University of Maryland
Graduate studies in the philosophy of mind
College Park
PHYSICS EDUCATOR & OLYMPIAD MENTOR
From curiosity
to mastery,
with physics.
I’m Salih Adem, a two-time gold medalist at the International Physics Olympiad. Today, I share that experience with students who are curious about physics.
THE LANGUAGE OF PHYSICS01 / SUPERPOSITION
y = sin x + ½ sin 2x
Every great discovery
begins with a good question.
2IPhO gold medals
1993 · 1995
1993 · 1995
4International medals
IPhO · 1992–1995
IPhO · 1992–1995
2014→Physics Olympiads
Teaching & mentoring
Explore the journey
Teaching & mentoring
01 ABOUT
From Olympiads
to the next generation.
In 1993, I won Türkiye’s first gold medal at the International Physics Olympiad. In 1995, I earned my second gold medal in Australia.
My academic journey began with physics at Bilkent and continued through biophysics, complex systems, and the philosophy of mind. Since 2014, I have worked as a physics Olympiad educator and private tutor.
BRONZE1992Finland
GOLD1993United States
BRONZE1994China
GOLD1995Australia
Also awarded first place at Türkiye’s National Physics Olympiads in 1993, 1994, and 1995, and at the National Science Project Competition in 1993.
02 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
We worked together.
They made it happen.
A selection of hard-earned results
at national and international Olympiads.
STUDENTRESULTYEAR
Robert FengSilver medal USAPhO2024 · 2025
Joy XieBronze medal USAPhO2025
Kyle WangHonorable mention USAPhO2024
Antony ZhuSilver medal USAPhO2023
More student achievements
- Joy XieUSAPhO · Honorable mention2024
- Vincent XuUSAPhO · Top 502021
- Siddarth MuppallaUSAPhO · Silver medal2019
- Yavuz YarıcıTürkiye’s National Physics Olympiad · Silver medal2015
- Ömer KarakaşTürkiye’s National Physics Olympiad · Bronze medal2014
- Mahmut Yasir EsmekNational Science Project Competition · Third place
Eddy currents in copper tubes and their possible applications2014
USAPhO: United States of America Physics Olympiad. Results are based on the records listed in my CV.
03 ACADEMIA & RESEARCH
Curiosity that reaches
beyond physics.
University of Illinois
Graduate studies in biophysics (1999–2000) and complex systems (2000–2001)
Urbana-Champaign
Bilkent University
Department of Physics
2000–2001 · Odor measurement and research at the Illinois Water Survey.
SELECTED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION
A Model for Photoreceptor-Based Magnetoreception in Birds (opens in a new tab)
A biophysical model of how birds sense the Earth’s magnetic field.
TÜBİTAK National Physics Olympiads
Preparatory Problems and Solutions
04 BOOKS
Keep asking.
Keep discovering.
Explore the book and choose
where you’d like to buy it.
Everyday Physics in 137 Questions
By Salih Adem · Turkish-language edition
READ DIGITALLY
Google Play Books
View the e-book on Google Play Books and purchase it there.
Buy on Google Play Books play.google.com · Opens in a new tab VISIT THE BOOK STOREShopier
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Buy on Shopier shopier.com · Opens in a new tab05 CONTACT
Let your next step
begin with a question.
Get in touch for physics Olympiad preparation and tutoring.