Research

Research Fields

  • Quantum optoelectronics of atomically-flat nanocrystals
  • Nanocrystal optoelectronics (colloidal quantum dots–CQDs)
  • Physics of colloidal nanophotonics (excitonics, plasmonics)
  • Energy-transfer driven quantum devices/sensors
  • Nanoparticles/nanocomposites photonics
  • Light-emitting diodes (LEDs): CQD-LEDs, perovskite LEDs, III-N LED lighting
  • Quality lighting
  • Sensing bioimplants, implantable medical devices

 

Demir Lab externally funded projects at Bilkent University

  • The European Young Investigator Awards (EURYI): “Novel molecular optoelectronic nanodevices hybridized on micro chips for new functionality” European Science Foundation, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2008-2013.
  • EU-FP7-N4E: “Nanophotonics for energy efficiency network of excellence” European Commission FP7, Bilkent-Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2010-2015.
  • US-NIH-RO1:”Biomems strain sensor for monitoring fracture” United States National Institutes of Health (NIH), Co-Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2010-2012.
  • TUBITAK 114E449: “Field dependent properties of low-dimensional semiconductor nanoparticles: colloidal synthesis, design, fabrication and characterization” German Federal Ministry of Education and Research(BMBF)/ Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2015-2018.
  • TUBITAK 114F326: “High-performance optical gain and lasing from colloidal quantum wells” Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2015-2018.
  • TUBITAK 114E410: “Investigation of Nonradiative Energy Transfer from Semiconductor Nanocrystal Quantum Dots to Two Dimensional MoS2” Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2015.
  • TUBITAK 113S101: “Biocompatible smart implant rods for scoliosis surgery” Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Advisor: H. V. Demir, 2013-2016.
  • TUBITAK 112E183: “Quantum dots embedded in salt macrocrystals for stable and efficient white light generation” German Federal Ministry of Education and Research(BMBF)/ Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2013-2015.
  • TUBITAK 111E189: “Microfabricated and implantable innovative flexible resonator chips as markers for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)” Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2012-2015.
  • TUBITAK 110E217: “Design, fabrication and characterization of high quality color definition single chip polarized LEDs with semiconductor nanocrystals for next generation display technologies” Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2011-2014.
  • TUBITAK 110E156: “Innovative functional heteronanoparticle film formation using bionanotechnological methods for plasmonic applications” Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2011.
  • TUBITAK 110E010: “Hybrid expitaxial quantum heterostructures integrated with
    colloidal quantum dots and polymer nanoemitters in pillar architecture” Korean Research Foundation (KRF) / Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2010-2012.
  • TUBITAK109E004: “Nanocrystal doped hybrid bio-nanocomposites” ESF-COST, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2009-2012.
  • TUBITAK109E002: “Colloidally synthesized semiconductor nanocrystals and their Förster resonance energy transfer- FRET for solid state lighting applications” German Federal Ministry of Education and Research(BMBF)/ Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2009-2012.
  • TUBITAK107E088: “Quantum dot luminescence enhancement with plasmonic field localization and control with external electric field application for high-performance nanophotonic devices” National Academy of Sciences of Belarus NASB / Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2007-2010.
  • TUBITAK107E297: “InAlGaN based quantum structures and device applications for strong electroluminescence” Korean Research Foundation (KRF) / Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2008-2010.
  • TUBITAK106E020: “Nanocrystal doped novel devices for optoelectronic applications” Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2006-2009.
  • TUBITAK104E114: “First High-speed Optoelectronic Quantum Modulators for Short Optical Wavelengths in Information Communication and Sensor Applications” Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2005-2008.
  • SANTEZ 01463.STZ2012-2: “Electromagnetic designs and measurements for inductive heating all-surfaces and all-metals” The Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey, Industrial Thesis (SANTEZ) program, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2013-2015.
  • EU-FP6-MC: “Modern optoelectronics on III-N (MOON)” European Union FP6 Marie Curie International Reintegration Grant MIRG-CT-2005-021391, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2005-2008.
  • TUBA-GEBIP: “Nanocrystal and nanoparticle doped devices for novel optoelectronic functions” Turkish National Academy of Science (TUBA), Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir, 2007-2009.
  • TUBITAK-BIDEB: “Nanocrystal doped photonic devices and systems” Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council BIDEB, Mentor: H.V. Demir, Researcher: N. K. Perkgöz 2007-2008.
  • Eti-Maden 1: “Nanocomposite Boron” Eti Mine Works Industry Project, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Eti-Maden 2: “Nanocomposite Coatings with Boron” Eti Mine Works Industry Project, Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Arçelik 1: “Contact angle and surface tension study for conventional washing techniques” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Arçelik 2: “Conventional washing techniques for next generation dish washers” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Arçelik 3: “Coils for Induction Heating” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Arçelik 4: “Coils for Induction Heater” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Arçelik 5: “Contact angle characterization study of electrically induced surfaces” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Arçelik 6: “Sensor Characterization” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Arçelik 7: “Coil design of induction heater” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Arçelik 8: “Optimal induction heater for circulating water system” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.
  • Samsung: “Polarized light emitting display using nanocrystal composites” Principal Investigator: H. V. Demir.