Erşed Akyüz

Graduate Researcher | Natural Scientist | Maker

I am a graduate physics student at Izmir Institute of Technology. My work bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world innovation, combining analytical rigor with hands-on creativity in biophysics and technology.

From biophysics research to building custom technology projects, I combine analytical rigor with hands-on creativity to explore, learn, and share knowledge.

✉︎ ersedakyuz[at]iyte.edu.tr ✉ ersed.akyuz[at]epfl.ch
⚲ Physics Department, Izmir Institute of Technology, Türkiye

Research Experience

Biomedical Diagnostics & Spectroscopy

Biophysics Lab • Izmir Institute of Technology (Ongoing)

Currently integrating spectroscopy and quantum cascade laser technologies to advance biomedical diagnostics. The project focuses on the intersection of molecular dynamics and optical sensing.

Keywords: FT-IR, Raman, UV/Vis, Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Translational Photoacoustics

Translational Photoacoustics Lab • Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Conducted research on non-invasive metabolite detection, specifically focusing on glucose detection using Mid-IR Photoacoustic Microscopy (MIROM) and Quantum Cascade Lasers.

Keywords: Photoacoustics, Non-invasive detection, MIROM

Thin Film Fabrication

Thin Films Lab • Izmir Institute of Technology

Utilized magnetron sputtering techniques in controlled vacuum environments to coat substrates with Au, ITO, and Al for optical and electronic applications.

Keywords: Magnetron sputtering, Vacuum technologies

Publications & Abstracts

Akyüz, E. (2025). "Advancements in Biomedical Diagnostics via QCL Technology." Oral Presentation at BİLFEST 2025, 2nd Science Festival at IZTECH.
Akyüz, E. (2024). "Non-invasive Metabolite Detection using Photoacoustics." Poster Presentation at IZPHOTECH’24 (International Day of Photonics).
Akyüz, E. (2024). "Bridging Physics and Entrepreneurship: A Graduate Perspective." Presentation at BİLFEST 2024, 1st Science Festival at IZTECH.
Akyüz, E. (2023). "Analysis of Molecular Dynamics in Biophysical Systems." Poster Presentation at 34th National / 5th International Biophysics Congress.

Technical Skills

Laboratory Techniques

⚡ Spectroscopy (FT-IR, Raman, UV/Vis, Fluorescence)
🔬 Microscopy (AFM, SEM, Confocal, Photoacoustic)
⚙️ Litography (E-beam, photolitography)
💽 Thin Film Deposition, Sputtering & Coating

Computational

💻 Python, MATLAB, GROMACS
📊 KLayout, Opus, Chimera
📝 Scientific Writing
🤖 Fusion 360, Blender, Figma

Some Honors & Awards

2025 🏆 The Best Oral Presentation Award

BİLFEST 2025 (IZTECH)

2024 🏆 The Best Poster Presentation Award

IZPHOTECH’24

2024 🥉 3rd Best Presentation Award

BİLFEST 2024

2023 🥉 3rd Best Poster Award

34th National Biophysics Congress

Media & Interests

"Tarde sed tute" — Progress may be slow, but every step is steady.

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