Dear Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 18^th National Spectroscopy Congress with International Participation, to be held 7–9 May 2026 at Hacettepe University, Ankara. As one of the most established events in the spectroscopy community, our congress aims to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, foster the exchange of innovative ideas, and contribute to the scientific excellence of our country.

The scientific program will cover a broad spectrum of research areas:

• Atomic Spectroscopy
• Molecular Spectroscopy
• Molecular Luminescence Spectroscopy
• X-ray Spectroscopy
• Surface and Thin-Film Characterization
• Atomic and Molecular Mass Spectrometry
• Hyphenated Techniques (LC-MS, GC-MS, CE-MS, etc.)
• Imaging Techniques
• Isotopic and Elemental Analysis
• Electroanalysis and Electrochemical Techniques
• Bioelectrochemistry and Biomedical Applications
• Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
• Spectroscopy-Based Sensors
• Chromatography and Separation Technologies
• Extraction, Pre-concentration and Sample-Preparation Strategies
• Micro-/Nano-fluidic Systems and Automation
• Environmental Analysis
• Food Analysis
• Forensic Analysis and Toxicology
• Pharmaceutical Analysis and Biosimilarity
• Chemometrics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine-Learning-Enabled Spectral Data Analysis
• Multi-Omics Approaches
• Qualitative and Quantitative Spectroscopic Applications
• Biomarker Discovery in Clinical Research

 
This year, state-of-the-art spectroscopic methodologies, advanced analytical strategies, green chemistry and AI/ML-driven applications will serve as one of the central themes of the congress.

In three days, the event will feature keynote lectures by leading scientists, selected oral and poster presentations, technology sessions and industrial exhibits designed to strengthen university–industry partnerships, as well as a range of social activities. To encourage the participation of early-career researchers, Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster awards will be conferred.

It will be our honor to host you at Hacettepe University, renowned for its academic tradition and technological infrastructure, in the capital city of Türkiye. We look forward to meeting you in Ankara from 7 to 9 May 2026, to discuss ideas that will shape the future of modern spectroscopy and to lay the foundation for new collaborations.

Sincerely,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
18^th National Spectroscopy Congress with International Participation
 
Prof. Dr. Bekir SALİH 
Chair
Hacettepe University, Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry
 
 

Congress Dates
7-9 May 2026
 
Congress Center
Hacettepe University
Tunçalp Özgen Cultural Center
Beytepe Campus

Congress Language
The official languages of the congress are English and Turkish. 

Certificate of Participation
The certificate of participation will be sent to the e-mail addresses registered in the system after the congress. 

Name Badge
It is mandatory for all participants to wear a badge at the entrance to the congress center and scientific meetings during the congress.

Exhibition Area 
Within the congress center, the exhibition area created by the sponsoring companies will be open during the congress.

Organizing Committee

Honorary Presidents of the Congress

• Prof.Dr. Mehmet Cahit Güran, Rector of Hacettepe University
• Prof.Dr. Hatice Mergen, Hacettepe University, Dean of the Faculty of Science

Congress Executive Board

• President Prof.Dr. Bekir Salih, Hacettepe University
• Prof. Dr. Emirhan Nemutlu, Hacettepe University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Hacı Mehmet Kayılı, Karabük University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Emrah Yaman, Atatürk University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Gümüştaş, Ankara University
• Assoc.Prof. Ezel Boyacı, Middle Eastern Technical University
• Dr. Ülkü Güler, Hacettepe University

Congress Secretariat

• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Atakay, Hacettepe University
• İzzet Avcı, Hacettepe University

Scientific Committee

• Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Şengül, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
• Prof.Dr. Ahmet Emin Eroğlu, İzmir Institue of Technology
• Prof.Dr. Ali Alkan, Karadeniz Technical University
• Prof.Dr. Ali Rehber Türker, Gazi University
• Prof.Dr. Ayşegül Gölcü, İstanbul Technical University
• Prof. Dr. Ayşem Arda,  İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Prof.Dr. Belgin İzgi, Bursa Uludağ University
• Prof.Dr. Bezhan Chankvetadze, Tblisi State University, Georgia
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Burak Derkuş, Ankara University
• Prof.Dr. Celal Duran,  Karadeniz Technical University
• Dr. Cemil Can Eylem, Hacettepe University
• Prof.Dr. Cengiz Kavaklı, Hacettepe University
• Prof.Dr. Durişehvar Ünal, İstanbul University
• Assoc.Prof. Elmina Musrat Gadirova, Baku State University, Azerbaijan
• Prof.Dr. Emirhan Nemutlu, Hacettepe University
• Prof.Dr. Erdal Dinç, Ankara University
• Prof.Dr. Erdal Kendüzler, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Erkan Yılmaz, Erciyes University
• Prof. Dr. Erol Erçağ, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ezel Boyacı, Middle East Technical University
• Prof.Dr. Filiz Kuralay, Hacettepe University
• Prof.Dr. Gülay Ertaş, Middle East Technical University
• Prof.Dr. Halil İbrahim Ulusoy, Sivas Cumhuriyet University
• Prof.Dr. İbrahim Kula, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
• Prof.Dr. İlknur Durukan, Hacettepe University
• Dr. Mariia Nesterkina, Helmholtz Institute for Pharmeceutical Research, Germany
• Dr. Marwa Abuaisheh, Al-Ahliyya Amman University
• Prof.Dr. Mehmet Öztürk, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Gümüştaş, Ankara University
• Prof.Dr. Mehmet Yaman, Fırat University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Gökhan Çağlayan, Ankara University
• Prof.Dr. Mehmet Zahmakıran, Bartın University
• Prof.Dr. Miguel de la Guardia, University of Valencia, Spain
• Prof.Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry, Pakistan
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mustafa Bener, İstanbul University
• Prof.Dr. Mustafa Çulha, Sabancı University
• Prof.Dr. Mustafa Soylak, Erciyes University
• Prof.Dr. Mustafa Tüzen, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
• Prof.Dr. Nigar Alkan,  Karadeniz Technica University
• Prof.Dr. Nuray Şatıroğlu, Hacettepe University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Onur Şenol, Atatürk University
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ömer Faruk Koçak, Atatürk University
• Prof.Dr. Önder Metin, Koç University
• Prof.Dr. Özlem Söğüt, Ege University,
• Prof.Dr. Reşat Apak, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Prof.Dr. Ryszard Lobinski, CNRS, Institue of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, France
• Prof.Dr. Talat Yalçın, İzmir Institue of Technology
• Prof.Dr. Seda Karayünlü Bozbaş, Kocaeli University
• Prof.Dr. Selhan Karagöz, Karabük University
• Prof.Dr. Selim Erdoğan, İnönü University
• Prof.Dr. Sercan Karav, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Prof.Dr. Sezgin Bakırdere, Yıldız Technical University
• Prof.Dr. Sibel Ayşıl Özkan, Ankara University
• Prof.Dr. Şefik Süzer, Bilkent University
• Prof.Dr. Şeref Güçer, Bursa Uludağ University
• Dr. Şerife Ayaz Güner, İzmir Institue of Technology
• Prof.Dr. Şerife Tokalıoğlu, Erciyes University
• Prof.Dr. Uğur Tamer, Gazi University
• Prof.Dr. Ümit Ergün, Düzce University
• Assoc.Prof..Dr. Ümran Seven Erdemir, Bursa Uludağ University
• Prof.Dr. Yusuf Dilgin, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Prof.Dr. Yücel Kadıoğlu, Atatürk University

Congress Sustainability Committee

• Prof.Dr. Ahmet Emin Eroğlu, İzmir Institue of Technology
• Prof.Dr. Ali Rehber Türker, Gazi University
• Prof.Dr. Erdal Dinç, Ankara University
• Prof.Dr. Erdal Kendüzler, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
• Prof.Dr. Hasan Çabuk, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
• Prof.Dr. Jülide Hızal Yücesoy, Yalova University
• Prof.Dr. Mehmet Yaman, Fırat University
• Prof.Dr. Nursabah Elif Başçı, Hacettepe University
• Prof.Dr. Şefik Süzer, Bilkent University
• Prof.Dr. Şeref Güçer, Bursa Uludağ University

Deadline for Abstract Submission: 30 March 2026
Please click on the "Online Abstract Platform" link below to submit your abstract. 

Abstract Submission Rules:

• You can submit your abstracts for your original studies and case studies to be presented as an oral or poster presentation in the 18th National Spectroscopy Congress.
• All submitted abstracts to be presented in the congress must include newly obtained data or original scientific contributions. Review studies will not be accepted.
• Abstracts in the compilation category are not accepted and will not be evaluated.
• The authors are responsible for the content of their abstracts. Congress scientific committee or congress secretariat will not make and amendments in the abstracts.
• Please make sure to provide the correct e-mail address of the corresponding author when submitting your abstracts. The congress secretariat will get in touch with you via this e-mail address.
• Once you submit your abstract, a copy of your abstract along with your login information will be sent to your e-mail address.
• In order for an accepted abstract to be presented in the congress and included in the scientific program, the presenting author has to register for the congress. Otherwise the abstract will be removed from the scientific program.
• Presenting author is expected to attend the congress and present their abstract during the congress. If they do not attend or present
  • The abstract will be removed from the scientific program and abstract book
  • The abstract will not be published in the Abstract Book.

We strictly recommend authors/presenters to adhere to the deadlines.

When Submitting Your Abstract:

• Please take careful consideration for typing errors.
• Please make sure to list authors in the correct order.
• Please select the subject of your abstract from the list of subjects.
• Please write the title of the abstract in capital letters and avoid using abbreviations and make sure not to exceed 150 characters (including spaces).
• Please write the full name and last name of all authors.
• Please make sure your abstract do not exceed 250 words for both Turkish and English versions (the word limit does not include the title, author names, author institutions and only the body of the abstract).
• Body of the abstract must include “Objectives” – “Materials and Methods” – “Results” – “Conclusions” sections.
• Please make sure there are no pictures, tables or graphics in your abstract.
• Please make sure not to include keywords in the body of the abstract but write them in the keyword section of the system. You are expected to write at least 1, at most 5 keywords.
• If you would like to add references to your abstract, you can include them at the end of your abstract in the following format:
  [1] Surname, I., Surname, M., Surname, H. M., & Surname, B., Analytical Letters, 2025, 58(12), 2158–2173.

Special Issue in Cumhuriyet Science Journal: Selected Papers from the 18^th National Spectroscopy Congress with international attendance, USK2026


This special issue aims to gather high-quality studies presented at the 18^th National Spectroscopy Congress (USK2026) with international attendance, which will be held on 7-9 May 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye. The main topic of this issue will be recent developments in spectroscopy, with a focus on new analytical methods, multidisciplinary uses, and new technologies that are shaping the future of the field.
Spectroscopic techniques have become indispensable tools in modern analytical science due to their high sensitivity, molecular selectivity, rapid analysis capabilities, and compatibility with advanced data analysis approaches. In recent years, the integration of spectroscopy with sensor technologies, micro- and nanomaterials, artificial intelligence, and portable platforms has opened new possibilities for applications across biomedical diagnostics, life sciences, materials science, and environmental research.
This special issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge developments in fundamental spectroscopic methodologies, particularly those demonstrating improved analytical performance, real-time detection capabilities, and potential for practical deployment.
Topics of Interest
The special issue will prioritize contributions addressing emerging and high-impact topics in spectroscopy, including but not limited to:

• Mass spectrometry-based analytical strategies and multiomics analyses
• Sensor applications and technologies
• Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and plasmonic sensing platforms
• Imaging analysis
• Portable, wearable, and point-of-care sensors
• Microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip systems coupled with spectroscopic detection
• Nanomaterial-based spectroscopic sensors
• Spectroscopy for environmental monitoring and pollutant detection
• Food analysis using spectroscopic methods
• Biomedical spectroscopy and disease diagnostics
• Biopharmaceutical characterization
• Spectroscopic characterization of biomolecules and supramolecular systems
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence in spectroscopic data analysis
• Spectroscopy for advanced materials and nanostructures

 
Cumhuriyet Science Journal is a peer-reviewed scientific journal committed to international publishing standards and indexed in respected national and international databases, including TR Dizin, Directory of Open Access Journals(DOAJ), Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), and Index Copernicus.
 
The manuscript must be prepared according to the guidelines provided by Cumhuriyet Science Journal. Please visit the journal homepage (http://csj.cumhuriyet.edu.tr/en/) for more details. Authors must select “USK2026” to submit the manuscript for this Special Issue.
 
Submission open: May 15^th, 2026
Submission deadline: September 30^th, 2026

Main Topics for Abstract Submission:

• Atomic Spectroscopy
• Molecular Spectroscopy
• Molecular Luminescence Spectroscopy
• X-ray Spectroscopy
• Surface and Thin-Film Characterization
• Atomic and Molecular Mass Spectrometry
• Hyphenated Techniques (LC-MS, GC-MS, CE-MS, etc.)
• Imaging Techniques
• Isotopic and Elemental Analysis
• Electroanalysis and Electrochemical Techniques
• Bioelectrochemistry and Biomedical Applications
• Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
• Spectroscopy-Based Sensors
• Chromatography and Separation Technologies
• Extraction, Pre-concentration and Sample-Preparation Strategies
• Micro-/Nano-fluidic Systems and Automation
• Environmental Analysis
• Food Analysis
• Forensic Analysis and Toxicology
• Pharmaceutical Analysis and Biosimilarity
• Chemometrics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine-Learning-Enabled Spectral Data Analysis
• Multi-Omics Approaches
• Qualitative and Quantitative Spectroscopic Applications
• Biomarker Discovery in Clinical Research
• Other

Abstract Evaluation Process

All abstracts submitted to be presented in the congress will be evaluated by the congress scientific committee. 3 scientific committee members will go over the abstracts for pre-evaluation purposes to check the validity of the abstracts as well as their compliance with the abstract submission rules. The abstracts which pass the pre-evaluation process will be submitted to 2 referees appointed by the scientific committee. The referees will evaluate the abstracts in double blind principle, then the results will be sent to submitting authors by the congress secretariat.
Abstracts accepted as poster presentations may be displayed on the boards throughout the duration of the congress.

Acceptance Letters

All acceptance/rejection letters will be sent via the e-mail address you provide on the online abstract system. 

Please contact the congress secretariat usk2026@evronas.com for any questions you might have regarding abstract submission, acceptance, rejection.

You can register and book accommodation through our Online Registration Platform.

Participants may use our online registration & accommodation system to book their reservations and make the requested payments via credit card or bank transfer.
 

Registration	Before 6 April	After 6 April
Academician	₺4.000	₺6.000
Assistant / PhD Student	₺2.500	₺3.750
Undergraduate Student	₺2.000	₺3.000
Company Representative	₺6.000	₺9.000

Registration prices include 20% VAT.

Services included in the Registration Fee:

• Access to all scientific sessions and exhibition
• Congress name badge and documents
• Certificate of Attendance (digital)

Payment with Credit Card

• Online credit card payments can be made with Visa and Mastercard.
• Online credit card payments are processed through the 3D Secure Payment System of your own credit card issuer bank. 

 

Payment with Bank Transfer

• All payments should be made "net of charges" to the bank account of the congress secretariat: Evronas Organizasyon Danışmanlık ve İş Geliştirme A.Ş. 
• Please make sure to include the name of the participant and the congress name USK2026 in the details of the bank transfer.
• You can send your bank transfer payments in both Turkish Liras or €os.
• If you are going to transfer Turkish Liras, please note that the applicable exchange rate is “Central Bank of the Republic of Turkiye” Indicative Exchange Rates announced on their website: https://tcmb.gov.tr/wps/wcm/connect/en/tcmb+en/main+menu/statistics/exchange+rates/indicative+exchange+rates

Bank Account Information

Bank Name	T. Garanti Bankasi AS
Bank Address	Nisbetiye Mah Aytar Cad No2 Besiktas Istanbul
Branch Name	Esentepe Branch
Account Holder	Evronas Organizasyon Danismanlik ve Is Gel Tic AS
Account Holder Address	Yildiz Posta No30 D12 Gayrettepe Besiktas 34349 Istanbul
EUR IBAN	TR770006200034700009055363
USD IBAN	TR500006200034700009055364
Swift/Bic Code	TGBATRIS

 

Registration Confirmations and e-invoice

• If you complete your payment by credit card from the online registration system, an automatic confirmation will be sent to your e-mail address.
• If you select bank transfer for your payment, your registration will be confirmed manually by the congress secretariat upon receipt of your bank transfer.
• All participants will be issued e-invoices to the invoicing information they provide in the online registration system. All invoices will be issued automatically in the calender month of May 2026 and sent to your e-mail address.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

- All registration cancellations will be valid if made in writing to the congress secretariat (usk2026@evronas.com) and confirmed by the congress secretariat in writing. 
- There will be a 50% refund for cancellations made until March 30rd, 2026
- There will be no refund for cancellations made after March 30rd, 2026.
- All refunds will be executed after the congress.
 

Registration Secretariat

Tel            :+90 0212 296 0460
E-mail    : usk2026@evronas.com

Please contact us to request a sponsorship and exhibition prospectus

Congress Secretariat

Tel            : +90 212 296 0460
E-posta    : usk2026@evronas.com