Thesis Topics to be Advised by Academic Staff of Nuclear Research Division

Research Topics	Lecturer	Contact
Whole body models and determination of radiation risks Patient specific dosimetric modeling Production, characterization and modeling of radiation shielding materials Applications of Monte Carlo method in nuclear reactors and radioactive waste management Nuclear applications of artificial intelligence techniques	Prof. Dr. Ahmet BOZKURT	E-mail :ahmetbozkurt@itu.edu.tr Tel :
Simulations, optimization and design parameter analysis of nuclear power plants Thermodynamic, heat transfer, thermal hydraulic, CFD and safety analyses for nuclear power plants Analysis and optimization of nuclear cogeneration plants (hydrogen production, drinking water production etc. together with power generation) Two-phase flows and boiling heat transfer (for the design and safety analysis of nuclear reactors)	Prof. Dr. Ahmet DURMAYAZ	E-mail :durmayaz@itu.edu.tr Tel :90-212-2853878
Radiation shielding Radiation techniques Radiation detection and measurement Investigation of porous media by using radiation techniques	Prof. Dr. Ayşe Filiz BAYTAŞ	E-mail :fbaytas@itu.edu.tr Tel : 90-212-2853890
Production, characterization and modeling of radiation shielding materials Neutron Radiography in composite materials Material testing with thermal neutrons using non-destructive testing technique Characterization of Phase Change Materials with Thermal Energy Storage Capability Development of Surface Acoustic Wave-Based Heavy Metal Ion Sensors	Prof. Dr. Erol KAM	E-mail :kamerol@itu.edu.tr Tel :
Radiation applications Nuclear applications Experimental nuclear physics	Prof. Dr. İskender Atilla REYHANCAN	E-mail : iareyhancan@itu.edu.tr Tel : 90-212-2857465
Environmental radioactivity Radiation dosimetry Radiation shielding Health physics Nuclear techniques	Prof. Dr. Nesrin ALTINSOY	E-mail : altinsoy@itu.edu.tr Tel : 90-212-2853884
Radiation shielding Radiation dosimetry Radiation effect on materials Synthesis and Analysis of Radiation Resistant Materials suitable for use in TRIGA type Research Reactor Development of a detector suitable for use in ports in TRIGA type Research Reactor	Prof. Dr. Nilgün BAYDOĞAN	E-mail : dogannil@itu.edu.tr Tel : 90-212-2853492
Design, management and environmental issues of nuclear and radioactive waste repositories Material production and applications for waste management technologies Nuclear fuel cycle technologies and applications Production and applications of shielding materials in radiation protection Energy materials production, characterization, applications and recovery of precious metals	Prof. Dr. Sema ERENTÜRK	E-mail : erenturk@itu.edu.tr Tel : 90-212-2853938
Nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry (separation processes, radioactive tracer methods, physicochemical application of radioisotopes) Radiation detection and measurement (gamma spectroscopy, neutron activation analysis) Production of radiation shielding materials Environmental radioactivity, radioecology (fallout radionuclides and usage in terrestrial investigations and erosion and sedimentation processes) Management of nuclear waste (water and wastewater purification, material preparation)	Prof. Dr. Sevilay HACIYAKUPOĞLU	E-mail : haciyakup1@itu.edu.tr Tel : 90-212-2853887
Use of duplex nuclear fuel in LWR's; neutroics and fuel performance Utilization of Thorium in nuclear reactors; fuel management perspective Design and utilization of Small Modular Reactors and microreactors	Prof. Dr. Üner ÇOLAK	E-mail : unercolak@itu.edu.tr Tel : 90-212-2853945
Nuclear reactor design Computational Fluid Dynamics studies with neutronic and thermal hydraulic analysis Nuclear safeguards and security Radiation applications Nuclear applications	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Senem ŞENTÜRK LÜLE	E-mail : senturklule@itu.edu.tr Tel : 90-212-2853941
In-core fuel management for nuclear reactors Simulation and experimental analysis for nuclear reactor fuel burnup Nuclear fuel cycle analysis Radiation shielding analysis with experimental and Monte-Carlo methods Radiation detectors	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun AKYÜREK	E-mail : akyurektayfun@itu.edu.tr Tel :
Gamma-ray spectroscopy (natural and artificial radioactivity measurements, Monte Carlo simulation) Neutron activation analysis (element determination in environmental samples) Applications of radioactive tracer techniques (examination of sorption behavior of materials, development of radiometric methods for environmental applications) Radiation shielding studies (investigation of radiation shielding properties of materials, development of new materials for radiation shielding)	Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Nur ESEN	E-mail : anesen@itu.edu.tr Tel :

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