Professor Mustafa Yavuz

Professor/Director of Nano and Micro Systems Lab
Mustafa Yavuz

Contact information

Email: myavuz@uwaterloo.ca

Phone: (519) 888 4567 ext.32093

Location: E5 3011

Fax: (519) 885 5862

Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN)

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

RESERACH INTERESTS

  • Opto-Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (O-N/MEMS) Device Design, Fabrication, Packaging and Testing

  • Quantum Electronic Solids: superconductors, graphene/graphene-like materials and transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDs).

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. Materials Engineering, School of Mechanical, Materials & Mechatronic Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 1996

  • Ph.D. Applied Physics, Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 1995

  • M.Sc. Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey, 1991

  • B.Sc. Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 1989

Ph.D. Supervisors:

  • Prof. S.X. Dou, University of Wollongong, NSW-Australia

  • Prof. H. Maeda, Tohoku University, Sendai-Japan (invented BSCCO superconductors, 1988), Professor Emeritus

  • Dr. Lou Vance, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Lucas Heights, NSW-Australia

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS DESIGN AND FABRICATION

Co-founder, 2022-present

BIOGRAPH SENSE INC.

Co-founder, 2021-present

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Faculties of Engineering and Science

Graduate Nanotechnology Program Director, 2020-present

Director of Nano and Micro Systems Lab (NMSL), 2005-present

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
Department of System Design Engineering (Cross Appointed)

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (Cross-Appointed)

  • Professor, 2009-present
  • Associate Professor, 2004 -2009

YAMAGATA UNIVERSITY, YONEZAWA, YAMAGATA-KEN, JAPAN

  • Adjunct Professor, 2006-2010

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, USA

Faculty of Engineering

  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2004-2015

  • *TEES Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2003 - 2004

  • TEES Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2000 - 2003

 *TEES: Texas Engineering Experimentation Station

Faculty of Science

  • Assistant Professor, Condense Matter-Experimental, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 1999-2000   

ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY CORP, BRYAN, TEXAS, USA

  • Chief Engineer, Driven Subcritical Fission Superconducting Magnet Technology, 1998-1999

TOHOKU UNIVERSITY, INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS, SENDAI, JAPAN

  • Assistant Professor, Institute for Materials Research (IMR), 1997-1998

EDITORSHIP

  • Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Editor, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTECH), Elsevier, 2013-

  • Guest Editor, Materials (MDPI, IF=3.75)-Special Issue “Materials for Nano- and Micro-Electro-Mechanical- Systems”, 2022-2024

  • Guest Editor, Sensors (MDPI), Special Issue “MEMS and NEMS Sensors”, 2020-2022

  • Section Editor, Electronic Materials (MDPI, IF = 3.75), 2019-2021

  • Guest Editor, Materials Research Express (IoP Science, IF=1.99), Special Issue: Semi-conducting

    Nanomaterials for Health, Environment and Security Applications, 2018-2019

  • Guest Editor, Materials (MDPI)-Special Issue “Superconductors for Opto-Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical

    Systems (O-N/MEMS)”, 2019-2021

  • Guest Editor, Materials (MDPI, IF=3.623), Special Issue “Functionalization of FET-nano/micro-sensors with

    Emerging Materials”, 2019-2021

  • Guest Editor, Materials (MDPI, IF=3.75), Special Issue: “Materials for Nano/Microelectronic Packaging

    Applications", 2018

  • Guest Editor, Sensors (MDPI), Special Issue “MEMS and Nano-sensors”, 2017

  • Associate Editor, IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM 2017

  • Guest Editor, Micromachines (MDPI, IF=3.49), Special Issue “MEMS Packaging and Reliability”, 2015

SCIENTIFIC BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND CONFERENCE CHAIR

  • Program Com, ICOOPMA: 10th International Conference on Optical, Optoelectronic and Photonic Materials, Pardubice, Check Republic, 2024

  • Technical Program Com, 10th International Conference on Sensor Device Technologies and Applications, France, 2019

  • Session Chair, High Field Science, Celebratory Waterloo-Rochester Photonics Symposium, in honor of Donna Strickland, Nobel laureate, the University of Waterloo, July 26, 2019

  • Scientific Advisory Committee, 20th International Metallurgy & Materials Congress, Nov 12-14, Istanbul, Turkey

  • Technical Program Com, Semi-conducting Nanomaterials for Health, Environment and Security Applications Workshop, Grenoble, France, 2018

  • International Advisory Committee, 4th International Conference on Nanojoining and Microjoining, Nara, Japan, 2018

  • Program Com. Member, 3rd International Conference on Pervasive and Embedded Computing, Porto, Portugal, 2018

  • International Workshop, Scientific Committee Member, Semi-Conducting Nanomaterials: Applications to Health, Environment and Security, Grenoble, France, 2018

  • Technical Program Com, 9th International Conference on Sensor Device Technologies and Applications, Italy, 2018

  • Technical Program Com, 8th International Conference on Sensor Device Technologies and Applications, Italy, 2017

  • Conference Chair, 3rd Nanojoining and Microjoining, Niagara Fall, Canada, 2016,

  • Member International Advisory Committees, 14th International Symposium on Microelectronic and Packaging (ISMP), Seoul, Korea, 2015

  • International Advisory Committees, Conferences for Nanojoining and Microjoining, 1st NMJ2012 (China) and 2nd NMJ2014 (Switzerland), 2012 and 2014, respectively

  • International Advisory Committee, 4th International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism, Turkey, 2014

  • International Advisory Committee, 3rd International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism, Turkey, 2012

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • MINATEC- Grenoble Institute of Technology (France) Fellowship, 2019

  • University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering Research Excellence Award in 2018

  • International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics-Tsukuba-Japan, Principal Investigator Fellowship, 2017

  • Japanese Society for the Promotion and Science (JSPS) Fellowship, 2007

  • US Pi-Tau-Sigma, National Mechanical Engineering Teaching Award, US, 2003

  • Honorary Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong, New South Wales-Australia, 1999

  • British Council Partnerships for Excellence Post-doc International Award, UK, 1997

  • Australian Postgraduate Award, Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering (AINSE), Australia, 1994-96

  • Wollongong University Postgraduate Award for Research, Australia, 1994-96 10. NATO Award, Italy, 1990

  • NATO Award, Hungary, 1989

RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

(Yavuz’s students and postdocs in boldface*)

1. Books and Chapters

[B2] S. Sahin, M. Yavuz, N. Zhou, Handbook of Microjoining and Nanojoining, “Chapter 18: Introduction to Nanojoining”, 70 pages, editor: N. Zhou, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., 2007, also published in Chinese and Indian
[B1] P. McIntyre and M. Yavuz, Physica C, Chapter edited on “Special Symposium on Cable Technology Focus”, 6th International Conference on Materials and Mechanisms of Superconductivity and High-Temperature Superconductors, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, Houston, Texas-USA, 2000

2. Published/Accepted Journal Articles Over the 5 years (2022-2017)

Published/Accepted

2022

[J139] A. Kamel*, S. Kocer*, L. Mukhangaliyeva, M. Basha, R. Saritas*, A. Elhady, A. Gulsaran*, P. Hajireza, M. Yavuz, and E. Abdel-Rahman “Resonant Adaptive MEMS Mirrors, Actuators (MDPI), doi.org/10.3390/act11080224 , 2022

[J138] A. Gulsaran*, B.B. Azer*, S. Kocer*, S. Rahmanian, R. Saritas*, E. M. Abdel-Rahman and M. Yavuz “Built-in Packaging for Single Terminal Devices”, doi.org/10.3390/s22145264, Sensors (MDPI, IF= 3.847), 2022

[J137] M. Arabi*, M. Alghamdi, K. Kabel, A. Labena, W.S. Gado, B. Mavani, A.J. Scott, A. Penlidis, M. Yavuz, E. Abdel-Rahman “Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds by Using MEMS Sensors”, Sensors (MDPI, IF=3.847), 22, 4102, 2022

[J136] B.B. Azer*, A. Gulsaran*, J. R. Pennings*; R. Saritas*, S. Kocer*, J. L. Bennet†, Y. D. Abhang§, M. A. Pope, E. A.-Rahman, M. Yavuz “A Review: TiO2 Based Photoelectrocatalytic Chemical Oxygen Demand Sensors and Their Usage in Industrial Applications”, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry (Elsevier, IF= 4.464), doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116466, 2022

[J135] K. Mistry*, V. H. Nguyen, M. Arabi*, K. H. Ibrahim*, H. Asgarimoghaddam, M. Yavuz, D. Muñoz-Rojas, E. M. Abdel-Rahman, K. P. Musselman “A highly sensitive self-actuated zinc oxide resonant microcantilever gas sensor for humidity detection”, Nano Letters (ACS, IF=11.19), doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c04378, 2022

[J134] I. Novodchuk*, M. Kayaharman*, I. Prassas, A. Soosaipillai, R. Karimi, I.A. Goldthorpe, E. Abdel-Rahman, J. Sanderson, E.P. Diamandis, M. Bajcsy, and M. Yavuz “Electronic detection of SARS-CoV-2 N-protein before the onset of symptoms”, Biosensors and Bioelectronics (Elsevier, IF=10.618), http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4005281, 2022

2021

[J133] A. H Alshehri*, A. Shahin, K. Mistry, K. H. Ibrahim, M. Yavuz, K. P. Musselman “Metal-Insulator- Insulator-Metal Diodes with Responsivities Greater Than 30 A/W Based on Nitrogen-Doped TiOx and AlOx Insulator Layers”, Advanced Electronic Materials (Wiley, IF=7.633), https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202100467, 2021

[J132] K. Ibrahim*, A. Shahin, A. Jones, A. Alshehri, K. Mistry, M. Singh, F. Ye, J. Sanderson, M. Yavuz, and Kevin Musselman “Humidity-resistant perovskite solar cells via the incorporation of halogenated graphene particles”, Solar Energy (Elsevier, IF=4.67), Volume 22, Pages 787-797, 2021

[J131] A. Alshehri, J. Loke, V. Nguyen, A. Jones, H. Asgarimoghaddam, A. Shahin, K. Ibrahim, K. Mistry, D. Munoz-Rojas, M. Yavuz, K. P. Musselman “Nanoscale film thickness gradients printed in open air by spatially varying chemical vapor deposition”, Advanced Functional Materials (Wiley, IF= 19.924), https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202103271, 2021

[J130] I. Novodchuk, M. Bajcsy, M. Yavuz “Graphene-Based Field Effect Transistor Biosensors for Breast Cancer Detection: A Review on Biosensing Strategies”, Carbon (Elsevier, IF= 9.594), vol. 172, pp. 431-453, 2021
[J129] I. Novodchuk, M. Kayaharman, I.R. Ausri, R. Karimi, X.S. Tang, I.A. Goldthorpe, E. Abdel-Rahman, J. Sanderson, M. Bajcsy, M. Yavuz “An ultrasensitive heart-failure BNP biosensor using B/N co-doped graphene oxide gel FET”, Biosensors and Bioelectronics (Elsevier, IF= 10.61), DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113114, 2021

[J128] M.S. Khan, E. Biro, W. Duley, M. Yavuz and, I. Shahabad “Numerical modelling and experimental validation of the effect of laser beam defocusing on process optimization during fiber laser welding of automotive press- hardened steels”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes (Elsevier, IF= 4.086), //doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2021.05.006, 2021 (produced as a course project for ME 738, where Khan was enrolled as grad student, that Yavuz was teaching in fall 2020).

2020

[J127] A. Jones, K. Mistry, M. Kao, M. Yavuz, K. P. Musselman “In-situ spatial and temporal electrical characterization of ZnO thin films deposited by atmospheric pressure spatial chemical vapor deposition on flexible polymer substrates”, Scientific Reports (Nature, IF=4.996), doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76993-4, 2020

[J126] T. W. K Yeow, K. Mistry, A. Shahin, M. Yavuz, K. P. Musselman “Atmospheric Pressure Spatial Atomic Layer Deposited Tungsten Trioxide, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A (AIP, IF=1.9), 38, 052411, 2020

[J125] K. Mistry, K. H. Ibrahim, I. Novodchuk, H. T. Ngo, J. Sanderson, M. Yavuz, G. Yoshikawa, K. P. Musselman “Nanomechanical gas sensing with laser treated two dimensional nanomaterials”, Advanced Materials Technologies (Wiley IF= 8.856), https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202000704, 2020

[J124] G. Imamura, K. Minami, K. Shiba, K. Mistry, K. P. Musselman, M. Yavuz, G. Yoshikawa, K. Saiki, S. Obata “Graphene oxide as a sensing material for gas detection based on nanomechanical sensors in the static mode”, Chemosensors (MDPI, IF=2.7), doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors8030082, 2020

[J123] M. Ghommem, F. Najar, M. Arabi, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “A Universal Model for Electrostatic Sensors in Fluid Media”, Nonlinear Dynamics (Springer, IF= 5.741), doi.org/10.1007/s11071-020-05780-7, 2020

[J122] M. Arabi, M. Gopanchuk, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “Measurement of in-plane motions in MEMS”, Sensors (MDPI, IF=3.3), doi:10.3390/s20123594, 2020

[J121] K. Mistry, A. Jones, M. Kao, T. Yeow, M. Yavuz, K Musselman “In-situ observation of nucleation and property evolution in films grown with an atmospheric pressure spatial atomic layer deposition system”, Accepted, Nano Express (IoP, IF=3.6), https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2632-959X/ab976c, 2020

[J120] D. Alsaedi, M. Irannejad, K. H. Ibrahim, A. Almutairi, A. Ramadhan, K. P. Musselman, J. Sanderson, M. Yavuz, O. Ramahi “High Operation Stability and Different Sensing Mechanisms in Graphene Oxide Gel Photodetectors Utilizing Thin Polymeric Layer”, Applied Electronic Materials (American Ceramic Society, IF=8), https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.9b00817, 2020

[119] I. Novodchuk, M. Kayaharman, S. Al-Tuairqi, K. Ibrahim; M. Irannejad, E. Abdel-Rahman, J. Sanderson, M. Bajcsy, M. Yavuz “B/N co-doped graphene oxide gel with extremely-high mobility and ION/IOFF for large-area field effect transistors” Carbon (Elsevier, IF= 9.594), Volume 158, Pages 624-630, March 2020

2019

[J118] I. Novodchuk, M. Irannejad, B. Wales, K. Ibrahim, J. Sanderson, M. Bajcsy, M. Yavuz “Controlled Volume Fabrication of Simultaneously B/N Co-doped and Reduced Graphene Oxide using Femtosecond Laser Ablation”, Materials Research Bulletin”(Elsevier, IF=4), Volume 111, Pages 80-86, March 2019

[J117] M. Kayaharman, T. Das, G. Saviora*, R. Saritas, E. Abdel-Rahman and M. Yavuz “Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Ferroelectret Energy Harvester” Materials (MDPI, IF=3.1), https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13010042, 2019

[J116] A. Y. Elsharabasy, A. Alshehri, M. H. Bakr, M. J. Deen, K. Musselman, and M. Yavuz “Near zero-bias MIIM diode based on TiO2/ZnO for energy harvesting applications”, AIP Advances (IF=1.6), doi.org/10.1063/1.5125255, 2019

[J115] K. Ibrahim, I. Novodchuk, K. Mistry, M. Singh, C. Ling, J. Sanderson, M. Bajcsy, M. Yavuz, and K. P. Musselman “Laser-Directed Assembly of Nanorods of 2D Materials”, Small (Wiley, IF=15.5), doi: 10.1002/smll.201904415, 2019

[J114] R Alharbi, M. Irannejad, M. Yavuz “A Short Review on the Role of the Metal-Graphene Hybrid Nanostructure in Promoting the Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor Performance”, Sensors (MDPI), doi: 10.3390/s19040862, 2019

[J113] R. Alharbi, M. Yavuz “Promote Localized Surface Plasmonic Sensor Performance via Spin-Coating Graphene Flakes over Au Nano-Disk Array”, Photonics (MDPI, IF=2.14), doi.org/10.3390/photonics6020057, 2019

[J112] A. Michael, Y N Zhou, M. Yavuz, M I Khan “Modelling the Alloy Element Composition Change in NiTi achieved through Laser Induced Vaporization”, Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier, IF=3.4), doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.04.015, 2019

2018

[J111] A. H. Alshehri, K. Mistry, V. H. Nguyen, K. H. Ibrahim, D. Muñoz-Rojas, M. Yavuz and K. P. Musselman “Quantum-tunneling metal-insulator-metal diodes made by rapid atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition”, Advanced Functional Materials (Wiley-VCH, IF= 19.92), https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201805533, 2018

[J110] K. P. Musselman, K. H. Ibrahim, and M. Yavuz “Research Update: Beyond Graphene-Synthesis of functionalized quantum dots of 2D materials and their applications” APL Materials (AIP, IF=3.8), https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067250, 2018

[J109] K.H. Ibrahim, M. Irannejad, B Wales, J Sanderson, M Yavuz, KP Musselman “Simultaneous Fabrication and Functionalization of Nanoparticles of 2D Materials with Hybrid Optical Properties”, Advanced Optical Materials (Wiley, IF= 9.926), DOI: 10.1002/adom.201701365, 2018

[J108] T. Dagdelen, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “Reliability Criteria for Thick Bonding Wire”, Special Issue "Materials for Nano/Microelectronic Packaging Applications” (MDPI-Materials), doi:10.3390/ma11040618, 2018

[J107] A. Alshehri, N. Fitzpatrick, K. H. Ibrahim, M. Yavuz, K. Musselman “DA Simple Plasma Assisted Atomic Layer Deposition (PAALD) Technique for High Substitutional Nitrogen Doping of TiO2”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology (AIP, IF=1.9), doi.org/10.1116/1.5019170, 2018

[J106] M. H. Ghajar, M. M. Mashhadi, M. Irannejad, S. Jebril, M. Yavuz, E. Abdel‐Rahman “Degree of Crystallinity and β Phase fraction of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Nanocomposites Containing Ionic Liquid and Graphene/Carbon nanotube”, Polymer Composites (Wiley, IF=3.171), DOI: 10.1002/pc.24737, 2018

[J105] A. Michael, N. Y. Zhou, M. Yavuz, M. I. Khan “Deconvolution of Overlapping Peaks from Differential Scanning Calorimetry Analysis for Multi-phase NiTi Alloys”, Thermochimica Acta (Elsevier, IF=2.8), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2018.05.014, 2018

[J104] M. H. Ghajar, M. Mousavi, M. Irannejad, M. Yavuz, E. Abdel-Rahman, “Effects of Static Electricity and Fabrication Parameters on PVDF Film Properties”, Bulletin of Materials Science (Springer, IF=1.4), doi.org/10.1007/s12034-018-1574-6, 2018

[J103] K. H Ibrahim, M. Irannejad, B. Wales, J. Sanderson, K. Musselman, M. Yavuz “the Effect of Varying Ultrafast Pulse Laser Energies on the Electrical Properties of Reduced Graphene Oxide Sheets in Solution”, Journal of Electronic Materials (Springer, IF=1.7), DOI: 10.1007/s11664-017-5866-1, 2018

[J102] M. H. Ghajar, M. Mousavi, M. Irannejad, S. Jebril, M. Yavuz, E. Abdel-Rahman, “A Short Review on Fabrication Methods of Micro-Cantilever for Ionic Electroactive Polymer Sensors/Actuators”, Int. J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol (IF=N/A), vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 101-109, 2018

2017

[J101] D. Alsaedi, M. Irannejad, K. H. Ibrahim, A. Almutairi, K. Musselman, O. Ramahi, M. Yavuz “High- Responsivity Reduced Graphene Oxide Gel Photodetector for Visible-Light Detection with Large Detection Area and End-Contact Interface”, Journal of Materials Chemistry C (IF= 8.067), DOI: 10.1039/C6TC04784J, 2017

[J100] M. Alghamdi, A. Alneamy, S. Park, B. Li, M. Khater, E. Abdel-Rahman, G. Heppler, M. Yavuz “Nonlinear Parameter Identification of a Resonant Electrostatic MEMS Actuator”, Sensors (MDPI: Special Issue "MEMS and Nano-Sensors"), 10.3390/s17051121, 2017

[J99] S. Park, M. Khater, D. Effa, E.M. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz, “Detection of Cyclic-Fold Bifurcation in Electrostatic Transducers by Motion-Induced Current,” J. Micromechanics and Microengineering (IoP, IF=2.14), Vol. 27, no. 8, 2017

[J98] F. Yegul, M. S. Erenay, S. Striepe, M. Yavuz “Improving configuration of complex production lines via simulation-based optimization”, Computers & Industrial Engineering (Elsevier, IF=4.1)), doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2017.04.019, 2017

[J97] K. Mistry, M. Yavuz, K. Musselman “Simulated Electron Affinity Tuning in Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) Diodes”, Journal of Applied Physics (AIP, IF=2.13), http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4983256, 2017

[J96] R. Alharbi, M. Irannejad, M. Yavuz “Au/Graphene Hybrid Plasmonic Nanostructure Sensor Based on Intensity Shift”, Sensors (MDPI: Special Issue "MEMS and Nano-Sensors"), 17, 191; DOI: 10.3390/s17010191, 2017 (Saudi Bench Fee)

3. Refereed Conference Articles Over the 5 years (2022-2017)

2022

[C152] S. Kocer*, L. Mukhangaliyeva, A. Gulsaran*, A. Elhady, K. Bell, A. Kamel*, M. Basha, T. Das*, M. Kayaharman*, P. Hajireza, M. Yavuz, E. Abdel-Rahman “). Resonant Varifocal Mems Mirror”, 2022 IEEE 35th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Conference (MEMS), pp. 963-966, 2022

2021

[C151] R. Saritas*, M. Al-Ghamdi, T. Das*, O. Rasheed, S. Kocer*, M. Kayaharman*, M. Khater*, C. Elbuken*, E. Abdel-Rahman, and M. Yavuz “Benchtop Lithography for Fabrication of FET Transistors”, IEEE MEMS 2022, accepted, 2021

[C150] I.V. Belyakov*, N. Pfeifle*, M. Irannejad, K. Wong*, E. Belliveau*, M. Yavuz “Analysis of adhesive layer material influence on transmission characteristics of plasmon biosensor with nano-hole array” The Sixth International Conference on Advances in Sensors, Actuators, Metering and Sensing (ALLSENSORS 2021), Nice, France, Accepted, July 18-22, 2021

[C149] A. Kamel*, S. Kocer*, T. Das*, L. Mukhangaliyeva, R. Saritas*, P. Hajireza, M. Yavuz, E. Abdel-Rahman “Demonstration of Resonant Adaptive Mirrors”, 21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, IEEE-Transducers2021, June 20-25, 2021

2020

[C148] D. Alsaedi*, M. Irannejad*, K. Ibrahim*, K. Musselman, J. Sanderson, O. Ramahi, M. Yavuz “Functionalization and packaging of photonic sensors using graphene like materials”, 9th International Conference on Optical, Optoelectronic and Photonic Materials and Applications (ICOOPMA2020), University of Pardubice, Czech Republic, June 20-25, postponed to 2024

2019

[C147] M. T. Das, R. Saritas, M. Alhamaydeh, M. Yavuz, E. Abdel-Rahman “Structural Health Monitoring of Buildings Using Phase-Space Warping”, SMAR2019, Accepted, Potsdam, Germany, 27 – 29 August 2019

[C146] K. Ibrahim*, I. Novodchuk, K. Mistry, M. Singh, C. Ling, J. Sanderson, M. Bajcsy, M. Yavuz, K.P. Musselman “Laser‐Directed Assembly of Nanorods of 2D Materials”, MRS 2019, Fall meeting, Boston, USA, 2019

2018

[C145] A. Alshehri, K. Mistry, K. Ibrahim, V. Nguyen, D. Munoz, M. Yavuz, K. Musselman “Fabrication of MIM Diodes by Atmospheric Pressure Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (AP-SALD) System”, MRS, Nov 29, 2018

[C144] K. M. Ibrahim, M. Irannejad, B. Wales, J. Sanderson, M. Yavuz, K. P. Musselman “Novel Fabrication Technique for Functionalized Two-Dimensional Semiconducting Nanoparticles Using Ultrafast Laser Pulses”, 10th International Conference on Quantum Dots (QD2018), Toronto, June 25-29, 2018

[C143] W. Ahmed, M. Irannejad, A. Chakraborty, M. Yavuz “Numerical Studies of Thermoelectric Cooling for a GaAs Laser Diode”, EuroSimE International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems, Accepted, December 20, 2018

[C142] M. Gopanchuk, M. Arabi, N. Nelson-Fitzpatrick, M. S. Al-Ghamdi, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “High- Quality Factor Non-Interdigitated Comb-Drive Actuator,” ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2018, Quebec, Canada, August 26-August 29, 2018

[C141] M. T. Das, K. Murugan, A. Tetreault, C. Irvine, A. Rosic, R. Sarıtas, M. Yavuz, E.M.A-Rahman “Triboelectric Nanogenerators (Tengs) for Pipeline Monitoring” ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2018, Quebec, Canada, August 26-August 29, 2018

[C140] G. Seviora, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “The Material-Based Figures of Merit for Cantilever Energy Harvesting”, ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2018, Quebec, Canada, August 26-August 29, 2018

[C139] A. M. Kamel, M. Basha, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “Dynamic Adaptive Mirror”, Proceedings of the ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2018, Quebec, Canada, August 26-August 29, 2018

2017 

[C138] A. Michael, Y.N. Zhou, M. Yavuz, M.I. Khan, Understanding and Modelling Localized Phase Transformation during 2D Bending of NiTi Wires, 14th International Forum of Beihang University for Graduate Students on Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology, Beijing, China, July 2017

[C137] K. Ibrahim, M. Irannejad, B. Wales, J. Sanderson, M. Yavuz, K. Musselman “Novel Fabrication Technique for Functionalized Two-Dimensional Semiconducting Nanoparticles Using Ultrafast Laser Pulses” Materials Research Society (MRS), Boston, USA, November 2017

[C136] M. Al-Ghamdi, M. Khater, S. Park, E.M. Abdel-Rahman, G. R. Heppler, M. Yavuz, B Lee “On the Dynamics of Dimpled Electrostatic MEMS Actuators”, 9th European Nonlinear Dynamics Conference (ENOC 2017, Budapest, Hungary, 25-30 June, 2017

[C135] A. Ahmed, S. Park, D. Effa, E. Abdel-Rahman, and M. Yavuz “Parametric Excitation and Detection of Electrostatic MEMS Transducers”, 9th European Nonlinear Dynamics Conference (ENOC 2017, Budapest, Hungary, 25-30 June, 2017

[C134] M. Kayaharman, C. Ternon, S. Park, M. Legallais, B. Salem, M. Irannejad, E. Abdel-Rahman and M. Yavuz “Evaluation of Silicon Nanonet Field Effect Transistor as Photodiodes”, 4th International Electronic Conference on Sensors and Applications (MDPI-Sensors), Nov 15-30, online, 2017

[C133] T. Dagdelen, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “Local Strain Validation in Bonding Wires”, 18th Canadian Semiconductor Science and Technology Conference, CSSTC 2017, Aug 20-24, 2017

[C132] K. H. Ibrahim, M. Irannejad, B. Wales, J. Sanderson, M. Yavuz, K. P. Musselman “Novel Functionalization Technique for 2-dimesional Semiconductor Materials Using Ultrafast Laser Pulses”, 18th Canadian Semiconductor Science and Technology Conference, CSSTC 2017, accepted, Aug 20-24, 2017

[C131] A. H. Alshehri, N. Nelson-Fitzpatrick, H K. Ibrahim, Mustafa Yavuz, K. P. Musselman “High Nitrogen doping TiO2 by Plasma Assisted Atomic Layer Deposition (PAALD)”, 18th Canadian Semiconductor Science and Technology Conference, CSSTC 2017, accepted, Aug 20-24, 2017

[C130] K. Mistry, M. Yavuz, K. Musselman “Simulated Electron Affinity Tuning in Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) Diodes”, 18th Canadian Semiconductor Science and Technology Conference, CSSTC 2017, Aug 20-24, 2017

[C129] I. Novodchuk, M. Irannejad, B. Wales, J. Sanderson, M. Bajcsy and M. Yavuz “Simultaneously B:N Co- doped Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanoflakes Volume fabrication using Femtosecond Laser Ablation”, 18th Canadian Semiconductor Science and Technology Conference, CSSTC 2017, accepted, Aug 20-24, 2017

[C128] S. Park, D. Effa, E. Abdel-Rahman, and M. Yavuz “Parametric Excitation and Detection of Electrostatic MEMS Transducers”, ENOC2017, 9th European Nonlinear Oscillations Conference, Budapest-Hungary, June 25-30, 2017

4. Patents


[P7] US Patent Disclosure, I. Novodchuk*, M. Yavuz, M. Bajcsy “Boron and Nitrogen Co-Doped Graphene Oxide Gels and Uses Thereof”, No. 63/216,599, 2021

[P6] US Patent Disclosure, I. Novodchuk*, M. Yavuz, M. Bajcsy, E. Diamandis, I. Prassas, M. Kayaharman*, R. Karimi, A. Soosaipillai, I. Goldthorpe, J. Sanderson, and E. Abdel-Rahman “Rapid Electronic Diagnostic Tool for SARS-CoV-2 (2019-nCoV) Protein”, No. 63/258,546, 2021

[P5] US Provisional Patent Disclosure, A. M. Kamel, M. Basha, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “Dynamic Adaptive Mirrors”, No. 62/977,707, 2020

[P4] US Provisional Patent Disclosure, R. Saritas, M. Al-Ghamdi, M. Khater, E. Abdel-Rahman, M. Yavuz “Dynamic Scanning Probe Lithography”, No. 63/090,445, 2020

[P3] US Provisional Patent Disclosure, K. Ibrahim, M. Irannejad, K. Musselman, and M. Yavuz “Novel Technique to Simultaneously Fabricate and Functionalize 2D Nanoparticles Yielding Unique Optical Properties”, Serial #62/494,716 by the USPTO, 2016

[P2] US Patent Application, MEMS Magnetic Levitation, Inventors: B. Khamesee, C. Elbuken, M. Yavuz, Application No: 60/847934, Sept 29, 2006

[P1] US Patent, M.J. Andrews, J.H. Ross, Jr., J.C. Slattery, M. Yavuz, A. Beskok, K.T. Hartwig, Jr. “Method and System for Storing Information Using Nano-Pinned Dipole Magnetic Vortices in Superconducting Materials No. 6,787,798, September 7, 2004

TECHNICAL REPORTS

T1. NSREC-ENGAGE, MEMS Devices Integration with Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), June 2019

T2.  NSERC-CRD, Multiple Memory Material Technology: High Temperature Alloy Processing, Actuator Controls and Cyclic Performance Evaluation, Feb 2018

T3.  M. Yavuz, “High Temperature Alloy Processing, Actuator Controls and Cyclic Performance Evaluation” OCE-TIP, final report, Jun7, 2017

T4.  M. Yavuz, “High Temperature Alloy Processing, Actuator Controls and Cyclic Performance Evaluation”, OCE-TIP, Dec 1, 2016

T5.  H. Nafissi, S. Park, E. Abdel-Rahman, and M. Yavuz “Low Voltage Actuation and Control of an Electrostatic Micromirror”, NSERC-ENGAGE, 24 pages, May 23, 2014

T6.  M. Yavuz “Study of Extraordinary Optical Transmission through Tapered Nano-hole Array in Metallic Film”, NSERC-ENGAGE, 8 pages, Sept 2, 2013

T7.  M. Yavuz “Infrastructure for MEMS Packaging”, Cankaya University, Ankara, Turkey, 10 pages, Dec 1, 2010

T8.  M. Yavuz “Manufacture of Templates for Self-Assembly of Magnetic Nano-Structures”, NSREC-Discovery, 5 pages, Sep 30, 2010

T9. M. Yavuz “Micro-Systems Research Center", CFI New Opportunities, Award #1071, 17 Pages, June 16, 2009

T10. M. Yavuz “Micro-Systems Research Center", CFI New Opportunities, Award #1071, 14 pages, June 16, 2008

T11. M. Yavuz “Micro-Systems Research Center", CFI New Opportunities, Award #1071, 14 pages, July 10, 2007

T12. M. Yavuz “Micro-Systems Research Center", CFI New Opportunities, Award #1071, 14 pages, June 13, 2006

T13. M. Yavuz “Ultra-sensitive High Temperature SQUIDS Integrated to Bio-Micro-Arrays”, Japan Society for Promotion of Science, March 25, 2007

T14. M. Yavuz “Manufacture of Templates for Self-Assembly of Magnetic Nano-Structures, Metal Manufacturer Ontario (MMO), NM60139, May 19, 2006

T15. M. Yavuz “Micro-Systems Research Center", CFI New Opportunities, Award #1071, 2006

T16. M. Yavuz “Microstructure-Processing-Property Relationships in Ni Vapor Deposited Components”, UW Alumni & IRDI, 2006

T17. M. Yavuz “Residual Stress Determination by X-Ray Diffraction in Industrial Carbon Seals (Thin Films)”, TEES 03, JM Clipper, Nacogdoches, Texas, 2004

T18. M. Yavuz “Demonstration of Nano-Pinning for Terascale Information Storage, Category: Engineering and Basic Research - Nanoscale Technology, TITF at Texas A&M University-2001-037, May 27, 2003

T19. M. Yavuz “Bi-based High-temperature Superconducting Cables and Bulks”, Accelerator Technology Corp., SBIR-US Department of Energy, 1999

INVITED PLANERY LECTURES (20)

  1. M. Yavuz “NMEMS Sensors for “Fit and Forget” Systems”, University of Western, London, January 16, 2020 (Plenary Talk)
  2. M. Yavuz “Manufacturing of nano-bio-sensors and their integration to PCB”, LMGP, Grenoble, France, July2, 2019 (Plenary Talk)
  3. M. Yavuz “2D and Transition Metal Dichalcogenide (TMD)-based Nano-Electro-Mechanical-Systems
  4. (NEMS) Devices and Their Electronic Packaging”, International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA)-NIMS, Tsukuba, Japan, July 19, 2017 (Plenary Talk)
  5. M. Yavuz “Graphene-NEMS Device Packaging”, LMGP, Grenoble, France, March10, 2016 (Plenary Talk)
  6. M. Yavuz “Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical (N/MEMS) Devices”, Epoka University, Tiran, Albania, Jan 18, 2016 (Plenary Talk)
  7. M. Yavuz “Nano-bonding and Packaging Graphene/NEMS Devices”, International Semiconductor Science Technology Conference, Izmir, Turkey, May 11-13, 2015 (Plenary Talk)
  8. M. Yavuz “Nano-bonding and Packaging Graphene-based NEMS Devices”, SINC 2014, Riyadh, Dec 1-3, 2014 (Plenary Talk)
  9. M. Yavuz “Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (N/MEMS) and Their Packaging and Reliability”, Alfred University, Alfred, NY, USA, Oct 22, 2013 (Plenary Talk)
  10. M. Yavuz “Joining of Carbon-Nano-Tubes by Vacuum Brazing and Their Structural Evaluation”, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, Dec 4, 2012 (Plenary Talk)
  11. M. Yavuz “Research Held at Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), Tokyo University of Science, Feb15, 2010 (Plenary Talk)
  12. M. Yavuz “Nanojoining and Fabrication of Nanojunctions and Nano-Bio SQUIDs, Yamagata University, Yonezawa, Japan, Feb16, 2010 (Plenary Talk)
  13. M. Yavuz “Joining of Nano-Building-Blocks and Fabrication of Nanojoints”, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, March 10, 2009 (Plenary Talk)
  14. M. Yavuz “Nanojoining and Fabrication of Nanojunctions”, Canada-Japan Workshop on Nanomaterials, Tokyo- Japan, Feb13-21, 2009 (Plenary Talk)
  15. M. Yavuz “Nanojoining and Fabrication of Nanojunctions for Nanoelectronics”, 2nd Tokyo University of Science International Collaboration Workshop on Nanomaterials, Tokyo-Japan, December 10-12, 2008 (Plenary Talk)
  16. M. Yavuz “High-Temperature SQUIDs for Bio-signature, International Superconductivity Technology Center (ISTEC), Tokyo, Japan, March 16, 2007 (Plenary Talk)
  17. M. Yavuz “Bi-based High-Temperature Superconductors”, Kyoto University, Japan, May 1998 (Plenary Talk) M. Yavuz “Bi-based High-Temperature Superconductors: Bulks & Cables”, Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University”, September 1997 (Plenary Talk)

  18. M. Yavuz, “High-Temperature SQUIDs for Bio-signature”, Yamagata University-Japan & Sumitomo Corp.- Japan, Jan. 25, 2007 (Plenary Talk)

  19. M. Yavuz, “Manufacturing of Templates for Self-assembly of Magnetic Nano-structures”, University of Ontario Institute of Tech, Canada, October 13, 2005 (Plenary Talk)

  20. M. Yavuz, “Self-Assembly of Magnetic Nano-Structures for Nanoelectronics: Vortex Engineering”, Raytheon Canada, Waterloo, April 22, 2005 (Plenary Talk)

INVITED SIGNIFICANT SEMINARS (30)

  1. M. Yavuz “Gold Quantum Dots-Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Composite Material for Photonic-sensing”, Oasis 8 - International Conference and Exhibition on Optics and Electro-Optic, Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec. 12-13, 2022
  2. M. Yavuz “Functionalization and packaging of photonic sensors using graphene like materials”, ICOOPMA2020, Pardubice, Check Republic, postponed to June 24, 2024
  3. M. Yavuz “Graphene based Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (N/MEMS) Devices”, Karlsruhe Institute of Tech (KIT), Karlsruhe Germany, March8, 2016
  4. M. Yavuz “Interconnectors and Bonding of Graphene based N/MEMS Devices”, 14th International Symposium on Microelectronics and Packaging, Seoul, Korea, Oct 13-15, 2015
  5. M. Yavuz “Displacement Analysis of Bonding Wires under DC Current”, 2nd International Conference on Nanojoining and Microjoining (NMJ 2014), Emmetten, Switzerland, December 7-10, 2014
  6. M. Yavuz “Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (N/MEMS)”, Gebze Yuksek Technology Institute, Gebze, Turkey, July 15, 2014
  7. M. Yavuz “Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (N/MEMS) Packaging and Reliability”, Turkish Scientific Organization (TUBITAK), Gebze, Turkey, July 10, 2014 (Seminar Series I)
  8. M. Yavuz “Nanofabrication and Nano-Electro-Mechanical-Devices (NEMS)”, Turkish Scientific Organization (TUBITAK), Gebze, Turkey, July 16, 2014 (Seminar Series II)
  9. M. Yavuz “Packaging and Reliability of Nano-Electro-Mechanical-Devices (NEMS)”, Turkish Scientific Organization (TUBITAK), Gebze, Turkey, August 19, 2014 (Seminar Series III)
  10. M. Yavuz “Training Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) for Nano And Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems”, Turkish Scientific Organization (TUBITAK), Gebze, Turkey, August 22, 2014 (Seminar Series IV)
  11. M. Yavuz, “Materials for NMEMS”, ISEM, Wollongong University, Wollongong, Australia, July 12, 2013
  12. M. Yavuz. “Materials for N/MEMS”, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, Aug 1, 2013
  13. M. Yavuz, “Design, Fabrication and Packaging of N/MEMS Devices”, Multimedia Technologies Research and Development Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2012
  14. M. Yavuz, “Novel Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (N/MEMS) and Their Packaging, Reliability Tests and Applications”, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, Aug 8, 2012
  15. M. Yavuz, “MEMS Packaging and Nano-joining”, ASELSAN, Turkey, Ankara, Aug 3, 2011
  16. M. Yavuz, “MEMS Packaging and Nano-joining”, Bilkent, Turkey, Ankara, 2011
  17. M. Yavuz, “Joining of Nano-Building-Blocks and Fabrication of Nanojoints”, Cankaya University, Ankara-Turkey, July 26 2010
  18. M. Yavuz, “Nanojoining and Fabrication of Nanojunctions and Nano-Bio SQUIDs” North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA, April 14, 2009
  19. M. Yavuz, “Developing Continuous Wrapping Tantalum Barriers for Internal-Nb3Sn Multi-Filamentary Wires for ~20T Superconducting Magnets”, ICSM (International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism), Side-Antalya-Turkey, August 20-25, 2008
  20. M. Yavuz, “Nano-hetero-junctions”, the 1st NRC-Auto21-Waterloo Fuel Cell Work Shop, Waterloo, October 25, 2007 (invited)
  21. M. Yavuz, “N/MEMS”, Economy & Technology University, Ankara, Turkey, September, 2006
  22. M. Yavuz, “Bi-based HTSC Thin Films for Information Storage”, Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials (ISEM), University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, May 2003 (Plenary Talk)
  23. M. Yavuz, “Nano-engineering of Complex Ceramics”, Lakehead University, ON, Canada, March 2003
  24. M. Yavuz, “Nano-engineering of Complex Ceramics”, University of Saskatchewan, SK, Canada, March 2003

  25. M. Yavuz, “Nano-pinning for Information Storage”, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara- Turkey, August 2002

  26. M. Yavuz, “Nano-engineering and Characterization Techniques of Ceramic Composites”, Texas A &M, July 2002

  27. M. Yavuz, “Metal Matrix Ceramic Superconductors”, University of Wollongong, Australia, September 2000

  28. M. Yavuz, “Powder Processing of Bi-based High-Temperature Superconductors”, Physics Department, Texas A&M, August 1998

  29. M. Yavuz, “Fabrication Techniques of Superconducting Ceramic Composite Powder. Precursors”, TUBITAK (Turkish Scientific, Technological and Research Institute), Turkey, September 1997

  30. M. Yavuz, “Bi-based High-Temperature Superconductors”, ANSTO, Australia, May 1996

TECHNICAL CONSULTING

  1. Magna International, Ontario, Canada, 2007-present
  2. Novela Inc, Waterloo, ON, Canada, 2015-present
  3. VueReal, Waterloo, ON, Canada. 2016-present
  4. SannTek, Kitchener, ON, Canada, 2018-present
  5. ManTech, Guelph, ON, 2019-present
  6. Samsung, Korea, 2014-2016
  7. Smarter Alloys, Waterloo, ON, Canada, 2013-2015
  8. W.L. Gore and Associates-USA, 2011-2012
  9. Lumerical Solutions, Inc., British Columbia, Canada, 2013-present
  10. Christie Digitals, Ontario, Canada, 2012-2015
  11. ASELSAN, Ankara, Turkey, 2009- present
  12. Sumitomo Electric Ltd, Japan, 2007-2008
  13. Metal Manufacturers (MM), Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000-2003
  14. JM Clipper, Nacogdoches, Texas, 2003-2004
  15. Accelerator Technology Corporation, Bryan, Texas, 2000-2004
  16. IGC Advanced Superconductor, Waterbury, Connecticut, 1998-2004
  17. IRDI and Weber, Midland, Ontario, Canada, 2004 – 2006

RESEARCH AND VISTING FELLOWS SUPERVISED OR COSUPERVISED (28 in total)

Current (1)

  1.  Dr. Murat Al, Senior Scientist, project title: Magnetron Sputtering for Complex Oxides, University of Waterloo (UW), 2020-present

Past (27)

  1. Dr. Taylan Das, Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF), project title: Nano-chip platform, University of Waterloo (UW), 2017-2019

  2. Dr. Mehrdad Irannejad (Research Associate), project title: Biosensors, UW, 2012-2018

  3. Dr. Mustafa Yuksel (PDF), Biosensors, 2016-2017

  4. Dr. Sangtak Park (PDF), project title: “Low Voltage Actuation and Control of an Electrostatic Micromirror”, UW, 2012-2017

  5. Dr. Mahmoud Khater (PDF), project title: “MEMS Packaging and Reliability”, UW, 2012-2016

  6. Dr. Salam Gabran, PDF, project title: “Graphene-photon-detectors”, UW, Dec 2015-Dec 2016

  7. Dr. Ziya Esen, PDF, project title: “Bio-N/MEMS”, UW, Sept 2015-Sept 2016

  8. Dr. Seid Jebril Mohammed, post-doc (PDF), project title: “Si-Nanowire-FET-Chip Chemical Sensors, UW, May 2016-Jan 2017

  9. Dr. Mohamed Eltaher (PDF), project title: “Effect of Area Contact on the Quality factor of MEMS Actuators”, UW, 2013-2015

  10. Dr. Mehmet Canturk, PDF, project title: “Nanomechanical Resonators”, IQC (Institute for Quantum Computing), UW, Oct 2014-Nov, 2015

  11. Dr. Yavuz Bayam, Visiting Scholar, project title: “Nanofabrication”, University of Waterloo (UW), Jun-Sept 2014

  12. Dr. Homeira Faramarzi (PDF), project title: “Laser Ablation of Graphite in Liquid”, UW, 2013-2014

  13. Dr. W.M. Chen (Res. Prof.), project title: “Bi-based Superconducting Composite Wires”, UW, 2005-2012

  14. Dr. A. Dahash Ali (Visiting Prof.), project title: “High-temperature superconductors”, UW, 2012

  15. Dr. Benhür Satir, Post-Doctoral-Fellow (PDF), project title: “Logistic in Nanotechnology”, UW, 2011

  16. Dr. Ahmet Kiliç (PDF), project title: “High Tc-SQUID Sensors”, UW, 2010-2011

  17. Mr. Mustafa Kiliç (Res. Assoc.): project title: "RF MEMS Filter Fabrication by E-Beam Lithography", 2011

  18. Dr. Kürşad Alpaǧ (PDF), project title: “Logistic in Nanotechnology”, UW, 2009

  19. Dr. Oleksa Hulko (Senior Research Engineer), project title: “Vacuum Fabrication, Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Nanostructures for Superconducting SQUIDs and Qubits”, UW, July 2008-Dec 2008

  20. Dr. Shiro Kambe (Visiting Prof and Professor of Human Sensing, University of Yamagata, Japan), project title: “Nano-bio-sensors”, UW, Sept. 2007-2008

  21. Dr. Nurten Ermis (Visiting Scholar and Asst. Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Sakarya- Turkey), project title: “Dynamic focusing Using PZT Materials for Bio-systems”, UW, 2006 - 2007

  22. Dr. Kemal Ermis (Visiting Scholar & Asst. Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sakarya- Turkey), project title: “Hydrogen Storage through Carbon Nano Tubes”, UW, 2006 – 2007

  23. Dr. Salim Sahin (Research Asst. Prof.), project title: “Nanojoining and junctions Using Carbon- Nano-Tubes”, UW, 2006 – 2007.

  24. Dr. Said Farahat (Visiting Professor and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Baluchistan & Sistani University-Iran), project title: “Dynamic focusing Using PZT Materials for Bio-systems”, UW, 2005 – 2006

  25. Dr. Bob Fu (Postdoctoral Research Associate), project title: “Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O Superconductors”, Texas A&M (TAMU) University and UW, 2002 – 2005

  26. Dr. A. Yaradanakul (post-doctoral fellow), project title: “Uncooled Y-Ba-Cu-O IR Micro-bolometers”, TAMU, 2001-2003

  27. Dr. N. Tarim (Visiting Scholar and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sakarya-Turkey) project title: “Radar Absorption Materials”, TAMU, 2002-2003

SUPERVISION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

Doctoral (26 in total)

Current (8)

  1. Ilya Belyakov, PhD thesis title: Design, fabrication, and characterization of nano-bio-plasmonic sensors, MME, UW, 2021-

  2. Doğu Özyiğit, PhD thesis title “MIM Tunnelling Diodes”, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (MME), UW, 2021

  3. Bersu Bastug Azer, PhD thesis title “TiO2 perovskite for photo-electro-chemical water quality sensors”, MME, UW, 2020-present

  4. Joel Pennings, PhD thesis title “TiO2 perovskite for photo-electro-chemical water quality sensors”, MME, UW, 2020-present

  5. Ahmet Gulsaran, PhD thesis title “Nano-FET resonators”, MME, UW, 2020-present

  6. Görken Gümüştekin, PhD thesis title: “In-situ Characterization for Magnetron Sputtering System”, MME, UW, 2019-present

  7. Apratim Chakraborty, PhD thesis title: “Fabrication of crack-susceptible thin-wall parts made by laser powder bed fusion”, MME, UW, 2016-present

  8. Samed Kocer, PhD Thesis title: “MEMS Deformable Mirrors”, UW, SDE, 2022-

Completed (18)

  1. Dr. Mohamed Arabi, PhD thesis title: "Electrostatic Bifurcation In-Plane Sensors", SDE, UW, 2022, Assistant Professor - Zagazig University, Egypt

  2. Dr. Resul Saritas, PhD thesis title: "Dynamic Scanning Probe Lithography", MME, UW, 2022, Application Engineer - Arrow Speed Controls, Canada

  3. Dr. Kissan Mistry, PhD thesis title: “Applications of Reflectometry Towards the Development of MEMS Gas Sensors”, MME, UW, 2021, Senior Module Process Engineer -Apple, USA

  4. Dr. Abdullah Alshehri, PhD thesis title: “Improving Dielectric Thin Films for Metal Insulator Metal Diodes and Perovskite Solar Cells”, MME, UW, 2021, Assistant Professor, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

  5. Dr. Inna Novodchuk, PhD thesis title: “Graphene-based FET biosensors”, MME, UW, 2021, President, Biograph Sense Inc., Canada

  6. Dr. Khaled Ibrahim, PhD thesis title: “Fabrication of 2D materials via novel laser treatment processes and their implementation in optoelectronic applications”, MME, UW, 2020, PDF, The University of Texas at Austin, US

  7. Dr. Amr Kamel, PhD thesis title: “Dynamic MEMS Mirrors”, MME, UW, 2020, Assistant Prof., Zagazig University, Egypt

  8. Dr. Raed Alharbi, PhD thesis title: “The Role of Gold-Graphene Hybrid Nanostructure on Promoting Localized Surface Plasmonic Resonance Sensor Performance”, MME, UW, 2020, Asst. Prof. Tayyaba Uni., Saudi Arabia

  9. Dr. Andrew Michael, PhD thesis title: “Laser Processing and Modelling of Multiple Memory Shape Memory Alloys”, MME, completed, UW, 2018, Manufacturing Engineer at Cloud DX, Canada

  10. Turker Dagdelen, PhD thesis title: "Reliability of Wire Bonding ", MME, UW, 2013-2019, not completed, DVTr Engineer (Design Validation Test, reliability), Canada

  11. Amirool Abu Bakar, PhD thesis title: “Shape Memory Actuators”, MME, UW, 2015-2018, not completed

  12. Dr. David Effa, PhD thesis title: “Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of MEMS Gyroscopes Based on Frequency Modulation”, MME, UW, completed, 2018, Staff Product Engineer at TDK InvenSense, US

  13. Omar Alshehri, PhD thesis title: “Implementation of Bragg Gratings in Hollow-Core Photonic Crystal Fibers”, MME, UW, 2014-2017, not completed

  14. Dr. Fatih M. Yegul, PhD thesis title: “Optimal Reconfiguration of Complex Production Lines”, MME, UW, 2014, Prof. at Conestoga College, Kitchener

  15. Mustafa Korkmaz, PhD thesis title: “N/MEMS and System Feedback”, Systems Design Engineering Department (SDE), UW, 2013-2014, not completed, Software Engineer, Google, Canada

  16. Dr. Hani Alarifi, PhD thesis title: “Ag Nanoparticles and Their Application in Low-Temperature Bonding of Cu”, MME, UW, 2013, Assistant Professor, KACST, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  17. Dr. Nezih Topaloglu, Ph.D. thesis title: “Modelling & Optimization of Uncooled Micro-machined Bolometers, MME, UW, 2009, Assoc. Professor, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey

  18. Dr. Caglar Elbuken, PhD thesis title “Magnetic Levitation of Polymeric Photo-Thermal Micro-grippers”, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, 2008, Professor, University of Oulu, Finland