Buse Bilbey hopes to be inspired by the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore
“My doctoral supervisor, tenure track professor Imran Asghar, recommended applying and I ended up submitting an application. I was especially excited about the fact that I get to meet many top researchers from different parts of the world at the event,” Bilbey says.
"I strongly advocate for fostering the involvement of young doctoral students in diverse academic events that expose them to interdisciplinary environments, providing a broader perspective on their research fields. It brings me immense pride to announce that this year, three of my exceptional doctoral students, Buse Bilbey from Tampere University, Sanaz Zarabi, and Maryam Mousavi from Aalto University, have been selected to participate in the prestigious GYSS," expresses Professor (Assoc.) Muhammad Imran Asghar.
The event brings both young and experienced, world-famous researchers together to discuss the development of technology and how research can solve big future problems and challenges. The event is attended by top researchers who have received the Nobel Prize, the Millennium Technology Prize, the Turing Prize and the Fields Medal.
Interdisciplinarity brings new perspectives to research
GYSS is an interdisciplinary event whose topics range from chemistry, physics, medicine, mathematics, computer science and engineering. The researchers participating in the event have a unique opportunity to discuss research across disciplines with the global academic community.
“I especially look forward to cross-disciplinary discussion with other researchers. Of course, I look forward to meeting the Millennium Technology Prize and Nobel winners. I believe that every discussion and new contact can produce something and inspire me in my own research,” Bilbey says.
The versatile program further deepens the discussions
The event consists of lectures, meetings, panel discussions, and visits to various interesting places such as National University of Singapore’s laboratories. The program also includes small group discussions where young researchers can discuss with top researchers and receive mentoring.
“It is also interesting to see the laboratories and research of my own field during the visit to the National University of Singapore. I am looking forward to seeing and learning a lot of new things,” Bilbey exclaims.
More efficient and sustainable renewable energy production
Doctoral researcher Buse Bilbey’s research deals with the reversible fuel cells for production of green hydrogen as a result of water electrolysis. Bilbey’s research is part of the Renewable Energy Technologies research group (GoGreen), whose vision is to develop more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective renewable energy technology. Bilbey is a team member of the Business Finland funded Research to Business project, Smart manufacturing of solid oxide cells. The idea of the project is to commercialize the unique solid oxide cells developed in Renewable Energy Technologies Group to produce green hydrogen and other electrofuels (Power-to-X).
“I have the responsibility to represent Finland and Tampere University on the trip, and I am really excited about this opportunity,” says Bilbey.
