ümmühan çakmak | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. ümmühan çakmak | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. ümmühan çakmak, KTÜ/Chemistry, Turkey

Dr. Ümmühan Çakmak is a highly accomplished biochemist with a diverse academic background. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Karadeniz Technical University. Her research focuses on enzymes in mushrooms and industrial applications of thermophilic xylanase. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, she specialized in cloning, expression, and characterization of Geobacillus sp. Xylanase. Dr. Çakmak is also a certified computer operator and has completed various training programs in quality management systems and laboratory accreditation. Her expertise includes spectroscopy, measurement uncertainty, and internal auditing. 🧪📚

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Education and Qualifications:

Dr. Ümmühan Çakmak is an accomplished biochemist, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Karadeniz Technical University. Her Master’s thesis, supervised by Nagihan Sağlam Ertunga, delved into the enzymes responsible for esterolytic activity in mushrooms. Continuing her academic journey, she pursued a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, focusing on the industrial applications of thermophilic xylanase from Geobacillus sp. TF16. Her research involved cloning, expression, and immobilization, providing valuable insights. Dr. Çakmak’s expertise spans from mushroom biochemistry to industrial enzyme applications, marking her as a dedicated researcher in the field. 🧪🎓

Certificates and Courses:

Dr. Ümmühan Çakmak possesses a diverse skill set showcased through a multitude of certificates and courses. Her proficiency extends from a Computer Operator certification in 2004 to Responsible Manager Training from TMMOB Chamber of Chemical Engineers in 2006. With expertise in analytical instruments, she completed training in sulfur determination and XRF devices. Dr. Çakmak also holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2000), laboratory competence (ISO/IEC 17025:2005), and internal quality audit. Her training includes various aspects of measurement uncertainty, internal auditing, and specialized courses in Atomic Emission Spectroscopy, Microwave Digestion Systems, and HPLC usage. These certifications underscore her commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of cutting-edge technologies in her field. 🎓🔬

Research focus:

Dr. Ümmühan Çakmak, a distinguished researcher, has a broad research focus encompassing diverse areas in biochemistry and medicinal chemistry. Her extensive body of work includes the synthesis and evaluation of novel compounds for anti-melanoma, anti-migration, and tyrosinase inhibitory activities. Additionally, she has explored the phytochemical profiles of natural products, such as Crataegus orientalis and Rhaphiolepis indica. Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to enzyme inhibition studies, particularly in the fields of α-amylase and tyrosinase. Her research extends to the purification and characterization of enzymes from various sources, showcasing a multifaceted expertise in bioorganic chemistry. 🧪🔬

Publication Top Notes:

Synthesis of naproxen thiadiazole urea hybrids and determination of their anti-melanoma, anti-migration, tyrosinase inhibitory activity, and molecular docking studies

Phytochemical analyses by LC‐HRMS, FTIR spectral analysis, antioxidant, antidiabetic and antityrosinase activity of Crataegus orientalis Pall. ex M. Bieb fruit extracted with various solvents

<i>Rhaphiolepis</i><i> indica</i> (L.) Lindl. Fruit: LC-HRMS-based phytochemical profile, FTIR spectral,<i> in</i><i> vitro</i> enzyme inhibition and antioxidant analysis

An investigation on photocatalytic and α-amylase inhibitory activities of Co (II) and Zn(II) phthalocyanines

Aqueous two-phase extraction and characterization of thermotolerant alkaliphilic <i>Cladophora hutchinsiae</i> xylanase: biochemical properties and potential applications in fruit juice clarification and fish feed supplementation

Synthesis of flurbiprofen thiadiazole urea derivatives and assessment of biological activities and molecular docking studies

Investigation of 1,2,4-Triazole Derivatives as Potantial Anti-Diabetic Agents: In vitro Enzyme Inhibition and In silico Pharmacokinetic Studies

Cold active α-amylase obtained from Cladophora hutchinsiae-Purification, biochemical characterization and some potential applications

Antityrosinase Activities and in silico ADME Properties of Fluorine-containing 1,2,4-triazole-5-on Derivatives

Cloning and Purification of L-Asparaginase from Enterobacter carcerogenus