Current Positions:

• Professor (Full), Department of Chemistry, Bilkent University (Ankara, Türkiye)
• Principal Investigator / Researcher, UNAM (National Nanotechnology Research Center and Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology), Bilkent University

Education:

• University of Toronto: Department of Chemistry (1996-1998).
• Middle East Technical University (METU): Department of Chemistry (1986 – 1996). Prof. Dağ completed his extensive higher education (undergraduate through doctoral studies) at METU before establishing his career as a leading inorganic chemist.

Research Focus & Expertise

Prof. Dağ is a prominent figure in inorganic chemistry and materials science. His laboratory bridges fundamental physical chemistry with applied nanotechnology, focusing heavily on what is termed “nanoarchitectonics.” His primary research interests include:

• Lyotropic Liquid Crystals: Studying the self-assembly of surfactants in various environments to create structured templates.
• Mesoporous Materials: Designing and synthesizing high-surface-area, ordered mesoporous transition-metal oxides, phosphates, and pyrophosphates.
• Electrocatalysis & Energy Storage: Engineering robust electrodes and nanomaterials aimed at solving energy problems. A major focus of his recent work is optimizing materials for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) in alkaline media, which is critical for water-splitting and clean energy generation.

Recent Achievements & Milestones

1. Prestigious Editorial Appointment (Late 2024) In recognition of his standing in the global inorganic chemistry community, Prof. Dağ was appointed to the Editorial Advisory Board of Dalton Transactions. Published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Dalton Transactions is one of the most respected weekly peer-reviewed scientific journals covering original research in inorganic, bioinorganic, and organometallic chemistry.

2. Cutting-Edge Publications (2025–2026) Prof. Dağ continues to lead high-impact research out of UNAM and the Bilkent Chemistry Department. His most recent breakthrough publications focus on the scalable synthesis of advanced electrocatalysts:

• Inorganic Chemistry (ACS, Late 2025): Published a major study titled “Scalable Solvent-Mediated Nanoarchitectonics of High-Surface-Area Mesoporous Ni2P2O7 for Enhanced Electrochemical Performance in Alkaline Media.” * ACS Applied Energy Materials: Published foundational work on “Nanoarchitectonic Mesoporous Ni1–xMnxO Electrodes,” detailing their charge capacity and efficiency as OER electrocatalysts.