About Me
I am an instructor at Sabancı University in Istanbul, Turkey. I teach and coordinate the Science of Nature Courses for freshman students. I am also an astrophysicist.
Area of interests
Observational high-energy astrophysics (gamma-ray bursts, soft-gamma repeaters, gamma-ray spectroscopy), STEM education
Positions
2009- present: Instructor, Sabancı University
2006-2008: IB Physics instructor, TEV İnanç Türkeş High School
2005-2008: Post-doctoral Research Associate, Universities Space Research Association, USA
2001-2005: Graduate Research Assistant, Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Group, University of Alabama in Huntsville
Academic Degrees
2017: YÖK Associate Professor (Doçent)
2005: Ph.D. Astrophysics, University of Alabama in Huntsville
2002: M.S. Physics, University of Alabama in Huntsville
2000: B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) Physics and Astronomy, Youngstown State University
Recent Funded Projects
- “Deep Search for and Investigation of Untriggered Gamma-Ray Transient Events Using Fermi/GBM Data” (PI, funded by TÜBİTAK, 2019-2022)
- “High Time Resolution Investigations of Magnetar Bursts” (Co-I, funded by TÜBİTAK, 2021-2024)
- “Adaptation of ‘Preparing Future Faculty’ Program for the Turkish University Context” (Co-I, funded by U.S. Embassy in Turkey, 2019-2022)
- “Search for and Detailed Investigation of Gamma-Ray Bursts with Extended Emission” (Co-I, funded by TÜBİTAK, 2020-2022)
- “Long-term X-ray Emission Properties of Magnetars” (Co-I, funded by TÜBİTAK, 2016-2018)
- “Spectral and Temporal Characterization of Magnetar Bursts” (PI, funded by TÜBİTAK, 2013-2015)
Seminars, Workshops, Teacher Training Programs, Certificates
- Lead Moderator / Organizer, “Innovative Approaches in College STEM Education“, Sabancı University, 2018-current
- Leader / Trainer, “Teaching Scholars Residency Program“, Sabancı University, 2013-current
- Organizer, “Sabancı University Internal Education Conference“, 2018-current
- Presenter, “Student-Centered Approach in Undergraduate Education“, Istanbul Technical University, April 2019
- Organizer / Facilitator, “Teaching Seminar Program”, Sabancı University, 2019-current
- Certified, Flipped Learning 3.0 Higher Ed Certification Level-1
List of Publications
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1861-5703
Please click here (for publications in 2009 and later)
For pre-2009 publication list, please click here
Download my CV (updated in 2023)
PEERS (Promoting Excellence in Education & Resource Sharing) Initiative Leader
Contact: yuki@sabanciuniv.edu
