About
Professor İkram Orak is a faculty member at Bingöl University's Health Services Vocational School, where she was promoted to full Professor in November 2024. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor (2018-2024) and Assistant Professor (2014-2018) at the same institution. Her academic journey began with a Licentiate in Physics Teaching from Atatürk University in 2008, followed by a Doctorate from Atatürk University's Institute of Science in 2013. She completed postdoctoral research at Bilkent University's National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) from 2014-2016.
Professor Orak's research focuses on semiconductor physics and electronic device engineering, with particular expertise in photodiodes, Schottky diodes, and photovoltaic applications. Her work emphasizes interface engineering using organic-inorganic hybrid materials, rare earth elements, and nanomaterials. She investigates electrical properties under various physical stimuli including temperature, frequency, and illumination, with applications in sensors, memory elements, and solar energy conversion.
Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2023) reveals a strong focus on interface engineering for improved semiconductor device performance. Her research spans multiple subfields including organic semiconductors, perovskite materials, chalcogenides, and eco-friendly materials for electronic applications. Common themes across her work include electrical characterization methodologies, temperature-dependent behavior, and the development of novel photodiode and sensor technologies.
- Principal Investigator on TÜBİTAK 1002 project: 'Photovoltaic applications for high-efficiency devices using new photosensitive organic ligands with different donor-acceptor pairs' (2020-120F092)
- Principal Investigator on TÜBİTAK 1002 project: 'Investigation of photovoltaic properties of devices obtained using compounds of W and Mo transition metals in different combinations' (2021-121F433)
- Principal Investigator on Bingöl University BAP project: 'Investigation of electrical properties of metal-semiconductor structures with rare earth element doped interface layer depending on different physical stimuli' (2021-BAP-SHMYO.2021.002)
- Co-Investigator on TÜBİTAK 1001 project: 'Investigation of diode and photodiode properties of new hybrid molecules centered on cyclotriphosphazene' (2025-124Z831)
Professor Orak supervises master's students working on photodiode fabrication, photovoltaic devices, and energy systems. Her research group benefits from collaborations with multiple Turkish universities and access to specialized facilities including those at UNAM. Her laboratory work emphasizes hands-on device fabrication and comprehensive electrical characterization, providing students with valuable practical skills in semiconductor research.
