Graduates of the PhD program are employed in a wide range of sectors including academia, national research institutes, industry, healthcare, and international education. The examples below illustrate the diversity and quality of these career paths.
Academic Positions
Kenan Şentürk – Beykent University
Eylem Çoker – Aydın University
Tuba Şen – Beykent University
Mehmet Torun – Yeditepe University
Melda Patan Alper – Yeditepe University
These graduates work as faculty members and researchers at universities, contributing to higher education, scientific research, and the training of future scientists.
Research and Development Institutions
Murat Kalemci – TÜBİTAK UME
Alper Elkatmış – TÜBİTAK UME
Seda Aytekin – TÜBİTAK UME
Baki Karaböce – TÜBİTAK UME
Yasin Durgut – TÜBİTAK UME
Ekrem Sınır – TÜBİTAK UME
These graduates are employed in Turkey’s leading national metrology institute, where they work on advanced measurement science, calibration systems, and research projects supporting industry and scientific infrastructure.
Industry and Technology Companies
Ömer Eren – ALTINAY Robot Technologies Inc.
Turgay Çoruhlu – Technopark Company
Graduates in this group are involved in industrial R&D, robotics, and high-technology product development, applying advanced physics knowledge to real-world engineering and innovation challenges.
Healthcare Sector
Türkay Toklu – Yeditepe University Hospital
PhD graduates also contribute to medical and healthcare applications, where physics-based measurement, imaging, and instrumentation are essential for diagnosis, treatment, and research.
International Experience
Michael Feeney – Physics Teacher, United Kingdom
Some graduates pursue international careers in education and research, demonstrating the global recognition and applicability of the PhD training.
Overall, these examples show that graduates of the PhD program have strong employment opportunities in academia, research institutes, industry, healthcare, and international institutions, reflecting the program’s high academic quality and strong alignment with scientific and technological needs.
