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Functional Materials & Nanotechnology

Workshop 2025

Bilkent University UNAM & University of Twente MESA+ Institute

19 -20 March 2025

UNAM Conference Hall

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Bilkent University UNAM & Twente MESA+ Institute Functional Materials & Nanotechnology Workshop 2025

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.

Workshop Program

March 19, 2025 – Day 1

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

March 20, 2025 – Day 2

13:30 – 13:50Invited Speaker: Prof. Dr. Muharrem Bayraktar
13:50 – 14:10Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Gürkan Yeşilöz
14:10 – 14:30Invited Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Bilge Baytekin
14:30 – 14:50Invited Speaker: Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci

Speakers

Wonmi Ahn

Muharrem Bayraktar

Bilge Baytekin

Hilmi Volkan Demir

Engin Durgun

Aykut Erbaş

Yegan Erdem

Selim Hanay

Hans Hilgenkamp

Fatih İnci

Talip Serkan Kasırga

Ivana Qianqi Lin

Mustafa Ordu

Emre Ozan Polat

Gürkan Yeşilöz

Location & Directions

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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