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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.trersed.akyuz[at]epfl.ch
⚲ Physics Department, Izmir Institute of Technology, Türkiye
⚲ Life Seciences Engineering Department, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
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Research Experience

Biomedical Monitoring & Spectroscopy

Biophysics Lab • Izmir Institute of Technology (Ongoing)

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

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

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, Metal Deposition

Publications & Abstracts

  • 5 other contributions will be shared soon!
  • Akyüz, E. V orob’ev M.M, Güler G. (2025). "Biophysical Assessment of Protein Stability in Ethanol-Stressed Environments" Biophysical Chemistry. DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2025.107538

Technical Skills

Laboratory Techniques

  • ⚡ Spectroscopy (FT-IR, Raman, UV/Vis, Fluorescence)
  • 🔬 Microscopy (AFM, SEM, Photoacoustic etc.)
  • 💽 Thin Film Fabrication
  • ⚙️ Litography (E-beam, photolitography)

Computational

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

Some Honors & Awards

2025 🏆 The Best Oral Presentation Award
Science Festival 2025
2024 🏆 The Best Poster Presentation Award
Talks on Photonics, Science & Technology
2024 🥉 3rd Best Oral Presentation Award
Science Festival 2024
2023 🥉 3rd Best Poster Award
34th National 5th International Biophysics Congress

My Motto

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


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