Dr. KENAN ÜNLÜ

Biographical Sketch

Education:

• Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1989
• M.Sc. Nuclear Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1977
• Higher Licence(B.Sc and M.Sc). Engineering Physics Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, 1979
• Pre-Higher Licence. Engineering Physics Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey , 1972

Publications:

Articles Published in Refereed Journals

1. K. Ünlü, "Quantitative Determination of Oxygen in Steel using Fast Neutron Activation Analysis," Fizik Mühendisligi, TMMOB, Ankara , Vol 1 , No: 3, 33, August (1977) (Turkish)

2. Y. Sanalan and K. Ünlü, "Quantitative Determination of Manganese in Steel using Thermal Neutron Activation Analysis," Yerbilimleri, Publication of Institute of Earth Science of Hacettepe University, Ankara, Vol. 4 , No: 1-2 (1978) (Turkish with English Abstract)

3. K. Ünlü and D. H. Vincent, "Range Profiles and Thermal Release of Helium-3 implanted into various Nickel base Amorphous Alloys," Nucl. Instr. and Meth. in Phys. Res., A299 , 606 (1990)

4. K. Ünlü and D. H. Vincent, "Helium-3 behavior in some Nickel-based Amorphous Alloys," Nuclear Science and Engineering, Vol. 110 , No. 4, April 1992

5. K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, " Neutron Depth Profiling at the University of Texas , " Nucl. Instr. and Meth. in Phys. Res. A 353 (1994) 402

6. K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, and B. W. Wehring, " The University of Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Nucl. Instr. and Meth. in Phys. Res. A 353 (1994) 397

7. B. W. Wehring, J. Y. Kim, and K. Ünlü, " Neutron Focusing System for the Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Nucl. Instr. and Meth. in Phys. Res. A 353 (1994) 137

8. B. W. Wehring and K. Ünlü, " The University of Texas Cold Neutron Source, " International Seminar: Advanced Pulsed Neutron Sources, PANS-II, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, June 14-16, 1994 Dubna RUSSIA

9. K. Ünlü, " Turks take steps to revive their Nuclear Programme, " Nuclear Engineering International, 40 , No: 486, 16, January (1995)

10. K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, and B. W. Wehring, " Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis with Texas Cold Neutron Source, " J. of Radioanal. Nucl. Chem., Articles, 193 , No.1, 145 (1995)

11. K. Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, " Neutron Depth Profiling Applications at The University of Texas Research Reactor,” J. of Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. Vol. 217 , No. 2, (1997)

12. K. Ünlü, M. Saglam, B. W. Wehring, T. Z. Hossain, E. Custodio, J. K. Lowell, " Nondestructive Determination of Boron Doses in Semiconductor Materials using Neutron Depth Profiling, " IEEE Proceedings of the XI International Conference on Ion Implantation Technology, Austin, TX, Vol 1 , Issue 1, 575 (1997)

13. B. W. Wehring, and K. Ünlü, “ Applications of Cold-Neutron Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis at the University of Texas Reactor ,” Applied Radiation and Isotopes. Vol. 48, No.10-12, 1343 (1997)

14. K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, and B. W. Wehring, " Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis using a Focused Cold Neutron Beam, ” Invited paper, 9th International Symposium on Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy and Related Topics, Budapest Hungary, 8-12 October, 1996, Proceedings, Vol. 2, 713, Editors, G. L. Molnar, T. Belgya, Zs. Revay, Springer Hungarica Ltd., (1997)

15. F. M. Jacobsen, A. Köymen, A. H. Weiss, S. Övünç, E. Srinivasan, S. Göktepeli, K. Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, “ An Intense Positron Beam Using a Large Area 64 Cu Source, ” CP392, Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry, Edited by J. L. Duggan and I. L. Morgan, 459, AIP Press, New York (1997)

16. K. Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, T. Z. Hossain, J. K. Lowell, “ Concentration and Depth Measurements of Boron in Semiconductor Materials using Neutron Depth Profiling, Diagnostics Techniques for Semiconductor Materials and Devices, Edited by P. Rai-Choudhury, J. L. Benton, D. K. Schroder, and T. J. Shaffner, SPIE Volume 3322, 458 (1997)

17. C. Rios-Martinez, K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, “ Performance of the University of Texas Cold-Neutron Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Facility ,” J. of Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. Vol. 234, No 1-2, 119 (1998)

18. K. Ünlü, M. Saglam, B. W. Wehring, “ Helium-3 and Boron-10 Concentration and Depth Measurements in Alloys and Semiconductors using NDP, ” Nucl. Inst. and Meth. in Phys. Research A 422 , 882 (1999)

19. A. R. Köymen, K. Ünlü, F. M. Jacobsen, S. Göktepeli, B. W. Wehring, , “Development of Texas Intense Positron Source,” Nucl. Inst. and Meth. in Phys. Research Part A 422 , 479 (1999)

20. M. Deinert, J.-Yev. Parlange, T. Steenhuis, J. Selker, K. Ünlü, K. B. Cady, “ Real-time Measurement of Water Profiles in a Sand using Neutron Radiography”, Proceedings of the 22 nd Annual American Geophysical Union Hydrology Days, 56-63, (2002)

21. M. Deinert, J.-Yev. Parlange, T. Steenhuis, J. Throop, K. Ünlü, K. B. Cady, “ Measurement of fluid contents and wetting front profiles by real-time neutron radiography, ” Journal of Hydrology, 290 (2004) 192-201

22. J. Niederhaus, J. Brenizer, K. Ünlü, “ Thermal Neutron Time-of-Flight Spectroscopy at Penn State using a Single-Disk Chopper ”, PHYSOR 2004 -The Physics of Fuel Cycles and Advanced Nuclear Systems: Global Developments (2004)

23. B. Sarikaya, F. Alim, K. Ivanov, K. Ünlü, J. Brenizer, Y. Azmy, “ Modelling of Existing Beam Port Facility at PSU Breazeale Reactor by using MCNP ”, PHYSOR 2004 -The Physics of Fuel Cycles and Advanced Nuclear Systems: Global Developments (2004)

24. V. Degalahal, N. Vijaykrishnan, M. J. Irwin, S. Cetiner, F. Alim, K. Ünlü, “ SESEE: A Soft Error Simulation and Estimation Engine ,” Proceedings of NASA Office of Logic Design, 2004 MAPLD International Conference, Washington DC, September 8-10, 2004

25. K. Ünlü, P. I. Kuniholm, J. J. Chiment, D. K. Hauck, “ Neutron Activation Analysis of Absolutely-Dated Tree Rings ”, Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Vol. 264, No. 1 (2005) 21-27

26. M. Deinert, C. W. Lowe, J.-Yev. Parlange, K. Ünlü, K. B. Cady, “ Performance and Calibration of a Neutron Image Intensifier Tube Based Real-time Radiography System ”, IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 52, No.1 February 2005, 349-355

27. B. Sarikaya, F. Alim, K. Ivanov, K. Ünlü, J. Brenizer, Y. Azmy, “ Verification of the MCNP5 Model of the Beam Port Facility at PSBR ” The Monte Carlo Method: Versatility Unbounded in a Dynamic Computing World, Chattanoga, Tennessee, April 17-21, 2005, on CD-ROM, American Nuclear Society, (2005)

28. N. Pekula, K. Heller, P. A. Chuang, A. Turhan, M. M. Mench, J. Brenizer, K. Ünlü, “ Study of water distribution and transport in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell using neutron imaging, ” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A 542, (2005) 134-141

29. K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, “ Cold Neutron PGAA Developments at University Research Reactors in The USA, ” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Vol. 265, No. 2 (2005) 329-338

30. K. Ünlü, S. M. Cetiner, G. Downing, “ Development of Time-of-Flight Neutron Depth Profiling at the Pennsylvania State University ,” Accepted for publication in Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry (2005)

31. K. B. Bekar, Y. Azmy, K. Ünlü, J. Brenizer, “ A Case Study to Bound the Search Space of the Optimization Problem for the PSBR Beam Tube ”, PHYSOR 2006 (accepted) –Advances in Nuclear Analysis and Simulation, September 10-14, Vancouver, BC, Canada

32. N. Ö. Çetiner, K. Ünlü, J . S. Brenizer, “ Compton Suppression System at Penn State Radiation Science And Engineering Center,” Submitted for publication in Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, (2006)

33. S. M. Cetiner, K. Ünlü, , G. Downing, “ Development and Applications of Time-of-Flight Neutron Depth Profiling,” Accepted for publication in Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, (2006)

34. K. Ünlü, N. Vijaykrishnan, S. M. Çetiner, V. Degalahal, M. J. Irwin, “ Neutron-Induced Soft Error Rate Measurements in Semiconductor Memory ,” Accepted for publication in Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, (2006)

35. S. M. Çetiner, K. Ünlü, “ Depth profiling of boron in ultra-shallow junction devices using Time-of-Flight Neutron Depth Profiling (TOF-NDP),” Accepted for publication in Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, (2006)

36. D.K. H. Schwarz, K.Ünlü, “ Dendrochemistry of Pinus Sylvestris trees from a Turkish forest: Identifying the effects of Pinatuba,” (will be published in a book), Tree-rings, Kings, and Old World Archaeology and Environment: Cornell Dendrochronology-Archaeology Conference in Honour of Peter Ian Kuniholm, 3-5 November 2006

37. K. Ünlü, P. I. Kuniholm, D. K. H. Schwarz, N. Ö. Cetiner, and J. J. Chiment, “ Neutron Activation Analysis of Dendrochronologically-dated Trees ,” (will be published in a book), Tree-rings, Kings, and Old World Archaeology and Environment: Cornell Dendrochronology-Archaeology Conference in Honour of Peter Ian Kuniholm, 3-5 November 2006

Articles Published in Refereed Transactions or Proceedings

1. K. Ünlü, T. Emoto, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Design Features of the Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 65 , 134 (1992)

2. K. Ünlü, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Safety Aspects of the Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 65 , 135 (1992)

3. K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, and B. W. Wehring, " Performance of Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 66 , 160 (1992)

4. C. Rios-Martinez, K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, " Development of a Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Facility at The Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Sociedad Nuclear Mexicana A. C., Tercer Congreso Anual Memorias, 159 (1992)

5. K. Ünlü and B. W. Wehring, " Neutron Depth Profiling at The University of Texas Research Reactor," Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 68 , 163 (1993)

6. B. W. Wehring, K. Ünlü, J. Y. Kim, and C. Rios-Martinez, " Applications for the Texas Cold Neutron Source," Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 68 , 161 (1993)

7. J. Y. Kim, B. W. Wehring and K. Ünlü, " Neutron Guide Performance from 2-D and 3-D calculations," Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 68 , 162 (1993)

8. K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Performance of Texas Cold Neutron Source at Reactor Power, " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 69 , 164 (1993)

9. B. W. Wehring, K. Ünlü, K. P. Cheng, H. Vega-Carrillo, J. Izewska, and J. Horton, " Neutron Beam Filters for Gadolinium Capture Therapy Dosimetry Measurements at a TRIGA Reactor, " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 69 , 163 (1993)

10. J. Y. Kim, B. W. Wehring, and K. Ünlü, " Converging Neutron Guide for Neutron Focusing at the Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 69 , 166 (1993)

11. C. Rios-Martinez, K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, " Thermohydraulic and Neutronic Performance of the Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Sociedad Nuclear Mexicana, IV. Congreso Anual Memorias, Vol 1 , 148 (1993)

12. K. Ünlü and B. W. Wehring, " Recent Accomplishments in Neutron Beam Projects at the University of Texas , " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 70 , 135 (1994)

13. K. Ünlü and B. N. Bayraktar, "The Quest for Energy: Nuclear Energy Outlook in Turkey," ENC'94 International Nuclear Congress Transactions, Vol. II , 9 (1994)

14. K. Ünlü and B. W. Wehring, " Applications for the University of Texas Neutron Depth Profiling Facility, " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 71 , 163, (1994)

15. C. Rios-Martinez, K. Ünlü, T L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Performance of Neon-Thermosyphon in the Texas cold Neutron source, " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 71 , 138, (1994)

16. C. Rios-Martinez, K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, "Una Fuente de Neutrones Frîos para Estudios de Materia Condensada," Investigacîon Cientîfica 6, Vol.1 , 21, September (1994)

17. B. W. Wehring, C. Rios Martinez , and K. Ünlü, " Cold-Neutron Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Facility at the University of Texas at Austin , " Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 72 , 112 (1995)

18. C. Rios-Martinez, K. Ünlü, T L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Operational Features of the Cold-Neutron Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Facility at The University of Texas at Austin," Sociedad Nuclear Mexicana, VI. Congreso Anual Memorias, Vol I , 333 (1995)

19. K. P. Cheng, K. Ünlü, A. J. Teachout, N. Abdurrahman, B. W. Wehring, "Gadolinium Neutron Capture Therapy Dosimetry Measurements," Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 73 , 30 (1995)

20. A. J. Teachout, T. L. Bauer, K. Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, " A Case Study in Control of Access to Radiation Beams: Neutron Depth Profiling at the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin, ", American Nuclear Society Radiation Protection and Shielding Topical Meeting, April 21, 1996, Cape Cod, MA

21. K Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, " Nuclear Analytical Techniques with Neutron Beams at the University of Texas at Austin ," Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 74 , 109 (1996).

22. B. W. Wehring, K. Ünlü, A. R. Köymen, and A. H. Weiss , “Reactor-Based Slow Positron Beams ,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 74 , 110 (1996).

23. J. Y. Kim, K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, " Neutron Focusing System for Neutron Capture Experiments, " The 5th Asian Sypmposium on Research Reactors (ASRR-V), May 29-31, 1996 , Teajon Korea

24. T. Z. Hossain, K. Ünlü, Carlos Rios-Martinez, B. W. Wehring, and J. K. Lowell, Hydrogen Measurements in Semiconductor Thin Films using Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis , Fourth International Workshop on the Measurement, Characterization and Modeling of Ultra-Shallow Doping Profiles in Semiconductors, April 6-9, 1997, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA

25. K. Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, T. Z. Hossain, J. K. Lowell, “ Concentration and Depth Measurements of Boron in Semiconductor Materials using Neutron Depth Profiling, The Electrochemical Society, 191st Meeting, Diagnostics Techniques for Semiconductor Materials and Devices Symposium, May 4-9, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Vol 97-1, 627 (1997)

26. K. Ünlü, M. Saglam, R. R. Hart, J. D. Shipp, “ Effect of Long-Term Alpha Radiation on Stainless Steel Used in Pu Encapsulation ”, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 76 , 142 (1997)

27. K. Ünlü, S. Göktepeli, B. W. Wehring, A. R. Köymen, F. M. Jacobsen, A. H. Weiss, “ Design Features of Texas Intense Positron Source ,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 76 , 115 (1997)

28. S. Göktepeli, K. Ünlü, T. L. Bauer, B. W. Wehring, “ Analysis of TRIGA Mark II Reseacrh Reactor Beam Ports with MCNP ,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 76 , 113 (1997)

29. B. W. Wehring, C. Rios-Martinez, K. Ünlü, “ Testing of the University of Texas Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Facility ,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 76 , 118 (1997)

30. K. Ünlü, M. Saglam, C. Rios-Martinez, Ron R. Hart, J. D. Shipp, “Alpha Radiation Damage in Plutonium Encapsulating Materials,” Plutonium Future-The Science, Topical Conference on Plutonium and Actinides, LA-13338-C, 123, August 1997

31. Ron R. Hart, J. Rennie, K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez “Gallium Interactions with Zircalloy Cladding,” Plutonium Future-The Science, Topical Conference on Plutonium and Actinides, LA-13338-C, 105, August 1997

32. K. Ünlü, M. Saglam, B. W. Wehring, “ Neutron Depth Profiling Measurements for Implanted Boron-10 Characterization in Semiconductor Materials ,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 77 , 21 (1997)

33. R. R. Hart, J. Rennie, K. Aucoin, M.West, K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez , “Study of Gallium Interactions with MOX Fuel Cladding,” IX Congreso Annual de la SNM/VII Reunion Annual de la SMSR, Oaxaca, Mexico, Memorias, p 347 (1998)

34. B. W. Wehring, K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez , “Cold Neutron Activation Analysis of Semiconductor Materials,” IX Congreso Annual de la SNM/VII Reunion Annual de la SMSR, Oaxaca, Mexico, Memorias, p 206 (1998)

35. K. Ünlü, D. D. Clark, “ Development of Cold-Neutron Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Facility at Cornell University ” (abstract), MTAA-10, Tenth International Conference on Modern Trends in Activation Analysis, April 19-23, 1999, Bethesda, Maryland

36. R.G. Downing, K. Ünlü , “Applications of Neutron Depth Profiling in Materials Science , ” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 80 , 110 (1999)

37. M. Saglam B. W. Wehring, D. O'Kelly, K. Ünlü, “ Upgrade of the Neutron Depth Profiling Facility at The University of Texas Research Reactor ,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 82 , 85 (2000)

38. K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, “ Innovative Approches for Neutron Beam Experiments at University Research Reactors,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 84 , 119 (2001).

39. K. Ünlü, and R.G. Downing, “ Development of Time-of Flight Neutron Depth Profiling at Cornell, ” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 84 , 82 (2001).

40. Z. Li, and K. Ünlü, “Progress on the Development of Time-of-Flight Neutron Depth Profiling at Cornell, ” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 85 , 248 (2002).

41. J. Brenizer, C. F. Sears, K. Ünlü, L. H. Tsoukalas, T. Jevremovic, J. Stubbins, R. Agasie, M. Corradini, “ An Update of the Consortium of Big-10 University Research and Training Reactors INIE Activities ”, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 88 , 649 (2003).

42. K. Ünlü, J. Brenizer, C. F. Sears, “ Nuclear Engineering Research and Education Enhancements at Penn State ”, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 88 , 647 (2003).

43. J. Niederhaus, J. Brenizer, K. Ünlü, “ Development of a Single-Disk Neutron Chopper for Time-of Flight Spectrometry at Penn State” , Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 89 , 677 (2003).

44. J. Brenizer, C. F. Sears, K. Ünlü, L. H. Tsoukalas, T. Jevremovic, J. Stubbins, R. Agasie, M. Corradini, “ A Review of Year One INIE Activities of the Consortium of BIG-10 URTR's ”, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 89 , 858 (2003).

45. S. M. Cetiner, K. Ünlü, G. Downing, “ Development of time-of-flight neutron depth profiling at the Pennsylvania State University,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 90 , 311 (2004).

46. D.K. Hauck, K. Ünlü, P.I. Kuniholm, J.J. Chiment, “ Uses of NAA: Gold Concentrations in Dated Tree Rings,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 90 , 320 (2004).

47. N. Pekula, M. M. Mench, K. Heller, K. Ünlü, J. Brenizer, “Neutron Imaging of Two-phase Transport in a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell,” Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 90 , 309 (2004).

48. S. M. Cetiner, K. Ünlü, V. Degalahal, N. Vijaykrishnan, M. J. Irwin, “ Testing Neutron-Induced Soft Errors in Semiconductor Memory ,” American Nucl. Soc. Trans. Vol. 91, (2004) 825-826

49. K. Bekar, Y. Y. Azmy, K. Ünlü, “ TORT Modelling of the Beam Port facility of PSBR and Comparison with MCNP ,” American Nucl. Soc. Trans. Vol. 92, (2005) 151-152

50. M. Habte, S. Yavuzkurt, K. Ünlü, “ Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of Neutron Cooling Systems ,” American Nucl. Soc. Trans. Vol. 92, (2005) 170 -172

51. F. Alim, B. Sarikaya K. Bekar, K. Ivanov, K. Ünlü, J. Brenizer, Y. Azmy, “ Optimization of Beam Port Facility at PSBR, ” American Nucl. Soc. Trans. Vol. 92, (2005) 149-150

52. N. Pekula, K. Heller, P.A. Chuang, A. Turhan, M. M. Mench, J. S. Brenizer, and K. Ünlü, “Study of water distribution and transport in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell using neutron imaging,” Proceedings of the 5th International Topical Meeting on Neutron Radiography (ITNMR-5 ), Munich, Germany, September 2004.

53. A. Turhan, P.A. Chuang, K. Heller, J.S. Brenizer, K. Ünlü, M.M. Mench, and T. Trabold, “ Liquid water distribution and flooding as a function of flowfield design in a PEFC ,” Presented at the 208th Electrochemical Society Meeting , Los Angeles, California, 2005.

54. M. M. Mench, A. Turhan, K. Heller, K. Ünlü, J.S. and Brenizer, “INIE Big-10 consortium enabled research: a new physical model of two-phase transport in polymer electrolyte fuel cells using neutron imaging at Penn State,” American Nucl. Soc. Trans. Vol. 93, (2005) 74-75

55. K. Heller, P.A. Chuang, J.S. Brenizer, K. Ünlü, “Water Quantification Using Neutron Imaging,” American Nucl. Soc. Trans. Vol. 93, (2005) 860-861

Articles Published in Non-refereed Journals

1. T. Emoto, K. Ünlü, T. Bauer and B. Wehring " Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Applications of Cold Neutron Spectroscopy in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. A Workshop at the National Institute of Standarts and Technology, Gaithersburg , MD , June 4-5, 1991

2. K. Ünlü, " Experimental investigation of helium-3 migration in amorphous Ni 63.5 Zr 35.5 by means of 3 He(n,p) 3 H nuclear reactions, " Bull. Am. Phys. Soc. Vol. 37 , No. 1, 670 (1992)

3. K. Ünlü, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Development of Neutron Beam Projects at The University of Texas TRIGA Mark II Reactor, " Thirteenth U. S. TRIGA Users Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York , May 18-20, (1992)

4. K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Texas Cold Neutron Source, " (abstract) The joint meeting of the Texas Section of the American Physical Society, Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and Society of Physics Students, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 7-8 Nov 1992 (Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 1992)

5. B. W. Wehring, K. Ünlü, and T. L. Bauer, " Research at the University of Texas TRIGA Mark II Reactor, " (abstract) The joint meeting of the Texas Section of the American Physical Society, Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and Society of Physics Students, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 7-8 Nov 1992 (Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 1992)

6. K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, " Development of a Near Surface Analysis Facility at the University of Texas Research Reactor, " (abstract) The joint meeting of the Texas Section of the American Physical Society, Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and Society of Physics Students, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 22-23 Oct. 1993 (Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 1993)

7. B. W. Wehring, and K. Ünlü, " What can be done with cold neutrons, " (abstract) The joint meeting of the Texas Section of the American Physical Society, Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and Society of Physics Students, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 22-23 Oct. 1993 (Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 1993)

8. B. W. Wehring, K. P. Cheng, and K. Ünlü, “ Low-LET Dose calculations and Measurements for Gadolinium Neutron Capture Therapy ,” (abstract) 3rd Topical meeting on Industrial Radiation and Radioisotope Measurements and Applications, IRRMA ‘96, October 6-9, 1996, Raleigh, NC

9. J.S. Brenizer, M.M. Mench, K. Heller, K. and Ünlü, “Neutron imaging at Penn State: past, present and future,” (invited) Presented at the Joint Meeting of the National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors and the International Group on Research Reactors, Special session honoring the Pennsylvania State University Breazeale Reactor 50th Anniversary , September 12-16, 2005.

10. K. Ünlü, “An Overview of Neutron Beam Research Projects and the Future of Neutron Beam Facilities and Research at Penn State,” (invited) Presented at the Joint Meeting of the National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors and the International Group on Research Reactors, Special session honoring the Pennsylvania State University Breazeale Reactor 50th Anniversary , September 12-16, 2005.

11. S. M. Cetiner, K. Ünlü, G. R. Downing “Development of Time-of-Flight Neutron Depth Profiling at Penn State University,” (invited) Presented at the Joint Meeting of the National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors and the International Group on Research Reactors, Special session honoring the Pennsylvania State University Breazeale Reactor 50th Anniversary , September 12-16, 2005.

12. D. K. Hauck, N. O. Cetiner, T. H. Daubenspeck, and K. Ünlü, “Facilities, uses and capabilities of NAA at the Radiation Science and Engineering Center at Penn State,” (invited) Presented at the Joint Meeting of the National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors and the International Group on Research Reactors, Special session honoring the Pennsylvania State University Breazeale Reactor 50th Anniversary , September 12-16, 2005.

Grants and Contracts

Current Funded Projects:

DOE, Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology, Nuclear Engineering Education Research Program (NEER), PI/PD , Ion Uptake Determination of Dendrochronologically-dated Trees using Neutron Activation Analysis , 2005-2008, $313,206

Vice President for Research Office, “Neutron Intercepting Semiconductor Chip”, PI/PD , (Co-PI, T. Z. Hossain-Advanced Micro Devices), Seed Funding, 2005/2006, $25,000

NSF, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Computer Research Infrastructure CISE/CRI, “SEAT: Soft Error Analysis Toolset,” Co-PI , (PI/PD: Vijaykrishnan Narayanan, Co-PI: Mary Jane Irwin, Yuan Xie), 2005- 2008, $433,122

DOE, Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology, Nuclear Engineering Education Research Program (NEER), Co-PI , (PI/PD M. M. Mench, Co-PI J. S. Brenizer, P. A. Chuang)), Neutron Computed Tomography of Freeze/Thaw Phenomena in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell,” 2005-2008, $300,000

DOE, Radiochemistry Education Award Program (REAP-III), “Nuclear and Radiochemistry Education and Research Program at Pennsylvania State University ,” PI/PD , (Co-PI G. Catchen) 2005-2008, $665,131

DOE, Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology, Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education (INIE) Grant, “Innovations and Enhancements for a consortium of Big-10 University Research and Training Reactors”, PI/PD: J. Brenizer, ( Co-PI's F. Sears, K. Ünlü), September 2002 – October 2010, ~$700,000/year (Penn State portion of total consortium funds of ~$1.9M/year, total Penn State Funding: $4,913,223 of total Big-10 Consortium award: $14,200,000 )

DOE-INIE, Big-10 Consortium Mini Grant Program, “Moderating Detector Measurements of Neutron Spectrometer,” PI/PD: Nolan Hertel ( Co-PI , K. Ünlü), 2006-2007, $24,980

Pending Proposals:

NSF, Major Research Instrumentation – “14.1 MeV Neutron generator for Fast Neutron Applications”, PI/PD, $450,000

Texas Emerging Technology Funds, “Neutron Intercepting Semiconductor Chip”, PI/PD , Co-PI: T. Hossain, V. Narayanan, $2,400,000

DOE, NEER – “Designing and Developing a Third Generation, Mesitylene Moderated Cold Neutron Source for University Research Reactors”, Co-PI, PI- S. Yavuzkurt, $195,358

Completed Awards and Contracts:

DOE Special Research Grant Programs: Nuclear Engineering Research. "Study of Neutron Focusing at the Texas Cold Neutron Source.", April 1992 - 1993 PI/PD (co-PI/PD with B. W. Wehring) $ 98,179 DE-FG02-92ER-75711

DOE Special Research Grant Programs: Nuclear Engineering Research. "Study of Neutron Focusing at the Texas Cold Neutron Source.", April 1993 - 1994 PI/PD (co-PI/PD with B. W. Wehring) $ 103, 270 DE-FG03-93ER-75878

The University of Texas at Austin , College of Engineering , " Equipment Grant for Texas Cold Neutron Source, " 1995 ( co-PI/PD with B. W. Wehring) $ 45,000 20-3099-2080

DOE and Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, " Radiation Damage and Microstructural Changes of Stailess Steel Due to Long-Term Irradiation by Alpha Particles Emitted from Weapon Grade Plutonium, " PI/PD (co-PI/PD with Ron Hart, Texas A&M University) June 1, 1995 - May 31, 1996 $ 200,000 DE-FC04-95AL85832

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Advanced Technology Program. " Reactor Based Intense Positron beam for Materials Characterization" , Jan. 1996- Dec. 1997, PI/PD , (co-PI, Ali R. Köymen, University of Texas at Arlington ) $ 427,920 ATP 003658-348

The University of Texas at Austin , College of Engineering , " Equipment Grant for Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Facility " 1996 $ 20,000 ( co-PI/PD with B. W. Wehring) 20-3099-2080

DOE and Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, " Radiation Damage and Microstructural Changes of Stailess Steel Due to Long-Term Irradiation by Alpha Particles Emitted from Weapon Grade Plutonium, " PI/PD (co-PI/PD with Ron Hart, Texas A&M University) June 1, 1996 - January 15, 1997, $ 110,414 DE-FC04-95AL85832

DOE and Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, “ Gallium Interactions with Zircaloy Cladding ,” PI/PD (co-PI/PD with Ron Hart, Texas A&M University) June 1, 1996 - January 15, 1997, $ 220,000 DE-FC04-95AL85832

DOE and Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, “ Gallium Interactions with Zircaloy Cladding ,” PI/PD , (co-PI Ron Hart, Texas A&M University ) January 16, 1997 , - January 15, 1998 , $ 145,822 DE-FC04-95AL85832

DOE and Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, " Radiation Damage and Microstructural Changes of Stailess Steel Due to Long-Term Irradiation by Alpha Particles Emitted from Weapon Grade Plutonium, " PI/PD , (co-PI Ron Hart, Texas A&M University) January 16, 1997 - January 15 1998, $ 168,945 DE-FC04-95AL85832

DOE and Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, “ Gallium Interactions with Zircaloy Cladding ,” PI/PD (co-PI/PD with Ron Hart, Texas A&M University) January 16, 1998 - January 5, 1999, $ 208,002

DOE and Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, " Alpha Effects on Encapsulating Materials of Plutonium, ” PI/PD , (co-PI Ron Hart, Texas A&M University) January 16, 1998 - January 15 1999, $ 220,667

DOE, University Reactor Instrumentation Grant Program, “Instrumentation for the Cornell University TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor (Phase I)”, PI/PD August 14, 1998 - August 13, 1999 , $24,495 DE-FG07-98ID13710

DOE, Reactor Sharing Grant Program, “Cornell TRIGA Reactor Sharing Program”, PI/PD , August 15, 1999 - August 14, 2000 , $10,000 DE-FG02-95NE38126

DOE, University Reactor Instrumentation Grant Program, “Instrumentation for the Cornell University TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor (Phase II)”, PI/PD , June 23, 1999 – June 22, 2000 , $18,645 DE-FG07-99ID13809

DOE/ Utility Matching Grant Program, “Nuclear Science and Engineering Program and Infrastructure Improvement at Cornell University ” PI/PD (Co-PI K.B. Cady), June 1, 2000 – May 31, 2003 , $ 360,000 Contract Number 046828-1847

NSF- Archeology Program, Development of Neutron Activation Analysis Facility for Dendrochemistry studies, (Equipment Grant through Peter I. Kuniholm). $ 41,500

DOE, Reactor Sharing Grant Program, “Cornell TRIGA Reactor Sharing Program”, PI/PD , August 15, 2000 - August 14, 2001, $20,000

DOE, University Reactor Instrumentation Grant Program, “Instrumentation for the Cornell University TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor (Phase III)”, PI/PD , June 23, 2000 – June 22, 2001 , $47,500 DE-FG07-00ID13937

DOE, Nuclear Engineering Education Research Program (NEER), “Development and Applications of Time of Flight Neutron Depth Profiling,” PI/PD , May 5, 2000 – May 4, 2002 , $ 195,373 DE-FG07-00ID13921

DOE, University Reactor Instrumentation Grant Program, “Instrumentation for the Cornell University TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor”, PI/PD , June 23, 2001 – June 22, 2002 , $39,010

GM (General Motors Corporations), Fuel Cell Activities, “Neutron Radiography Measurements of Water Transport in an Operating PEM Fuel Cell, PI/PD: M. Mench, ( Co-PI' s J. Brenizer, K. Ünlü), October 2002- October 2003 , ~$70,000

DOE-INIE, Big-10 Consortium Mini Grant Program, “Analyzing Soft Error Rates in Semiconductor Memories and Field Programmable Gate Errays,” PI/PD: V. Narayanan ( Co-PI 's M. J. Irwin, K. Ünlü), August 2003 – August 2004, $17,000

DOE, Nuclear Engineering Education Research Program (NEER), “Development and Applications of Time of Flight Neutron Depth Profiling,” PI/PD , May 5, 2000 – May 4, 2002, $ 195,373 DE-FG07-00ID13921 October 2002 – December 2003, ($ 107,028 portion of funds are transferred from Cornell as a subcontract)

DOE, Reactor Sharing Grant Program, “Cornell TRIGA Reactor Sharing Program”, PI/PD , October 2002 – , December 2003, $20,000 DE-FG02-95NE38126 (Transferred from Cornell as a subcontract)

DOE/ Utility Matching Grant Program, “Nuclear Science and Engineering Program and Infrastructure Improvement at Cornell University ” PI/PD , June 1, 2000 – May 31, 2003 , $ 360,000 Contract Number 046828-1847 October 2002 – December 2003, ($ 28,113 portion of funds are transferred from Cornell as a subcontract)

Cornell University, Malcolm and Carolyn Wiener Laboratory for Aegean and Near Eastern Dendrochronology, “Neutron Activation Analysis of Dendrochronologically Dated Tree Rings, ” PI/PD , June 2004- June 2007, $50,000

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Fuel Cell Activities, “Neutron Radiography Measurements of Water Transport in PEFC's, ” PI/PD: M. Mench, ( Co-PI 's J. Brenizer, K. Ünlü), December 2003- December 2004 , ~$75,000

DOE-INIE, Big-10 Consortium Mini Grant Program, “Thermal and Hydraulic Analysis of Texas Cold Neutron Source,” PI/PD: S. Yavuzkurt ( Co-PI , K. Ünlü), June 2004 – July 2005, $24,337

DOE-INIE, Big-10 Consortium Mini Grant Program, “Soft Error Characterization and Evaluations of Protection Schemes,” PI/PD: V. Narayanan ( Co-PI 's M. J. Irwin, K. Ünlü), June 2004 – July 2005, $20,000 ($8,000 is allocated to RSEC for Equipment purchase and Reactor Time)

1) MS&E 459 and 603 – Physics of Modern Analysis – Cornell University
(with Prof. Thompson and Grubb)

Taught neutron spectrometry and neutron activation analysis laboratory section of the course.

This course will cover the underlying physics and experimental principles of numerous modern materials analysis techniques, including RBS and channeling, ERD, NRA, NAA, SIMS, EXAFS, XPS, Auger, EDX, PIXE, AFM and X-ray Diffraction. Quantitative understanding of the interaction physics will be emphasized. Topics to be covered include classical particle—particle interactions and scattering theory, energy loss mechanisms in solids, nuclear energy states and nuclear reactions, and electron--electron and electron--photon interactions. Discussion of each of these interactions will be integrated with discussion of the corresponding analytical techniques. The advantages and limitations of each technique will be addressed from these underlying physical interactions. The course will emphasize techniques which allow determination of the elemental composition and depth profiles; analytical techniques providing chemical bonding, structural and compositional information will be included and the time allotted will depend on the interests of the class.

2)  NS&E 545, ELE E E587, M&AE 545 --- Energy Engineering Seminar – Cornell University

Fall/Spring. 1 credit, K. Ünlü

Energy resources, their conversion to electricity or mechanical work, and the environmental consequences of the energy cycle will be discussed by faculty members from several departments in the University, and by outside experts. Examples of topics to be surveyed are energy resources and economics, coal-based electricity generation; nuclear reactors; solar power; energy conservation by users; and air pollution control.

3)  NS&E 551 – Nuclear Measurements in Research – Cornell University

Spring. 3 credits. Prerequisite: PHYS 214 or 218, or permission of instructor; some upper-division physics desirable. Primarily for graduate students in archaeology, geology, chemistry, biology, materials science, and other fields in which nuclear methods are used. Open to qualified undergraduates. K. Ünlü.

Lectures on interaction of radiation with matter, radiation protection, and nuclear instruments. Experiments on radiation detection and measurement; electronic instrumentation, including computerized systems; activation analysis; and emerging applications such as prompt gamma analysis and neutron radiography. The TRIGA reactor is used. Emphasis is on methods used in non-nuclear fields. At the level of “Radiochemistry and Nuclear Methods of Analysis”, by Ehmann and Vance.

4) NS&E 521 Radiation Effects In Materials – Cornell University

Fall. 3 credits. Prerequisite: introductory course in nuclear science and materials science. K. Ünlü.

Radiation effects in fission and fusion reactors. Displacement of atoms by neutrons, electrons and ions, radiation induced defects, diffusion of point defects in the crystalline lattice, void swelling, and other radiation induced changes in mechanical properties of alloys. Radiation effects in fission and fusion reactor materials. Nuclear reactor fuels. At the level of “Fundamental Aspects of Nuclear Reactor Fuel Elements”, by D. R. Olander.

5) Nuc E 450 Radiation Detection and Measurement – Penn State University

Spring. 3 credits. Prerequisite: NUC E 301 or NUC E 405 ; NUC E 309

Theory and laboratory applications of radiation detectors, including photon, neutron and charged particle detectors, NIM devices, and pulse-height analysis. At the level of “Radiation Detection and Measurement”, by Glenn Knoll.

Seminars & Invited Talks 

• Helium behavior in metals. The University of Michigan, Department of Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Materials Seminar, Feb. 1984.
• Helium implantation, release and depth profiling in metallic glasses . The University of Michigan, Department of Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Materials Group Discussion, Feb. 1985.
• The effect of inert gases in the first-wall materials of the future thermonuclear reactors (invited talk). Hacettepe University, Department of Nuclear Engineering, Ankara, Turkey, Feb. 1985.
• Range profiles and thermal release of helium-3 implanted into various amorphous alloys (invited talk). Eastman Kodak Company, Analytical Technology Division, Rochester N.Y., Dec. 1989.
• Study of helium-3 distribution in various amorphous alloys by means of (n, p) reactions (invited talk). The University of Texas at Austin , Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory, Austin , TX , Apr. 1990.
• Texas Cold Neutron Source . The University of Texas at Austin, Nuclear Energy Seminar, Round Rock High School Science Club, Nov. 6, 1992
• Neutron Beam Research at the University of Texas Reactor , and Neutron Deth Profiling and Applications, Hacettepe University, Nuclear Energy Engineering and Physics Department, Ankara, Turkey, (invited talk), July 6, 1994.
• Neutron Beam Research at the University of Texas Reactor , The University of Texas Cold Neutron Source, and Recent Developments and the Future of Boron / Gadolinium Neutron Capture Therapy, Turkish Atomic Energy Authorithy, Cekmece Nuclear Research and Training Center, Istanbul, Turkey, (invited talk), July 13, 1994.
• The Quest for Energy: Nuclear Energy Outlook in Turkey , ENC'94 International Nuclear Congress, Lyon , France , October 2-6, 1994 (selected one of the three best papers and invited for oral presentation before the full audience in the plenary session)
• Neutron Depth Profiling Applications at The University of Texas Research Reactor ," Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Seminar, April 27, 1995 Austin, Texas.
• Neutron Beam Research, Istanbul Technical University, Nuclear Energy Institute, (invited talk), July 5, 1995 , Istanbul , Turkey . (Sponsored by United Nations International Short-Term Advisory Resources (UNISTAR), Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN), and The Scientific And Research Council Of Turkey (TUBITAK), Project (TUR / 99 / 007 / A / 01 / 99)
• Neutron Capture Therapy, Istanbul Technical University, Nuclear Energy Institute, (invited talk), July 7, 1995 , Istanbul , Turkey . (Sponsored by United Nations International Short-Term Advisory Resources (UNISTAR), Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN), and The Scientific And Research Council Of Turkey (TUBITAK), Project (TUR / 99 / 007 / A / 01 / 99)
• Recent Developments and the Future of Boron / Gadolinium Neutron Capture Therapy, Hacettepe University , Institute of Oncology , (invited talk), July 20, 1995 , Ankara , Turkey . (Sponsored by United Nations International Short-Term Advisory Resources (UNISTAR), Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN), and The Scientific And Research Council Of Turkey (TUBITAK), Project (TUR / 99 / 007 / A / 01 / 99)
• Materials Research Using Neutron Beams , Bilkent University, Department of Physics, (invited talk), July 26, 1995, Ankara, Turkey. (Sponsored by United Nations International Short-Term Advisory Resources (UNISTAR), Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN), and The Scientific And Research Council Of Turkey (TUBITAK), Project (TUR / 99 / 007 / A / 01 / 99)
• Neutron Beam Research at the University of Texas Reactor , University of Illinois, Department of Nuclear Engineering, Seminar, November 14, 1995, Urbana-Champaign, IL
• Neutron Beam Research at the University of Texas Reactor , Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Seminar, February 22, 1996, Austin, Texas.
• Neutron Capture Therapy, Texas A&M University , Department of Nuclear Engineering Seminar, March 20,1996 , College Station , Texas .
• Applications of Neutron Beam Techniques for Materials Research, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Seminar, October 17, 1996, Austin, Texas.
• Nondestructive Determination of Boron Doses in Semiconductor Materials Using Neutron Depth Profiling , (Invited Speaker), Greater Southwest Implant Users' Group Meeting, October 21, 1996, Austin, Texas.
• Applications of Neutron Beam Techniques for Materials Research , (Invited Speaker), University of Maryland College Park, Department of Materials and Nuclear Engineering, April 1, 1997, College Park, Maryland
• Use of Research Reactors in Multidisciplinary Research and Education , (Invited Speaker), Cornell University , Ward Center for Nuclear Sciences, July 24, 1997 , Ithaca , New York
• Applications of Neutron Beams for Materials Science , (Invited Speaker), Materials Science and Engineering Fall 98 Seminar Series, Cornell University, Nov 1998, Ithaca New York.
• Nuclear Power in Developed and Developing Countries , Energy Engineering Seminar, Cornell University, February 1999, Ithaca, New York
• Neutron Beam Research at Cornell University Research Reactor , (Invited Speaker), Knoll's Atomic Power Laboratory, March 1999, Schnectady, New York
• Use of Nuclear Research Reactors in Multidisciplinary Research and Education , (Invited Speaker), Phoenix 50 th Anniversary Symposium, October 21-22, 1999 , The University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , MI
• Neutron Beam Research at Cornell University Nuclear Research Reactor , ORNL Seminar Series, October 29,1999, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
• Cold Neutron Source for University Research Reactors , (Invited Speaker), Neutron Tube Workshop, April 4, 2000, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA
• Current Status of Neutron Beam Research , (Keynote Lecture), Annual Meeting of Mexican Nuclear Society and Mexican Health Physics Society, (La Proteccion Radiologica, La Energia Nuclear y el Ambiente en el Siglo XXI) October 2001, Zacatecas, Zac. , Mexico .
• Applications of Neutron Beam Techniques in Science and Engineering, (Invited Speaker), The Ohio State University , Nuclear Engineering Seminar, November, 2001, Columbus , Ohio .
• Applications of Neutron Beam Techniques in Materials Research , (Invited Speaker), The University of Texas at Austin , Nuclear Engineering Seminar, November, 2001, Austin , Texas .
• Applications of Neutron Beam Techniques in Materials Research , (Invited Speaker), The Pennsylvania State University, Nuclear Engineering Colloquium, January, 2002, University Park, Pennsylvania
• Neutron Depth Profiling and its Applications in Materials Science. (Invited Speaker), The University of Texas at Austin , Nuclear Engineering Seminar, January, 2002, Austin , Texas .
• Existing Research Capabilities and Future Infrastructure Expansion for DOE-Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education Program , Consortium of Big-10 URR's Mini-Grant Program Governance Committee Organizational Meeting, December 9, 2002 , The Pennsylvania State University, University Park , PA
• Research at Breazeale Nuclear Reactor: Now and the Future , December 10, 2002
  The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• Neutron Activation Analysis of Absolutely-Dated Tree Rings , 6 th International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry, April 2003, Kailua-Kona , Hawaii .
• Nuclear Engineering Research and Education Enhancements at Penn State INIE Task II Meeting , Argonne National Laboratory November 7-8, 2003, Chicago, IL
• Neutron Beam Research at the Radiation Science and Engineering Center: The Present and Future , NUCE 590 SEMINAR, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, February 12, 2004, University Park, PA
• Neutron Beam Laboratory Addition at Breazeale Nuclear Reactor and Research Programs at Radiation Science and Engineering Center , April 7, 2004 , RSEC, The Pennsylvania State University , University Park , PA
• Analysis, Design, Instrumentation, Modification, and Diagnostics of Neutron Beam Ports at Big -10 Consortium Research Reactors , Focus Area: Beam Port , INIE Workshop, April 27-28, 2004 , Chicago , IL
• Cold Neutron Source Development at Radiation Science and Engineering Center , NUCE 590 SEMINAR, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, September 16, 2004, University Park, PA
• Interdisciplinary Nuclear Science and Engineering Research at Penn State, (invited talk), Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute, Professional Development Seminar Series, University of Missouri – Columbia E1419 Lafferre Hall, September 20, 2005, Columbia, MO
• Interdisciplinary Nuclear Science and Engineering Research at Radiation Science and Engineering Center , Penn State University, RSEC, November 2005, University Park, PA

Conference Presentations

• K. Ünlü and D. H. Vincent, "Range Profiles and Thermal Release of Helium-3 implanted into various Nickel base Amorphous Alloys," 7th Symposium on X-ray and Gamma-Ray Sources and Applications, Ann Arbor, MI, May 21-24, 1990
• T. Emoto, K. Ünlü, T. Bauer and B. Wehring " Texas Cold Neutron Source, " Applications of Cold Neutron Spectroscopy in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. A Workshop at the National Institute of Standarts and Technology, Gaithersburg , MD , June 4-5, 1991
• K. Ünlü, T. Emoto, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Design Features of the Texas Cold Neutron Source, " American Nuclear Society, 1992 Annual Meeting, Boston , MA , June 7 - 12, 1992
• K. Ünlü, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Safety Aspects of the Texas Cold Neutron Source, " American Nuclear Society, 1992 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, June 7-12, 1992
• K. Ünlü, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Development of Neutron Beam Projects at The University of Texas TRIGA Mark II Reactor, " Thirteenth U. S. TRIGA Users Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York , May 18-20, (1992)
• K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Texas Cold Neutron Source, " The joint meeting of the Texas Section of the American Physical Society, Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and Society of Physics Students, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 7-8 Nov 1992
• K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, and B. W. Wehring, " Performance of Texas Cold Neutron Source, " American Nuclear Society, 1992 Winter Meeting, Chicago , IL , November 15-20, 1992
• K. Ünlü and B. W. Wehring, " Neutron Depth Profiling at The University of Texas Research Reactor," American Nuclear Society, 1993 Annual Meeting, San Diego , CA , June 20-24, 1993
• K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, T. L. Bauer, and B. W. Wehring, " Performance of Texas Cold Neutron Source at Reactor Power, " American Nuclear Society, 1993 Winter Meeting, San Francisco , CA , November 14-18, 1993
• K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, " Development of a Near Surface Analysis Facility at the University of Texas Research Reactor, " The joint meeting of the Texas Section of the American Physical Society, Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and Society of Physics Students, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 22-23 Oct. 1993
• B. W. Wehring, and K. Ünlü, " What can be done with cold neutrons, " The joint meeting of the Texas Section of the American Physical Society, Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and Society of Physics Students, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 22-23 Oct. 1993
• K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, " Neutron Depth Profiling at the University of Texas, " 8th Symposium on Radiation Measurements and Applications, Ann Arbor, MI, May 16-19, 1994
• K. Ünlü, C. Rios-Martinez, and B. W. Wehring, " The University of Texas Cold Neutron Source, " 8th Symposium on Radiation Measurements and Applications, Ann Arbor, MI, May 16-19, 1994
• K. Ünlü and B. N. Bayraktar, "The Quest for Energy: Nuclear Energy Outlook in Turkey," ENC'94 International Nuclear Congress, Lyon, France, October 2-6, 1994 (selected one of the three best papers and invited for oral presentation before the full audience in the plenary session)
• K. Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, " Neutron Depth Profiling Applications at The University of Texas Research Reactor," 9th Int. Conf. Modern Trends in Activation Analysis, Seoul, Korea, 24-30 September 1995
• K. Ünlü, R. R. Hart, “ Radiation Damage and Microstructural Changes of Stainless Steel due to Long-Term Irradiation by Alpha Particles Emitted from WGPu ,” Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, March 29, 1996, Amarillo, Texas
• K Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, " Nuclear Analytical Techniques with Neutron Beams at the University of Texas at Austin ," Invited presentation, American Nuclear Society, Annual Meeting, Reno Nevada, June 16-20, 1996.
• K. Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, T. Z. Hossain, J. K. Lowell, " Nondestructive Determination of Boron Doses in Semiconductor Materials using Neutron Depth Profiling, " XI International Conference on Ion Implantation Technology, Austin Texas, June 16-21, 1996.
• K. Ünlü, R. R. Hart, “ Radiation Damage and Microstructural Changes of Stainless Steel due to Long-Term Irradiation by Alpha Particles Emitted from WGPu ,” Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, July 10-12, 1996, Amarillo, Texas
• K. Ünlü, B. W. Wehring, T. Z. Hossain, J. K. Lowell, “ Concentration and Depth Measurements of Boron in Semiconductor Materials using Neutron Depth Profiling ,” The Electrochemical Society, 191st Meeting, Diagnostics Techniques for Semiconductor Materials and Devices Symposium, May 4-9, 1997, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• K. Ünlü, M. Saglam, R. R. Hart, J. D. Shipp, “ Effect of Long-Term Alpha Radiation on Stainless Steel Used in Pu Encapsulation ”, 1997 American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting, June 1-5, 1997, Orlando, Florida
• K. Ünlü, S. Göktepeli, B. W. Wehring, A. R. Köymen, F. M. Jacobsen, A. H. Weiss, “ Design Features of Texas Intense Positron Source ,” 1997 American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting, June 1-5, 1997, Orlando, Florida
• K. Ünlü, M. Saglam, C. Rios-Martinez, Ron R. Hart, J. D. Shipp, “Alpha Radiation Damage in Plutonium Encapsulating Materials,” Plutonium Future-The Science, Topical Conference on Plutonium and Actinides, Santa Fe, New Mexico, August 25-27, 1997
• K. Ünlü, D. D. Clark, “ Development of Cold-Neutron Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Facility at Cornell University ” MTAA-10, Tenth International Conference on Modern Trends in Activation Analysis, April 19-23, 1999, Bethesda, Maryland
• K. Ünlü, and B. W. Wehring, “ Innovative Approches for Neutron Beam Experiments at University Research Reactors,” 2001 American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting, Milwaukee , Wisconsin , June 17-21, 2001 ,.
• K. Ünlü, and R.G. Downing, “ Development of Time-of Flight Neutron Depth Profiling at Cornell, ” 2001 American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting, Milwaukee , Wisconsin , June 17-21, 2001 ,.
• K. Ünlü “ Neutron Activation Analysis of Absolutely-Dated Tree Rings ”, 6 th International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry, April 2003, Kailua-Kona , Hawaii .
• K. Ünlü, “ Development of Time-of-Flight Neutron Depth Profiling at the Pennsylvania State University,” Invited talk in 11 th International Conference “Modern Trends in Activation Analysis, June 20-25, 2004, University of Surrey, Guilford, UK
• K. Ünlü, “Ion Uptake Determination of Dendrochronologically-dated Trees using Neutron Activation Analysis,” Invited talk in 8 th International Conference on Nuclear Analytical Methods in the Life Sciences (NAMLS8), April 17-22, 2005 , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil

Professional Activities

Supervision:

Postdoctoral Fellows:

• Supervisor: Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Carlos Rios-Martinez, The University of Texas at Austin , 1997-98
• Supervisor: Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Finn Jacobsen, The University of Texas at Austin , 1997-98
• Supervisor: Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Purushottam Dokhale, Cornell University, 2000-2002

Ph. D. Thesis:

• Advisor: Sacit Cetiner, Ph D program, “Time of Flight Neutron Depth Profiling”, Penn State , will be completed in Spring 06
• Advisor: Danielle Hauck, PhD program, “Neutron Activation Analysis of Dendrochronologically dated Tree Rings”. Penn Sate, current
• Advisor: Cihangir Celik, PhD program. “Cold Neutron Source Development for University Research Reactors”, current
• Co-Advisor: Kursat Bekar, PhD program (Co-supervise with Y. Azmy), “Computational model for Neutron Beam Ports and Cold Neutron Source Moderator Chamber”. Penn State, current
• Co-Advisor: Malaku Habte, PhD program (Co-supervise with S. Yavuzkurt), “Thermal and Thermohydraulic Analysis of University Reactor Cold Neutron Sources”. Penn State, current
• Co Advisor: Kevin Heller, PhD program (Co-supervise with J. Brenizer), “Neutron Imaging and Neutron Tomography Studies” Penn State , current .
• Co-Adviser: Ph. D. Dissertation by Jong-Youl Kim. " Neutron Focusing System for Texas Cold Neutron Source, " The University of Texas at Austin , Aug. 1993
• Co-Advisor: Ph. D. Dissertation by Carlos Rios Martinez. " Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis using the Texas Cold Neutron Source," The University of Texas at Austin , Jan. 1995
• Co-Advisor: Ph. D. Dissertation by Kuo-Pen Cheng. “ Measurement and calculation of Gamma Dose Localization in Gadolinium Neutron Capture Therapy, ” The University of Texas at Austin , August 1996
• Committee Member: Ph. D. Dissertation by Young G. Jo. “Develoment of a Thermal Imaging Facility for Real Time Neutron radiography and Computed Tomography” The University of Texas at Austin , August 1998
• Co-Advisor: Ph. D. Dissertation by Mehmet Saglam. “Alpha Radiation Effect on Weapons Grade Plutonium Encapsulating Materials ” The University of Texas at Austin , May, 2000
• Co-Advisor: Ph. D. dissertation by Mark Deinert. Cornell University , Co-supervise with K. B. Cady, “Imaging the structure of preferential flows in porous media using neutron radiography,” May 2003, Ithaca , New York

M. Sc. Thesis:

• Advisor: Nesrin Ozgan Cetiner, M.Sc. program, “Neutron Activation Analysis of Dendrochronologically dated Tree Rings with Compton Suppression System”. Penn State, current
• Advisor: Seth May, M.Sc. program, “Neutron Intercepting Semiconductor Chip” Penn State , current
• Advisor: Jung Rim, M.Sc. program, “Radiochemistry Program Development” Penn State , current
• Co-Advisor: Jen Butler, M Sc program (Co-supervise with J. Brenizer), “Neutron Beam Port and Neutron Beam Hall design”. Penn State , current
• Co-Advisor: Cory Trievelpiece, MSc program (Co-supervise with J. Brenizer), “Development of a Neutron Spectrometer.” Penn State, current
• Advisor: Danielle Hauck, M Sc program, “Neutron Activation Analysis of Dendrochronologically dated Tree Rings”. Penn Sate, 2005
• Committee Member: Nuclear Engineering Qualifiying Examination Committee. The University of Texas at Austin , Fall 1990- 1998
• Committee Member: M. Sc. Thesis by Heather Jean Gepford. "Utilization of the Texas Cold Neutron Source for Neutron Scattering Research" The University of Texas at Austin , May 1991.
• Co-Advisor: M. Sc. Thesis by Syeed Zain Mujtaba. The University of Texas at Austin, 1998
• Advisor: M. Sc. Thesis by Jinyuan Yan. “Review of Neutron Scatttering Techniques” Cornell University , 2002
• Advisor: M. Sc. Thesis by Zhiqiang Li. “Conventional and Time-of-Flight Neutron Depth Profiling at Ward Center for Nuclear Sciences” Cornell University , 2002
• Co-Advisor: John Niederhaus, M. Sc. program (Co-supervise with J. Brenizer), “Neutron Spectrum Measurements with Slow Neutron Chopper”. Penn State, 2003

Undergraduate Students:

• Jared Hoover, Senior thesis on Neutron Depth Profiling Applications, Penn State
• Brian R. Pye, Neutron Activation Analysis and Automatic Sample Handling System set-up, Penn State
• Rodolfo Mike Ferrer, Neutron Activation Analysis Applications
• Robert Salko, The Schreyer College Honors Independent Study and Thesis in Neutron Activation Analysis
• Fernando Palacios, Compton Suppression System Setup and Measurements
• Jung Rim, Measurements of Gamma and Neutron Doses using TLD's and conversion of an Ortec based software to Canberra System

Other Professional Activities:

• Reviewer, National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, Cold Neutron Research Facility Proposals, 1993- present
• Consultant, Turkish Atomic Energy Authorithy, Ankara, Turkey, June 1994.
• Correspondant, Nuclear Engineering International, Surrey, UK January 1995-present
• Consultant, United Nations International Short-Term Advisory Resources (UNISTAR), Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN), and The Scientific And Research Council Of Turkey (TUBITAK), Project (TUR / 99 / 007 / A / 01 / 99), Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey, July 4-17, 1995
• Participant, Summer School on Neutron Small Angle Scattering and Reflectometry from Submicron Structures, NIST Cold Neutron Research Facility, Gaithersburg , MD , August 28-31, 1995 (selected participant for travel grant, NSF cooperative agreement DMR-9423101)
• Reviewer, Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, September 1995-present
• Reviewer, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, April 1997-present
• Radiation Safety Committee Member, Cornell University, 1998-2002
• Distinguish Scientist Invitation Program, Japanese Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI), (2001/2002)
• Reviewer, Nuclear Technology, September 2002-present
• Executive Committee Member, American Nuclear Society, Isotopes and Radiation Division (1999-2007)
• Executive Committee Member, American Nuclear Society, Materials Science and Technology Division (1999-2002) and (2003- 2006)
• Review Panel member for DOE, Nuclear Energy Research Initiatives (NERI) Program 2002.
• Member, Nuclear Engineering Department Head Organization (NEDHO), 1999-2002
• Review Panel member for DOE, Nuclear Engineering and Education Research (NEER) Program 2003.
• Review Panel member for DOE, University Reactor Instrumentation (URI) Program 2002.
• Chair, Program Committee, American Nuclear Society, Isotope and Radiation Division, 2005
• Chair Elect/Chair, American Nuclear Society, Isotope and Radiation Division, 2005/2006
• Session Organizer and Session Chair, numerous sessions were organized and chaired in Isotope and Radiation and Materials Science and Technology Divisions of the American Nuclear Society, TRTR and International meetings such as MARC, NAMLS8 (1996-present)