Gizem Birant

Gizem Birant is a physicist specializing in photovoltaic (PV) technology. She completed her B.S. in Physics Education in 2014 and M.Sc. in Physics in 2017 at Middle East Technical University (METU, Ankara), where she focused on silicon photovoltaics and published her first research paper. She then moved to Belgium for her PhD at Hasselt University, contributing to the ERC project "Uniting PV." Her research in thin film technology resulted in 26 published articles, including five as the first author. During her PhD, she has actively participated in numerous conferences and workshops, delivering four oral and five poster presentations.
Currently, as an FWO Postdoctoral fellow at Hasselt University—a highly competitive fellowship—Gizem Birant focuses on Tandem PV technology, merging and expanding her expertise in silicon and thin film technologies. In addition to her research, she supervises master and PhD students, fostering the next generation of scientists. Known for her commitment to innovation and collaboration, Gizem Birant continues to drive forward the understanding and application of photovoltaic technologies.