Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
I am a physicist investigating ion transport phenomena in functional transition metal oxides for electrochemical energy applications. My research centers on multivalent (Al³⁺) and monovalent (Li⁺) ion intercalation dynamics in TiO₂–WO₃ electrochromic thin films, with particular emphasis on the relationship between ionic transport, optical modulation, and device stability. I fabricate thin films using magnetron sputtering and perform advanced characterization including Spectroscopic Ellipsometry with optical modeling, XPS, GI-XRD, and cyclic voltammetry. My work integrates electrochemical analysis with optical response modeling to elucidate coloration mechanisms in electrochromic systems employing liquid electrolytes. More recently, I have begun expanding my research scope toward proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) systems, particularly in Balance of Plant (BoP) modeling, as part of a broader interest in electrochemical energy technologies. I have also started working with density functional theory (DFT), building atomic models and contributing to computational studies that support experimental investigations. I am seeking postdoctoral opportunities in electrochemical energy materials, ion transport physics, and advanced functional thin film systems.
Conducted doctoral research under the TÜBİTAK 2244 Industry-Oriented PhD Program at Gebze Technical University, in collaboration with Şişecam. Focused on electrochromic transition metal oxide thin films and multivalent ion intercalation mechanisms. Fabricated TiO₂–WO₃ thin films via magnetron sputtering and performed structural, surface, optical, and electrochemical characterization (Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, XPS, GI-XRD, cyclic voltammetry). Investigated Al³⁺-based liquid electrolytes and their influence on ion diffusion kinetics, optical modulation behavior, and device stability.