Istanbul, Türkiye
I hold a TÜBİTAK and EU funded research position as a Master’s student in the PRIMA project titled "Development of Biodegradable Packaging Materials from Agri-Food Waste" at Istanbul Technical University.
Türk Tuborg KÖK Development Program is a comprehensive professional camp aimed at empowering young women studying Food, Chemical, and Agricultural Engineering. The detailed schedule features a blend of technical expertise and crucial soft skills, with sessions covering Agroecology, Sustainable Marketing and Logistics, Food Safety, Data Science and AI, and Sustainable Farming. Furthermore, the program incorporates essential professional development modules such as Design Thinking, Social Skills, CV and LinkedIn Profile Preparation, and Interview Simulation, all complemented by opportunities to interact directly with Turkish Tuborg engineers, culminating in a Factory Tour and social networking events to foster a robust foundation for future careers in the sector.
Ford Otosan’ın desteği, Vehbi Koç Vakfı / Vehbi Koç Foundation’nın katkıları ve Mikado Sustainable Development Consulting yürütücülüğünde hayata geçirilen "Gelecek Hayalim" projesine Menti olarak seçilmenin heyecanını ve mutluluğunu sizlerle paylaşıyorum!
-In the project titled "RAVOC – Rapid Quality Assessment of Hazelnuts and Dried Fruits by Volatolomics", led by Dr. Aytunga Arık Kibar, we conducted research on a volatolomics-based approach for the rapid and reliable quality evaluation of nuts and dried fruits. -Be awarded a scholarship for 6 months as part of this project. -The study focused on the use of ergosterol, the primary sterol in mold cell membranes, as a specific biomarker for detecting mold contamination in food and agricultural products. Analytical techniques such as HS-GC-MS (Headspace-Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry) and HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) were employed to assess aroma profiles, quality parameters, and microbial quality through ergosterol quantification. -Conducted comparative protein extraction studies from lyophilized potato peels, utilizing Enzyme-Assisted Extraction (EAE), Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE), and a combined EAE-UAE method. -Processed the resultant supernatant through centrifugation and subsequent freezing prior to final analysis. -Performed quantitative protein analysis on the obtained isolates using the Kjeldahl method to determine protein content. -Prepared data-driven reports, analyzing results and assisting in hypothesis testing for improved food safety evaluations. -Participated in the PROTWIN Summer School hosted by the TÜBİTAK MAM Food Institute, an EU supported program focusing on scientific and technological excellence in plant protein research.