EDUCATION
Ph.D. Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA
Polymer Chemistry (Advisor: Prof. Dr. Svetlana Sukhishvili)
Thesis Title: pH-Responsive Functional Polymer Multilayers Based on Hydrogen Bonding
M.S. Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, Türkiye
Polymer Science and Technology (Advisor: Prof. Dr.Yusuf Yagci)
Thesis Title: Synthesis of block copolymers by combination of photoinduced and atom transfer radical polymerization routes
B.S. Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, İstanbul, Türkiye
Chemistry
GRANTS
- TÜBİTAK-1001 The Scientific and Technological Research Projects Funding Program (2020 – 2023)
Principal Investigator
Project Title: Preparation of Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Microcapsules with Multiple Compartments for Cascade Enzymatic Reactions
Duration: 3 years
- METU Scientific Research Projects Coordination Office (BAP) Project (2020 – 2022)
Principal Investigator
Project Title: pH and Temperature Responsive Polymer Hydrogel Capsules for Dual Drug Release
Duration: 2 years
- TÜBİTAK-3501 Career Development Program (2014 – 2017)
Principal Investigator
Project Title: Preparation and Characterization of Magnetothermally Responsive Ultra-thin Polymer Multilayer Films for Controlled Release Applications
Duration: 3.5 years
- European Union 7th Framework Programme Marie Curie Reintegration Grant (2011-2015)
Principal Investigator
Project Title: Functional Multilayer Films
Duration: 4 years
- L’Oréal-National Fellowship for Young Woman in Science Award (Supported by TÜBA) (2010-2011)
Principal Investigator
Project Title: Block Copolymer Micelle Containing Ultra-thin Multilayer Films for Controlled Release Applications
Duration: 1 year
- METU Scientific Research Projects Coordination Office (BAP) Project
Principal Investigator
Project Title: Preparation of Functional Surfaces by Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembly Technique
Duration: 2 years and 7 months
AWARDS and HONORS
- METU – 2019 Performance Award
- L’Oréal-National Fellowship for Young Woman in Science Award (Supported by TÜBA) – 2010
- Outstanding Graduate Achievement Award, Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA – 2009
- Research Assistantship, Stevens Institute of Technology, (Spring 2006-Spring 2009
- Teaching Assistantship, Stevens Institute of Technology, (Spring 2005-Spring 2006)
- TÜBITAK; Münir Birsel Vakfı Graduate Research Scholarship (Sept 1999- Feb 2001)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Synthesis and of self-assembly poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) derivatives in solution and at surfaces.
- Preparation and characterization of stimuli responsive ultra-thin polymer multilayer films prepared through layer-by-layer technique.
- Encapsulation and release of functional molecules into/from polymer micro-/nano-particles, hydrogels and polymer nanofilms.
- Preparation of compartmentalized microcapsules for cascade enzymatic reactions.
- Preparation of antibacterial and anti-adhesive polymer nanofilms.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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- Polymer Chemistry II (CHEM 456) (Undergraduate Course) – METU; 2019-; 2020-Fall Semesters
- Physical Chemistry II (CHEM 353) (Undergraduate Course) – METU; 2016-; 2017-; 2018- Fall Semesters and 2017-; 2018- Spring Semesters.
- Polymer Chemistry (PST 501) (Graduate Course) – METU; 2012-, 2013-, 2014-, 2015- Fall Semesters.
- Advanced Structure-Property Relationship in Polymers (PST 504) (Graduate Course) – METU; 2012-, 2013-, 2014- Spring Semesters (co-taught with Prof. Dr. Leyla Aras in Spring 2012)
- General Chemistry I (CHEM 111, Undergraduate Course) – METU; 2011-, 2012-, 2013-, 2014-, 2015-, 2016- Fall and 2021-Spring Semesters.
- General Chemistry I (CHEM 105, Undergraduate Course) – METU; 2021- Spring Semester.
- General Chemistry II (CHEM 112, Undergraduate Course) – METU; 2011-, 2012-, 2013-, 2014-, 2016-, 2017-, 2018-, 2019- Spring and 2020 Fall Semesters.
Nanoparticles with Stimuli-Responsive Drug Release Properties”, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 2019, 220,1800422.