R. Melik, E. Sari, N. Kosku Perkgoz, and H. V. Demir, "Wireless bioimplant strain sensors for orthopedic and related medical applications," TUYOD Microdevices Bioimplant Applications (April 24, 2009).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology against climate change," Ankara University Nanotechnology Days (April 18, 2009). Opening talk.

H. V. Demir, "Green nanophotonics against climate change," TC Basbakanlik DPT Yaraticilik ve Yenilikcilik Avrupa Yili (Creativity and Innovation Year) (April 9, 2009).

H. V. Demir, "Green nanophotonics to combat climate change," Johannes Kepler University of Linz and LIOS, Austria (March 10, 2009). Colloquium talk.

H. V. Demir, "Semiconductor nanocrystals for solid state lighting," and "Metal nanoparticle plasmon-coupling and Förster resonance energy transfer in semiconductor nanocrystals for solid state lighting," Bilkent University Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics Winter School, Ankara (January 24, 2009).

H. V. Demir, "Nanostructured white LEDs of nanocrystal quantum dot emitters for high-quality mesopic solid state lighting," Nanyang University of Singapore, Singapore (January 12, 2009).

H. V. Demir, "Nanostructured white LEDs of nanocrystal quantum dot emitters for high-quality mesopic solid state lighting," National University of Singapore, Singapore (January 9, 2009).

H. V. Demir, "Energy-conscious nanotechnologies against climate change," UIG-TASSA Conference on Translational Research and Commercialization of Nanotechnologies, Energy Panel, Istanbul (December 23, 2008).

E. Mutlugün and H. V. Demir, "Green nanotechnology to combat climate change," 4. Industrial Engineering Summit Meeting (EMSAZ 2008), Bursa (December 18-21, 2008).

E. Mutlugün and H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology and applications to combact climate change," Ankara Kavaklidere Rotary Club, Ankara (December 16, 2008).

E. Mutlugün and H. V. Demir, "Green nanophotonics to combat climate change," TUBITAK-Helmholtz Association Workshop, TUSSIDE Gebze (December 3-5, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Green nanotechnology against climate change," Ankara Fen Lisesi (Ankara Science High School), Ankara (November 26, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Green nanotechnology against climate change," 17. KalDer, Istanbul (November 25, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Green hybrid nanophotonics to combat climate change," Stanford University, CA (November 7, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Green nanophotonics to combat climate change," EU Phoremost NoE, Barcelona (October 31, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology based sensors for defense," NATO RTO AVT, Montreal, Canada (October 14, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonics to combat climate change," Tel Aviv University, Israel (September 25, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Semiconductor nanocrystal emitters for high quality white light generation in photon-adapted and dark-adapted vision," Bar-Ilan University, Israel (September 25, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Nanocrystal emitters with material specific binding on white LEDs," the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel (September 24, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid nanophotonics," Technion, Israel (September 23, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "How can we use nanophotonics to combat climate change?," and "InGaN/GaN Quantum electroabsorption modulators with record breaking electroabsorption in blue," Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (September 12, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Solid state lighting with nanocrystal emitters for high quality white light in day and night time vision," Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (September 11, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology as a future profession," Bilkent University, Ankara (September 8, 2008) and (September 9, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Solid state lighting LEDs with semiconductor nanocrystal emitters and metalic nanoparticle plasmonic enhancers," OSA (Optical Society of America) ODTU Optics and Photonics Summer School (September 3, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Innovation in hybrid nanophotonics to combat climate change" and "InGaN/GaN quantum Electroabsorption Modulators," Technical University of Dresden, Germany (April 20, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Innovative hybrid nanophotonic devices and systems," Bogazici University, Istanbul (April 16, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Innovation for nanoparticle and nanodevice technologies to combat climate change," Lemnis Lighting and Tendris Solutions, the Netherlands (April 4, 2008).

E. Mutlugün and H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology and nanocrystal embedded devices," TUTEV, Ankara (March 26, 2008).

S. Nizamoğlu and H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology, applications, and nanocrystal hybridized white LEDs," Turkish Army 5. Avionic Group, Ankara (March 20, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Innovative Nanophotonic Devices and Systems," Selcuk University, Konya (February 29, 2008).

S. Nizamoğlu and H. V. Demir, "What is Nanotechnology?: significance and applications" and "nanocystal based WLEDs," RLC Seminar Series, Yildiz Techinical University, Istanbul (February 22, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Innovative technologies in nanoparticle embedded devices," Arcelik R&D, KOC Group, Istanbul (February 1, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonic hybrid devices," Department of Physics, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul (February 1, 2008).

H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonics to combat climate change with our new device technologies," Invited Young Scientist Program, Eastern Mediterranean University, G. Magosa (December 27, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology: Emerging New Era," Science and Innovation Group, Eastern Mediterranean University, G. Magosa, KKTC (December 26, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology, Nanophotonics, and Our Research Work," Bilkent BUPS Science Fair, Bilkent University (December 7, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonic device innovation for solutions to the problems of today's lighting, energy, and environmental problems," KOC Group Headquarters, Nakkaştepe, Istanbul (November 30, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonics: future nanoparticle and nanodevice technologies to combat climate change," Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) KIPNAS, Jakarta, Indonesia (November 20, 2007). Keynote Speech.

H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonic wonders of semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles," World Philosophy Day, Bilkent University Department of Philosophy, Ankara (November 16, 2007).

E. Mutlugün and H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonics and nanocrystal hybridized scintillators" Nanotechnology Days, Atilim University, Ankara (October 31, 2007).

E. Sari and H. V. Demir, "InGaN/GaN quantum electroabsorption modulators with very strong electroabsorption in blue" University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (October 26, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Functional nanophotonic materials for hybrid use in optoelectronics," Global Science Forum (GSF), Turkish Delegation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Istanbul, (October 1, 2007). Scientific Lecture.

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid nanophotonic devices and systems for new functionality," EURYI Award Ceremony and Network, Helsinki, Finland (September 27, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Functional nanophotonic materials for hybrid use in optoelectronics," KOC FIAT TOFAS R&D, Bursa (September 24, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid nanophotonic devices and systems for new functionality," Columbia University, New York (September 20, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Functional nanophotonic materials for hybrid use in optoelectronics," Stanford University, Stanford (September 10, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid nanophotonic devices and systems for new functionality," University of Washington, Seattle (September 6, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Functional nanophotonic materials for hybrid use in optoelectronics," Chonbuk National University, Korea (August 30, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "III-Nitride based quantum electroabsorption modulators for optical clock injection directly into Si," Korean Photonics Technology Institute (KOPTI), Korea (August 30, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "EU FP7 NMP potential in Turkey: Bilkent University Devices and Sensors Lab," EU FP7 NMP, Brussels, Belgium (July 17, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Novel molecular optoelectronic nanodevices hybridized on micro chips for new functionality," ESF EURYI, Brussels, Belgium (June 18, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid nanophotonic devices and systems for new functionality," Math-Science Colloquium, Koc University, Istanbul (April 12, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonics" Nanotechnology Day, Nanotechnology Club, Bilkent University, Ankara (May 31, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Innovative hybrid nanophotonics for new functional devices," Nanophotonics Workshop 2007, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel (May 28, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid nanophotonics and RF devices and systems for new functionality," GeT Univation!, Braunschweig, Germany (February 26, 2007).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid nanophotonic devices and systems for new functionality," IAP Photon Colloquium, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium (November 13, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Our new hybrid nanophotonic devices," and "Our novel bioimplant RF sensors" NanoBio Seminar, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul (November 12, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid Optoelectronic Quantum Devices and Systems," Fachgebiet Funktionspolymere, Bergische Universitat Wuppertal, Germany (November 2, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Nanophotonic hybrid devices and systems," Seminaire du departement de genie physique, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, Canada (November 1, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid nanophotonic devices and systems for new functionality," Yale University, New Haven, CT (September 29, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology," Carreer Development Week (Is Alanlari Tanitim Haftasi), Bilkent University, Ankara (November 17, 2006); GE100, Bilkent University, Ankara (September 7, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Nanocrystal embedded photonic surfaces" and "Visible and UV Quantum Optoelectronic Devices," University of California, Riverside, CA (August 21, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Hybrid devices and systems embedded with nano material for new photonic functions," Stanford Photonics Research Center Seminar (SPRC), Stanford University, Stanford, CA (August 14, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Development of our nanophotonic devices and sensors at Bilkent," Arcelik R&D, Koc Group, Istanbul (May 30, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology:the future's profession" and "Our Nano Devices and Sensors Group at Bilkent," Nanotechnology University Camp, Petrol Ofisi, TUBITAK TUSSIDE, Gebze (May 29, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnologies and space technologies at Bilkent," 'What is Next?' Atilim 2006 Conference, Meteksan Group, Antalya (May 12, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Our optoelectronic devices with nano structures at Bilkent," DYO R&D, Yasar Group, Izmir (May 8, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology and our research projects" Pamukkale University; Erbakir and Denizli Chamber of Commerce, Denizli (May 4-5, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Optoelectronic sensors, modulators and applications" Turkish Army Optics and Electro-optics Conference, Ankara (May 2, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Quantum optoelectronic devices for strategic applications" Turkish Air Force, Eskisehir (May 1, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "On nanotechnology and our research efforts" Engineering Days, TOBB University, Ankara (April 16, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Nanotechnology: future carreer," Bilkent University Computation and Communication Days, Ankara (April 12, 2006); Bilkent University Career Days, Ankara (February 15, 2006).

H. V. Demir, "Photonic devices embedded with nano structures for new functionality," National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Minsk, Belarus (November 18, 2005).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional integrated quantum photonic switches," Universita Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain (January 25, 2005).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional integrated quantum photonic switches," Math-Science Colloquium, Koc University, Istanbul (December 17, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Ultrafast optoelectronic switching devices," WEAG CEPA-8 European Meeting on Optoelectronics for Homeland Security, , Istanbul (October 12, 2004).

H. V. Demir and D. A. B. Miller, "Multifunctional integrated quantum photonic switches," Photonics Technology Access Program (funded by NSF and DARPA), Kauai, HI (April 19, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional integrated quantum photonic switches," University of California, Santa Cruz, CA (April 13, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional photonic switches," Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (April 9, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional photonic switches," University of California, San Diego, CA (April 2, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional photonic switches," Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (March 31, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional photonic switches," Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (March 25, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional photonic switches," University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC (March 22, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional photonic switches," University of Texas, Arlington, TX (February 20, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional photonic switches," Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (February 12, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Multifunctional photonic switches," Stanford Network Research Center, Stanford, CA (February 5, 2004).

H. V. Demir, "Novel optically-controlled optoelectronic switches for future generation optical networks," Rensselaer Computer Science Colloquium Series, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (October 17, 2003).

H. V. Demir, "Highly-integrated multi-functional optically-controlled optoelectronic switches for next generation optical links," General Electronics Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY (August 11, 2003).

H. V. Demir et al., "Options and choices for optical switching proposed for 100 Tb/s optical router," Optical Routing and Switching Seminar Stanford University, Stanford, CA (October 9, 2001).

H. V. Demir et al., "Ultrafast optoelectronics for switching and wavelength conversion," Stanford Photonics Research Center Annual Meeting (SPRC), Stanford, CA (September 14, 2001).

H. V. Demir et al., "Switch datapath in Stanford optical router," Optical Routing and Switching Seminar Stanford University, Stanford, CA (June 12, 2001).

M. B. Yairi, H. V. Demir, and D. A. B. Miller, "Optically-controlled optical gate tested with pico-second pulses," Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (April 14, 2000).