Research Topics Lecturer Laboratory  Contact
  • Production, characterization and modeling of radiation armor materials
  • Neutron Radiography in composite materials
  • Material testing with thermal neutrons using non-destructive testing technique
  • Characterization of phase change materials with thermal energy storage capability
  • Development of surface acoustic wave-based heavy metal ion sensors
Prof. Dr. Erol KAM Neutron Activation Analysis Laboratory (NAA)

Radiography Laboratory
E-mail: kamerol@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 38 84
  • Non-destructive analysis of volumetric materials with digital neutron radiography technique 
  • Combustion analysis of reactor fuels
  • Analysis of coal with nuclear techniques (ash, moisture, calorific value)
  • Explosive detection in dual energy x-ray security systems
  • Fast Neutron Activation Analysis
  • Neutronic studies in the TRIGA Mark II reactor
  • Measurement and analysis of g1(x) spin dependent structure functions of deuteron and proton with deep inelastic scattering technique
  • NMR measurements on polarized proton and deuteron targets with the DNP Method 
Prof. Dr. İskender Atilla REYHANCAN Low Level Radioactive Measurements Laboratory (DSROL)  E-mail: iareyhancan@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 74 65
  • Radiation dosimetry
  • Radiation shielding
  • Effect of radiation on materials
  • Synthesis and Analysis of Radiation Resistant Materials suitable for use in TRIGA type Research Reactor
  • Development of a detector suitable for use in ports in TRIGA type Research Reactor 
Prof. Dr. Nilgün BAYDOĞAN Radiation Detection and Measurement Laboratory

Innovative Materials Laboratory in Radiation Technologies
E-mail: dogannil@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 34 92
  • Design, management and environmental issues of nuclear and radioactive waste sites
  • Material production and applications for waste management technologies
  • Nuclear fuel cycle technologies and applications
  • Production and applications of armor materials in radiation protection
  • Energy materials production, characterization, applications and recovery of precious metals
Prof. Dr. Sema ERENTÜRK Innovative Materials Laboratory in Radiation Technologies E-mail: erenturk@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 39 38
  • Nuclear chemistry, radiochemistry (separation processes, radioactive tracer methods)
  • Radiation detection and measurement (Gamma spectroscopy, neutron activation analysis)
  • Production of radiation armor materials
  • Environmental radioactivity, radioecology (fallout radionuclides and their use in erosion and sedimentation processes in terrestrial research)
  • Management of nuclear reactor waste (water and wastewater treatment, materials production) 
Prof. Dr. Sevilay HACIYAKUPOĞLU Radioactive Tracers and Applications Laboratory E-mail: haciyakup1@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 38 87
  • Use of two-layer nuclear fuels in light water reactors; neutronics and fuel performance
  • Thorium use in nuclear reactors; fuel management perspective
  • Design and use of small modular and microreactors
Prof. Dr. Üner ÇOLAK Advanced Solar Energy Conversion Technologies Laboratory

Hybrid Battery Technologies Laboratory
E-mail: unercolak@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 39 45
 
  • Gamma-ray spectroscopy (measurements of natural and artificial radioactivity in environmental samples)
  • Neutron activation analysis (elemental analysis in environmental samples) 
  • Applications of radioactive tracer techniques 
  • Radiation shielding studies
Asst. Prof. Ayşe Nur ESEN Low Level Radioactive Measurements Laboratory (DSROL) E-mail: anesen@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 39 42
  • Low energy ion accelerators
  • Particle detectors and counting systems
  • Light nuclear proton reactions
  • Isotropic neutron sources and applications
  • Fast neutron radiography
Assoc. Prof. Recep BIYIK
Radiography Laboratory

Neutron Activation Analysis Laboratory (NAA)
E-mail: rbiyik@itu.edu.tr
 
  • Whole body models and radiation risk determination
  • Patient-specific dosimetric modeling
  • Production, characterization and modeling of radiation armor materials
  • Applications of the Monte Carlo method in nuclear reactor and radioactive waste management
  • Nuclear applications of artificial intelligence techniques
Prof. Dr. Ahmet BOZKURT   E-mail: ahmetbozkurt@itu.edu.tr
 
  • Simulations, optimization, analysis of design parameters of nuclear power plants
  • Thermodynamics, heat transfer, thermal hydraulics, CFD and safety analyzes for nuclear power plants
  • Analysis and optimization of nuclear cogeneration plants (hydrogen production along with power production, drinking water production and similar)
  • Heat transfer by two-phase flows and boiling (for design and safety analysis of nuclear reactors)
Prof. Dr. Ahmet DURMAYAZ    E-mail: durmayaz@itu.edu.tr 
Tel: +90 212 285 38 78
 
  • Radiation shielding
  • Radiation techniques
  • Radiation detection and measurement
  • Examination of porous media with radiation techniques
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Filiz BAYTAŞ    E-mail: fbaytas@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 38 90
  • Planning Modeling in Trigeneration Systems
Prof. Dr. M. Özgür KAYALICA    E-mail: kayalica@itu.edu.tr  
  • Nuclear power plant design with neutronic and thermal hydraulic analysis
  • Nuclear security analysis
  • Nuclear assurance and safety studies
  • Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and Micro Reactors
  • Nuclear applications
Assoc. Prof. Senem ŞENTÜRK LÜLE   E-mail: senturklule@itu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 212 285 39 41
  • Intracardiac fuel management in nuclear reactors
  • Combustion analysis of nuclear reactor fuels with experimental and simulation methods
  • Nuclear fuel cycle analysis
  • Radiation shielding analyzes with experimental and Monte-Carlo methods
  • Radiation detectors
Assoc. Prof. Tayfun AKYÜREK   E-mail: akyurektayfun@itu.edu.tr
  • Nuclear Safety and Applications
  • Nuclear reactor design and simulation in terms of thermal hydraulics
  • CFD applications 
  • Heavy Accident management strategies 
Lecturer Muhammet Enis KANIK    E-mail: kanikenis@itu.edu.tr