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ULAŞ KÜRÜM
Contact Info:
Tel: +90 555 311 23 29
E-mail: [email protected]
Ankara University, Department of Engineering Physics,
Tandogan - Ankara / TURKEY 06100
ID INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 07/01/1982
Place of Birth: Izmir, Turkey
Marital Status: Married
EDUCATION
2008-Present Ph.D. Ankara University / Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science
Department of Engineering Physics – Non-linear Optics Group
3.86/4
 Ph.D. Thesis: Non-linear Optical Properties of VOx Nanostructures
(Thesis defense expected to take place at Q2 2012)
2006-2008
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Master Thesis: Investigation of Optical Limiting Properties of Copper Coordinated
Phthalocyanine Compound.
2000-2006
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M.Sc. Ankara University / Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science
Department of Engineering Physics – Non-linear Optics Group
3.36/4
B.Sc.
Ankara University / Faculty of Engineering
Department of Engineering Physics
76.34/100
Graduation Thesis: Optical Kerr Effect and Its Applications.
WORK EXPERIENCE
March 2007-Present Research Assistant / Ankara University – Non-linear Optics Group
http://omag.ankara.edu.tr/
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2006-2008
Experimental study
Phythalocyanines
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2008-2009
Experimental study of non-linear optical properties of III A-VI A
Semiconductors
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2009-2010
Experimental study of non-linear optical properties of Graphene Oxide
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2010-2011
Experimental study of non-linear optical properties of Vanadium Oxide
of
non-linear
optical
properties
of
 2010-2011
Experimental study of non-linear optical properties of BODIPY organic
materials in 1200 nm – 1550 nm wavelength band
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Given undergraduate courses;
2007-2011
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FZM-101 Introduction to Physics (for Computer Engineering) – Recitation
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FZM-101 Introduction to Physics (for Electronics Engineering) – Recitation
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FZM-203 Physics III – Recitation
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FZM-253 Physics Lab. III – Introduction to Optics Lab. – Instructor
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FZM-254 Physics Lab. IV – Introduction to Quantum Physics Lab. – Instructor
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FZM-356 Quantum Mechanics Lab. – Instructor
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FZM-357 Electronics Lab. – Instructor
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FZM-358 Electronics Lab. II – Instructor
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FZM-412 Applied Optics – Instructor Assistance
SKILLS
 Technical Skills:
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MS Office
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LabView (Experience in programming experimental setups)
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MatLAB (Experience in programming fitting applications)
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Trained user of Spectra Physics Spitfire Pro XP+Tsunami Femtosecond Laser
System
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Trained user of Spectra Physics Helios Ultrafast Transient Spectroscopy System
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Trained user of Spectra Physics TOPAS Optical Parametric Amplifier UV–I to Near
Infra-Red (200 nm – 2800 nm)
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Trained user of Continuum Leopard Picosecond Laser System
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Trained user of J.A. Woollam M2000V Spectroscopic Ellipsometry System
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Trained user of Vaksis Ekin Vacuum Thermal Evaporation System
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Trained user of SCS G3 Spin Coating System
 Language Skills:
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English – Fluent
o ÜDS (Üniversiteler Arası Dil Sınavı – Inter-University Language Exam,)
93.75/100 (03/25/2007)
o KPDS (Kamu Personeli Dil Sınavı – The Foreign Language Examination for
Civil Servants)
92.50/100 (06/14/2011)
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German – Beginner
o TÖMER – Completed 3rd level course
PUBLICATIONS
10. O. Salihoglu, U. Kürüm, H. G. Yaglioglu, A. Elmali, A. Aydinli “Crystallization of Ge in
SiO2 matrix by femtosecond laser processing” Journal of Vacuum Science &
Technology B, 30,011807, 2012
9. U. Kürüm, R. M. Öksüzoğlu, M.Yüksek, H. G. Yaglioglu, H. Çınar, A. Elmali “The third
order nonlinear optical characteristics of amorphous vanadium oxide thin film”
Applied Physics A, 104, 1025, 2011
8. O. Salihoglu, U. Kürüm, H. G. Yaglioglu, A. Elmali, A. Aydinli “Femtosecond laser
crystallization of amorphous Ge” Journal Of Applied Physics, 109, 123108, 2011
7. A. Karatay, Ç. Aksoy, H. G.l Yaglioglu, A. Elmali, U. Kürüm, A. Ateş, N. Gasanly “The
nonlinear and saturable absorption characteristics of Ga0.90In0.10Se and Ga0.85In0.15Se
semiconductor crystals and their amorphous thin films” Journal of Optics, 13, 75203,
2011
6. N. Doğan, F.M. Dumanoğulları, M. Hayvalı, H. Yılmaz, U. Kürüm, H.G. Yaglioglu, A.
Elmali “Nonlinear absorption behaviors of filled and unfilled d shell metal complexes
of 5, 10, 15, 20-tetrakis(4-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin” Chemical Physics Letters, 508,
265, 2011
5. U. Kürüm, O. Ö. Ekiz, H. G. Yaglioglu, A. Elmali, M. Ürel, H. Güner, A. Koray Mızrak, B.
Ortaç, A. Dâna “Electrochemically tunable ultrafast optical response of graphene
oxide” Applied Physics Letters 98, 141103, 2011
4. S. Tekin, U. Kürüm, M. Durmuş, H. G. Yaglioglu, T. Nyokong, A. Elmali “Optical limiting
properties of zinc phthalocyanines in solution and solid PMMA composite films”
Optics Communications 283, 4749, 2010
3. U. Kürüm, M. Yüksek, H. G. Yaglioglu, A. Elmali, A. Ateş, M. Karabulut, G. M.
Mamedov “The effect of thickness and/or doping on the nonlinear and saturable
absorption behaviors in amorphous GaSe thin films” Journal Of Applied Physics 108,
063102, 2010
2. M. Yüksek, U. Kürüm, H. G. Yaglioglu, A. Elmali, A. Ateş “Nonlinear and saturable
absorption characteristics of amorphous InSe thin films” Journal Of Applied Physics
107, 033115, 2010
1. U. Kürüm, T. Ceyhan, A. Elmali, Ö. Bekaroğlu “Optical limiting response by embedding
copper phthalocyanine into polymer host” Optics Communications 282, 2426, 2009
CONFERENCES AND SEMINAR
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IEEE 13th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks / StockholmSweden 2011 – Poster Presentation
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European Optical Society Annual Meeting 2010 TOM 6: Nonlinear Optics and
Photonics / Paris-France 2010 – Poster Presentation

3rd European Optical Society Topical Meeting on Optical Microsystems / Capri-Italy,
2009 – Poster Presentation
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Woollam Ellipsometry Seminar / Darmstadt-Germany, 2009
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Winter School on Nanoelectronic and Nanophotonics / Bilkent University, AnkaraTurkey, 2009 – Participant
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National Graduate Summer School of Optics and Photonics / Middle East Technical
University, Ankara-Turkey, 2008 – Participant
MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
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European Optical Society – Graduate Student Member
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IEEE Photonics Branch – Graduate Student Member
INTERESTS
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Playing Bass Guitar, Electro Guitar, Drum and Brass Baritone
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Collecting Star Wars action figures