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SUMMARY:Some exotic properties of 2D quantum materials revealed by quantum mechanical simulations
DESCRIPTION:Biplab Sanyal\nUppsala University \n\nTwo-dimensional (2D) materials have gained a dominating position in the world of quantum materials due to their high potential for advanced applications in flexible electronics\, optoelectronics\, energy storage\, catalysis\, spintronics\, etc. An enormous playground exists in developing 2D van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures by combining a variety of 2D materials for realising extraordinary properties. In this talk\, I will present some interesting properties of 2D materials regarding their peculiar structural\, electronic and magnetic properties giving rise to ultralow thermal conductivity\, negative Poisson ratio and giant momentum-dependent spin splitting revealed by sophisticated quantum mechanical simulations. A particular focus will be given to 2D magnetic materials and their vdW heterostructures highlighting the importance of structural inhomogeneities\, electron correlation\, spin-orbit coupling and spin transport properties. \n  \nAbout speaker\nBiplab Sanyal is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy of Uppsala University\, Sweden. He is also the head of the Materials theory division since 2019. After completing Ph.D. studies in S.N. Bose National Center\, India in 1999\, he joined Brock University\, Canada as a post-doctoral fellow followed by another postdoctoral fellowship at Uppsala University from 2000-2003. Then he became an Assistant Professor in 2003 and an Associate Professor in 2011. He has supervised 18 Ph.D. students and 8 postdoctoral fellows. His research interests lie in 2D materials\, magnetism\, electron correlation\, electronic and spin transport\, Monte-Carlo simulations\, lattice and magnetization dynamics\, biomolecules and materials with structural and chemical disorder. He has published 320+ papers including Nature Materials\, Nature Communications\, Reviews of Modern Physics and Phys. Rev. Lett. with 12300+ citations\, h-index 55\, i10-index 217 (ref.: Google Scholar)\, 11 book chapters\, 2 volume editors (Elsevier\, Springer). \n \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/some-exotic-properties-of-2d-quantum-materials-revealed-by-quantum-mechanical-simulations/
CATEGORIES:Nanocolloquium Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251208T133000
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SUMMARY:Electrospun Nanofibers and Advanced Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
DESCRIPTION:Begüm Yarar Kaplan\nSabancı University Nanotechnology Research and\nApplication Center (SUNUM)\, Turkey\nPadova University\, Italy \n\nElectrospinning is a highly versatile and powerful technique for producing nanostructured materials\, particularly suited to energy storage and conversion applications [1]. It enables the fabrication of nanofibrous electrodes and membranes with exceptionally high surface area\, uniformly distributed ionically conductive phases\, and finely tunable porosity. These features collectively enhance mass transport\, ionic conductivity\, mechanical/thermal/chemical stability\, and catalytically active sites in devices such as fuel cells\, electrolyzers and batteries. Beyond their performance advantages\, electrospun architectures are simple\, scalable\, and cost-effective to manufacture\, making them ideal candidates for next-generation energy materials. \nIn this presentation\, next-generation polymer electrolyte membranes will first be introduced\, including composite/hybrid\, layered\, and bipolar membrane designs engineered for high-performance fuel cells and electrolyzers. These advanced membranes\, fabricated through electrospinning\, exhibit controlled swelling\, enhanced ionic conductivity\, improved mechanical robustness\, and superior overall device performance [2]. The second part of the talk will focus on novel strategies for developing highly active\, durable\, and economically viable electrocatalysts and electrodes. This section will cover both platinum-group-metal (PGM) and PGM-free electrocatalysts incorporated into electrospun nanofiber-based electrodes tailored specifically for fuel cells and electrolyzers [3\,4]. In the final part of the talk\, recent research in electrospun nanofiber-based electrodes and interlayers for Li-ion batteries will be discussed\, in which their porous\, high-surface-area networks enhance electrolyte interactions\, increase void volume to facilitate more efficient Li+ transport\, and improve charge-transfer kinetics [5]. \n \n[1] Cho\, Y.\, Baek\, J. W.\, Sagong\, M.\, Ahn\, S.\, Nam\, J. S.\, Kim\, I. D.\, Adv. Mater.\, 2025\, 37(28)\, 2500162.\n[2] Rajabalizadeh Mojarrad\, N.\, Kırlıoğlu\, A. C.\, Yarar Kaplan\, B.\, Solid State Ion.\, 2023\, 392\, 116152.\n[3] Iskandarani\, B.\, Rajabalizadeh Mojarrad\, N.\, Yürüm\, A.\, Alkan Gürsel S.\, Yarar Kaplan\, B.\, ACS Energy Fuels\, 2022\, 36 (16)\, 9282-9294.\n[4] Rahbarshendi\, F.\, Charkhesht\, V.\, Rajabalizadeh Mojarrad\, N.\, Çetiner\, B.\, Yarar Kaplan\, B.\, Electrochem. Acta\, 2025\, 541\, 147329.2.\n[5] Charkhesht\, V.\, Yurum\, A.\, Alkan Gürsel\, S.\, Yarar Kaplan\, B.\, ACS Appl. Energy Mater.\, 2021\, 4(12)\, 13922-13931. \n  \nAbout speaker\nDr. Begüm Yarar Kaplan received her BSc and MSc degrees from the Department of Chemistry at Hacettepe University\, and her PhD from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Sabancı University. During her doctoral studies\, she investigated graphene and carbon-based catalyst layers for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells\, ex-situ and in-situ electrochemical characterization of materials for fuel cells. As a part of her doctoral work\, she conducted research on electrospun electrodes for fuel cells at Vanderbilt University (USA)\, in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Following her PhD\, she pusued postdoctoral research on graphene-based catalysts for fuel cells\, contributing to the EU-funded Graphene Flagship Project under FP7 and Horizon 2020 between 2017 and 2018. Dr. Yarar Kaplan has participated in multiple international and national projects as both principal investigator and researcher\, focusing on electrospun materials for fuel cells\, electrolyzers\, and Li-ion batteries. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with notable distinctions\, including the Young Researcher Award from the Hydrogen Technologies Association in 2020 and the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Scholarship in 2023. Dr. Yarar Kaplan’s research focuses on the design and electrochemical evaluation of advanced electrocatalysts\, electrodes\, and membranes. Her expertise spans electrospun electrodes and membranes for hydrogen energy technologies as well as high-performance materials for Li-ion batteries. \n \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/electrospun-nanofibers-and-advanced-materials-for-energy-storage-and-conversion/
CATEGORIES:UNAM Seminars
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SUMMARY:Quantum Dots: Fundamentals to Quantum Networks
DESCRIPTION:Yusuf Karlı\nUniversity of Cambridge \n\nQuantum networks promise fundamentally new ways to communicate and process information by harnessing the laws of quantum mechanics. Semiconductor quantum dots offer a practical and scalable platform for realizing many of the key components required for such networks. Because quantum dots confine charge carriers in all three spatial dimensions\, they exhibit discrete\, atom-like energy levels that enable precise control over light–matter interactions. \nThis talk introduces the basic physics of quantum dots and explains how their optical properties enable the on-demand generation of single photons and entangled photon pairs. It then explores how interactions between confined spin states and emitted photons create spin–photon entanglement\, providing a direct interface for quantum networking\, and highlights how these capabilities position quantum dots as promising building blocks for quantum networks\, with applications ranging from secure communication to distributed quantum information processing. \n \n  \nAbout Speaker\nYusuf Karli completed his PhD at the University of Innsbruck in 2024 with Gregor Weihs\, working on single and entangled photon generation from quantum dots. His PhD work was awarded IQOQI Thesis Prize by the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He then joined Mete Atatüre’s group at the University of Cambridge\, where he works on quantum memory and quantum network applications using quantum dots. Since October 2025\, he has been elected as Fellow and Director of Studies Natural Sciences at Emmanuel College\, University of Cambridge. \n \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/quantum-dots-fundamentals-to-quantum-networks/
CATEGORIES:Nanocolloquium Series
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SUMMARY:Talk on Gender Equality and Violence Against Women
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members of the Bilkent Community\, \nBilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) embraces scientific excellence alongside the principles of equality\, inclusivity\, and a safe academic environment\, and considers gender equality an integral part of its institutional culture. UNAM actively supports initiatives that promote gender equality and contribute to the fight against violence against women. \nŞule Yıldırım\, a professional with extensive experience in this field\, will join us as the speaker for the subject “Talk on Gender Equality and Violence Against Women\,” hosted by UNAM. \nMs. Yıldırım holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Hacettepe University and a Master’s degree in Psychology from Istanbul Aydın University. After retiring from the Ministry of Family and Social Services\, she has continued her work with a particular focus on combating violence against women and advancing gender equality. She also actively works as a family counselor. \nThe talk will address the following topics from an expert perspective: \n\nthe core concepts of gender equality\,\nthe individual and societal dimensions of violence against women\,\napproaches to awareness\, prevention\, and empowerment.\n\nDate: January 23\nTime: 3:30 – 4:30 PM\nVenue: UNAM Conference Hall\, Bilkent University \nThe talk will be conducted in Turkish.
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/talk-on-gender-equality-and-violence-against-women/
CATEGORIES:UNAM Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260306T120000
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SUMMARY:Diversity in Science. Excellence in Research.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members of the Bilkent University Community\, \nBilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is pleased to host a special panel discussion titled “Diversity in Science. Excellence in Research.” in celebration of International Women’s Day. \nBringing together four members of the UNAM community\, including two faculty members\, a team leader engineer\, and a doctoral researcher\, the panel will highlight the voices of women advancing science at UNAM. The speakers will share their professional motivations\, reflect on structural barriers encountered throughout their research journeys\, speak about milestones they take pride in\, and discuss their vision for fostering a more inclusive and forward-looking research ecosystem. \nThe program will open with a brief overview of the latest data on women’s representation in R&D\, academia\, and patent applications in Türkiye to provide context for the broader conversation. \nWe would be delighted to welcome you as we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day and the contributions of women in science. \nSpeakers: Dr. Ayça Arslan\, Dr. Sezin Galioğlu Özaltuğ\, Esra Arman\, Dilşad Taydaş \nDate: March 6\, 2026 (Friday) | 12:00–13:00 \nVenue: UNAM Conference Hall \nLanguage: Turkish \nKind regards\, \nBilkent UNAM
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/diversity-in-science-excellence-in-research/
CATEGORIES:UNAM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260311T110000
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SUMMARY:From sound fields to functions through the design of acoustic operators for microscale particle control
DESCRIPTION:Carlos A. Dorao\nNorwegian University of Science and Technology \n\nManipulating micro- and nanoscale particles is fundamentally challenging because\, at small scales\, conventional forces behave very differently. Particles are dominated by viscous drag\, Brownian motion\, and surface forces\, making them difficult to control precisely without physical contact or chemical labeling. Traditional mechanical or optical methods can be invasive\, complex\, or difficult to scale\, especially when dealing with delicate biological samples or large numbers of particles. This is where acoustic manipulation offers a compelling alternative. Sound waves can generate contactless\, gentle\, and tunable forces inside fluids\, enabling us to design acoustic operators that perform tasks such as patterning\, concentration\, mixing\, and lysis. By structuring the acoustic field in space and time\, we can create programmable operations that act on particles across a wide range of sizes. \n \n  \nAbout Speaker\nProfessor Carlos A. Dorao is a professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He holds an engineering degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Balseiro Institute (Argentina) and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from NTNU. His research focuses on the development of acoustic operators for the manipulation of micro- and nanoscale particles using sound waves as well as on fundamental thermohydraulics with an emphasis on identifying dominant heat transfer mechanisms in two-phase flow systems and understanding how flow oscillations influence these mechanisms. \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/from-sound-fields-to-functions-through-the-design-of-acoustic-operators-for-microscale-particle-control/
CATEGORIES:Nanocolloquium Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260312T153000
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SUMMARY:Highly Crystalline Organic Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors for Microfiber-Based Bioelectronic Interfaces and Energy Storage Devices
DESCRIPTION:Myung-Han Yoon\nGwangju Institute of Science and Technology \n\nIn this research\, we report highly crystalline organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs) designed to overcome the inherent trade-off between electrical/electrochemical performance and long-term aqueous stability. First\, by introducing a sulfuric acid treatment\, we successfully crystallized poly(3\,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) films. These films exhibit excellent electrical\, electrochemical\, and optical properties\, alongside robust long-term stability and high biocompatibility for primary cultured cardiomyocytes and neurons over several weeks. Consequently\, they were successfully employed in high-performance multi-electrode arrays (MEAs) to record and stimulate the electrophysiological activities of primary cardiomyocytes and chicken retinal tissues. Furthermore\, we developed the fabrication of crystalline PEDOT:PSS microfibers and a unique self-fusion process to create single-strand wearable electrochemical transistors and 3D microfibrillar network-based bioelectronic interfaces. Finally\, we demonstrated fiber-type energy storage devices by implementing carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn/PEDOT:PSS core-shell fibers. \n \n  \n1. Kim\, S.-M.\, et al. Influence of PEDOT:PSS Crystallinity and Composition on Electrochemical Transistor Performance and Long-term Stability\, Nature Communications\, 9\, 3858 (2018).\n2. Kim\, Y.\, et al. Single Strand Microfiber-Based Wearable Human Sweat Sensors with Channel Dimension Independent Performance\, NPG Asia Materials\, 10\, 1086 (2018).\n3. Kim\, Y.\, et al. Strain-engineering Induced Anisotropic Crystallite Orientation and Maximized Carrier Mobility for High-performance Microfiber-Based Organic Bioelectronic Devices Adv. Mater. 33\, 2007550 (2021).\n4. Saini\, N.; Lee\, D.-Y.; Yoon\, M.-H.*\, and Awasthi\, K.*\, Unveiling the Potential of Pt Nanoparticle-Decorated PEDOT:PSS Membranes for Efficient Gas Separation\, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces\, 16\, 7700 (2024).\n5. Kim\, Y.*\, et al. Arbitrary 3D Organic Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductor Architectures via Self-Fusion of PEDOT:PSS Microfibers\, Science Advance\, e16951 (2025). \nAbout the speaker\nMyung-Han Yoon earned his B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from Seoul National University. He subsequently received his Ph.D. in Inorganic/Materials Chemistry from Northwestern University (2006) under the supervision of Profs. Tobin J. Marks and Antonio Facchetti\, focusing on high-performance organic semiconductor/dielectric thin-film transistors. Following his doctoral studies\, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University with Prof. Hongkun Park\, where he specialized in the development of neuronal electronic and microfluidic interface arrays. In 2010\, Dr. Yoon joined the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)\, where he currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His professional leadership roles include serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Materials Chemistry B (Royal Society of Chemistry\, UK) and an advisory professor for LG Electronics. With over 15\,000 citations and an h-index of 51\, his prolific research has earned prestigious recognitions\, including Commendations from the Prime Minister (2024) and the Minister of Science and ICT (2019) of the Republic of Korea. He is also a three-time recipient of the GIST Excellent Research Award (2016\, 2022\, 2025) and has been honored by the Polymer Society of Korea and the Korean Chemical Society. His current research interests are at the forefront of functional and sustainable materials\, encompassing organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs)\, metal oxides\, and fibrillar hydrogels. These materials are applied toward bioelectronic interfaces\, neuromorphic electronics\, renewable energy (hydrogen generation)\, and advanced environmental purification. \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/highly-crystalline-organic-mixed-ionic-electronic-conductors-for-microfiber-based-bioelectronic-interfaces-and-energy-storage-devices/
CATEGORIES:UNAM Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260401T110000
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SUMMARY:From Molecules to Populations: How Single-Cell Stochasticity Drives Population Heterogeneity in Bacteria
DESCRIPTION:Murat Tuğrul\nHumboldt-Universität zu Berlin \n\nA central challenge in evolutionary biology is predicting how microscopic processes within a cell determine the macroscopic success of a population. While classical population genetics often treats cellular fitness as a scalar parameter\, real biological populations are characterized by profound phenotypic heterogeneity\, even among genetically identical individuals. In this talk\, I will present a multiscale framework that links biophysical mechanisms directly to population-level outcomes and heterogeneity. First\, I will show single-cell microscopy techniques that allow us to collect high-resolution data on physiological states\, gene expression\, and fitness components in bacteria. Integrating mathematical modeling with single-cell experiments\, I will demonstrate how stochastic damage dynamics and asymmetric segregation reshape individual lifespans and emergent population growth. Second\, I will focus on the complex regulatory systems controlling polygenic traits\, specifically the flagellar network. I will show how the biophysical logic of genetic networks generates phenotypic bimodality\, providing a strategic ‘hedge’ that might facilitate evolutionary survival. Finally\, I will argue for a transition toward a mechanistic evolutionary theory where the physics of the cell dictates the logic of adaptation\, offering new insights into global challenges such as antibiotic resistance. \n \n  \nAbout Speaker\nDr. Murat Tuğrul is a biophysicist and theoretical evolutionary biologist studying how stochastic processes at the single-cell level give rise to population-level heterogeneity and evolution. He is currently a Research Fellow in the Molecular Microbiology Lab at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin\, where he combines mathematical modeling with single-cell data analysis to investigate the regulatory principles of bacterial flagellar systems. Previously\, he led a Marie Skłodowska-Curie project at Freie Universität Berlin focused on bacterial aging and damage accumulation in single cells. He completed his PhD at IST Austria\, developing biophysical and population genetic models of transcriptional evolution. His research integrates theory and experiment to build predictive\, multiscale frameworks for understanding how cellular processes shape fitness and evolution in microbial populations. \n \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/from-molecules-to-populations-how-single-cell-stochasticity-drives-population-heterogeneity-in-bacteria/
CATEGORIES:Nanocolloquium Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260415T110000
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SUMMARY:Building a minimal nucleus to understand structure and  mechanics of assembly
DESCRIPTION:Alexander Von Appen\nMPI of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics \n\nThe nucleus\, the largest organelle in human cells\, plays a crucial role in protecting\, organizing\, and regulating our genome. Despite its complexity\, it undergoes remarkable dynamics during cell division: as the cell enters mitosis\, nuclear organization dissolves\, leading to the detachment of the nuclear membrane from chromatin. The nucleoplasm and cytoplasm merge into a single entity\, while the spindle distributes chromosomes to form daughter cells. Following this “open” mitosis\, the entire organelle reassembles within minutes\, prompting the central question: what molecular mechanisms drive nuclear self-assembly? \nI will present our latest efforts to reconstitute nuclear self-assembly processes\, which we study structurally using cryo-electron tomography and mechanically using optical tweezers. Specifically\, I will show how ESCRT proteins assemble to close the nuclear membrane and how DNA is organized at the chromatin–nuclear membrane interface. \n \n  \n  \nAbout speaker\nPhD\, EMBL Heidelberg\, with Martin Beck\, studying the structure of the human nuclear pore complex PostDoc\, UCSF San Francisco\, with Adam Frost\, studying the role of phase separation in ESCRT-mediated nuclear membrane assembly Since 2021\, Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics\, Dresden\, Germany \n \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/building-a-minimal-nucleus-to-understand-structure-and-mechanics-of-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Nanocolloquium Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260417T170000
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SUMMARY:ZEISS and UNAM Present Semiconductor Advances Summit’26
DESCRIPTION:Semiconductor Advances Summit’26\, organized in collaboration with the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and ZEISS\, will take place on Friday\, April 17\, 2026\, at the ZEISS Customer Center in Ankara. The event aims to bring together leading researchers and industry experts to explore the latest developments shaping the future of semiconductor science and engineering. \nProf. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir\, Executive Board Chairman of UNAM\, will deliver a talk entitled “Semiconductor Nanocrystal Quantum Optoelectronics: From Wavefunction Engineering to Quantum Purity\,” sharing his latest research and innovative approaches in semiconductor nanocrystals and quantum optoelectronics. The summit will also feature Gabriel Reichl\, Business Development Manager at ZEISS; Associate Professor Mario Lanza Martinez from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore; Ahmet Çeliktaş from TÜBİTAK; Elif Tepeli\, representative of the Turkish Integrated Circuits Alliance (TICA); and Kasem Bau\, Principal Specialist at ZEISS. \nSemiconductor Advances Summit’26 will provide a dynamic platform for collaboration and engagement between academia and industry\, offering participants a rich and comprehensive perspective on key topics including quantum optoelectronics\, post-Moore electronic materials and devices\, integrated circuit ecosystems\, and advanced characterization and failure analysis techniques. \nRegistertration now \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/zeiss-and-unam-present-semiconductor-advances-summit26/
CATEGORIES:UNAM Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260429T123000
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SUMMARY:Injectable Cryogels for Biomedical Applications:  from Tissue Engineering to Immunotherapy
DESCRIPTION:Sidi A. Bencherif\nUniversity of Rouen Normandy\nNortheastern University \n\nAcross cell therapy\, regenerative medicine\, and immunoengineering\, there is a need for advanced three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds that support cells\, modulate their behavior\, and guide tissue regeneration. Injectable biomaterials have become especially attractive\, offering minimally invasive delivery without the risks of open surgery while enabling precise placement within delicate tissues. In this context\, we introduced a breakthrough platform: large\, preformed macroporous cryogels that can be delivered through a standard needle–syringe system while preserving their structure and function [1]. Our 2012 report of the first injectable cryogel capable of passing through a hypodermic needle while maintaining native-like microenvironmental cues sparked widespread interest and helped redefine the design space of soft biomaterials [2]. These sponge-like constructs\, produced through environmentally friendly cryogelation\, exhibit unique features—including elasticity\, interconnected macroporosity\, and shape-memory behavior enabling complete geometric recovery after injection. Over the past decade\, injectable cryogels have emerged as a versatile and customizable class of biomaterials aligned with modern research priorities. They hold great promise for tissue repair\, controlled drug delivery\, cell therapies\, cancer immunotherapy\, and innovative vaccine platforms\, including those developed during the COVID-19 era [3–5]. \nAcknowledgements\nFinancial support from the Chaire d’Excellence de Normandie is gratefully acknowledged.  \nReferences\n[1] L.J. Egremont et al. Trends in Biotechnology 2019\, 38:418–431.\n[2] S.A. Bencherif et al. PNAS 2012\, 109\, 19590–19595.\n[3] M. Rezaeeyazdi et al. Materials Today Bio 2022\, 100207.\n[4] S.A. Bencherif et al. Nature Communications 2015\, 6:7556.\n[5] T. Colombani et al. Advanced Science 2021\, 2100316. \n \n  \n  \nAbout speaker\nSidi A. Bencherif\, Ph.D.\, is a senior researcher at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and a faculty-affiliated principal investigator at the University of Rouen Normandy. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University and completed his postdoctoral training at Harvard University. His research focuses on the design and development of advanced biomaterials—particularly injectable and macroporous cryogels—for applications in regenerative medicine\, controlled drug delivery\, and cancer immunotherapy. His work bridges fundamental materials science with translational biomedical applications. Dr. Bencherif has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals\, including Science\, Nature Materials\, Nature Communications\, PNAS\, Advanced Science\, Bioactive Materials\, Cell Biomaterials. His work has received ~15\,000 citations (h-index: 51)\, and he is an inventor on 15 patents. He has been recognized among the world’s top 2% of most-cited scientists (Stanford/Elsevier) and has received numerous prestigious honors\, including the U.S. NSF CAREER Award\, ACS PMSE Young Investigator Award\, ACS I&EC Influential Researcher Award\, BMES-CMBE Rising Star Award\, and more recently the Normandy “Chair of Excellence.” \n \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/injectable-cryogels-for-biomedical-applications-from-tissue-engineering-to-immunotherapy/
CATEGORIES:Nanocolloquium Series
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SUMMARY:The Light of Science Shines at UNAM NanoDay 2026 on May 8
DESCRIPTION:NanoDay 2026\, organized by the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM)\, bringing together leading figures from the international scientific community\, will take place on Friday\, May 8\, 2026. \nAs part of NanoDay 2026\, UNAM will host Prof. Valentin Valtchev from the University of Caen Normandy and CNRS\, recognized for his pioneering work in porous materials and zeolite chemistry\, as well as Prof. Roland Netz from Freie Universität Berlin\, renowned for his work in soft matter and theoretical physics. \nBringing together scientists\, researchers\, students\, and industry representatives from Türkiye and around the world\, NanoDay has\, for 12 years\, served as a prominent platform for sharing the latest developments in science. To date\, 35 distinguished speakers  from some of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions—including Harvard\, ETH Zurich\, the Max Planck Institutes\, and Northwestern University—have shared their expertise in nanotechnology\, photonics\, biomedical engineering\, materials science\, quantum optics\, and biotechnology\, inspiring more than 3\,000 participants. \nFor more information and registration\, you can visit the NanoDay website. \n 
URL:https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/event/the-light-of-science-shines-at-unam-nanoday-2026-on-may-8/
CATEGORIES:UNAM Nanoday
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