Ayşen Yılmaz

Prof. Ayşen Yılmaz is a leading researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Middle East Technical University, specializing in boron-containing materials, luminescent compounds, and advanced drug delivery systems. Her work bridges materials science and inorganic chemistry, with a focus on thermoluminescence dosimetry, rare earth doping, and surface functionalization techniques.

Research Trends

• Recent articles highlight expertise in DFT simulations for surface interactions (2016) and synthesis of doped orthoborates with tunable optical properties (2020).
• Develops controlled drug delivery systems using core-shell nanoparticles and PDA/MnO2 gatekeepers for cancer therapy (2020).
• Investigates thermoluminescent materials like CaB4O7 and MgB4O7 for radiation detection applications (2018-2019).

Contact

Email: ayseny@metu.edu.tr
Location: Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey