World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Volkan Kursun

Volkan Kursun

D-Index & Metrics

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
35
Citations
4922
World Ranking
5590
National Ranking
17

Overview

Volkan Kursun is affiliated with Bilkent University in Turkey and conducts research primarily within the field of Engineering. Their work focuses on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with a specialization in Semiconductor materials and devices.

Their research topics cover multiple areas including:

  • Semiconductor materials and devices
  • Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design
  • Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
  • Advanced Memory and Neural Computing
  • Graphene research and applications
  • Low-power high-performance VLSI design

Volkan Kursun has published in various venues within the electronics and circuits domain. Frequently appearing publication venues include:

  • IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices
  • IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I Regular Papers
  • 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)
  • IEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems
  • Integration

Their recent papers demonstrate a focus on novel transistor and memory technologies, including three-dimensional device architectures and energy-efficient circuit design. Selected recent publications are:

  • "5-nm Gate-All-Around Transistor Technology With 3-D Stacked Nanosheets," 2022, published in IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices
  • "Monolithic 3D Carbon Nanotube Memory for Enhanced Yield and Integration Density," 2020, published in IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I Regular Papers
  • "IEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems," 2022, published in IEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems
  • "Impact of Sheet Width and Silicon Height in 3D Stacked Nanosheet GAA Transistor Technology," 2022, published in 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)
  • "Novel low leakage and energy efficient dual-pullup/dual-pulldown repeater," 2021, published in Integration

Collaboration with other researchers is evident in the frequent co-authors associated with Volkan Kursun, such as:

  • Anil Kumar Gundu
  • Yanan Sun
  • Weifeng He
  • Zhigang Mao
  • Hailong Jiao

Best Publications

  • Characterization of a Novel Nine-Transistor SRAM Cell

    Zhiyu Liu;V. Kursun

  • Multi-voltage CMOS Circuit Design

    Volkan Kursun;Eby G. Friedman

  • Multi-Voltage CMOS Circuit Design: Kursun/Multi-Voltage CMOS Circuit Design

    Volkan Kursun;Eby G. Friedman

  • Dynamically tuning processor resources with adaptive processing

    D.H. Albonesi;R. Balasubramonian;S.G. Dropsbo;S. Dwarkadas

  • Low-voltage-swing monolithic dc-dc conversion

    V. Kursun;S.G. Narendra;V.K. De;E.G. Friedman

  • Domino logic with variable threshold voltage keeper

    V. Kursun;E.G. Friedman

  • Analysis of buck converters for on-chip integration with a dual supply voltage microprocessor

    V. Kursun;S.G. Narendra;V.K. De;E.G. Friedman

  • Reversed Temperature-Dependent Propagation Delay Characteristics in Nanometer CMOS Circuits

    R. Kumar;V. Kursun

  • Low power and robust 7T dual-V t SRAM circuit

    S.A. Tawfik;V. Kursun

  • Low-Power and Compact Sequential Circuits With Independent-Gate FinFETs

    S.A. Tawfik;V. Kursun

  • Sleep switch dual threshold Voltage domino logic with reduced standby leakage current

    V. Kursun;E.G. Friedman

  • Managing static leakage energy in microprocessor functional units

    Steven Dropsho;Volkan Kursun;David H. Albonesi;Sandhya Dwarkadas

  • Feasibility of monolithic and 3D-stacked DC-DC converters for microprocessors in 90nm technology generation

    Gerhard Schrom;Peter Hazucha;Jae-Hong Hahn;Volkan Kursun

  • Independent-gate and tied-gate FinFET SRAM Circuits: Design guidelines for reduced area and enhanced stability

    S.A. Tawfik;Zhiyu Liu;V. Kursun

  • Leakage Power Characteristics of Dynamic Circuits in Nanometer CMOS Technologies

    Zhiyu Liu;V. Kursun

  • High Read Stability and Low Leakage Cache Memory Cell

    Zhiyu Liu;V. Kursun

  • Impact of temperature fluctuations on circuit characteristics in 180nm and 65nm CMOS technologies

    R. Kumar;V. Kursun

  • Ground-Bouncing-Noise-Aware Combinational MTCMOS Circuits

    Hailong Jiao;V Kursun

  • Monolithic DC-DC converter analysis and MOSFET gate voltage optimization

    V. Kursun;S.G. Narendra;V.K. De;E.G. Friedman

  • Low Power and High Speed Multi Threshold Voltage Interface Circuits

    S.A. Tawfik;V. Kursun

Frequent Co-Authors

Eby G. Friedman
Eby G. Friedman University of Rochester
Siva G. Narendra
Siva G. Narendra Tyfone, Inc.
Vivek De
Vivek De Intel (United States)
Donald S. Gardner
Donald S. Gardner Intel (United States)
Tanay Karnik
Tanay Karnik Intel (United States)
David H. Albonesi
David H. Albonesi Cornell University
Alper Buyuktosunoglu
Alper Buyuktosunoglu IBM (United States)
Pradip Bose
Pradip Bose IBM (United States)

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students pursuing Electronics and Electrical Engineering, exploring related online degrees can offer flexibility and specialized skills. Many online colleges with frequent start dates provide convenient enrollment options, allowing learners to begin their studies without waiting for traditional semesters.

Additionally, certificate programs that pay well can be a great way to enhance technical expertise quickly. These programs often focus on in-demand skills such as circuit design, automation, or embedded systems, helping graduates boost their earning potential.

Career pathways in this field also suit various personality types. Many technical roles are ideal for introverts who prefer focused, independent work environments. Careers for introverts often include design engineering, troubleshooting, and research roles, making them viable and fulfilling options in Electronics and Electrical Engineering.

For those interested in leadership or project coordination roles, pursuing online accelerated project management degree programs can complement technical knowledge with essential management skills. This combination can open doors to positions that oversee complex engineering projects and teams.

Best Scientists Citing Volkan Kursun

Trending Scientists