The Quantum Sensors Workshop titled ’Development of Quantum Sensor Technologies for Use in Different Platforms“ was held at TÜBİTAK National Metrology Institute (UME) on April 28-29, 2026. During the workshop, current developments, needs and cooperation opportunities in the field of quantum technologies were discussed. A total of 41 academics from 24 universities participated in the workshop.
The opening speech of the workshop was delivered online by Prof. Dr. Orhan AYDIN, President of TÜBİTAK. Following the opening speech, TÜBİTAK UME Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÇETİNTAŞ gave information about TÜBİTAK UME's infrastructure and studies in the field of quantum technologies.
In the sessions held within the scope of affiliation activities; cooperation models for opening TÜBİTAK UME laboratories to the use of academicians, effective use of common research infrastructures and joint project development opportunities were evaluated.
On May 6, 2026, “SRM Affiliation Platform - Metrological Approach to Reference Material Development Process Workshop” was held at TÜBİTAK UME Conference Hall. The opening speech of the workshop was delivered by TÜBİTAK UME Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÇETİNTAŞ. In the workshop; reference material development processes, inter-laboratory cooperation models and sustainable research infrastructures on “Element, Pesticide, Organic Volatile Compound, Mycotoxin and purity determination analysis by qNMR” were discussed. A total of 62 experts representing 28 universities and public laboratories participated in the workshop.
Within the scope of the workshops, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bora KAT from the TÜBİTAK Presidency Office made an informative presentation on the affiliation program at both workshops.
Following the programs, the participants visited TÜBİTAK UME laboratories and received information about the work carried out.
The workshops are aimed to contribute to the development of joint R&D studies within the scope of the affiliation model and to strengthen scientific collaborations on a national scale.
