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Ramazan Koç is a Professor in the Department of Physics Engineering at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Engineering. He has been serving in this position since 2007, having previously held positions as Associate Professor (2002-2007) and Assistant Professor (1995-2002) at the same institution. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to mathematical physics, group theory, and crystallography.
Education:
- PhD (1992-1995): Çukurova University, Institute of Science, Physics
- MS (1991-1992): Gaziantep University, Institute of Science, Physics Engineering
- BS (1983-1989): Middle East Technical University, Gaziantep Engineering Faculty, Physics Engineering
Ramazan Koç's research primarily focuses on mathematical physics with special emphasis on group theory applications in crystallography and quasicrystals. His work explores the connections between higher-dimensional lattices and their projections to lower dimensions, particularly examining Coxeter groups, quaternions, and their applications to physical systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding the mathematical structures underlying quasicrystalline materials, including dodecahedral structures, twelvefold symmetries, and aperiodic tilings. His research also extends to quantum mechanics, where he has developed methods for solving quantum systems including the Pauli equation and quantum gates.
His publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory spanning over 30 years with more than 50 scholarly articles in prestigious journals. His recent work (2018-2022) shows a continued focus on mathematical crystallography while also expanding into applied research on energy conversion technologies, particularly metal-air batteries. His publications appear in high-impact journals such as Acta Crystallographica, Journal of Physics A, and Journal of Mathematical Physics, indicating the interdisciplinary nature of his work bridging mathematics, physics, and materials science.
Research Projects:
- Radioactive and Chemical Energy Conversion to Electrical Energy (2018-2019)
- Investigation of Spectrum Shift Related to Phosphors on Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency (2017-2018)
- Conversion of Radioactive Decay Energy to Electrical Energy (2014-2016)
- Quasicrystallography from Projections of Higher Dimensional Lattices (2014-2016)
Professor Koç has supervised 5 doctoral theses and 11 master's theses, mentoring students in diverse areas including quantum information, energy conversion, and mathematical physics. His administrative experience includes serving as Department Chair (2008-2009, 2015-present), Institute Director (2008-2012), and Vice Dean (2006-2008). He has also contributed to the academic community through two patents related to aluminum-air batteries and membership in the Physics Engineers Association since 2009.
