Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Director and Chair of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir and his research team recently published their work,
The annual Alumni Homecoming, organized by Bilkent University’s Career and Alumni Office, took place on Sunday, September 20, 2026. As part of the event’s commemorative medal ceremony, Bilkent University National
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Director and Chair of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir and his research team recently published their work,
Bilkent University Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) PhD graduate Dr. Nedim Hacıosmanoğlu has been awarded third place in the Engineering and Natural Sciences category of the 2026 TÜBA-TEKNOFEST Doctoral Science
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Director and Chair of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir and his research team recently published their work,
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Assoc. Prof. Engin Durgun has been awarded TÜBİTAK funding for a collaborative research project to be carried out with partners in Azerbaijan. The
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted an introductory event on Wednesday, September 16, 2025, to welcome the newly admitted master’s and PhD students of the Materials Science and
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu’s study on multifunctional magnetic soft fibers has been published in Advanced Fiber Materials. Entitled “Multifunctional Magnetic Soft Fibers: A
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted a delegation of senior administrators and academics from Nanjing University (NJU) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as part of their visit to
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Assoc. Prof. Fatih İnci was ranked 39th worldwide among approximately 33,000 researchers in the field of Microfluidics in ScholarGPS’s latest evaluation, placing him
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu has been named among 20 finalists worldwide in the 2026 Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) program
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and ASELSAN’s Microelectronics and Electro-Optics Sector Presidency (MEOS) have launched a new collaboration initiative. The partnership will provide ASELSAN MEOS personnel with access
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) participated in the launch and kick-off meeting of the SENSOR-HUB project, a European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) initiative in which UNAM is a
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) participated in the “New Beginnings for Collaboration: Academia–Industry Dialogues II” event hosted by BilkentTechnology Transfer Office (TTO) on June 16, 2026. During the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted the Advanced Technologies and Strategic Collaboration Workshop on June 8, 2026. The event brought together representatives from the Presidency of Defence Industries
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) welcomed Ankara University’s Department of Physics and Physics Engineering undergraduate students on June 4, 2026. During the visit, students had the opportunity to
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has become a member of the University-Industry Collaboration Centers Platform (ÜSİMP) as part of its vision to strengthen university-industry collaborations. Through this membership,
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci has published a new study entitled “Thermally Modulated Metasurface Sensor for Dynamic and Time-Resolved Isolation of Extracellular Vesicles” in
Bilkent University UNAM Director and Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Graduate Program, Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir, and his research team’s work has been featured
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) recently participated in TechPartners Day on May 5, 2026. The event was organized by BSH at the Bosch Türkiye Headquarters in Istanbul in
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci has been awarded the 2025 Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Science Award. Asst. Prof. İnci received the award in the
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the 12th annual NanoDay event took place at the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), drawing a remarkable attendance of over 250 participants. The
NanoDay 2026, organized by the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), once again brought together leading figures from the international scientific community, was held on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Gurkan Yesiloz has been utilizing UNAM’s advanced infrastructure and multidisciplinary research environment since 2020 to focus his research on microfluidic platforms,
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) held a series of academic and institutional meetings in Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 20–21, 2026. As part of the visit, Assoc. Prof.
Semiconductor Advances Summit’26, organized in collaboration with the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and ZEISS, took place on Friday, April 17, 2026. Bringing together leading researchers and industry
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Gurkan Yesiloz has published a new study entitled “A Microfluidics-Assisted Aprotinin-Based Nano-carrier for Valproic Acid Delivery” in the Journal of Controlled
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted the Science Girl Platform on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The group, consisting of undergraduate biology students from various universities, visited UNAM together
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) researchers continue to share their scientific journeys and return-to-Türkiye stories with a wider audience. Following previous appearances by Asst. Prof. İbrahim Sarpkaya, Asst.
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and Bilkent CYBERPARK have recently signed a collaboration protocol to strengthen academia–industry partnerships. Through this collaboration, UNAM’s advanced research capabilities and Bilkent CYBERPARK’s
Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) brought together dozens of Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) member organizations from diverse industries at the event entitled “The Future of Industry: Innovative
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) researchers continue to share their scientific journeys and return-to-Türkiye stories with a wider audience. Following previous appearances by Asst. Prof. İbrahim Sarpkaya, Asst.
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) participated in the METU Career Fair, held on March 12-13, 2026, to introduce its Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students from İstek Ankara Schools on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. During the visit, students had the opportunity
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) recently hosted a talk titled “Diversity in Science. Excellence in Research.” in celebration of International Women’s Day. Held on March 6, 2026,
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted the METU Student Society on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Organized in collaboration with Bilkent Cyberpark, the visit provided students with the opportunity
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) participated in the 28th Bilkent University Career Fair on February 18-19, 2026 to introduce its Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Master’s and PhD
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) met with Pakistan’s National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES) at Bilkent CYBERPARK on February 11, 2026. This official academic engagement, supported
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted senior executives from SOCAR’s Departments of Science, Technology and Nanotechnologies, as well as Talent Management and Business
On Friday, January 23, 2026, Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) held a talk entitled “Gender Equality and Violence against Women” featuring Şule Yıldırım. In her speech, Yıldırım brought
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu has published a new study in the field of wearable sensor technologies in Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials. Entitled
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is taking part in the SENSOR-HUB project, which has been selected for funding under the European Commission’s call to establish European Digital Innovation
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), in collaboration with TÜBİTAK’s Department of International Cooperation, hosted representatives from the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation of Albania and the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu has received TÜBİTAK funding for the second time for a collaborative research project to be carried out with partners
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TUSAŞ) launched a strategic R&D project on adaptive surfaces with a focus on national defense technologies in 2025.
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Gurkan Yesiloz has published a new study entitled “A Pulsatile Acoustofluidic Platform Inducing Chaotic Flow for Enhanced Mixing, Molecular Interactions and
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Talip Serkan Kasırga has been honored with the 2025 TÜBİTAK Encouragement Award. This award recognizes Dr. Kasırga for his outstanding research on
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Program alumnus, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Safacan Kölemen, has been honored with the 2025 TÜBİTAK Encouragement Award. Currently continuing
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Talip Serkan Kasırga has been awarded the METU Parlar Foundation’s 2025 Research Incentive Award for his work in condensed matter physics and
Asst. Prof. Gurkan Yesiloz from Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been awarded the 2025 METU Parlar Foundation Research Incentive Award for his scientific studies focusing on microfluidic
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu has been awarded the METU Parlar Foundation’s 2025 Research Incentive Award for his work on fiber structures and applications
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Hasan Yılmaz has been awarded the 2025 Research Incentive Award of the METU Prof. Dr. Mustafa N. Parlar Education and Research
Asst. Prof. Emre Ozan Polat, faculty member of the Department of Physics at Bilkent University and a researcher at the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has received the 2025 TÜBA–GEBİP
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted the senior management teams of Vestel Mobility’s automotive R&D and display design units on 9 December 2025. During the meeting, UNAM and
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) on 3 December 2025. During the meeting between UNAM and representatives from TUSAŞ’s University Relations unit, the parties
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted TÜPRAŞ on 1 December 2025. During the meeting with representatives from TÜPRAŞ’s Project and Technology Management, Materials and Reaction Technologies, and Petroleum
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) successfully hosted the third national gathering of Türkiye’s zebrafish research community on 29 November. The upcoming Zebrafish Workshop will bring together scientists who
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. İbrahim Sarpkaya, Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu, and Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci have taken the spotlight on TRT 1’s “Return to the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu has been honored with an award in the TOYP Türkiye 2025 – Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Turkey program.
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted Aeros Aerospace Engineering Inc. on 26 November 2025. During the meeting, the two organizations discussed ways to leverage UNAM’s cutting-edge research facilities
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted HAVELSAN on 12 November 2025. During the meeting, the two organizations discussed potential areas for joint research and technology development, particularly in
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted the members of the Defense Industry Specialization Commission of the Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) on October 24, 2025. The meeting highlighted
The UNAM FC team, consisting of international master’s students from Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Program, recently claimed the championship title at the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), one of Türkiye’s leading advanced research centers, and Ziraat Bank, one of the country’s most established financial institutions, have joined forces. This collaboration
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and Jordan’s SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) met on Wednesday, October 15. During the meeting, UNAM—one of
The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), one of Türkiye’s leading research institutions, is opening its doors to researchers from around the world within the scope of the TÜBİTAK’s
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) joined industry leaders and entrepreneurs at CYBER 1E1 on 8-10 October, 2025 to connect its strong research infrastructure with industry and contribute to
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci has been awarded the 2025 Eczacıbaşı Medical Incentive Award. Recognized for his innovative work in health sciences as well
Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir and his team from National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) at Bilkent University have published their study titled “Flexible Colloidal Light-Emitting Diodes from Self-Assembled Quantum Well Monolayers”
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) participated in the 27th National Congress of Electron Microscopy (EMK 2025) and the 2nd International Congress of Microscopy and Spectroscopy (MSC 2025), held
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu has authored a new book entitled Nanogenerators: Energy Harvesters and Self-powered Sensors, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and OSTİM Technical University have signed a “Workplace Experience Applications Education Program Collaboration Protocol.” Formalized with a signing ceremony held on Friday, September
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted an introductory event on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to welcome the newly admitted master’s and PhD students of the Materials Science and
UNAM Invites International Research Fellows with TÜBİTAK 2236-A The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), one of Türkiye’s leading research institutions, is opening its doors to researchers from around the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Assoc. Prof. Engin Durgun has recently collaborated on the study entitled “Nonlinear Optical Response in Layer-Stacked Gallene with Ferroelectric Polarization.” The study was
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst Prof. Aykut Erbaş has uncovered a critical mechanism explaining how the cell nucleus resists external mechanical forces. The study was published in
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu has recently had his research published in Small, one of the leading journals in its field. The work will
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), in collaboration with leading academic and industrial stakeholders, successfully implemented the A1–1004 Center of Excellence Support Program, making substantial contributions to Türkiye’s high-tech
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Talip Serkan Kasırga has recently had his research, entitled “Electrolyte-Free Potassium Ion Intercalation in Two-Dimensional Layered Metal Oxides for Imitating Spatiotemporal Biological
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci’s research entitled “Revolutionizing IBD Research with on-chip Models of Disease Modeling and Drug Screening” has been featured on the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci, in collaboration with Hacettepe University, has published his study entitled “Computational Studies for the Development of Extracellular Vesicle-Based Biosensors,”
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Serkan Kasırga has recently had two research articles selected for the Nanoscale Horizons 10th Anniversary Themed Collection, curated by the Royal
On Friday, May 23, 2025, the 11th annual NanoDay event took place at the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), drawing a remarkable attendance of over 250 participants. The
The prestigious NanoDay event, organized by the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), once again brought together prominent international scientists, researchers, students, and industry representatives from across Turkey and
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) welcomed Roket Sanayii ve Ticaret AŞ (ROKETSAN) on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Potential strategic collaborations were explored with the aim of strengthening Turkey’s
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Bülend Ortaç, in collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Timuçin Emre Tabaru and Dr. Ali Karatutlu from Sivas University of Science and Technology
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted “Bilkent UNAM – Quantum Day” as part of a global scientific initiative to honor the 100-year legacy of quantum science. During the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Sezin Galioğlu Özaltuğ has published a scientific article entitled “Ultrafast Laser Synthesis of Zeolites” in the prestigious journal Advanced Materials. Supported by
The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) offers engaging and interactive scientific activities tailored for middle and high school students as part of its mission to contribute to the
As part of their “Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques” course, third-year Nanotechnology Engineering students from OSTİM Technical University visited the advanced research facilities of the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) at
Asst. Prof. Ahmet Alperen Günay, faculty member of the Bilkent University Department of Mechanical Engineering and a researcher at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), has received the Science
The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) offers engaging and interactive scientific activities tailored for middle and high school students as part of its mission to contribute to the
Asst. Prof. Erdinç Tatar, faculty member of the Bilkent University Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a researcher at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), has received the
The TUZ/SALT Exhibition, organized by Bilkent University Department of Communication and Design with the support of the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), is bringing science and art together. Curated by
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute jointly organized the “Bilkent University UNAM and University of Twente MESA+: Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Workshop
Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has had recent success with the “REPAINT” project led by Dr. Selma Mayda ve Assoc. Prof. Engin Durgun and supported by the Marie
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) participated in the METU Career Fair, held on March 20-21, 2025, to introduce its Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Materials Science and Nanotechnology
On March 25, 2025, Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) met with representatives from the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) Directorate of Foreign Relations. The meeting focused on
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci, in collaboration with Stanford University, Oregon Health & Science University, and the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), has
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted a special panel discussion highlighting the achievements, career journeys, and inspiring stories of women in science as part of its International Women’s
The “A Journey to the Sky with UNAM – Astronomy Observation Event” organized by Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) in collaboration with the Bilkent University Astronomy Club (AstroBilkent),
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted 31 undergraduate students from the TOBB University of Economics and Technology (TOBB ETÜ) Nanoscience and Technology Society on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) held its annual review meeting, where technical and administrative teams evaluated 2024 and set goals for 2025. Inspired by the principle “We are
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) recently hosted Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu, Deputy Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şuayıp Birinci, President of the Turkish Health Institutes (TÜSEB)
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) participated in the 27th Bilkent University Career Fair on February 19-20, 2025 to introduce its Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Master’s and PhD
The National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) at Bilkent University opened its advanced laboratories to participants as part of EMBCamp’25, organized by the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS)
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) welcomed the newly admitted master’s and PhD students of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Program for the 2024-2025 spring term at an
Asst. Prof. Emre Ozan Polat, a professor in Bilkent University’s Department of Physics and a Principal Investigator at the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), has been awarded the
Bilkent graduate Assoc. Prof. Safacan Kölemen has been honored with the 2024 Research Incentive Award by the METU Parlar Foundation. Assoc. Prof. Kölemen is an alumnus of the Materials Science
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Assoc. Prof. Seymur Jahangirov has been awarded the METU Parlar Foundation’s 2024 Research Incentive Award for his contributions to the fields of materials
Assoc. Prof. Yavuz Nuri Ertaş, a graduate of the Bilkent University UNAM Materials Science and Technology MSN Master’s Program and a researcher in the UNAM Thousand Talents Program, has received
Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci from Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been awarded the 2024 TÜBİTAK Encouragement Award. This award recognizes Dr. İnci for his outstanding research in
Middle East Technical University’s (METU) Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering students visited Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) on Thursday, December 5, 2024 as part of the Electron
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci has recently published his research titled “A Smart Probe for Detection of Sugar Markers for Applications in Gastrointestinal Barrier
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Amir Bahrami has received extended grant support through the EMBO Installation Grant (IG). Professor Bahrami was first selected as one of
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci, along with Eylül Gülşen Yılmaz and Nedim Hacıosmanoğlu from his team, have recently published their research entitled “Revolutionizing IBD
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been selected as an associate partner in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) Intelligent Photonics for Security, Reliability, Sustainability and Safety (iPSRS)
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci was honored with the 2024 IBG Science Medal for his innovative disease diagnostic technologies and micro/nanoscale biomedical solutions. This
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Gurkan Yesiloz and his team have developed an innovative nano-bioconjugate drug delivery system designed to treat various diseases. This research seeks to
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 20 students from Hacettepe University’s Physics Society visited Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) to meet with the Bilkent University Nanoscience Club. During their
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Urartu Özgür Safak Şeker and his graduate students Nazlıcan Tunç, Damla Albayrak, Senem Şen, Recep Erdem Ahan, Ahet Hınçer, Aslı Semirci, Ece
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Wonmi Ahn and Asst. Prof. Hasan Yılmaz, along with Bilkent University faculty members conducting research at UNAM—Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bilge Baytekin
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci was honored with the 2024 TÜSEB Aziz Sancar Incentive Award for his innovative disease diagnostic technologies and micro/nanoscale biomedical
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Wonmi Ahn has been granted funding as a part of the TÜBİTAK’s 2247-A National Leading Researchers Program. Asst. Prof. Ahn’s project
Asst. Prof. Zeliha Soran Erdem, a graduate of Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) doctoral program under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Hasan Yılmaz has been granted funding for his project “Wavefront Shaping Based Optical Imaging and Sensing” as a part of the
The Nanotechnology Workshop was held on October 2-3, 2024, with the support of the Netherlands Innovation Network Turkey, in collaboration with Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), and the
Turkey Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) visited Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. During their visit, we had the privilege of sharing detailed information regarding our
Bilkent University UNAM (National Nanotechnology Research Center) hosted the Advanced Cancer Biotherapeutics Symposium (ACTS ’24) on October 4-5, 2024. This symposium brought together clinicians, academics, graduate students, and industry partners
The advanced infrastructure of Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is bringing a new dimension to the excavation efforts of the Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology (JIAA) in Kırşehir,
Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir, Director of Bilkent University UNAM and head of the Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Graduate Program, has once again been listed on Stanford
Nedim Hacıosmanoğlu, a PhD candidate in the Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Program under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), has
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Gurkan Yesiloz has recently had his research on advancing a new acoustic-integrated microfluidics technology, which showcases a crucial role in generating vigorous
Seventeen new students have joined the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program (MSN) at Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) for the Fall 2024 semester. We are happy to welcome
Sarp Feykun Şener, a graduate of Bilkent University Physics Department and an undergraduate researcher under the suvervision of Asst. Prof. Hasan Yılmaz at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM),
Asst. Prof. Onur Tokel, a professor in Bilkent University’s Department of Physics and a Principal Investigator at the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), has published a scientific article
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
As part of its mission to contribute to the widespread dissemination of science, enable younger generations to discover their potential, and promote interactive and accessible science and technology, the Bilkent
As part of its mission to contribute to the widespread dissemination of science, enable younger generations to discover their potential, and promote interactive and accessible science and technology, the Bilkent
Asst. Prof. Burak Güzeltürk, who received his PhD from Bilkent University’s Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department under the supervision of Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir and conducted his thesis research at
As part of the Science Will Win with Youth Project by the Science Heroes Association and Pfizer Turkey, 17 high school students participated in the UNAM Science Workshop: Creative Experiences
The Billkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted the “Singapore-Turkey Materials Science and Engineering Workshop” on June 5-6, 2024 where they welcomed numerous renowned scientists and speakers on the
The experiment named YUVA (Vesicle Analysis in Suborbital Flight), prepared by a team including Dr. Fatih İnci from Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and UNAM Materials Science and
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Sezin Galioğlu Özaltuğ and her team have recently facilitated a three-week training program for students from Aziz Sancar Science High School. During
The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus have signed a goodwill agreement to collaborate across various
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the 10th annual NanoDay event took place at the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), drawing a remarkable attendance of over 250 participants. The
The prestigious NanoDay event, organized by the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), once again brought together renowned figures from the global scientific community. The first event was held
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. İbrahim Sarpkaya’s research has been featured on the cover of Nano Letters, a highly impactful journal in the field of nanoscience
The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) offers engaging and interactive scientific activities tailored for middle and high school students as part of its mission to contribute to the
Tuva Cihangir Atasever, who was originally selected for the historic first trip to space for Türkiye, is now officially set to embark on his space journey within the next months
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, UNAM welcomed The President of the Clean Energy Research Institute (TEMEN), Dr. Ömer Faruk Tunçbilek and his delegation, affiliated with the Turkish Energy Nuclear and
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), redefining Turkey’s R&D vision with its boundary-breaking innovative infrastructure, met with Ostim Technopark firms on Friday, April 26, 2024 as part of its
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Cüneyt Şahin has received the 2024 Science Academy Young Scientists Award Program (BAGEP) Award for his work in the field of
Assoc. Prof. Selim Hanay, faculty member of Bilkent University Department of Mechanical Engineering and a researcher at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and his team have unveiled a
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) welcomed Corinna Seibert and Levent Durukan, Head of the Economic and Cultural Affairs, and the Economic and Commercial
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Gürkan Yeşilöz has been awarded support from the Health Institutes of Turkey (TÜSEB) as part of the institute’s aim to foster the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Gürkan Yeşilöz and his team recently published their research in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. The journal is published by the American
Prospective students explored the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), learned about UNAM’s graduate program in Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Graduate Program, discovered student life and so much more at
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
At Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), discussions were held with the Ankara Development Agency on potential joint projects in the fields of science, innovation, and technology. These discussions
Bilkent University UNAM – Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Master’s and Ph.D. Programs were presented at the 26th Bilkent University Career Fair, held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The UNAM
Bilkent University UNAM Director and Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Graduate Program, Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir, along with his research team, published a scientific
Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir, Director of Bilkent University UNAM and head of the Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program, has been listed in Stanford University and Elsevier’s
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Cüneyt Şahin published his research entitled “Red Emission from Copper-Vacancy Color Centers in Zinc Sulfide Colloidal Nanocrystals” in ACS NANO, one
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Wonmi Ahn recently published her groundbreaking research entitled “Modification of Ground-State Chemical Reactivity via Light–Matter Coherence in Infrared Cavities” in Science
Professor Hilmi Volkan Demir, director of Bilkent University UNAM and Chair of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program, and his research team have published a scientific article entitled “On
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
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) welcomed the Innovation, Technology, and Science Advisors from the Netherlands Innovation Network, which is affiliated with the Embassy
As part of its mission to contribute to the widespread dissemination of science, enable younger generations to discover their potential, and promote interactive and accessible science and technology, the Bilkent
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), which proudly possesses the sole optical fiber preform production infrastructure and fiber drawing tower in Turkey, is making revolutionary advancements in the healthcare
Asst. Prof. Onur Tokel, a professor in Bilkent University’s Department of Physics and a Principal Investigator at the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), has published a scientific article
On Tuesday, December 13, 2023, UNAM welcomed Meteksan Defence Industry Inc., which designs military radar solutions based on Radio Frequency (RF) technologies with proprietary technologies. During the visit, discussions were
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Engin Durgun, project investigator at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and faculty member of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Program, has been honored with
Poloptech Optics and Space Industry visited UNAM on Friday, December 1, 2023. The organization aims to meet Turkey’s national and local optical component needs with products of the highest quality.
Forty undergraduate students from the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering department at the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Economics and Technology University (TOBB ETÜ) explored the Bilkent
Asst. Prof. Urartu Şeker, one of the Project Leaders at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and a faculty member in the Material Science and Nanotechnology Program, has been
Asst. Prof. Halil İbrahim Okur, a faculty member in Bilkent University Department of Chemistry and a researcher at the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), has received the 2023
Asst. Prof. Talha Erdem, who received his PhD degree from Bilkent University Electrical and Electronics Engineering under the supervision of Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir, has received the 2023 Turkish Academy
Asst. Prof. Yavuz Nuri Ertaş, a graduate of the Bilkent University UNAM Materials Science and Technology MSN Master’s Program and a researcher within the UNAM Thousand Talents Program, has received
Asst. Prof. Sündüs Erbaş Çakmak, a graduate of the Bilkent University UNAM Materials Science and Nanotechnology MSN Master’s Program, has been awarded the 2023 Ahmet and Nezahat Keleşoğlu Turkey Science
On Thursday, November 23, 2023, Vestel visited UNAM in order to to explore potential future collaborations that may be established. In addition to discussing new endeavors, we also exchanged views
The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) continues its research and educational activities with a vision of producing original knowledge and cultivating a skilled workforce. With a mission to
The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) continues its research and educational activities with a vision of producing original knowledge and cultivating a skilled workforce. With a mission to
Dr. Ayça Arslan Ergül from the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) was invited to be a part of the Turkey Vaccine Institute Education Programs. Inline her research in
On Monday, October 30, 2023, the Board of Directors member of the Turkish Health Institutes Presidency (TUSEB) and the President of the Turkish Vaccine Institute (TAE), Prof. Dr. Ateş Kara,
This year, two of the five outstanding scientists honored with the 2023 Incentive Award by the Presidency of Turkish Health Institutes (TÜSEB) were members of the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology
Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci from Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been awarded funding under the Scientific and Technological Cooperation Protocol between TÜBİTAK and the National Research Development
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, we joyously celebrated the 100th anniversary of our Republic by blending the realms of science and art. Following Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir’s opening speech,
On Tuesday, October 11, 2023, UNAM visited Anıtkabir to honor the esteemed founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. UNAM’s visit was to demonstrate our deep respect and gratitude and
As we celebrate the centennial year of the Republic, Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is proud to be founded on the fundamental values of the republic and positioned
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, UNAM welcomed visitors from the Turkish Energy Nuclear and Mining Research Institute (TENMAK), a division of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. During the
Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir—director of Bilkent University UNAM and chair of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program—and his research team have published a scientific article on the discovery and
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Assoc. Prof. Selim Hanay recently published his groundbreaking research entitled “Atmospheric-Pressure Mass Spectrometry by Single-Mode Nanoelectromechanical Systems” in the prestigious journal Nano Letters.
İklim Bozkaya, a graduate student in the UNAM MSN Graduate Program under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir, was awarded the “Best Poster Award” by the German Physical
Asst. Prof. İbrahim Sarpkaya from Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) recently published an article in the prestigious journal npj 2D Materials and Applications, published by Nature Publishing Group.
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Board of Directors member of the Turkish Health Institutes Presidency (TÜSEB) and the President of the Turkish Vaccine Institute (TAE), Prof. Dr. Ateş Kara,
On September 18, 2023, Monday, the National Kazakhstan Engineering, affiliated with the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan visited UNAM. During their visit, we had the privilege of
Twenty-two new students have joined the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program (MSN) at Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) for the Fall 2023 semester. We are happy to welcome
Bilkent University Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department and Bilkent UNAM Asst. Prof. Erdinç Tatar has been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant. Dr. Tatar will receive €1.650.000 over the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci recently published his groundbreaking research entitled “In Situ Synthesis and Dynamic Simulation of Molecularly Imprinted Polymeric Nanoparticles on a
At Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is shaping the future of technology through cutting-edge R&D and product development efforts by UNAM’s innovation team, focusing on the advancement of
On September 5, 2023, Tuesday, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) visited UNAM through the coordination of TÜBİTAK’s International Cooperation Department, Bilateral and Multilateral Relations Directorate. NSFC Vice
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey’s (TÜBİTAK) 1004 High Technology Platforms Program Experience Sharing and Promotion Ceremony took place on Wednesday, August 23th. The event was graced by
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
With a mission to provide Turkey with an internationally competitive R&D capacity and training capability in the fields of nanoscience/nanotechnology, biotechnology/nanobiotechnology, materials science/engineering, and related domains, Bilkent University National Nanotechnology
The Ortaç Research Group under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Bülend Ortaç at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is actively engaged in research and development efforts for the
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Abdullah Demir recently published his research entitled “Single-mode Quasi PT-symmetric Laser with High Power Emission” in Light: Science & Applications (LSA).
Professor Hilmi Volkan Demir—director of Bilkent University UNAM and chair of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program—and his research team have published a scientific article on High External Quantum
The book Applied Nanophotonics—co-authored by Professor Hilmi Volkan Demir, Director of Bilkent University UNAM (National Nanotechnology Research Center) and Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology and his colleague Prof. Sergey
On Friday, June 2, 2023, the 9th NanoDay event took place at Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), drawing a remarkable attendance of over 250 participants. The annual NanoDay
On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Semih Tareen at Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) for an insightful discussion on the topic of
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, UNAM hosted Dr. Gurbanmyrat Mezilov, Rector of Oğuz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan; Dr. Gadamov Durdumurat Kurbanoviç, Director of the Technology Center at
The prestigious NanoDay event, organized by the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), once again brought together renowned figures from the global scientific community. The first event was held
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci recently published his groundbreaking research entitled “Xenon Difluoride Dry Etching for the Microfabrication of Solid Microneedles as a Potential
During the 25th Bilkent University Career Fair held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, UNAM gave a presentation to showcase the Master’s and PhD Programs in Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN).
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey’s (TÜBİTAK) 1004 High Technology Platforms Program Experience Sharing and Promotion Ceremony took place at Teknofest 2023 on Sunday, April 30th. The event,
Asst. Prof. Urartu Şeker from Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been awarded funding for his project entitled “Design of a Probiotic Bacterial Strain Producing Human Milk Oligosaccharide
Asst. Prof. İbrahim Sarpkaya, a faculty member at Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), was interviewed by Yeni Şafak for a special news report aimed at promoting successful scientists
A collaboration protocol has been signed between the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the Izmir Institute of Technology (İYTE). As a result of the protocol, UNAM, an
Bilkent University has once again ranked among the top 5 universities in Turkey, according to the 2022 results of the “Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index.” This index, created annually under
In honor of the World Quantum Day, Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) held an event on Saturday, April 15 in partnership with QTurkey. The World Quantum Day has
Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir has been invited once again to serve as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the ACS Photonics journal. Prof. Dr. Demir, who was
Asst. Prof. Talha Erdem has received the 2023 Award of Science Academy Young Scientists Award Program (BAGEP) for his work in the field of materials science. Asst. Prof. Erdem, who
Asst. Prof. Hasan Yılmaz from the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has won an award for his work in the field of physics from the the 2023 Science
Prospective students explored the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), learned about UNAM’s graduate program in Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Graduate Program, discovered student life and so much more at
Dr. Mustafa Ordu from the Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been awarded funding under the “2544 – Bilateral Cooperation Support Program 2022 with TÜBİTAK – JSPS” as
The mid-term panel of the 1004 – Center of Excellence Support Program was held at UNAM on Thursday, March 9th. The panel was supported by TÜBİTAK and led by the
As Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), we support the call for the We Will Work Together and Succeed Together (BİÇABA) Program initiated by TÜBİTAK for students and academics
With our strong focus on promoting quality science, social benefits, and global innovation, UNAM leads high-impact R&D projects in the fields of nanoscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and materials sciences. With our
Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci from Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) Higher Education Program, has been awarded the METU Parlar Foundation’s 2022
With our strong focus on promoting quality science, social benefits, and global innovation, we lead high-impact R&D projects in the fields of nanoscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and materials sciences. With our
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) opened its doors to eighteen children aged 5-13 on February 3, 2023, as part of the “UNAM Kids” event. The event’s aim was
With our strong focus on promoting quality science, social benefits, and global innovation, we lead high-impact R&D projects in the fields of nanoscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and materials sciences. With our
TED Ankara College Foundation Private High School Molecular Biology Club visited UNAM. Students interested in scientific fields such as molecular biology, biotechnology and nanotechnology visited UNAM with their teachers and
While the administrative and operations teams at UNAM shared their presentations about the past year, 2023 targets were went through.
Prof. Evren Mutlugün, one of the project investigator of the TÜBİTAK A1-1004 Program project entitled “Strategic R&D Collaboration for Electronic and Optical Component Production with Advanced Materials High Technology Platforms”
Asst. Prof. Amir Bahrami was selected as one of six scientists to receive research support from the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) and will be granted a total of 60,000
Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), one of the first four national research centers to be granted qualifications under Law No. 6550 in 2017, has been recertified for another
Dr. Ayça Arslan Ergül from Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been awarded support for her project entitled “Unlock the Early Life Pathological Imprinting of Alzheimer’s Disease via
Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci from Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been awarded support for his research project in the field of medicine and health sciences. The support
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) received first prize for the Doktorclub Healthcare Initiative of the Year in the category of R&D/Innovation Implementation. The award was granted to Asst.
Prof. Dr. Emrah Özensoy, Bilkent University Chemistry Department Head, Faculty Member, and UNAM associate, received the 2022 Sedat Simavi Foundation Science Award for his work entitled “Unraveling Molecular Fingerprints of
Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci received the Scientist of the Year award from the Science Heroes Association. This award is given to scientists who contribute to the fields of basic sciences
With an aim to generate impactful and useful knowledge under the roof of our identity as a national laboratory, and with a strong focus on enabling quality science, social benefits,
UNAM Principal Investigator Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci has published a new book entitled Emerging Technologies in Biophysical Sciences: A World Scientific Reference, Volume 3: Emerging Technologies for Diagnostics. Collaborating authors
Ahmet Hınçer, a master’s student in the UNAM MSN Program under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Urartu Şeker, was awarded second prize for his presentation titled “Synthetic 5′ UTR Designs
Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir, director of UNAM and faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, the Department of Physics, and the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program,
Asst. Prof. Yunus Emre Türkmen, Bilkent University Chemistry Department and UNAM Associate Faculty Member, received the 2022 TÜBA-GEBİP Award in the field of chemistry from the Turkish Academy of Sciences
Our PhD graduate from the Bilkent University UNAM MSN Program Asst. Prof. Safacan Kölemen (Koç University), received the 2022 TÜBA-GEBİP Award in the field of chemistry from the Turkish Academy
To inquire about our R&D studies at UNAM and our infrastructure and superstructure, Experts from the Ministry of Industry and Technology visited UNAM.
In order to increase the interest and motivation of younger generations towards science, Dr. Ayça Arslan Ergül visits many educational institutions, especially high schools, and gives seminars on behalf of
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Faculty Member Asst. Prof. Urartu Şeker and his team published an article entitled “A Genetically Engineered Biofilm Material for SARS-CoV-2 Capturing and Isolation”.
We recently met with officials from the Analysis and Control Laboratory Department of the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency from the Ministry of Health and discussed solutions for imaging,
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Faculty Member Asst. Prof. Urartu Şeker and his team published an article entitled “A Living Materials Platform for Biomineralization of Biosilica” in Materials
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) participated in the region’s largest and most effective Defense, Aviation, and Space Industry Fair (SAHA EXPO) held at Istanbul Expo Center October 25-28,
Asst. Prof. İbrahim Sarpkaya from UNAM has published an article entitled “Controlling The Photoluminescence of Quantum Emitters in Hexagonal Boron Nitride by External Magnetic Fields” in 2D Materials, a prominent
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology and Research Center (UNAM) has developed next generation technology in the form of shoes with fiber sensors that have the potential to diagnose many health problems
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Ayça Arslan Ergül participated as the keynote speaker at the 11th International Conference on “Achievements and Challenges in Biology” that was organized
Dr. Onur Erdem (EE – BS ’13, MSc ’15, PhD ‘20), a former graduate student researcher at UNAM and his doctoral supervisor Professor Hilmi Volkan Demir published a new booklet
Eighteen new students, ten of whom are Turkish citizens and eight of whom are foreign nationals, enrolled in the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program for the 2022-2023 Fall Semester. We
UNAM Principal Investigator Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci and his team were awarded support from Health Institutes of Turkey (TÜSEB) as part of the institute’s 2022-B-01 Project Call. The support was
A scientific workshop on emerging nanomaterials was held at UNAM on the dates of 5-6 September 2022 in partnership with Technical University of Dresden from Germany and Bilkent University UNAM.
To inquire about our R&D studies at UNAM and our infrastructure and superstructure, Experts and Assistant Experts from the Presidency of Strategy and Budget visited UNAM.
Dr. Ayça Arslan Ergül was awarded support from Health Institutes of Turkey’s (TÜSEB) 2022-A-01 Project Call for her project entitled “Slowing Cell Division and Growth in Glioblastoma Cells by Senesens
The closing program of the “My DNA Summer School” project was held on 22 August 2022 with participation from TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal. The program, held at Bilkent
“My DNA Summer School” was held at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) between 15 and 22 August 2022. The program was supported by TÜBİTAK 4004’s Nature Education and
On Monday, 15 August 2022, UNAM hosted Baku State University Rector Prof. Dr. Elçin Babayev, Scientific Committee Member Ali Nagiyev, and Rector Babayev’s Advisor, Mr. Xalid Bayramlı. At our meeting,
UNAM PI Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci has published an article entitled “Smart Materials: Rational Design in Biosystems via Artificial İntelligence” on the cover of Trends in Biotechnology, one of the
Esengül Öztürk’s, a member of UNAM’s Arslan-Ergul Lab research group led by Dr. Ayça Arslan Ergül, was awarded 3 rd place for her zebrafish brain tissue image entitled “Zebrafish Brain
With our strong focus on promoting quality science, social benefits, and global innovation, we lead high-impact R&D projects in the fields of nanoscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and materials sciences. With our
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Faculty Member Asst. Prof. Urartu Şeker and his team have applied for permission to start human trials for a nasal spray that has
Asst. Prof. Cüneyt Şahin’s project entitled “Quantum Defects in Wide Band-gap Semiconductors” has been selected to receive support after a call for proposals for the European High Performance Computing Joint
Bilkent University PhD graduate Assoc. Prof. Sedat Nizamoğlu, former advisee of Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir, was awarded Consolidator Support from the European Research Council (ERC) for his project entitled
With our strong focus on promoting quality science, social benefits, and global innovation, we lead high-impact R&D projects in the fields of nanoscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and materials sciences. With our
Regarding the study, Asst. Prof. Şeker said, “We built engineered bacteria which can colonize at the tumor site, produce magnetic nanoparticles using a series of genetic circuits for MRI. We
Bilkent University UNAM Infrastructure Manager and Assistant Director Özgür Yıldırım participated in the “Corporate Sustainability: Sustainability of Research and Innovation Centers – Examples of Good Practice” panel organized by the
A collaborative research team led by Professor Emrah Özensoy, Bilkent University Chemistry Department Head, Faculty Member, and UNAM associate recently published a paper entitled “Unravelling Molecular Fingerprints of Catalytic Sulfur
İpek Tuğçe Döş from Middle East Technical University was awarded the first prize in this year’s NanoArt competition with her work entitled “Desert Flower.” Rana Asgari Sabet from Bilkent University
Bilkent University UNAM’s annual NanoDay was held on Thursday, May 12 this year with a participation of more than 160 people. The event hosted speakers who are globally pioneering names
UNAM PI Asst. Prof. Aykut Erbaş and his co-authors, UNAM MSN PhD student Zafer Koşar and UNAM MSN master’s student A. Göktuĝ Attar, have published their research entitled “Unraveling the
Assoc. Prof. İlday has been selected for €2,500,000 in funding from the European Research Council’s (ERC) 2021 Advanced Grant Call for his project entitled “Second Mode Locking for a Universal
UNAM associate Assoc. Prof. Ferdi Karadaş has received a Georg Forster Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, following his nomination by Friedrich Schiller University and the Leibniz Institute
UNAM Asst. Prof. Urartu Özgür Şafak Şeker’s preclinical study research on developing and investigating “A highly Potent Sars-CoV-2 blocking lectin protein” is accepted for publication and will be highlighted from
Among the 113 scientists who were evaluated for the call for the 2021 TÜBİTAK 2247-A National Leading Researchers Program, 4 of the 31 scientists who were selected have ties to
UNAM Director and Bilkent University Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Physics Department professor Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir has been granted for his project “Electrically-Driven Innovatively-Structured Atomically-Flat Nanocrystal QLEDs for
A team led by Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci at Bilkent University – National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is developing nanotechnology-based “laboratories” that can diagnose various diseases, including cancer and other
Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir and Asst. Prof. Urartu Özgür Şafak Şeker participated in the “Asian Talks Singapore” panel, which discussed the success story of Singapore as one of the
UNAM’s Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program (MSN) 2012 Bilkent University PhD Graduate Prof. Hasan Şahin has received the Sedat Simavi Honor Award in the field of science, for his
UNAM researcher Dr. Ghaith Makey, associate member at UNAM, has been selected as the vice-chair of the Holography and Diffractive optics Technical group in Optica.
Supported by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and TÜBITAK within the scope of Law 6550 and developed under the UNAM infrastructure by UNAM PI Asst. Prof. Urartu Şeker and
EMBO has announced that Asst. Prof. Amir Bahrami of UNAM has been selected as one of the six scientists to receive the Installation Grant. EMBO Director Professor Fiona Watt has
Supported by the 6550 Research Infrastructure Support Law, faculty member of Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) Asst. Prof. Urartu Şeker was awarded the “TÜBA Special Award for Combating
At a ceremony held on December 18 at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium, Bilkent faculty members and graduates received their awards from the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Turkey Section.
Asst. Prof. Hulusi Kafalıgönül, associate member at UNAM, was awarded the 2021 Research Incentive Award, which is given annually by the Parlar Foundation to support scientific research and researchers with
Prof. Dr. Hilmi Volkan Demir, director of UNAM and a member of the Departments of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Physics at Bilkent University, was named as an IEEE Fellow.
Bilkent University has managed to be among the top 4 universities in Turkey in the 2021 results of the “Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index”, which sets the universities that can
From Nanocrystals for Display Technologies to Nanocomposites for National Aircraft, A1-PLATFORM is Developing High Value-Added Advanced Material Technologies TUSAŞ, Vestel and Şişecam, the leading industrial organizations of Turkey, and Bilkent
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Selim Hanay from Bilkent University’s UNAM was awarded with the TÜBİTAK Incentive Award for his “internationally high-quality work on nanomechanical systems in the field of physics.“ This came
Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci of UNAM’s Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology received the 2021 TÜBA-GEBİP Award in the field of biomedical engineering from the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA).
The 6th Istanbul International Invention Fair (ISIF’21), which brought together inventors, researchers, and innovators from different parts of the world, was hosted in-person by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office
Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir, director of UNAM and faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, the Department of Physics, and the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program,
Dr. Amirhoushang Bahrami has started the first Max Planck partner group in Bilkent, UNAM. The “Max Planck Partner Groups” are created by the Max Planck Society for the purpose of
Bilkent graduate Onur Erdem (EE, BS ’13, MS ’15, PhD ’20) received the 2021 Leopold B. Felsen Excellence in Electromagnetics Award for his graduate studies under the supervision of Prof.
A nasal spray that prevents the entry of the coronavirus into the cell has been developed at Bilkent University’s National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) in cooperation with Ankara and Hacettepe
A team including researchers from Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), Yale University, Vienna University of Technology, and the University of Southern California, has now developed a new approach
Bartu Şimşek, a PhD student in the Ortaç Research Group of the UNAM MSN program at Bilkent University, was awarded the 2021 EPS QEOD/Young Minds Best Student Presentation Award at
The 2021 Bilkent Graduation Ceremony will be held under the healthiest and safest conditions possible, thanks to the Diagnovir developed by UNAM scientists in UNAM’s infrastructure. Bilkent residents will be
UNAM, as the “national lab” of Turkey where high technology R&D and innovative P&D projects are carried out in the fields of nanoscience, biotechnology and materials sciences to produce quality
In NanoDay, which is held every year, the awards found their owners in this year’s Nanoart Competition. Nanoart winner; Joanna Kwiczak-Yiğitbaşı, Bilkent University Second Prizes; Çisil Köksaldı, Bilkent University Mehdi
Contemporary Istanbul is opening its doors with the 15th edition so as to continue to support the works of artists and the creativity of Turkey’s art industry. The art event,
Asst. Prof. Serkan Kasırga from UNAM was awarded by the Turkish Academy of Science’s Science Academy Young Scientists Awards Program (BAGEP) for 2021. We congratulate him and wish him all
A1 – 1004 – The Center of Excellence Support Program, which consists of 20 stakeholders and 13 projects managed by UNAM, has been awarded the support of TÜBİTAK. The program manager UNAM and
Bilkent University Faculty of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Physics Department, Neuroscience Program and Bilkent UNAM Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer İlday has received a
Within the scope of the incentive and appreciation of scientists mission of TÜBA, the TÜBA Academy Prizes, which were established on an international level are annually awarded in one of
Asst. Prof. Fatih Inci of Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (UNAM) at Bilkent University has been selected as the recipient of the JCI “Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the
METU Parlar Foundation 2020 Research Incentive Award, given to young researchers who have contributed to the development of one of the fields of science with their research or helped to
A NEW COVID-19 DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AT UNAM, PERFORMING WITH 99% ACCURACY IN 10 SECONDS Within the infrastructure of Bilkent UNAM, the joint work of Dr. Bülend Ortaç
UNAM PI’s Dr. Bilge Baytekin and Dr. Ferdi Karadaş have received the TÜBİTAK 2020 Incentive Award in the field of Basic Sciences and Dr. Mustafa Serdar Önses (Erciyes University), who
Professor Hilmi Volkan Demir, of the Departments of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and of Physics, Chair of the Graduate Program of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) and Director of UNAM
Dr. Serim Kayacan İlday of Bilkent University-UNAM has been elected as a “Fellow” by the Young Academy of Europe (YAE). The YAE was founded in 2012, with a mission to
Dr. Serim Kayacan İlday of Bilkent University-UNAM and her team’s work is featured on the cover of Nature Physics October Issue and the journal’s website’s banner. This issue has been
Minister of Industry and Technology Mr. Mustafa Varank visited our center and conducted investigations about our R&D and product development work on Covid-19 diagnosis/treatment/prevention led by UNAM PI Dr. Urartu
A holistic approach for detecting Covid-19 virus at every stage of the disease using synthetic biology and advanced genetic engineering methods under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Urartu Özgür Şafak
Bilkent University UNAM, is opening its doors to prospective PhD students who would like to work in the field of nanotechnology, material science and biotechnology with the collaboration of Şişecam
Organized by the Science Heroes Association, Young Scientist Awards found their owners for the eighth time. Young Scientist Awards are held every year by the rectors of various universities to
Self-assembly is the process that built up life and its surrounding, atom-by-atom. Now, a team of scientists in Turkey has demonstrated the fundamental principles of a universal self-assembly process acting on a
Bilkent University Faculty Member Asst. Prof. Dr. Şeker stated that they are carrying out projects to develop a protein to block the protein that allows the new type of coronavirus
Asst. Prof. Halil I. Okur of Billkent UNAM and the Department of Chemistry has been awarded a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Individual Fellowship grant for two years. The MSCA program,
As in previous years, our university was represented at the 2019 iGEM International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition by a team of students competing under the name Bilkent UNAMBG. The
Each year, the Middle East Technical University Prof. Dr. Mustafa Parlar Foundation recognises scientists from a variety of fields for their exceptional research, in honour of the late METU professor
Dr. Onur Tokel who is a faculty member at National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and Department of Physics, received “Outstanding Young Scientist Award” (TÜBA-GEBİP). TÜBA-GEBİP – Outstanding Young Scientist Awards,
Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir, director of UNAM – The National Nanotechnology Research Centre of Turkey and Bilkent’s Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology and a member of the Departments of
Prof. Serim Ilday of UNAM is awarded European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant to support her research in the field of condensed matter physics. She has been granted EUR 1,5
The results of the Science Academy’s Young Scientist Awards Program (BAGEP) for 2019 were announced. UNAM faculty member who continues his successful work at Bilkent University UNAM, Çağlar Elbüken, has
Sıla Köse won the Early Carrer Researcher Talk Award at the Designer Biology 2019 Conference for her oral presentation entitled “Cellular Biosensors with Engineered Genetic Logic Gates for Biomedical Applications.”
As in previous years, our university was represented at the 2019 iGEM International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition by a team of students competing under the name Bilkent UNAMBG. The annual
#UNAM and #SUNUM has signed collaboration protocol. With the protocol, it is aimed to use the infrastructures of the institutions symmetrically by the researchers and thus to continue the R&D
Six Bilkent faculty members were among the individuals receiving Distinguished Young Scientist (BAGEP) awards for 2019. The awards were presented at a ceremony held on April 26 at Hacettepe University.
The Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center/Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (UNAM) has, in partnership with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), received 8 million TL from TÜBİTAK for an industrial
Bilkent University invites you to our open house on Friday, May 3, 2019 for the Graduate School of Engineering and Science to learn more about our graduate programs. Architecture Chemistry Computer Engineering Electrical and
The results of the Science Academy’s Young Scientist Awards Program (BAGEP) for 2019 were announced. UNAM faculty member who continues his successful work at Bilkent University UNAM, Çağlar Elbüken, has
2019 UNAM NanoDay Awards The Best Poster Award and NanoArt Award Contests were organized during UNAM NanoDay 2019 and the winners of the awards were presented at a ceremony. The winners of the
Professor Sergey V. Gaponenko, one of the most prominent scientist of the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences, visited Bilkent UNAM. Gaponenko, who had previously visited UNAM several times and has
The employees and the students of Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center were given occupational health and safety training. The training was organized by Bilkent UNAM in the Bilkent UNAM
On March 21, the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) held its sixth annual NanoDay Symposium on Materials Science and Nanotechnology. This year’s symposium introduced the latest developments in nanoscience and
Towards Next Generation Bifunctional Cancer Antibodies: A Collaboration Between Bilkent University UNAM and Nobel Pharmaceuticals Bilkent UNAM and Nobel Pharmaceutical are stakeholders in an ongoing cancer antibody research and development
A research team led by Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir of UNAM and the Departments of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Physics has reported a discovery that shows great promise for
For many years we have been hearing that holographic technology is one step closer to realizing Star Trek’s famous Holodeck, a virtual reality stage that simulates any object in 3D
Being two of the leading institutions of Turkey in medical and physical sciences and engineering Bilkent University UNAM and Hacettepe started together a partnership to leverage the efforts in translational
Bilkent UNAMBG Team Wins Silver Medal in International Genetic Engineering Competition On October 28, a team of undergraduate students studying and working in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
Hacettepe – Bilkent UNAM Health Sciences and Technologies Program (HST), initiated through the R&D Cooperation Framework signed with Hacettepe University, allows for Hacettepe and Bilkent PI’s to utilize research infrastructures
Utilization of the energy transfer between different molecules has proven to be highly promising candidate for semiconductor nanocrystal optoelectronics including highly efficient light generation and harvesting in colloidal systems. This
Photocurrent generation is a key process in optoelectronics. Typically semiconducting materials are used as the non-equilibrium charge carriers created by optical excitation can efficiently be separated to create electric current.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day last week, the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) held a celebratory event, during which the integral place of women in the Bilkent community
A team of Bilkent and Hacettepe University researchers, led by Prof. Engin Umut Akkaya of the Department of Chemistry and the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), has published an article
Spatiotemporal nonlinear dynamics in graded-index multimode fibers: a new way to generate multi-watt-level, octave-spanning, spectrally flat supercontinua A team of researchers led by Asst. Prof. Bülend Ortaç (UNAM) has published
Asst. Prof. Özgür Şahin, a faculty member in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG) and UNAM, and his team have recently published their work in two leading journals
The first seeds of the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) were sown on the Bilkent University campus in 2007. Over the past 10 years, in the ecosystem of the Bilkent
The Hacettepe-Bilkent Health Sciences and Technologies (HST) Program has been established through the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Hacettepe University Rector Professor Özen and Bilkent University Rector Professor Atalar. This
“UNAM researchers demonstrate near-unity emitting copper-doped colloidal semiconductor quantum wells for luminescent solar concentrators”. Since the first demonstration of the colloidal quantum dots (CQDs), doping has been widely investigated in
Didem Dede, a MS graduate student of Demir Research Group in MSN program at Bilkent, has been awarded with the ACS Nano Best Poster Award at NaNaX8, Nanoscience with Nanocrystals
“UNAM researchers demonstrates metal-insulator transition persists even below 4 nm for the first time in free-standing vanadium dioxide” Vanadium dioxide is an intriguing material that displays a metal-insulator transition (MIT)
Assoc. Prof. Tamer Uyar is now serving as an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports, a journal published by Springer Nature. http://www.nature.com/srep/ Scientific Reports is a high-impact Open Acess journal by Nature group.
Assoc. Prof. Tamer Uyar from Bilkent UNAM – Institute of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, is the editor of a new book “Electrospun materials for tissue engineering and biomedical applications: research,
UNAM Store opens its doors to the Bilkent Community. UNAM-Store aims to provide a continuous supply of research consumables for researchers running an active research project with a budget managed
Asst. Prof. Mehmet Z. Baykara of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the National Nanotechnology Research Center has been selected as one of the top five finalists of the “2017 Gerhard Ertl
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is an important clinical test that screens several inflammatory conditions, infections, trauma, as well as non-inflammatory conditions such as stroke. The current standard test for
Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir (director of UNAM and member of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Physics departments) has, in collaboration with researchers at Colorado State University in the US,
Bilkent-UNAMBG Team won silver medal in iGEM — International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition organized at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, with their project named “Smelling Cancer”. Bilkent-UNAMBG iGEM Team is formed by
Electrospun ZnO nanofibers have received increased attention as photocatalysts owing to their potential for incredible performance. However, uncertainty still exists in determining the correlation between grain boundaries and photocatalytic activity.
Fats are known for their bad health effects, but not all fats. Certain lipids that your body makes can be good for you. A new study that is published in
Professor Hilmi Volkan Demir, director of UNAM and member of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Physics Departments at the Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology co-authored and edited a book
Bihter Dağlar, PhD student of Material Science and Nanotechnology Graduate Program, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. We wish to extend our condolences to the Dağlar family and UNAM
Friction is a ubiquitous fact of nature. Without friction, we would not be able to walk, write with a pencil or play stringed instruments. On the other hand, friction is
Professor Demir assigned as a Guest Editor of an Issue of the IEEE JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS (JSTQE) on Semiconductor Nanocrystal Optoelectronics. The IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in
Nanoday 2016 – The 3rd Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Symposium of UNAM took place at UNAM Conference Hall on the 26th May 2016. This annual event, being organized since 2014,
Rapid development of global industrial activities has caused the increased release of heavy metal ions into water bodies, affecting human health and environmental safety due to their toxic and carcinogenic
Assist. Prof. Seymur Cahangirov, co-authored an article on indefinitely long carbon atomic chains in Nature Materials. New routes for mass production of indefinitely long carbon atomic chains Assistant Professor Seymur
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Özgür Güler of Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology and UNAM at Bilkent University has been invited to become a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).
Dr. Giovanni Volpe Bilkent University faculty member of Physics at the Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology and UNAM has recently co-authored a new book “Optical Tweezers – Principles and
Bilkent University Department of Physics and UNAM faculty member Assistant Prof. Dr. Coşkun Kocabaş has been awarded a European Research Council’s (ERC) consolidator grant. Dr. Coşkun Kocabaş will be using
Fifteen alumni have received their PhD degrees from UNAM’s Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MSN) program this year, and the institution is happy to announce that many of its graduates now
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Özgür Güler of the Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology and UNAM has been selected to serve as an associate editor for the Royal Society of Chemistry’s
The research leaded by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bayındır at UNAM have shown that curling nanowires into the shape called nanosprings increases the absorption of light by 23 %. This can
First seminar of the academic calendar will be given by our Rector Prof. Abdullah Atalar this Friday, September 11 at 15:40. We invite all Bilkentiers to this event!
Dr. Kemal Celebi has recently joined the UNAM faculty. He received his BS degree from Bilkent University and MS degree from MIT, both in physics. He then moved to Switzerland
Dr. Seymur Cahangirov has recently joined the UNAM faculty. In 2012, he received his Ph.D. from the Material Science and Nanotechnology program at UNAM while contributing to seminal works on
Memristors, resistors of which conductance is a function of the history of voltage applied to them, have attracted great attention in the present decade as potential components of memory and
Although produced in abundance by even the simplest of bacteria, the sheer catalytic efficiency of enzymes cannot be matched by any chemical catalyst – human effort cannot yet replicate what
Work carried out by a multinational team, led by Prof. Engin Umut Akkaya of the Department of Chemistry and UNAM, was recently selected to appear on the front cover of
Size-Controlled, Biofunctionalized Gold Nanoparticles Although gold nanoparticles have become a staple of targeting and delivery efforts, conventional synthesis methods for their production are not quite up to par – toxicity
UNAM’s seminar series have closed for the semester with a full-day event, Nanoday ‘15, featuring a nanopicture contest and poster presentations as well as keynote talks by four world-renowned researchers.
Unam’s Promissng Future Stumbling Upon Graphene in 1984 Nanopicture Contest Finalists
