SERDANG, 22 September – The Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ION2), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), recently welcomed Prof. Dr. Emre Gür from the Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Türkiye, from 9 to 17 September 2025.

The visit formed part of an ongoing MIGHT–TÜBİTAK international research collaboration project between Prof. Gür’s institution and Dr. Ismayadi Ismail of ION2, UPM, with the additional involvement of Serdang Paste Tech. During his research attachment at ION2 laboratories, Prof. Gür engaged in collaborative experiments, discussions, and knowledge exchange with UPM researchers.

As a highlight of his visit, on Friday, 12 September 2025, at 10.00 am, he delivered an international guest lecture under the ION2 International Guest Lecture Series entitled “From 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides to the 3D Transition Metal Oxides: Growth, Processing, and Device Applications.” The lecture attracted strong interest from academic staff, researchers, and postgraduate students, reflecting the broad relevance of his work.

Prof. Gür’s presentation provided an in-depth exploration of two-dimensional (2D) materials, such as WS₂, MoS₂, WSe₂, and MoSe₂, and their remarkable electronic, optical, and catalytic properties. He emphasized their importance in next-generation technologies, including semiconductors, superconductors, and energy-related applications.

He further explained how 2D thin films can be engineered into three-dimensional (3D) nanostructures through sputtering and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). This transformation, he noted, enhances surface area, modifies structural morphology, and creates new functionalities that are otherwise unattainable in pristine 2D layers. In particular, he described how MoS₂ and WS₂ nanowalls can be oxidized into MoO₃ and WO₃, respectively, thereby broadening their potential applications.

The lecture concluded with practical insights, where Prof. Gür highlighted recent findings on the integration of these materials into energy storage systems (supercapacitors), electronic devices (field-effect transistors), and sustainable energy solutions (solar cells). He also discussed their promising role in gas sensing technologies, underlining potential applications in environmental monitoring and industrial safety.

On Wednesday, 17 September 2025, Prof. Gür paid a courtesy visit to the Director of ION2, Prof. Dr. Suraya Abd Rashid, at her office. The meeting served to strengthen institutional ties and acknowledge the progress of the collaboration.

In her remarks, Prof. Suraya congratulated the research team, saying, 

“I would like to congratulate Dr. Ismayadi on his international project with Prof. Emre from Türkiye through the MIGHT–TÜBİTAK grant, which also involves Serdang Paste Tech. This is a great example of impactful translational research from ION2. Syukur alhamdulillah. Keep up the good work!”

The visit underscored ION2’s commitment to fostering impactful international collaborations, advancing materials science research, and building meaningful academic partnerships.



Reported by,
Dr Ismayadi Ismail
Research Officer, NSCL, ION2

Date of Input: 24/09/2025 | Updated: 24/09/2025 | roslina_ar