Consortium
Bursa Uludağ University (BUU), established in 1975, is located in Bursa, Turkey’s fourth largest city. The university has 15 Faculties, 2 Schools, 15 Vocational Schools, 1 Conservatory, 4 Institutes, 27 Application and Research Centers, and 5 departments under the Rectorate. The team is led by Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Kahraman, an expert in the design, simulation, production and characterization of microelectronic devices. Her academic work focuses on radiation detection systems, PIN photodiodes, dielectric materials, and FET-based microelectronic devices. The Physics Department conducts R&D in smart and innovative materials, energy storage devices, biosensors, radiation sensors, and other FET-based devices. The BUU team comprises 3 Senior Researchers and 2 PhDs/Postdocs, highly qualified in sensor design, development, and testing. BUU acts as the coordinator of the project, responsible for overall consortium management and scientific direction.
ISTMicroelectronics is a recently established incorporated company (2023), led by Erdinç Ercan, expert in semiconductor-based sensors, biosensors, and radiation devices. IST specializes in the design, simulation, and fabrication of micro/nano semiconductor devices, collaborating with academia to bring cutting-edge technologies to market. The IST team comprises 2 Engineers and 2 Technical Research/Engineering staff, skilled in product design, medical technology, and manufacturing processes.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Pilsen (UWB), founded in 1949, hosts ~1100 students and 167 staff. The team is led by Dr. Michael Holik, expert in detector development, signal acquisition, and data processing, including work with pixel detectors such as TIMEPIX. The UWB team ( 4 Senior Researchers and 1 Early-Stage Researcher) contributes to electronic boards, user interfaces, analysis algorithms, and control software for the biosensors.
MiMF (founded in 2023) is a non-profit RTO focusing on design, modeling, and simulation of innovative materials and nanostructures. The team, led by Orkhan Rasulov, works on algorithms, simulation methods, and design of electronic systems, including automation of production processes, signal readout electronics, and data visualization. MiMF comprises 1 Senior Engineer and 4 Early-Stage Researchers.
Founded in 1960, ISP is a leading research center in semiconductor physics and nanostructures, spanning semiconductor materials and diagnostics, surface physics, optoelectronics, photonics, THz/IR devices, and sensor systems. Led by Dr. Yuri Bocherikov, the team includes 5 Leading Researchers and 3 Early-Stage Researchers in nanophysics, applied physics, and nanoelectronics.
DeepTechLab (DTL) is a non-profit technological association in Lisbon, led by Prof. Sergiy Lyubchyk. DTL bridges the gap from research (TRL 3) to innovation (TRL 6–7). Expertise covers nanomedicine, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, environmental protection (air, water, soil), and sustainable energy technologies. The team comprises 3 Senior and 3 Early-Stage Researchers.
NRD is a manufacturing SME specializing in dispersive and pressed oxide nanomaterials. Using chemical co‑precipitation, NRD synthesizes amorphous and crystalline oxide nanopowders, scaling from semi‑industrial to industrial levels. The team comprises 2 Researchers and 1 Early-Stage Engineering staff, providing expertise in nanopowder synthesis and characterization.
SETM is a commercial organization specializing in smart technologies, electronics, security, and instrumentation. Led by Dr. Azer Sadigov, the center employs ~20 full‑time staff, including mechanical and software engineers and researchers. The team includes 5 Senior and 5 Early-Stage Researchers with expertise in biosensor development, medical radioisotopes, and advanced instrumentation.
IRP is the only scientific institution under Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Science and Education dedicated to research in nuclear energy applications, radiation safety, radioecology, and materials science. Led by Dr. Farid Ahmadov, IRP employs ~280 staff (including ~70 PhDs) across 14 laboratories. The IRP team in HSAFE comprises 4 Senior and 3 Early-Stage Researchers with expertise in semiconductor detector design, electrical/optical testing, and effects of external influences on biological systems.