“Getting into professional research, TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye)” Chp 7
Hello everyone,
As the title suggests, in this chapter, I will discuss the TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye) 2247-C intern researcher program that I started on July 18, 2024. I’ll cover what the project entails, how I got accepted, and the work I’ve done and plan to do during this period.
What is the Project and How Did I Get Accepted?
This TÜBİTAK program aims to involve undergraduate students in ongoing research projects, providing them with valuable hands-on experience, insurance, and a stipend. Professors with existing TÜBİTAK-approved projects submit their projects through the system and apply for student researchers. Interested students then apply to these projects, writing motivation letters and other required documents. The project supervisors review the applications and select suitable candidates. Once selected, students receive a monthly stipend of 4,000 Turkish lira and insurance for six months while working on the project.
More information about the program
My Selection Process
My journey started in the Materials Science and Engineering department at our university, where Dr. Muhammed Taha Demirkan, who specializes in battery research, was teaching our Python programming course. I first met him through this course. After learning about his work in battery technology, I discussed my own interests and sought his advice on several topics. This initial connection proved fruitful. A few months later, Dr. Demirkan’s TÜBİTAK 1001 project was accepted, and during the search for a bursary student, he offered me the position, which I gladly accepted.
Dr. Muhammed Taha Demirkan’s profile
Project Details
The project I am working on is titled “Piezoelectric Material-Doped Sb/C Composite Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries.” This topic is particularly exciting for me as it intersects three areas of interest: Na-ion batteries, piezoelectric materials, and composite material development. Working on this project provides a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in these critical fields.
My Experience So Far
After being accepted into the project, I began meeting with Dr. Demirkan on July 18, 2024. Currently, I spend 3 to 4 days a week in the laboratory, following the work of the PhD students involved in the project. Additionally, I have reading assignments related to the project. Every Friday at 2:30 PM, I present my weekly readings in Dr. Demirkan’s office, and we discuss any questions or difficulties I encountered.
Aside from the research papers, we are also following these books:
In addition to book readings, presentations, and laboratory work, I frequently watch videos and listen to podcasts on battery technology on YouTube. Here are some of the resources I follow:
I will continue to share updates as the project progresses.
That brings us to the end of Chapter 7. Stay tuned for the next chapter. Until then, stay safe and healthy!
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