Graduate Students
Eda Çelikbaş
PhD. Student – Chemistry
Room: SCI 226
e-mail: edacelikbas@ku.edu.tr
M.Sc: Ege University, Biochemistry, 2017-2019
BS: Koç University, Chemistry, 2012-2017
Research focus:
Synthesis and characterization of NIR-emitting Ag2S quantum dots. Functionalization of the quantum dots with targeting agents (e.g. antibodies) and chemotherapeutic drugs to be used in 2D and 3D in-vitro studies. Synthesis and characterization of theranostic gold nanoparticles(AuNPs). Synthesis of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) and their hybrids with quantum dots for theranostic applications.
İrem Koç
PhD. Student – Materials Science and Engineering
Room: SCI 226
e-mail: ikoc19@ku.edu.tr
BS: Istanbul University, Molecular Biology and Genetics, 2014-2019
Research focus: Synthesis of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as antibacterial materials and biocompatible nanoparticle coatings. Development of NIR-emitting superparamagnetic nanoparticles for photothermal and photodynamic therapy applications.
Gözde Demirci
MSc. Student – Materials Science and Engineering
Room: SCI 226
e-mail: gdemirci@ku.edu.tr
BS: Koç University, Major, Molecular Biology and Genetics, 2012-2017 / Koç University, Minor, Chemistry, 2015-2017
Research focus:
Development of NIR-emitting Ag2S quantum dots with different coating materials Functionalization of quantum dots with targeting agent and photosensitizer and binding/loading with a drug to perform the combination therapy 2D and 3D in vitro cell culture. Performing the transfection studies in cell culture with biodegradable polymers.
Kübra Nur Özvural
MSc. Student – Materials Science and Engineering
Room: SCI 228
e-mail: kozvural19@ku.edu.tr
BS: Bilkent University, Chemistry, 2014-2019
Research focus:
Synthesis, characterization and development of carbon dots with tunable features as a fuel marker by quantum tagging technology. Development of nanomaterials (quantum dot, carbon dot, etc.) for cancer phototherapy. Development of organic photosensitizer based phototherapy with a targeting agent.
Pelda Akin
MSc. Student – Materials Science and Engineering
Room: SCI 228
e-mail: pakin19@ku.edu.tr
BS: Middle East Technical University, Chemistry, 2014-2019 / Regensburg University, Chemistry, 2018
Research focus: Synthesis and development of water and organic soluble carbon dots having unique emission characteristics at different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum by adjusting their core and surface properties. Integration of fluorescent carbon dots in different ink structures to use them in security printing applications and authentication. Also benefiting them in the photopolymerization processes.
Mine Demir
MSc. Student – Chemistry
Room: SCI 226
e-mail: minedemir20@ku.edu.tr
BS: Bilkent University, Chemistry, 2015-2020
Research focus: Functionalization of Gold/Gold Sulfide (GGS) nanoparticles with targeting agents for in vitro studies. Developing the contribution of GGS nanoparticles on radiation therapy by acoustic and photoacoustic therapy.
Dilara Sipahioğlu
MSc. Student – Chemistry
Room: SCI 226
e-mail: dsipahioglu15@ku.edu.tr
BS: Koç University, Chemistry, 2015-2020
Research focus: Synthesis and characterization of cationic and anionic gold and gold-gold sulfide nanoparticle with a different coating. Functionalization of the nanoparticles with targeting agent for in vitro studies. Investigation of their potential on radiation therapy by using scanning acoustic microscope and photoacoustic microscope, and to transfer genetic material into the endothelial.
Ece Çakır
MSc. Student – Materials Science and Engineering
Room: SCI 226
e-mail: ecakir21@ku.edu.tr
BS: Boğazici University, Chemistry, 2016-2021
Research focus: Synthesis of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) and their hybrids with quantum dots for theranostic applications.
Ahmet Ferid Fırat
MSc. Student – Bio-Medical Sciences and Engineering
Room: SCI 226
e-mail: afirat21@ku.edu.tr
BS: Boğazici University, Chemistry, 2015-2021
Research focus: Synthesis and development of water and organic soluble carbon dots having unique emission characteristics at different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum by adjusting their core and surface properties.