Eric Tan

Eric Tan serves as Principal Investigator at Sabanci University's Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM) since 2020, driving research in laser-material interactions, molecular spectroscopy, and microfabrication technologies.

Education:

• PhD Researcher, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2010-2014)

His interdisciplinary work spans laser ablation processes, gas-phase molecular beam spectroscopy, microfabrication of optical devices, and computational modeling of excited-state molecular dynamics. This research bridges photonics, nanotechnology, and physical chemistry with applications in semiconductor manufacturing and photostable materials.

Recent publications (2013-2016) reveal consistent focus on ultrafast photodynamics of organic chromophores using advanced spectroscopic techniques, with significant contributions to understanding sunscreen photostability and protein chromophore behavior through combined experimental and computational approaches.

Awards:

• TÜBİTAK 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Grant

As Principal Investigator, Dr. Tan directs SUNUM research projects funded by national grants, specializing in laser-based microfabrication and molecular photophysics. His work involves collaboration with semiconductor industry partners and international research teams, advancing wafer dicing technologies and molecular excitation studies.

He leads experimental teams at SUNUM's LEED/BREEAM-certified facility, utilizing advanced laser systems and molecular beam apparatus for nanotechnology applications in energy, healthcare, and semiconductor sectors.