The project entitled “Investigation of Electronic and Optical Properties of Vanadium Dioxide by Advanced First Principles Calculations and Its Potential in Modern Applications”, led by Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Postdoctoral Researcher Zafer Kandemir, has been awarded support within the scope of the TÜBİTAK ARDEB 3501 - Career Development Program.
The project, which will be carried out for 18 months at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, aims to investigate the optical properties of the phase transitions of vanadium dioxide (VO2) material through theoretical approaches. In this way, critical information will be provided to understand the potential of the material in modern applications such as smart surface coatings, optical devices, and thermal management technologies.
Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Kürşat Şendur serves as a Consultant in the project team, and Antwerp University Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Cem Sevik serves as an Overseas Consultant.
The aim of the TÜBİTAK ARDEB 3501 - Career Development Program is to support the work of young researchers who will undertake the academic leadership of the 21st century, to enable young scientists to continue their careers as researchers and educators in the best possible way, as well as to improve our scientific level and increase the role of science in the development of the country.