PhD, Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark, 2010-2014
MSc, Material Science and Engineering, Koç University, 2008-2010
BSc, Physics, Bilkent University, 2002-2008
Work Experience
Researcher, Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research and Application Centre (SUNUM), 2024-still
Sensor Technologies Team Leader, Quantag Nanotechnologies, 2023-2024
Senior Lead Engineer, Arçelik A.Ş., 2016-2022
PhD Researcher, Technical University of Denmark, 2010-2014
Teaching and Research Assistant, Koç University, 2008-2010
Research Interests
MEMS/NEMS: Design, finite element analysis/simulation, microfabrication and characterisation of micro-/nanostructures (e.g. sensors, actuators, membranes, nanowires, cantilevers etc.)
Optical systems design, prototyping, sensory applications
Spectroscopy, radiometry, photometry of UV-visible-IR lights and their applications (e.g. selective (bio)materials and gas detection, horticultural lighting, disinfection, visual perception, fluorescence etc.)
Laser-material interactions, continuous wave and pulsed laser operations, ablation process
Last 5 Publications
Savenko, A., Yildiz, I., & Bøggild, P. (2013). Out-of-plane bending based on SiN-ion-irradiation and bilayer structures for easy access for micromanipulation, J. of Microelectric Engineering, 110, 398-402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2013.02.080.
Savenko, A., Yildiz, I., Petersen, D. H., Bøggild, P., Bartenwerfer, M., Krohs, F., Oliva, M., & Harzendorf, T. (2013). Ultra-high aspect ratio replaceable AFM tips using deformation-suppressed focused ion beam milling, J. of Nanotechnology, 24(46), 465701. https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/24/46/465701.
Bartenwerfer, M., Eichhorn, V., Fatikow, S., Becker, M., Savenko, A., Yildiz, I., Bøggild, P. (2013). Design of a micro-cartridge system for the robotic assembly of exchangeable AFM-probe tips, 2013 IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics and Automation, 1730-1735, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRA.2013.6630804.
Arkan, E.F., Sacchetto, D., Yildiz, I., Leblebici, Y., & Alaca, B.E. (2011). Monolithic integration of Si nanowires with metallic electrodes: NEMS resonator and switch applications. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 21, 125018. https://doi.org/10.1088/0960-1317/21/12/125018.
Ozsun, O., Alaca, B. E., Leblebici, Y., Yalcinkaya, A. D., Yildiz, I., Yilmaz, M., & Zervas, M. (2009). Monolithic integration of silicon nanowires with a microgripper, J. of Microelectromechanical Systems, 18(6), 1335-1344. https://doi.org/1109/JMEMS.2009.2034340.
Patents
Kahraman, O., Yildiz, I., Hartoka, O., Ulger, Z., & Sert, A. (Buluşçular). (2020, Haziran 18). A Textile Treatment Device For Identifying The Textile Type. WO2020120220A1.
Kahraman, O., Yildiz, I., Kasap, F., Ulger, Z., & Sert, A. (Buluşçular). (2020, Haziran 18). A Textile Treatment Appliance. WO2020120218A1.
Kaymakci, O., Vatansever, C., Donmez, E., Kerpicci, H., Yildiz, I., & Edis, K. (Buluşçular). (2019, Temmuz 11). Catheter Implant Device For Restoring A Damaged Or Degenerated Intervertebral Disc. WO2019134746A1.
Yildiz, I., Calicioglu, H. M., Arslan, H. E., Hartoka, O., & Ulger, Z. (Buluşçular). (2019, Aralık 12). Optical Cleaning Method For Textiles And A Cleaning Appliance Using The Same. WO2019233817A1.
Yildiz, I., Sert, A., Calicioglu, H. M., Ulger, Z., & Kayisdag, V. (Buluşçular). (2018, Ekim 11). A Washer Comprising A Light Source. WO2018184803A1.