A visit to the ASTRID2 synchrotron light source, operated by ISA at Aarhus University in Denmark, has been successfully completed under the NEPHEWS Twinning programme.
The goal of this EU supported initiative is to “twin” experienced researchers with those who would like to learn, not only about a specific technique and how it may be applicable to their research, but also the process involved in applying for and carrying out a successful beam time.
Under this programme, Dr Berkan Atman from Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, joined an experienced local group, whose project “Shifts of the Mg 2p, Si 2p, and O 1s core-levels as a function of Mg-to-Si ratio in Mg Silicates on HOPG” had been awarded beamtime on MatLine.
During the beam time, where Dr Atman was able to take on the role of a main operator of the experiments, the collaboration enabled advanced hands-on training, data collection, and knowledge exchange, significantly enhancing the research capacity and fostering future cooperation between institutions.
The project marks a meaningful step toward strengthening scientific excellence and innovation through shared infrastructure and expertise and, importantly, improving accessibility to these research infrastructures.
