Nonlinear dynamics and chaos in multimode semiconductor lasers

Stefan Bittner University of Lorraine Nonlinear dynamics and chaos in multimode semiconductor lasers Nonlinear dynamics and deterministic chaos are ubiquitous in nature and appear in a large variety of physical, chemical and biological systems. Due to their strong nonlinearities, lasers exhibit a very wide range of different dynamics and are ideal testbeds for studying chaotic […]

Acoustofluidics for ultrafast mixing and personalised drug delivery

Tuncay Alan Monash University Acoustofluidics for ultrafast mixing and personalised drug delivery At the Dynamic Micro Devices Laboratory, we study the interaction between nonlinear micro/nanoscale resonators and fluid media, developing acoustically actuated microsystems. This seminar will present recent advances in these technologies, with applications in chemical synthesis, drug delivery, and liquid atomization, and their potential […]

Exploring new chloride materials: synthesis, transport, and mechanical properties

Akira Miura Hokkaido University Exploring new chloride materials: synthesis, transport, and mechanical properties Chlorides, such as NaCl, had been considered simple ionic compounds. However, in recent years, chlorides with diverse structures have been actively studied as functional materials such as semiconductors and ionic conductors. In this presentation, I exhibit our recent progress on the synthesis […]

Stochastic Resetting of Diffusive Particles: From Single-Particle Dynamics to Many-Body Phenomena

Gregory Schehr Sorbonne University Stochastic processes under resetting have garnered increasing attention in recent years. One of the simplest examples involves a diffusive particle whose position is randomly reset to a fixed point, such as its initial position, at a constant rate r. Even this basic system reveals fascinating phenomena: (i) the system reaches a […]

Optimizing the information content of coherent light

Allard P. Mosk Utrecht University Random scattering of light, which takes place in paper, paint and biological tissue is an obstacle to imaging and focusing of light and thus hampers many applications. At the same time scattering is a phenomenon of basic physical interest and its relation to the information content of light is subtle […]

Inspiring Women in Science: Career Journeys, Experiences, and Achievements

Dear Members of the Bilkent Community, As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, UNAM is pleased to host a special panel discussion titled "Inspiring Women in Science: Career Journeys, Experiences, and Achievements." Four distinguished female scientists who have made significant contributions to their fields will share their career journeys, scientific research, and valuable experiences. […]

Functional Materials & Nanotechnology Workshop 2025

Bilkent University UNAM & Twente’s MESA+ Institute Functional Materials & Nanotechnology Workshop 2025 Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the University of Twente’s 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 […]

Celebrating 100 Years of Quantum Science at UNAM

Bilkent University' National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is hosting “Bilkent UNAM – Quantum Day” as part of a global scientific initiative to honor the 100-year legacy of quantum science. During the event held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Chair of the Department of Physics at Bilkent University Prof. Ceyhun Bulutay, Assoc. Prof. Serkan Ateş from […]

NanoDay 2025

NanoDay 2025: The Light of Science Shines at UNAM on May 23 Bilkent University UNAM will be hosting and organizing its annual NanoDay on Friday, May 23, 2005. The event brings together leading figures from the international scientific community, as well as researchers, students, and industry professionals from Turkey and around the world. As part […]

Smart Self-assembly for Sustainable Nanophotonics and Optoelectronics

Talha Erdem Abdullah Gül University Reducing the greenhouse gas emissions have already been accepted as the straightforward way to limit the environmental effects of the global warming. Toward this aim, significant efforts have been put forward in the field of photonics as well. For example, solar energy became a significant source of energy and light-emitting […]

Smart Biomaterials and Biopreservation to Improve Human Health

 Ayşe Aslıhan Gökaltun Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Advancements in biomaterials and biopreservation technologies are critical to overcoming key bottlenecks in clinical care, from wound management to organ transplantation. To highlight the state-of-the-art in these fields and reflect on current challenges and opportunities, this talk will first present our development of stimuli-responsive supramolecular hydrogels […]

Engineering Tissues Layer by Layer: 3D Bioprinting with Bioinspired Nanomaterials

Ahmad Rashad Elsebahy 1- Center of Translational Oral Research, Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway. 2- Bioengineering Graduate Program, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. 3- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California, United States. Despite significant advances in science and technology, we are still unable to fully overcome […]