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Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center\u2019s (UNAM) researchers continue to share their scientific journeys and return-to-T\u00fcrkiye stories with a wider audience. Following previous appearances by Asst. Prof. \u0130brahim Sarpkaya, Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu, and Asst. Prof. Fatih \u0130nci on TRT 1\u2019s \u201cReturn to the Homeland\u201d program, Dr. Ay\u00e7a Arslan has now joined the program to share her own inspiring journey.<\/p>\n

In the episode, Dr. Ay\u00e7a Arslan reflects on her career path, scientific motivation, and ongoing work at UNAM as she brings her academic and research experience from abroad back to T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n

You can watch Dr. Ay\u00e7a Arslan\u2019s episode of the \u201cReturn to Homeland\u201d program on TRT 1\u2019s platforms including the YouTube link below:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Nn3ZFaLDtQA&list=PLSbwxLODHTfNzeU-UnkI0EPOBx0n9gro<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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