Conferences, Meetings, Trainings and Schools
18th Annual Project Fair and Competition of Eskisehir Technical University ! 🏆
Eskisehir, Türkiye, 28 May, 2025
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Kendini geliştirme azmi, kararlılığı ve karşılaştığı zorluklara karşı sergilediği çözüm odaklı yaklaşımı sayesinde lisans eğitimini “Development of BaTiO₃ Based High Performance Composite Nanogenerator via Microstructure Tailoring” başlıklı çalışmasıyla Eskişehir Teknik Üniversitesi tarafından düzenlenen 18. Geleneksel Proje Fuarı ve Yarışması’nda birinciliği ödülü alarak tamamlayan Sevgili Gülce Güdücü, akademik mentörlük yolculuğumdaki ilk mentee’im olarak beni fazlasıyla gururlandırmıştır. Gülce’nin TÜBİTAK 2209-A projesi kapsamında da desteklenen bu çalışması giyilebilir mikroelektroniklerin enerji ihtiyacını sürdürülebilir şekilde karşılanmasına yönelik özgün çözüm yaklaşımları içermektedir. Gülce ile birlikte "Suvacı Araştırma Grubu"nun değerli üyeleri olan ve çalışmalarını ödüllerle taçlandıran Seven Ceren Erkut ve Ahmet SAHIN’i de gönülden tebrik ediyorum.
Bilimin ışığında ilerleyen gençlerimizin, ülkemizin yarınlarını inşa edecek bu anlamlı yolculuklarında yolları hep açık, başarıları kalıcı olsun.
I am proud of Gülce Güdücü, my first mentee in my academic mentoring journey. She completed her undergraduate education with great determination and focus on finding solutions to every challenge she faced. Her project titled “Development of BaTiO₃ Based High Performance Composite Nanogenerator via Microstructure Tailoring” won first place at the 18th Annual Project Fair organized by Eskişehir Technical University. This study, which is also supported by the TÜBİTAK 2209-A program, offers new approaches for providing sustainable energy solutions for wearable microelectronics. I would also like to congratulate Seven Ceren Erkut and Ahmet Şahin, valuable members of the “Suvacı Research Group”, who received the award for their impressive work.
May these young scientists, guided by the light of science, have clear paths ahead and lasting success as they help shape the future of our country. 👏 💙
MacroFrontiers 2025: 3rd International Conference on Macromolecular Compounds
Baku, Azerbaijan, 24-25 April, 2025
In my journey to become a global scientist, after traveling across Europe and America to present my PhD research and make new connections, I was delighted to be in my homeland Azerbaijan this time!
On April 24-25, 2025, I had the opportunity to present part of my research at MacroFrontiers 2025: 3rd International Conference on Macromolecular Compounds, hosted by Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University.
I was excited to share our work focused on developing flexible and wearable piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators to meet the energy demands of future microelectronic technologies with more than 100 esteemed colleagues from different countries.
This event was not only a highly productive scientific meeting, but also a great opportunity to expand my professional network by connecting with many inspiring people.
I would like to sincerely thank ASOIU Rector Prof. Dr. Rufat Azizov, the entire organizing committee and all the professors for inviting me to this valuable event.
Special thanks to my supervisor, Prof. Dr. Ender Suvacı, and to our team members, Associate professor Seval KINDEN, PhD and Beytullah GÖL, for their continuous support and invaluable contributions to the development of our research.
I would also like to thank Eskişehir Technical University for financially supporting my doctoral studies and my participation in this conference through the 25DRP028 Scientific Research Project.
49th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC 2025) conference
Daytona Beach, Florida/United States of America, 26-31 January, 2025
Dear visitors, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve added another unforgettable chapter to my academic journey. This time my PhD journey took me across the Atlantic Ocean to the 49th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC 2025) conference organised by the American Ceramic Society in Daytona Beach, Florida. Participating in this conference, which featured 896 studies from over 30 countries, and sharing my work with leading figures in the scientific community was an unforgettable experience for me. At the conference, I gave an oral presentation on my research focused on developing piezo-tribo hybrid nanogenerators through tailoring of microstructure of thin films to meet the power needs of wearable microelectronics and sensors. Additionally, I co-presented an interdisciplinary study with my colleague Beytullah GÖL in poster session. What made this journey even more special was having Beytullah with us, who joined our team from the Kahramanmaraş region of Türkiye, which was devastated by the catastrophic earthquake two years ago, often referred to as the disaster of the century. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, Beytullah!
The positive feedback, constructive comments, and valuable suggestions we received as Suvaci Research Group encouraged and motivated us to keep improving and to pursue even more impactful work in the future.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the American Engineers Division, TÜBİTAK 2224A program, and the European Ceramic Society for supporting our participation by providing funding for conference registration, travel, accommodation, and the opportunity to attend the short course “Introduction to Thermal Spray Coatings: Science, Engineering, and Applications.”
Finally, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Seval KINDEN, PhD and my supervisor Dr. Ender Suvacı for their constant motivation, guidance, and mentorship throughout our journey to becoming global scientists, and to the valuable members of the Suvacı Research Group for their support.
Introduction to Thermal Spray Coatings: Science, Engineering, and Applications
Daytona Beach, Florida/United States of America, 26 January, 2025
During the ICACC 2025 I had the opportunity to gain comprehensive and holistic knowledge about the evolution and applications of thermal spray technologies through this course, led by Distinguished Professor Christopher C. Berndt from Swinburne University of Technology. As the director of the Australian Research Council Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM) and the founding professor of surface science and interface engineering, Professor Berndt brought extensive expertise and practical insights to the training.
The course provided a thorough grounding in thermal spray processes, simplifying complex scientific concepts through easy-to-understand physical models. It effectively integrated theoretical knowledge with practical engineering applications and commonly accepted thermal spray practices.
Additionally, participants gained valuable insights on solving complex thermal spray challenges and explored emerging markets where this technology can be applied, inspiring us to identify potential business opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Tailored for professionals in engineering and technology, it significantly enhanced my knowledge and skills in the field of thermal spray.
Eskisehir Azerbaijanis Association Wednesday Talks
Eskisehir, Türkiye/ October 9, 2024
I participated as an invited speaker in the traditional Wednesday talks organised every week at the Eskişehir Azerbaijanis Association. I shared my experiences about career planning, personal development, opportunities, challenges they may face in their academic journey with university students who are new to the city.
I explained to these young people, who are the future of our country and our world, the importance of not only doing their studies according to local standards, but also the importance of producing works at a global level.
I wish success to the future scientists, all of whom I see hope on their faces and dedication in their eyes.
22nd International Metallurgy and Materials Congress
İstanbul, Türkiye/ September 19-21, 2024
The Next Step Towards Becoming a Global Scientist!
Dear colleagues, I hope this message finds you well.
I am excited to share that we participated in the 22nd International Metallurgy and Materials Congress, held at the Istanbul Expo Centre from September 19-21, 2024, with our study titled, "Development of BaTiO3 Piezoelectric Nanowire-Based Energy Harvesters for Wearable Electronics."
The main theme of the conference was humanity and artificial intelligence. As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into our daily lives, it is becoming a necessity. In our presentation, we discussed our work on sustainable technologies such as triboelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators, which can generate electrical energy from human movement, addressing the energy challenges of AI-based wearable devices.
I would like to extend my gratitude to my supervisor Ender Suvacı and to Seval KINDEN, PhD, as well as the members of the Suvaci Research Group, with special thanks to Buse Muslu Kop for her crucial role in finalizing this valuable work.
As scientists, we must always aim to touch the future ahead of time! 😉
"Electroceramics XIX" conference
Vilnius, Lithuania/ August 16-23, 2024
With the grant provided by the European Ceramics Society (ECerS) and the JECS Trust, I participated in the 'Advanced Characterization on Electroceramics' summer school and the traditional 'Electroceramics XIX' conference held at Vilnius University from August 16-22, 2024. At this conference, which brought together young researchers and esteemed professors from around the world, I had the privilege to present our studies titled 'Fabrication of Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Based Hybrid Nanogenerators by Addition of Piezoelectric BaTiO₃ Nanowires with Improved Morphological and Structural Properties for Wearable Microelectronics' and 'Effect of Active Filler Particle Shape on Structure and Properties of Flexible, Lead-free BaTiO₃-based Piezoelectric Nanogenerators' orally. This was my first and very special presentation experience at an international meeting.
Now it is time to thank the heroes behind this unforgettable milestone. First of all, I would like to thank my first guides in academic life, my dear professors Dr. Ender Suvacı and Dr. Elif Demirel, for their guidance and support.
I would also like to express my gratitude to the members of the 'Suvacı Research Group'. Dr. Seval KINDEN, PhD, Gamze Yüksel, Buse Muslu Kop, and Beytullah GÖL —who actively contributed to our research.
I would like to thank the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) for financially supporting our work with Project No. 1004 and for covering some of our expenses abroad.
Another big thank you goes to ECerS and the JECS Trust, which provide grants for young researchers to participate in international conferences, with special thanks to Aurore Belot and Véronique Huart.
I am truly grateful for all the support and opportunities that have brought me one step closer to my goal of becoming a global scientist. I look forward to continuing this journey with even more passion and dedication.
I'm excited to share my educational milestone!
ECerS Summer School 2024
Vilnius, Lithuania/ August 17-18, 2024
I had the privilege of attending the Summer School on "Advanced Characterisation on Electroceramics" held on the 17th and 18th of August at Vilnius University Campus, thanks to the JECS Trust grant I was awarded. This event was an incredible opportunity not only to gain knowledge about advanced characterization techniques for electroceramics but also to exchange ideas with esteemed lecturers and fellow participants.
The distinguished lecturers of the School included:
Andreja Bencan (Institute Jožef Stefan, Slovenia): "Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy Techniques for Structural Characterization of Perovskite Ferroelectrics"
Jacob Jones (North Carolina State University, USA): "In Operando Diffraction of Electroceramics"
Vytautas Klimavičius (Vilnius University, Lithuania): "Solid State NMR for the Characterization of Functional Materials"
Jiri Kulda (Institute Laue-Langevin, France): "Functional Materials Characterisation by Neutron Scattering Techniques"
Mantas Šimėnas (Vilnius University, Lithuania): "EPR of Solid State Materials and Structural Phase Transitions"
Jūras Banys & Šarūnas Svirskas (Vilnius University, Lithuania): "Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy of Functional Materials"
This Summer School provided invaluable insights into cutting-edge techniques while fostering meaningful connections in the field of functional materials research.
https://electroceramics.org/summer-school