معرفی
Umut Aydemir is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Koç University, where he also serves as Director of KUBAM (Koç University Boron Application and Research Center). His research focuses on Boron-Based High-Tech Materials, 2D Materials, Electrocatalysis, Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting, and Hydrogen Storage.
- PhD in Chemistry (2012), Dresden University of Technology
- MSc in Materials Science and Engineering (2006), Koç University
- BSc in Chemistry and Physics (2004), Koç University
Umut’s work addresses structure-property relationships in advanced materials, with a particular emphasis on boron-containing compounds, MXenes, and thermoelectric systems. His recent publications highlight innovations in electrocatalytic water splitting, hydrogen storage materials, and sustainable coating technologies.
His research trends include:
- Development of metal diborides for water splitting
- Engineering MXene/polymer composites for corrosion resistance
- Novel approaches to thermoelectric materials like MgAgSb and Zintl phases
- Designing hydrogenated borophene for environmental applications
Awarded the 2024 Koç University College of Science Outstanding Faculty Award and 2019 TÜBA Young Scientist Award, Umut leads high-impact projects in materials science. He advises graduate students in Nanocatalysis and Advanced Material Synthesis and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives at KUBAM.
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