Academic Profile
Academic Career
Academic appointments, education, research interests, and professional work.
Sedat BALLIKAYA
Professor
Department of Engineering Science · Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Last updated: October 2026
Academic Appointments and Education
- Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (2022–2026)
- Professor, Department of Enginnering Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahapasa (2020–)
- Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Istanbul University (2013–2020)
- PhD in Physics, Istanbul University (2006–2010). Thesis: The Transport Properties of CoSb₃-Based Skutterudites. Supervisors: Prof. Emine Rızaoğlu and Prof. Ctirad Uher.
- MSc in Physics, Istanbul University (2002–2006). Thesis: The Conductivity Properties of TlBi(Se₁₋ₓSₓ)₂ Crystals. Supervisor: Prof. Emine Rızaoğlu.
- BSc in Physics, Istanbul University (1998–2002)
Research Appointments and Visits
- Visiting Research Scientist, University of Miami, USA (February 2019; July–August 2018)
- Visiting Research Scientist, University of Michigan, USA (July–August 2017)
- Visiting Research Scientist, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (August–September 2016; January–February 2015)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Michigan, USA (April–December 2015; November 2012–September 2013)
- Visiting Research Scientist, University of Michigan, USA (June–September 2014; November 2011–May 2012; September–December 2010; November 2008–February 2010)
- Research Assistant, Istanbul University (2006–2015)
- Visiting Research Scientist, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Switzerland (1–31 July 2004)
Patents
- An Electrochemical Energy Generation System (2026/010867)
- A Thermoelectric Paint-Based Heat-Sensitive Control Rod System for Nuclear Reactors (2025/019771)
- Coating Method Providing Day-and-Night Effective Cooling – Radiative Cooling (2025/003170)
- A High-Temperature-Resistant Thermoelectric Paint and Its Production Method (2025/002919)
- A Thermoelectric Generator and Its Usage (2024/012992)
- A Thermoelectric Generator System for Residential Natural Gas Combi Boilers (2024/012967)
- Portable RF-Based Device for Medical Applications (2024/017262)
- Method for Developing Thermoelectric Paint (2023/011975)
- Polymeric Thermoelectric Paint and Its Fabrication Process (2023/019090)
- Development of a Hybrid Solar Power Generator (2018/16729)
- Multifunctional Portable Kitchen (2018/18946)
International Conferences and Invited Talks
- 50th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona Beach, USA (2026) · Invited talk, organizing committee member
- 49th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona Beach, USA (2025) · Invited talk, organizing committee member
- 22nd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP22), Shanghai, China (2024) · Invited speaker
- 48th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona Beach, USA (2024) · Invited talk, organizing committee member
- 11th International Conference of the Indonesian Chemical Society, Jambi, Indonesia (2023) · Keynote speaker
- 19th Asian Chemical Congress, Istanbul (2023) · Invited talk
- 47th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona Beach, USA (2023) · Invited talk, organizing committee member
- International Conference on Quantum Materials and Technologies, Bodrum (2022) · Invited plenary speaker
- 45th and 44th International Conferences on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona/Dayton, USA (2021, 2020) · Invited talks
- 43rd–47th International Conferences on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, USA (2019–2023) · Invited talks
- International Conferences on Thermoelectrics, Caen (2018), Pasadena (2017), Wuhan (2016), Nashville (2014) · Oral and poster presentations
- Turkish Physical Society International Physics Congresses, Bodrum (2011, 2012) · Oral presentations
- European Conferences on Thermoelectrics, Aalborg (2012), Thessaloniki (2011) · Oral presentations
- International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Shanghai (2010) · Oral presentation
- Workshop and Summer School on Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies, Thessaloniki (2007); International Conference of the Balkan Physical Union, Istanbul (2006) · Poster presentations
Academic Service and Fellowships
- Guest Editor, Frontiers in Materials; Applied Sciences (MDPI)
- Peer reviewer for Advanced Energy Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Materials, Applied Energy, Chemical Engineering Journal, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Energy Conversion and Management, and other materials and energy journals
- TÜBİTAK Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2013, 2015)
- Higher Education Council PhD Research Fellowship (2009–2010)
- Turkish Petroleum Foundation PhD Thesis Research Support (2008–2009)
- Turkish Education Foundation MSc Fellowship (2004)
Research Interests
- Electrical and heat transport in solids
- Synthesis and characterization of thermoelectric materials
- Design and construction of thermoelectric modules
- Thermoelectric devices for heating, cooling, and power generation
- Hybrid energy systems and solar-thermoelectric systems
- RF-based hyperthermia for medical applications
Teaching and Mentoring
- Physics I–II for the Faculty of Engineering
- Energy Conversion Materials
- Measurement Techniques and Science
- Renewable Energy Systems
Professional Memberships
- International Thermoelectric Society
- International Ceramic Society
- Center for Solar and Thermal Energy Conversion, University of Michigan