SESAME and Research Opportunities

Mustafa Fatih Genişel SESAME SESAME and Research Opportunities Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME) is a “third-generation” synchrotron light source that was officially opened in Allan (Jordan) on 16 May 2017. It is the first synchrotron light source in the Middle East and neighbouring countries, and also the region’s first […]

Security printing with laser-induced plasmonic colors

Nathalie Destouches University Jean Monnet, Saint Etienne Security printing with laser-induced plasmonic colors Plasmonic colors have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their anticipated profound impact on various industrial sectors. These colors, stemming from the resonant interaction between light and metallic nanostructures, offer stability over time and can be fabricated as thin films. […]

Multiscale Simulation Approaches to Understanding the Control of Trafficking in Cells

Philip Biggin Biochemistry - University of Oxford Multiscale Simulation Approaches to Understanding the Control of Trafficking in Cells Trafficking receptors control protein localisation through the recognition of specific signal sequences that specify unique cellular locations. Differences in luminal or organellular pH are important for the vectorial trafficking of cargo receptors. The KDEL receptor is responsible […]

The path to no-drift sensors with on-chip stress calibration

Erdinç Tatar Bilkent University - Electrical and Electronics Engineering, UNAM The path to no-drift sensors with on-chip stress calibration Navigation is vital for the future of autonomous mobility.  Data from multiple sensing modalities (GPS, camera, radar, …) are fused in navigation.  Among these sensors, inertial navigation is error-proof and can fit into every car and […]

The Sound of Music at the Nanoscale – Exploring the Nanoscale World with NEMS Resonators Based on Low Dimensional Nanomaterials

Zenghui Wang University of Electronic Science and Technology of China The Sound of Music at the Nanoscale – Exploring the Nanoscale World with NEMS Resonators Based on Low Dimensional Nanomaterials The advent of low-dimensional nanostructures has enabled a plethora of new devices and systems. Among them, nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) offers the unique capability of coupling […]

Coherent perfect absorption and transmission of light

Stefan Rotter TU Wien - Vienna University of Technology Coherent perfect absorption and transmission of light In my talk I will present two recent works focused on the perfect absorption and transmission of waves through interferometric cancellation of backscattering. In the first case , we demonstrate that even a weakly absorbing film can be turned […]

NanoDay 2024

Bilkent University UNAM has proudly hosted an annual NanoDay event where prominent figures from the global scientific community converge. Researchers, students, and industry representatives from Turkey and beyond come together for this extraordinary occasion. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s NanoDay will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Since 2014, UNAM has […]

Basic sciences: The mission of homo sapiens in the universe

Sergey V. Gaponenko National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Basic sciences: The mission of homo sapiens in the universe In spite of high recognition of basic sciences by academic community there is still a need to identify the decisive role of basic sciences in many facets of human life including not only its role in […]

Repurposing Biomaterials and Its Applications

Hojae Bae Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea Repurposing Biomaterials and Its Applications In recent years, numerous studies have been conducted on cultured meat; however, the production of large-sized cultured meat continues to present a challenge. In this regard, 3D bioprinting emerges as a promising approach for generating large cell aggregates to facilitate cultured meat production. Utilizing […]

2nd Singapore-Türkiye Workshop on Materials Science and Engineering

2nd Singapore-Türkiye Workshop on Materials Science and Engineering We are delighted to invite you to a two-day event on material science and engineering with a focus on advanced materials ranging from two-dimensional materials to quantum dots at Bilkent University, organized by NUS, Bilkent University UNAM, NTU Singapore. This second event will bring together researchers and […]

Uniting Young Generations with Science through the 6th Genetic Engineering School Events Led by UNAM’s Dr. Urartu Şeker

With the vision of Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) to create high quality and novel knowledge and train qualified human resources, Dr. Urartu Şeker provided the opportunity for high school students to delve into the realms of genetic engineering and synthetic biology at the Genetic Engineering School, for the sixth time. A group […]

Thermal Drawing Of Low-Dimensional Material-Integrated Triboelectric Fibers For Healthcare Applications

UNAM Conference Hall (SU-01)

Thermal Drawing Of Low-Dimensional Material-Integrated Triboelectric Fibers For Healthcare Applications MSc Thesis Defense Md Sazid Bin Sadeque Advisor - Mustafa Ordu Abstract: The potential of flexible wearable devices and sensors to revolutionize healthcare lies in their ability to facilitate real-time monitoring. However, many of these wearable sensors are extensive energy consumers, and the requirement of […]