Şehriban Öncel | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Şehriban Öncel | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Şehriban Öncel, Kocaeli University, Turkey

Dr. Şehriban Öncel is an accomplished chemical engineer with a robust academic and professional background in chemical engineering and rubber technology. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemical Engineering at Istanbul University and later earned her doctorate in 2021 with a dissertation on alternative antioxidants in rubber compounds from Kocaeli University 🧪. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Kocaeli University’s Ford Otosan İhsaniye Automotive Vocational School, she specializes in motor vehicles and transport technologies 🚗. Dr. Öncel has a profound interest in sustainable materials and has published extensively in renowned scientific journals 📚. Fluent in English at a C1 level, she is also the Erasmus Program Coordinator at her institution 🌍.

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Education

She completed my undergraduate studies in Chemistry at Istanbul University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Kimya Bölümü, Turkey, from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, He pursued a minor in Chemical Engineering from the same faculty between 2007 and 2009. 🌟 During my academic journey, He attained a C1 Advanced level in English. My academic contributions include a postgraduate dissertation on the extraction of carboxylic acids using various ionic liquids, completed in 2013 at Istanbul University’s Institute of Graduate Studies in Sciences. 📚 He later earned my doctorate in 2021 from Kocaeli University, where I researched the use of henna as an alternative antioxidant in rubber compounds.

Experience

Erasmus Program Institutional Coordinator at Kocaeli University since 2018, He have been actively involved in various educational roles and courses. I taught Renk ve Yüzey Bilgisi to Associate Degree students from 2016 to 2023, focusing on the study of colors and surfaces 🎨. My Kariyer Planlama classes ran from 2021 to 2023, providing career planning guidance 💼. He have also taught Estetik ve Ergonomi since 2019, covering aesthetics and ergonomics for Associate Degree students 🛋️. My Tesis Bakım ve Yönetimi courses, spanning from 2017 to 2024, delve into facility management and maintenance 🏢. I have lectured on Makina Elemanları since 2019 and on Characterization of Rubber-Based Materials at the postgraduate level in 2023-2024 🛠️. Additionally, I taught Tersine Mühendislik Uygulamaları and Boya Kimyası ve Korozyon, focusing on reverse engineering and paint chemistry, from 2016 to 2024 ⚙️. Lastly, I provided insights into Taşıtlarda Ses ve Isı Yalıtımı, discussing sound and heat insulation in vehicles 🚗.

Research focus

The researcher you are interested in, Ş. Öncel, has a research focus primarily on developing sustainable and bio-based materials for rubber composites and natural rubber, with a specific interest in using alternative, eco-friendly antioxidants. One significant aspect of their research involves exploring renewable sources such as coffee grounds and henna for enhancing the properties of rubber materials. This approach aims to reduce environmental impact by using waste materials and natural products. The research is categorized under sustainable materials science, polymer chemistry, and green chemistry. It emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and eco-friendly alternatives in rubber technology. 🌱🔬🌍

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An alternative antioxidant for sulfur-vulcanized natural rubber: Henna

 

 

 

Irem kulu | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Irem kulu | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Irem kulu, Gebze Technical University, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İrem Kulu is an accomplished organic chemist with a PhD from Yıldız Technical University, Turkey. Her expertise lies in C-C and C-N bond formation reactions of cyclic systems. With a diverse background including roles at Novartis and UMASS Amherst, she’s currently an Associate Professor at Gebze Technical University. Her research spans various projects, notably focusing on drug synthesis and bioorthogonal nanozymes. As a project coordinator and researcher, she contributes significantly to TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives. 🧪🔬 Passionate about synthesizing novel compounds, her work holds promise for advancing medicinal chemistry.

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Education:

Dr. İrem Kulu is a dedicated scholar in organic chemistry, graduating from Yıldız Technical University in Turkey. She completed her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and PhD degrees from the Department of Organic Chemistry at the same institution. Her research journey began with her Bachelor’s thesis focusing on the synthesis of organic compounds. In her Master’s thesis, she explored Domino Heck type Hydroarylation reactions and new isoindolines. For her doctoral work, she delved into C-C and C-N bond formation reactions of cyclic systems. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Zehra Nüket Öcal Sunguroğlu, she demonstrated a keen interest in advancing organic synthesis. 🎓🔬

 

Experience :

Dr. İrem Kulu’s career spans diverse roles in academia and industry, showcasing her expertise in organic chemistry. She began as a post-doctoral researcher at Gebze Technical University, contributing to TÜBİTAK projects focused on hybrid materials synthesis. Transitioning to industry, she served as a Synthesis Chemist at Novartis, specializing in API synthesis. Her academic journey continued as an Assistant Professor at Gebze Technical University, where she eventually ascended to Associate Professor. Notably, she pursued post-doctoral research at UMASS Amherst, delving into bioorthogonal nanozymes. Her multifaceted experience reflects a commitment to advancing chemical science across academia and industry. 🔬👩‍🔬

Research Focus:

Dr. İrem Kulu’s research primarily focuses on organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, as evidenced by her extensive publication record. She has contributed significantly to the development of novel compounds with potential pharmacological applications, including antidepressants, antimicrobials, and anticancer agents. Her work spans various synthetic methodologies, such as Domino-Heck reactions, reductive Heck reactions, and [3+2] cycloadditions, aiming to create diverse molecular architectures. Additionally, she explores the physicochemical properties and biological activities of synthesized compounds, particularly their interactions with metal ions and their potential as photosensitizers. Dr. Kulu’s research embodies a quest for innovative solutions in drug discovery and development. 💊🔬

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Domino‐Heck Reactions of Carba‐ and Oxabicyclic, Unsaturated Dicarboximides: Synthesis of Aryl‐Substituted, Bridged Perhydroisoindole Derivatives 📚 Cited by: 25 🗓️ Year: 2009
  2. The synthesis of epiboxidine and related analogues as potential pharmacological agents 📚 Cited by: 20 🗓️ Year: 2011
  3. A multidisciplinary approach to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) 📚 Cited by: 16 🗓️ Year: 2021
  4. Effects of metal ion in cationic Pd (II) and Ni (II) phthalocyanines on physicochemical and photodynamic inactivation properties📚 Cited by: 15 🗓️ Year: 2022
  5. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of 8-aminoquinoline-1, 2, 3-triazole hybrid derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents📚 Cited by: 14 🗓️ Year: 2022
  6. Reductive Heck Reactions and [3+ 2] Cycloadditions of Unsaturated N, N’-Bistricyclic Imides
  7. Evaluation of phytochemical content, antioxidant, antimicrobial activity and DNA cleavage effect of endemic Linaria corifolia Desf. (Plantaginaceae)
  8. Synthesis of arylated norbornyl amino acid esters
  9. Hybrid materials based on pyrene-substituted metallo phthalocyanines as sensing layers for ammonia detection: Effect of the number of pyrene substituents
  10. Photodynamic Inactivation of Antibiotic-Resistant and Sensitive Aeromonas hydrophila with Peripheral Pd(II)- vs. Zn(II)-Phthalocyanines