Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the University of Twente\u2019s MESA+ Institute jointly organized the \u201cBilkent University UNAM and University of Twente MESA+: Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Workshop 2025\u201d on March 19\u201320. Aimed at strengthening scientific ties and fostering knowledge exchange, the event brought together leading researchers in materials science and nanotechnology. Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir (Director of UNAM, Chair of the MSN Institute) and Prof. Hans Hilgenkamp (Scientific Director, MESA+) opened the event. Rector K\u00fcr\u015fat Aydo\u011fan and Dutch Ambassador H.E. Joep Wijnands also addressed participants. Rector Aydo\u011fan emphasized the global competitiveness of UNAM and the importance of international research partnerships. Ambassador Wijnands highlighted the value of scientific collaboration in deepening ties between the two countries. Over two days, experts presented on topics including nanobiotechnology, nanoelectronics, nanomedicine, nanophotonics, micro-nanoelectronics and quantum technologies. Speakers included Dr. Ivana Qianqi Lin and Prof. Muharrem Bayraktar (MESA+), and from Bilkent University: UNAM Asst. Prof. Wonmi Ahn, Assoc. Prof. Bilge Baytekin, UNAM Assoc. Prof. Engin Durgun, UNAM Asst. Prof. Aykut Erba\u015f, Assoc. Prof. Yegan Erdem, UNAM Asst. Prof. Fatih \u0130nci, Assoc. Prof. Selim Hanay, UNAM Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu, Asst. Prof. Emre Ozan Polat, UNAM Asst. Prof. Talip Serkan Kas\u0131rga, and Dr. G\u00fcrkan Ye\u015fil\u00f6z. The multidisciplinary platform fostered knowledge exchange and included sessions on collaborative opportunities. Significant steps were taken toward enhancing partnerships in international research, especially within the EU\u2019s programs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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