Nuclear Physics

Nuclear Physics Program

Nuclear Physics is one of the most important research areas among scientific and technological studies. The Nuclear Physics program comprises researchers who can carry out the studies in the fields of heavy ions physics and reaction mechanisms, experimental nuclear physics, quantum mechanical properties of nuclei,gamma-ray spectroscopy, beta decay, nuclear physics measurement techniques, nuclear reactions, radiation physics, industrial applications of nuclear techniques, nuclear reactors and nuclear energy,particle accelerators, radioecological studies, medical physics and dosimetry, radiotherapy physics, nuclear medicine physics, the determination of natural and artificial radioactivity, the use of nuclear techniques in environmental studies, radon gas measurements in various environments with active and passive methods, design and development of the radiation detectors and nuclear structure physics. The experimental research infrastructure; Nuclear Physics Research Laboratory includes Gamma Spectroscopy System, Alpha Spectroscopy System and Radon Measurement Systems, Nuclear electronics. The Master of Science (M.Sc.) and doctorate (Ph.D.) programs are conducted in Nuclear Physics program


Prof. Dr. Ali TUTAY

Ali Tutay is a Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, and Physics Department Nuclear Physics Division. He obtained his bachelor’s degree and his master degree from Technical University Berlin, and his PhD from Istanbul University, Department of Physics, and Nuclear Physics Division. His main research areas include experimental nuclear physics, heavy Ions physics and atom Physics.

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/tutay/​

Prof. Dr. Baki AKKUŞ

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Baki AKKUŞ is a Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from İstanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, his master degree from İstanbul University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nuclear Physics Division, and his PhD degree from İstanbul University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nuclear Physics Division. His main research areas include experimental nuclear physics, general nuclear reactions, nuclear structure physics, gamma spectroscopy, experimental techniques in nuclear physics, detector design and development.

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/akkus

Prof. Dr. İsmail Melih BOSTAN

İsmail Melih Bostan is a Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. He graduated from Hacettepe University, Engineering Faculty, Physics Department. He obtained his MSc. degree from İstanbul Technical University, Nuclear Energy Institute, and his PhD from İstanbul University, Institute of Graduate Studies in Sciences, Physics Division, Nuclear Physics Program. His main research areas include experimental nuclear physics, nuclear structure and spectroscopy, theory and application of nuclear reactions, nuclear reactors and nuclear energy. 

http://aves.istanbul.edu.tr/bostanm/​

Prof.Dr.Latife Şahin Yalçın



Latife Şahin Yalçın is a Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, and Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Ankara University, Faculty of Engineering, and Physics Engineering. She received her master degree from Ohio State University in USA, Department of Physics, High Energy Physics Division, and her PhD from Ohio State University, Department of Physics, and Nuclear Astrophysics Division. She conducted as Post Doctorate Researcher in Oak Ridge National Laboratory in USA. Her main research areas include experimental nuclear astrophysics, nuclear science and technology, environmental radioactivity, nuclear structure, nuclear spectroscopy, radiation detectors, radiation protection, health physics and proton accelerators.
https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/latife.sahin/ 


Prof. Dr. Yeşim ÖKTEM

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Yeşim Öktem is a Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, her master degree from Istanbul University, Graduate School of Nuclear Physics Program, Nuclear Physics Division, and her PhD from Istanbul University, Department of Physics, Nuclear Physics Division. Her main research areas include experimental gamma spectroscopy, particle and radiation detectors, radioactivity and spectroscopy, radiation protection.

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/yesim.oktem

Prof. Dr. Bayram DEMİR

Bayram Demir is a Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, his master degree from Istanbul University, Institute of Oncology, Department of Medical Physics, and his PhD from Istanbul University, Department of Physics, High Energy Physics Division. His main research areas include radiation physics, medical physics, radiotherapy physics, nuclear medicine physics. 

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/baybay​

Prof. Dr. Ela GANİOĞLU NUTKU

Ela Ganioğlu Nutku is a Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained his bachelor’s degree from Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, her master and PhD degrees from Istanbul University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Science, Physics Division, Nuclear Physics Program. Her main research areas include experimental nuclear physics, nuclear structure physics, gamma-ray spectroscopy, beta decay, charge-exchange reactions and environmental radioactivity. 

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/ganioglu​

Prof. Dr. R.Burcu Çakırlı Mutlu

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R.Burcu Cakirli is a Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, her master and PhD degree are from Istanbul University, Institute of Science, Nuclear Physics Program. She completed her thesis studies at Yale University. Later, she continued her scientific studies in Max-Planck Institute-Kernphysik (MPIK) -Heidelberg-Germany. During her stay in MPIK, she won Humboldt Fellowship. Her main research area is experimental nuclear physics which includes nuclear structure with low-lying gamma-ray spectroscopy and mass measurements. In addition, one of her main studies is proton-neutron interactions. She gave many invited talks and organized both national and international conferences/workshops. She has one international award (IUPAP), two national awards and TUBA-GEBIP project award.

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/rburcu

Doç. Dr. Lidya AMON SUSAM

- Lidya AMON SUSAM is an Associate Professor at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, her master degree from Istanbul University, Graduate School Of Natural And Applied Science, Nuclear Physics Division, and her PhD from Istanbul University, Graduate School Of Natural And Applied Science, Nuclear Physics Division. Her main research areas include gamma ray spectroscopy, natural radioactivity measurements and theoretical astrophysical calculations. 

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/lidyamon​

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehtap YALÇINKAYA

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Mehtap Yalçınkaya is a Asst. Prof. at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from İstanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, her master degree from Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Nuclear Energy Institute, and her PhD from Istanbul University, Department of Physics, Division of Nuclear Physics. Her main research areas include nuclear structure physics, gamma spectroscopy, radiation physics, and machine learning.

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/yalcinm

Dr. Öğrt. Üyesi İffet ÇAVDAR



İffet Çavdar is a Asst. Prof. at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Osmangazi University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, her master degree from İstanbul University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nuclear Physics Division, and her PhD from İstanbul University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nuclear Physics Division. Her main research areas include Nuclear Medicine Physics, Applied Nuclear Physics, Radiation Protection, Health Physics and Dosimetry.

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/icavdar

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Gülfem SÜSOY DOĞAN

​Gülfem SÜSOY DOĞAN is a researcher at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from İstanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, her master degree from İstanbul University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nuclear Physics Division, and her PhD degree from İstanbul University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nuclear Physics Division. Her main research areas include experimental nuclear physics, general nuclear reactions, health physics, and radiation shielding.

https://avesis.istanbul.edu.tr/susoy

Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Pelin OTANSEV

-Pelin Otansev is a Dr. Faculty Member at Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, Nuclear Physics Division. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from İstanbul University, Science Faculty, Physics Department, her master degree from İstanbul University, Institute Of Graduate Studies In Sciences, Nuclear Physics Program, and her PhD from İstanbul University, Institute Of Graduate Studies In Sciences, Nuclear Physics Program. Her main research areas include experimental methods in nuclear physics, radiation detectors, radioactivity and spectroscopy, radiation protection, health physics. 

http://aves.istanbul.edu.tr/pelins​