AWARDS & HONORS I received ...
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Physics Graduate Travel Award
(2009 - 2010) Department of Physics, The University of Arizona Due to accomplishments in my research. I have presented several papers in different locations in US with the aid of this award. Fan Fare Award (2009)
Department of Physics, The University of Arizona I am so delighted to have received this departmental award bestowed upon distinguished PhD students for their progress towards their PhD Degree. |
Galileo Circle Scholar,
The University of Arizona (2010) I was bestowed upon this prestigious award due to my success in my PhD Research
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Honorary Citizen of Tucson Certificate (2005)
presented by Robert E. Walkup, the Mayor of the City of Tucson, AZ
Due to voluntary activities and contributions made for the benefit of the public in Tucson
presented by Robert E. Walkup, the Mayor of the City of Tucson, AZ
Due to voluntary activities and contributions made for the benefit of the public in Tucson
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Valedictorian Award (2002)
Department of Physics, The Middle East Technical University Due to the highest GPA received among 2002 graduates |
Science Scholarship (1998 - 2002)
The Scientific and Technologies Research Council of Turkey Grant Physics, BS Degree |
COMMENTS About Me ...
Ina Sarcevic, Professor (University of Arizona)
PhD Advisor, 2006 - 2010
"Arif is not only an excellent doctoral student, but also an outstanding graduate teaching assistant. He has been teaching advanced courses to second and third year students. I believe that teaching and research go hand in hand and one should not be emphasized at the expense of the other. We should provide a stimulating environment for students, encouraging them to explore the unknown, to discover, and to achieve their highest level of academic excellence. Arif is a strong advocate of this approach too. He has that rare ability to acquire commanding knowledge of a subject matter and convey that knowledge to others quite fluently. He does this by employing innovative and creative teaching methods."
Matt S, Engineering Student,
Introductory Physics Lab (September 2004)
"I just wanted to thank Arif for his time and dedication to his work. I have had many TAs in the past that have done only the bare minimum in order to keep their jobs. Arif's section is much different from any lab I have had before. I have noticed that more of the lab time is spent on gaining an understanding of the concepts being covered rather than performing tedious tasks. Arif's grading style is also much better. I noticed Arif graded based on how well the material was understood rather than technicalities. I think this will help immensely by allowing us to spend more time learning and less time formatting papers and retyping things that are already in the manual. I have never had a TA who was so willing to help. Again, thanks, I appreciate Arif's dedication."