Research focus
Novel materials discovery
A new Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) modality, namely the real-time optical CVD enables us to discover novel quantum materials. [1][2][3][4][5]
Mechanistic insight of the photoresponse of low-dimensional materials
We use scanning photocurrent microscopy in conjunction with substrate engineering and atomic microscopy tools to understand mechanisms leading to the photoresponse in semiconducting, metallic and topological insulator low dimensional quantum materials. [1][2][3][4][5]
Phase transitions in correlated low dimensional materials
Classical and quantum phase transitions in low dimensional materials offer a fundamental understanding of how phase transitions occur. With this fundamental understanding we investigate prospective applications of these materials. [1][2][3][4]
Exciton physics of two-dimensional materials and heterostructure
We study the exciton photo-physics of two-dimensional semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides. Especially we are interested in the effect of substrate in exciton dynamics and pholuminescence. [1]
Video shows real time monolayer formation of WSe2 crystals. Here is the full paper, Rasouli et al. Nanoscale (2019).
Panels show scanning photocurrent microscopy reflection and photocurrent maps of a topological insulator.
Excitonics via substrate engineering. [Shakir et al. npj 2D Materials & Applications]
Infrastructure
We have expertise in experimental tools pertaining solid-state transport, optics and fabrication. We synthesize materials and fabricate devices in our lab.
Chemical vapor deposition
Conventional clam-shell & real-time optical CVD.
Two-dimensional heterostructure fabrication
In house heterostructure fabrication of twisted heterostructures.
Electronic transport 1.6-400 K
Electrical transport under magnetic field.
Scanning Photocurrent Microscopy
Scanning photocurrent microscopy at room temperature.
Atomic Force Microscopy
Atomic force microscopy and its variants in house.
Clean-room fab
Access to optical & e-beam lithography, evaporation, DRIE, ALD, PECVD etc.
We have multiple positions available!
Feel free to contact Dr. T. Serkan Kasırga to enquire for open positions. We have 1 Postdoctoral researcher and 2 graduate student positions. If you are an undergraduate willing to spend time in our lab please contact Serkan.
Our Projects & Funding
- 11 external grants as PI in 11 years, total ~€2M funding.
- 4 grants as advisor
- 2 Infrastructure grants as co-PI for the National Nanotechnology Research Center
Funding and Awards History
| Role | Country | Received From | Budget | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1001 | ~$100,000 | 2025 (Active) |
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1001 | ~$100,000 | 2023 (Active) |
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1001 | ~$100,000 | 2022 |
| BAGEP Award | Türkiye | Academy of Science | ~$10,000 | 2021 |
| Dr. Hamid R. Rasouli PI | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1002 | ~$10,000 | 2021 |
| Co-Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1004 | ~$100,000 | 2020 |
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – S. Korea Bilateral Call | ~$100,000 | 2020 |
| Advisor | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1001 | ~$150,000 | 2020 |
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1001 | ~$150,000 | 2018 |
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1512 | ~$30,000 | 2018 |
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 1001 | ~$130,000 | 2017 |
| Co-Principal Investigator | Türkiye | Ministry of Development – UNAM Infrastructure Grant | ~$7,500,000 | 2016 |
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – 3501 | ~$100,000 | 2015 |
| Principal Investigator | Türkiye | TUBITAK – Cost Action | ~$150,000 | 2014 |
News
New TUBITAK 1001 project awarded to Dr. Kasırga
Dr. Kasırga will soon start a new TUBITAK 1001 project to investigate exciton emission from two dimensional TMDCs and[…]
New Paper: A feasibility study for a novel thermal conductivity measurement method for low dimensional materials
We have developed a method for measuring heat flow at the nanoscale, a development that could advance our understanding[…]
Spatiotemporal Ionics in 2D K-MnO2 for Neuromorphic Systems
Our recent paper appeared on Materials Today introduces an electrolyte-free, two-dimensional manganese dioxide material that can accommodate potassium ions, mimicking the behavior[…]
Our new work published in Nanoscale
Here, we report on the details of a novel method for synthesizing ultra-thin manganese dioxide nanosheets that are intrinsically intercalated[…]
New paper from our group: Second harmonic generation from CuS
We have a new paper out in APL:Materials, where we demonstrate CVD-synthesized CuS crystals show second harmonic generation. https://pubs.aip.org/aip/apm/article/12/12/121120/3328511[…]
Dr. Kasırga delivered an invited talk at Ruhr University-Bochum
Dr. Kasırga delivered an invited talk at Ruhr University-Bochum, Germany on 1st of October, 2024, on screening effects on[…]
SCM Lab was at NanoTR 18 Conference
This year NanoTR conference was held at Koç University on 26-28th of August. Our group contributed to the conference[…]
Dr. Kasırga delivered an invited talk at the Solid State to Biophysics XI conference
Dr. Kasırga delivered an invited talk on the 10th of July at the Solid State to Biophysics XI conference,[…]
Dr. Kasırga delivers an invited talk at the 2nd Singapore-Türkiye Workshop on Materials Science and Engineering
Dr. Kasırga delivered a talk on photoluminescence enhancement in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides on 6th of June in STMSE24
New Paper: Glass helps monolayer MoS2 growth
We published a new paper in collaboration with Dr. Aydan Yeltik’s group (TOBB ETU), recently accepted in JPhys Materials.[…]
Dr. Abdulsalam Suleiman is now an Assistant Professor at Sivas University of Science and Technology
Dr. Abdulsalam Suleiman has been conducting his research as a postdoctoral researcher since September 2021 in 2D&SCMLab now moved[…]
New paper: A novel ionic conductor with metal-insulator transition
In our recent work, which appeared on Nanoscale Horizons, we demonstrated the synthesis of single-crystalline, ultra-thin flakes of Cu2Se[…]
Hafiz Md Shakir Successfully defended his master’s thesis in Physics
Our teammate, physics master’s student Hafiz Muhammed Shakir, has successfully defended his thesis and continues his research as a[…]
Uğur Başçı successfully defended his master’s thesis
Uğur, an MSc student in physics, successfully defended his master’s thesis titled “Nanomechanical strain testing of low dimensional materials[…]
New research grant to 2D&SCM Lab!
Dr. Kasırga will be leading a TUBITAK 1001 project for the next 32 months to unravel self-ordering in superionic
Dr. Kasırga delivered an invited talk at the 1st TMDs Conference at Cambridge University
Many experts in the field of 2d materials, in particular working on transition metal dichalchogenides gathered together in this[…]
New paper: Thermoelectric junctions can be created without doping
Our recent publication demonstrates that by modifying the substrate on which MoS2 rests on, a lateral thermoelectric junction can[…]
A new paper from our group: Ultra-Narrow Linewidth Photo-Emitters in Polymorphic Selenium Nanoflakes
A new paper contributed by our research titled “Ultra-Narrow Linewidth Photo-Emitters in Polymorphic Selenium Nanoflakes” group now published in[…]
Dr. Kasırga delivered an invited talk at the ICQMT 22 Conference
Dr. Kasırga delivered an invited talk at the international conference on quantum materials and technologies. It was an exciting[…]
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