About
Dr. Hulusi Kemal ULUTAŞ is an Associate Professor at Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics. He currently serves as Deputy Head of Department since 2023. With over three decades of academic experience at Istanbul University, he has progressed from Research Assistant to his current position as Associate Professor since 2019.
Dr. ULUTAŞ earned his Doctorate in General Physics from Istanbul University (1990-1999), following postgraduate studies (1987-1989) and undergraduate studies (1980-1987), all in the Department of Physics at the same institution. His doctoral dissertation focused on "Thickness Dependence of Optical Transmittance and Electrical Conductivity in Thin Films," while his master's thesis examined "Electrical Properties of Bismuth Thin Films."
Dr. ULUTAŞ specializes in condensed matter physics with particular expertise in dielectric properties of materials, thin film technology, and chalcogenide semiconductors. His research spans structural, mechanical, and thermal properties of condensed matter systems, with significant work on surfaces, interfaces, and nanosystems. He has established a dielectric spectroscopy laboratory at the Advanced Research Laboratories, demonstrating his commitment to experimental physics research. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in materials science, polymer physics, and even biomedical diagnostics.
Analysis of Dr. ULUTAŞ's recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a strong focus on dielectric properties across diverse material systems. His research shows a clear progression from fundamental studies of chalcogenide semiconductors (TlGaS2, TlSbS2) to more applied research involving polymers, bitumen, and biomedical applications. A notable trend is the examination of thickness effects on material properties, demonstrating his expertise in thin film physics. More recently, his work has expanded into biomedical applications of dielectric spectroscopy, indicating interdisciplinary reach beyond traditional physics domains.
Dr. ULUTAŞ has supervised numerous graduate students, with eight thesis advisories documented. His research has resulted in over 160 publications in Web of Science, with significant citation impact (463 H-Index in WoS). While specific awards aren't listed in the provided information, his substantial publication record and leadership roles suggest recognition within his field.
As an advisor, Dr. ULUTAŞ has guided eight thesis students to completion and currently mentors three doctoral and master's students. His research infrastructure includes the dielectric spectroscopy laboratory established in 2009 at the Advanced Research Laboratories. His work spans multiple domains including chalcogenide semiconductors, polymer physics, bitumen technology, and recently biomedical applications of dielectric methods.
Dr. ULUTAŞ leads the dielectric spectroscopy laboratory at Istanbul University, which serves as the foundation for his research on material properties. His team investigates diverse material systems ranging from traditional chalcogenide semiconductors to modern polymer composites and even biological applications. The laboratory appears to be well-equipped for thin film deposition and characterization, supporting his extensive publication record in materials physics.
