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Last week, I attended the 12th International Union of Radio Science (URSI) Turkey Scientific Congress and National Committee General Assembly Meeting held in Yasar University and presented my paper titled Characteristics of Josephson Parametric Amplifiers for Quantum Computing Applications (Kuantum Hesaplama Uygulamaları için Josephson Parametrik Yükselticilerinin Karakteristikleri).

This was my first oral conference presentation, and it was rewarding to see the topic generate interest. Together with my team, we introduced the RF design perspective of quantum technologies to a radio science audience, bridging two fields and opening new insights for experts in the domain.

The conference also served as a valuable platform to engage with researchers working in related areas, as well as those seeking to expand their endeavors into this emerging domain.

I present my sincere thanks to my co-authors, research group, and PIs for their guidance, and to the conference organizers for providing such an excellent platform for scientific exchange.

I had the pleasure of attending the 10th International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism, as well as the 3rd International Conference on Quantum Materials and Technology. This experience offered an invaluable opportunity to connect with professors and experienced researchers in the fields of quantum devices and computing, as well as superconducting and quantum material physics. Engaging in discussions with these experts had a significant impact on my research, broadening my perspective and deepening my understanding of my field and related areas.

I was also honored to present my poster titled “Design and Implementation of a Josephson Parametric Amplifier Characterization Setup,” and I am thrilled to have received the Best Student Poster Award. Sharing my work with experts from diverse fields was incredibly rewarding, as it provided unique insights and valuable feedback.

Moreover, attending the 10th Spring School and Educational Courses prior to the conference enriched my knowledge of quantum technologies and introduced me firsthand to superconducting and quantum materials relevant to my research.

Special thanks to the organizers for arranging such an impactful event. It was truly a pleasure to contribute to their efforts.

Today marks a significant day on our calendar as we unveil Turkey’s first-ever quantum computer, QuanT - Quantum Computer of TOBB ETU. Working on this project has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to gain valuable knowledge as an emerging researcher in the field of superconducting quantum devices.

Witnessing a quantum hardware research laboratory being built from the ground up and being part of it has been extremely thrilling. The thought of what we can achieve next, transitioning from a 4 Kelvin setup to a dilution refrigerator, is very inspiring.

This new era of our laboratory will open many opportunities to apply our theoretical knowledge in the real world, and my team and I are very excited about it. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my PIs for their guidance throughout this entire process.