Professor of Chemistry

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

    • 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.