
Professor of Physics, Semiconductor Detector Researcher, Radiation Measurements Expert
Continually advancing scientific excellence in semiconductor radiation detectors, nuclear instrumentation, and applied physics. With extensive experience in avalanche photodiodes, silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs), dosimetry systems, and signal-processing electronics, Prof. Dr. Ercan Yilmaz has contributed to numerous international collaborations and high-impact research projects. His work integrates experimental physics with next-generation detector technologies, delivering scientific solutions for nuclear medicine, radiation safety, and advanced sensing systems.
Experience
More Than 20 YearsAffiliation
Bolu Abant Izzat Baysal University
Prof. Dr. Ercan Yilmaz is a leading specialist in radiation detectors, nuclear electronics, scintillator-SiPM systems, and advanced semiconductor structures.
Over his academic career, he has conducted applied research in detector characterization, gamma spectroscopy, scintillation processes, and readout electronics.
His scientific achievements include improvements in noise reduction techniques, signal shaping, and calibration methodologies widely used in radiation measurement laboratories.
He actively supervises graduate students, contributes to national and international research programs,
and supports the development of high-performance detector systems for medical imaging, homeland security, and industrial applications.
Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) Characterization
Scintillator-Photodetector Coupling Techniques
Gamma & X-ray Spectroscopy
Nuclear Electronics & Signal Processing
Detector Modeling and Simulation
Radiation Dosimetry Systems
Laboratory Instrumentation & Calibration
Advanced research in semiconductor-based photodetectors
Development of radiation measurement and calibration systems
Collaboration in international detector technology projects
Academic supervision and scientific publications in refereed journals
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2000 - Hacettepe University
(YÖK Academic Promotion)
Research activities in detector laboratories in Europe
Collaboration on SiPM-based measurement systems and nuclear instrumentation
Active partner in scientific networks related to advanced detector technologies