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Ercan Yilmaz

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 Years

Affiliation

Bolu Abant Izzat Baysal University

Personal Biography

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.

Professional Skills

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

Detector Characterization
97%
Radiation Measurement Systems
94%
Signal Processing & Nuclear Electronics
91%

Activities

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

  • International Research Collaboration.
  • Commitment to Scientific Innovation.
  • Detector Physics Expertise.
Educational Qualification

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1st
PhD - Physics

2000 - Hacettepe University

2nd
Associate Professor & Professor Titles

(YÖK Academic Promotion)

3rd
Visiting Research & International Collaborations

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