans Hilgenkamp (MESA+) |
| 10:40 – 11:10 | Coffee Break |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Talip Serkan Kasırga |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Ivana Qianqi Lin |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Wonmi Ahn |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Aykut Erbaş |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Break |
| 14:00 – 14:20 | Invited Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Yegan Erdem |
| 14:20 – 14:40 | Invited Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Selim Hanay |
| 14:40 – 15:00 | Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ordu |
| 15:00 – 15:20 | Coffee Break |
| 15:20 – 15:40 | Invited Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Engin Durgun |
| 15:40 – 16:00 | Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Emre Ozan Polat |
| 13:30 – 13:50 | Invited Speaker: Prof. Dr. Muharrem Bayraktar |
| 13:50 – 14:10 | Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Gürkan Yeşilöz |
| 14:10 – 14:30 | Invited Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Bilge Baytekin |
| 14:30 – 14:50 | Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci |















Location & Directions
Address:
Üniversiteler Mah, Bilkent University UNAM
06800 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Transportation Options:
You can reach UNAM from Ankara Esenboğa Airport by taxi directly from the airport. The approximate taxi fare is 1,250 TL.
Alternatively, you may take a HAVAŞ shuttle from the airport to a nearby location and then continuing by taxi.
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