Our Team

Meet the experts behind our research excellence

Prof. Dr. Gulce Ogruc Ildız

Prof. Dr. Gulce Ogruc Ildız

Director & Senior Researcher

Research Team

Molecular sciences, spectroscopy

Her research focuses on spectroscopy in which she has led numerous nationally and internationally funded projects.

+90 212 498 40 79
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Rui Fausto

Prof. Dr. Rui Fausto

Vice Director & Senior Researcher

Research Team

Molecular spectroscopy, spectroscopy

Leading expert in molecular spectroscopy with over 40 years of experience in advanced research methodologies.

+90 212 498 47 35
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Hazal Dede

Hazal Dede

Dissemination and Communication Unit Head

Administrative Staff

+90 212 498 40 36
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Sevim Akyüz

Prof. Dr. Sevim Akyüz

Senior Researcher

Research Team

Molecular spectroscopy, vibrational analysis and computational modeling

Extensive academic experience in molecular spectroscopy, vibrational analysis and computational modeling.

+90 212 498 44 01
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Nihal Sarıer

Prof. Dr. Nihal Sarıer

Senior Researcher

Research Team

Materials chemistry, nanocomposites

Specializing in materials chemistry, nanocomposites, and smart textiles with dynamic thermal management capabilities.

+90 212 498 42 58
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Asst. Prof. Merve Durmuş

Asst. Prof. Merve Durmuş

Research Team Member

Research Team

Biochemistry, nanotechnology and biomaterials

Her research focuses on biochemistry, nanotechnology, and biomaterials, particularly on hybrid nanomaterials and enzyme ...

+90 212 498 43 16
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
PhD. Ainur Syeitkhajy

PhD. Ainur Syeitkhajy

Research Team Member

Research Team

Heterogeneous catalysis, zeolite modification and biomass valorization

Expertise in catalyst synthesis and advanced material characterization techniques.

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
PhD. Bahadır Bozkurt

PhD. Bahadır Bozkurt

Research Team Member

Research Team

Postdoctoral Researcher at Istanbul Kültür University, responsible for laboratory development.

+90 212 498 40 37
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
PhD. Gizem Yavuz Doğan

PhD. Gizem Yavuz Doğan

Research Team Member

Research Team

High energy and plasma physics

Serves as a Lecturer and as a researcher at Istanbul Kültür University.

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
MSc. Dilara Kaplanoğlu

MSc. Dilara Kaplanoğlu

Research Team Member (PhD. Student)

Research Team

Raman spectroscopy

Specialist in the Physics Department at Istanbul Kültür University.

+90 212 498 47 38
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
MSc. Rezvan Mohammadi

MSc. Rezvan Mohammadi

Research Team Member (PhD. Student)

Research Team

Neuroscience, Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Cancer

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Neris İnci İnan

Neris İnci İnan

Research Team Member (MSc. Student)

Research Team

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Şerife Türker

Şerife Türker

Research Team Member (MSc. Student)

Research Team

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Berivan Berfin Altay

Berivan Berfin Altay

Research Team Member (MSc. Student)

Research Team

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Bruna Costa

Bruna Costa

Research Team Member (MSc. Student)

Research Team

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Gulce Ogruc Ildız

Prof. Dr. Gulce Ogruc Ildız

Director & Senior Researcher

Executive Board

+90 212 498 40 79
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Rui Fausto

Prof. Dr. Rui Fausto

Vice Director & Senior Researcher

Executive Board

+90 212 498 47 35
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Hazal Dede

Hazal Dede

Dissemination and Communication Unit Head

Executive Board

+90 212 498 40 36
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Ayberk Yılmaz

Prof. Dr. Ayberk Yılmaz

Research Team Member

Part-Time Researcher

Natural Sciences (Sci), Physics, Computer Science Artificial Intelligence, Spectroscopy, Physics Particles & Fields, Physics Atomic Molecular & Chemical

Prof. Dr. Akhan Akbulut

Prof. Dr. Akhan Akbulut

Research Team Member

Part-Time Researcher

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Software Engineering

+90 212 498 42 17
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Asst. Prof. Ayşegül Fulya Yelkenci

Asst. Prof. Ayşegül Fulya Yelkenci

Senior Researcher

Part-Time Researcher

Astrophysics, Science Education, Public Outreach

Specializing in stellar astrophysics, astronomy education and science communication.

+90 212 498 43 20
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Asst. Prof. Kübra Telli

Asst. Prof. Kübra Telli

Research Team Member

Part-Time Researcher

Neuroscience & Behavior, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Rare Diseases

KU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Asst. Prof. Hazal Berrak Gençdal

Asst. Prof. Hazal Berrak Gençdal

Research Team Member

Part-Time Researcher

Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Freeze–Thaw Processes

+90 212 498 40 22
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Asst. Prof. Gözde Yılmaz

Asst. Prof. Gözde Yılmaz

Research Team Member

Part-Time Researcher

Natural Sciences (SCI)

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Res. Asst. Büşra Kocaçınar

Res. Asst. Büşra Kocaçınar

Research Team Member

Part-Time Researcher

Engineering, Computing & Technology (ENG), Computer Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Software Engineering

+90 212 498 49 13
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Chem. Sena Büyükdurmuş

Chem. Sena Büyükdurmuş

Research Team Member

Part-Time Researcher

+90 212 498 48 21
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Chem. Şeyda Karaman

Chem. Şeyda Karaman

Research Team Member

Part-Time Researcher

+90 212 498 40 07
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Canan Çankaya

Canan Çankaya

Dissemination and Communication Unit Member

Administrative Staff

IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Gulce Ogruc Ildız

Prof. Dr. Gulce Ogruc Ildız

Director & Senior Researcher

Directive Board

Molecular sciences, spectroscopy

Her research focuses on spectroscopy in which she has led numerous nationally and internationally funded projects.

+90 212 498 40 79
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Rui Fausto

Prof. Dr. Rui Fausto

Vice Director & Senior Researcher

Directive Board

Molecular spectroscopy, spectroscopy

Leading expert in molecular spectroscopy with over 40 years of experience in advanced research methodologies.

+90 212 498 47 35
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Sevim Akyüz

Prof. Dr. Sevim Akyüz

Senior Researcher

Directive Board

Molecular spectroscopy, vibrational analysis and computational modeling

Extensive academic experience in molecular spectroscopy, vibrational analysis and computational modeling.

+90 212 498 44 01
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Prof. Dr. Nihal Sarıer

Prof. Dr. Nihal Sarıer

Senior Researcher

Directive Board

Materials chemistry, nanocomposites

Specializing in materials chemistry, nanocomposites, and smart textiles with dynamic thermal management capabilities.

+90 212 498 42 58
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus
Asst. Prof. Ayşegül Fulya Yelkenci

Asst. Prof. Ayşegül Fulya Yelkenci

Senior Researcher

Directive Board

Astrophysics, Science Education, Public Outreach

Specializing in stellar astrophysics, astronomy education and science communication.

+90 212 498 43 20
IKU-SPECTRA: Molecular Sciences &Spectroscopy Applied Research Center, IKU Ataköy Campus