Prof at kadir Has University in Turkey.
Prof. Dr. รnder Pekcan ๐, born on September 1, 1942, in Samsun, Turkey ๐น๐ท, is a distinguished physicist known for his groundbreaking work in polymer physics, nanoscience, and solid-state physics ๐ฌ. With a Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming ๐บ๐ธ, he has served as a professor at esteemed institutions, including Istanbul Technical University and Kadir Has University. Recognized among the world’s top scientists ๐, he has earned prestigious awards like the TรBฤฐTAK Science Award ๐ and IAAM Fellowship ๐ฅ. His pioneering research continues to inspire advancements in materials science and gelation mechanisms โ๏ธ.
Suitability for the Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. รnder Pekcan ๐ is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding career spanning over 50 years in the fields of polymer physics ๐งช, nanoscience ๐งฌ, and solid-state physics โ๏ธ. His groundbreaking work in gelation mechanisms, phase transitions, and nanocomposite materials has led to globally recognized scientific contributions ๐. Listed among the Worldโs Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, he has received numerous national and international awards, reflecting his continuous impact on advanced materials science and innovative research ๐ฌ.
๐ Education:
- ๐ 1965 โ B.Sc. in Engineering Physics, University of Ankara ๐น๐ท
- ๐ 1967 โ M.Sc. in Reactor Engineering, University of Ankara ๐น๐ท
- ๐ 1969 โ English Language Degree, Queens College, New York ๐บ๐ธ
- ๐ 1971 โ M.Sc. in Physics, The University of Chicago ๐บ๐ธ
- ๐ 1974 โ Ph.D. in Solid State Physics, University of Wyoming ๐บ๐ธ
- ๐ 1979 โ Habilitation in Solid State Physics, Hacettepe University ๐น๐ท
๐ผ Professional Experience:
- ๐ข 1966-1968 โ Research Engineer, Turkish Atomic Energy Commission ๐ฌ
- ๐ซ 1974-1979 โ Assistant Professor, Physics Department, Hacettepe University ๐
- ๐ 1980-1981 โ Visiting Scientist, ICTP, Italy ๐ฎ๐น & Technical University of Gdansk, Poland ๐ต๐ฑ
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1981-1983 โ Visiting Professor, University of Toronto, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
- ๐ซ 1988-2005 โ Professor of Physics, Istanbul Technical University ๐๏ธ
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1997-2003 โ Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Istanbul Technical University ๐
- ๐ซ 2005-2008 โ Professor & Dean, Iลฤฑk University ๐
- ๐ซ 2008-2020 โ Professor & Dean, Kadir Has University ๐ซ
- ๐จโ๐ฌ 2020-Present โ Emeritus Professor of Physics, Kadir Has University ๐งโ๐ซ
- ๐ Visiting and Consulting Roles โ University of Toronto, Xerox Canada, Trakya University, among others ๐
Professional Development ๐๐
Prof. Dr. รnder Pekcan ๐ has dedicated his career to advancing polymer physics, nanoscience, and solid-state physics ๐ฌ. He has held prestigious academic roles at Istanbul Technical University and Kadir Has University ๐ซ, mentoring future scientists ๐จโ๐ซ. As a visiting professor at the University of Toronto ๐จ๐ฆ and ICTP ๐ฎ๐น, he contributed to global research ๐. His work has earned him top scientist rankings, including Stanford University’s Most Influential Scientists list ๐. A member of TรBA and TรBฤฐTAK, he continues to shape materials science and gelation studies โ๏ธ, leaving an impactful scientific legacy ๐.
Prof. Dr. รnder Pekcan ๐ focuses his research on Polymer Physics ๐งช, Nanoscience ๐งฌ, and Solid-State Physics โ๏ธ. His studies explore gelation mechanisms, phase transitions, and swelling behaviors in polymeric and biological gels ๐ง. He works extensively with nanomaterials like graphene and carbon nanotubes ๐งซ, developing innovative composite materials ๐. His expertise includes fluorescence techniques, photon transmission, and fractal geometry ๐. With applications in biophysics, materials science, and energy systems โ๏ธ, his research advances smart materials and sustainable solutions ๐ฟ, making him a pioneer in cutting-edge material innovations ๐.
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Awards & Honors:
- ๐ Turkish Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) Scholarship (1968โ1974)
- ๐ฅ Minna James Heinemann Stiftung Scholarship (1981)
- ๐ TรBฤฐTAK Science Award (1998)
- ๐ Kadir Has University Academician Prize (2011-2012)
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ISSN International Best Research Award for WSโ doped polyacrylamide research (2022)
- ๐ IAAM Fellow Award for contributions to advanced materials (2022)
- ๐ Listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
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Asia’s Most Promising Researcher in Material Science (ICRE 2024)
- ๐ International Best Researcher Award (ICRE 2024)
- ๐ฅ Top 0.5% Scholar Recognition by ScholarGPS (2024)
๐ Fluorescence studies of coalescence and film formation in poly (methyl methacrylate) nonaqueous dispersion particles โ O Pekcan, MA Winnik, MD Croucher, Macromolecules, 1990, 195 citations ๐ฌ
๐ Electrical and optical percolations of polystyrene latexโmultiwalled carbon nanotube composites โ S Kara, E Arda, F Dolastir, ร Pekcan, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2010, 107 citations โก
๐ Cation effects on solโgel and gelโsol phase transitions of ฮบ-carrageenanโwater system โ S Kara, C Tamerler, H Bermek, ร Pekcan, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2003, 105 citations ๐ง
๐ Efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution with cerium oxide nanoparticles and graphene oxide-doped polyacrylamide โ Z Kalaycฤฑoฤlu, B รzugur Uysal, O Pekcan, FB Erim, ACS Omega, 2023, 99 citations ๐ฑ
๐ Direct energy-transfer studies on doped and labeled polymer latex particles โ ร Pekcan, MA Winnik, MD Croucher, Physical Review Letters, 1988, 99 citations ๐ก
๐ Free-radical crosslinking copolymerization of styrene and divinylbenzene: real time monitoring of the gel effect using fluorescence probe โ O Okay, D Kaya, O Pekcan, Polymer, 1999, (citation count not specified) ๐งช
๐ Conclusion:
Prof. Dr. รnder Pekcan is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with his lifetime dedication to scientific innovation, international impact, and research excellence ๐. His work has not only advanced the understanding of complex materials but also provided real-world applications in energy, biomedical fields, and nanotechnology โก. Recognizing him with this award would honor a career defined by extraordinary scientific achievement and global influence ๐.