Taylan Yetkin

Professor of Physics at Istinye University | High Energy Physics Instrumentation | Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a Professor of Physics and researcher with extensive experience in experimental high energy physics. I work on CMS experiment since 2003, primarly on calorimeters. I currently focus on adapting particle detector technologies for engineering applications, specifically in medical imaging and diagnostics. My core competencies include project management, detector instrumentation, and data analysis. I am committed to advancing R&D in particle detectors sensors and medical devices while fostering professional collaborations.

Experience

  • Professor at İstinye Üniversitesi
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • CERN (Geneva, Switzerland)
    • Researcher, PhD
      May 2003 - Present · 23 yrs 2 mos

      Data analysis with collider data (Supersymmetry, Vector Boson Fusion, Majorana Neutrinos), Particle Detectors R&D, Commissioning and Operations of Detector Systems

    • CMS Experiment, HCAL Integration Group Co-Convener
      Feb 2012 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Co-led the integration activities of HCAL sub-detectors of CMS.

    • CMS Experiment, CMS Run Field Manager
      Jan 2012 - Sep 2012 · 9 mos

      Part of the CMS Run Field Manager Group who oversaw the overall data taking operations at CMS Experiment with 3 weeks long shifts.

  • Professor at Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 · 3 yrs

  • Professor at Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts
    Aug 2018 - Aug 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Professor of Physics

  • University of Iowa (On-site)
    • Research Scientist
      Jan 2010 - Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Based at CERN, worked on HCAL project, first as a team member of HCAL Operations Group, then served as HCAL Operations. Also served as HCAL Integration Group Co-Convener. Became one of the CMS Run Field Managers who oversaw the overall data taking operations at CMS Experiment.

    • Postdoctoral Researcher
      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Worked in the High Energy Physics Group, mostly located at Fermilab LPC (LHC Physics Center). Participated, and then became coordinator of HCAL Prompt Feedback Group for CMS Experiment. Guided PhD students for Majorana Neutrino Search and Vector Boson Fuison with Forward Jets for CMS Experiment.