Serkan Ateş

Serkan Ateş is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey. He received his undergraduate degree in Physics from the same institution and earned his MSc and PhD in Physics from the University of Stuttgart, Germany.

• Undergraduate: Physics, Izmir Institute of Technology
• MSc & PhD: Physics, University of Stuttgart

His research focuses on solid-state quantum optics, nanophotonics, and quantum technology applications, particularly leveraging defects in hexagonal boron nitride for quantum key distribution and single-photon emitter studies. His recent work explores polarization dynamics and non-resonant cavity coupling for quantum communication advancements.

His publications highlight trends in:

• Quantum key distribution using 2D materials
• Single-photon emitter spectroscopy
• Non-Markovian quantum dynamics
• Photon statistics in microcavity systems
• Resonant quantum dot interactions
• Frequency conversion for quantum networks

Notable awards include:

• Outstanding Young Scientist Award (GEBİP) from Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA)
• Science Academy Young Scientist (BAGEP) Award