Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Materials scientist with PhD-level training and industrial R&D experience in smart glass, functional coatings, and advanced hybrid material systems. My work focuses on electro-rotational solar control, polymer-based smart glazing, and inorganic–organic hybrid technologies. I have contributed to state-funded and industry-sponsored R&D programmes, including patented light-valve technologies developed with a global glass manufacturer. I work across materials development, formulation design, structure–property analysis, and performance optimisation, with a strong interest in translating scientific understanding into application-oriented solutions. My background sits at the interface of materials science, process engineering, and industrial innovation, with emphasis on technical depth, collaboration, and reliable product-oriented development.
As a Research and Development Coordinator and partner of the company, I contribute multiple development programs supporting both R&D and product engineering&quality sections of liquid crystal based smart window and luminescent materials, incorporating the synthesis and characterization methods and parameter optimization of ongoing products and/or manufacturing prototypes for sector-leader collaboration partners. My duties included managing all aspects of projects including technical activities as well as directing contributions from collaboration partners, R&D and product groups. I.Synthesis of light absorbing metal-organic materials and incorporating into electro-controllable suspension II.Confinement of electric controlled light absorbing particles and semiconductor wires into UV curable matrices III. Unveiled the physical and chemical principles of rod-shaped dipoles under different suspending media via developed imaging and analysis technique for electro-controllable suspensions for new generation smart film prototypes, UV-VIS spectroscopy, current-voltage(I-V) characterization, haze measurement, optical and scanning electron microscopy. IV. Co-leading national industry leader teams with multi-disciplinary teams of research collaborators to plan, design, and execute experiments for homogenously dispersed electrically controllable light absorbing wire type particles in liquid media and their suspension in a matrix, liquid crystal based smart films and materials engineering solutions for industry.
My main duties regarding on this position could be listed as below: • Conservation and development of safe-working practices, culture and environment throughout the Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Science. • Coordination and implementing of routine and to be put into use measures with Lab Safety team and Lab Safety Specialists.
Conservation and development of safe-working practices, culture and environment throughout the Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Science. Developed and implemented safety protocols, improving lab safety compliance. Collaborated with the Lab Safety team to conduct regular safety audits and training sessions, enhancing awareness among 300+ faculty and students. Monitored laboratory practices, reducing incidents through proactive risk assessments and safety initiatives.
I am proud to say that I was honoured with Teknogirisim Capital Grant by Republic of Turkey Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology and founded my company. Our project based work was focused on non-linear optical behavior of ferroelectric materials. Periodical polarizability of lithium niobate single crystals was stepping stone for second harmonic generation interface for laser systems. Using lithography techniques on lithium niobate crystals, required output and given input was tailored. This work also gave us the opportunity to improve enterpreneurship ecosystem and project management skills.
Conducted advanced research on functional ceramics and thin films for applications in energy storage, microelectronics, and sensor technologies, contributing to the development of innovative solutions and improved device designs. Employed a combination of computational and experimental techniques, including XRD, Raman, SEM, and ellipsometry, to analyze material properties and interfaces. Collaborated effectively within the Misirlioglu group, enhancing research findings with a focus on non-conventional functionalities and overcoming challenges in functional oxide applications.
My TAYF experience was crucial in sense of concept-to-product and startup culture. Main idea is located on the integration of ceramic scintillators based phosphor screen with increased resolution into digital radiography imaging systems. Synthesis of those ceramic scintillators and sol-gel processing of these ceramics on designed micro channeled plate screen systems. Determination of physical and chemical characteristics of ceramic scintillators