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Prof. Deniz ULUTAŞ is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, where he has served since 2014. His academic career at Istanbul University spans over three decades, progressing from Research Assistant (1988-1999) to Assistant Professor (2000-2009), Associate Professor (2009-2014), and finally Professor (2014-present). He has held significant administrative positions including Head of Department (2014-2017, 2009-2013) and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science (2009-2011).
Dr. ULUTAŞ received his Doctorate from Istanbul University in 1999 with a dissertation on 'Electronic behavior of semiconductor and semi-insulator solid materials in thin film form,' following his Postgraduate studies (1987-1989) and Undergraduate education (1981-1987) at the same institution. His academic journey began with research on 'Optical Properties of Bismuth Thin Films' for his Master's degree.
Prof. ULUTAŞ's research primarily focuses on dielectric properties, electronic structure, and electrical, magnetic, and optical characteristics of materials, particularly thin films and low-dimensional structures. His work spans condensed matter physics, materials science, and semiconductor physics, with significant contributions to understanding chalcogenide semiconductors, polymer composites, and nanostructured materials. His publication record includes 142 papers in Web of Science with an impressive h-index of 399, demonstrating substantial impact in his field. His recent work shows a strong trend toward interdisciplinary applications, including potential biomedical diagnostics using dielectric spectroscopy.
His research demonstrates consistent focus on thickness-dependent properties, dielectric relaxation mechanisms, and the relationship between material structure and electrical behavior across various material systems including Tl-based chalcogenides, polymer electrolytes, and nanocomposites. The evolution of his work shows increasing sophistication in both experimental techniques and theoretical interpretations.
- 142 Publications in Web of Science
- 30 Publications in Scopus
- 399 h-index (Web of Science)
- 385 h-index (Scopus)
Prof. ULUTAŞ has supervised numerous graduate students, with 8 doctoral and master's theses completed under his guidance and several more in progress. His laboratory appears focused on thin film deposition, dielectric characterization, and analysis of electronic properties across diverse materials systems. He has also contributed to educational materials with lecture notes on Thermodynamics, Statistical Physics, and Modern Research Topics in Physics.