Prof. Dr. Ayse Gül Gürek, Gebze Technical University, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Gül Gürek is a distinguished academic and researcher at Gebze Technical University, Turkey, where she serves as a professor in the Department of Chemistry.
Education:
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Gül Gürek’s educational background demonstrates a solid foundation in chemistry and chemical engineering, essential for her advanced research. She earned her Ph.D. in 1996 and her M.Sc. in 1994 from Istanbul Technical University, focusing on the chemistry program under the Institute of Science and Technology. Her undergraduate studies culminated in a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering in 1986 from Istanbul Technical University’s Faculty of Chemistry-Metallurgy. This rigorous academic journey provided her with the expertise to excel in material chemistry, synthetic methodologies, and applied sciences.
Professional Profiles:
ORCID Profile
Professional Experience:
Prof. Gürek achieved the rank of full professor in 2007 in Inorganic Chemistry at the Gebze Institute of Technology, now Gebze Technical University. Her academic progression includes becoming an Associate Professor at TUBITAK Marmara Research Center in 2002. Over the years, she has seamlessly transitioned between academia and research institutions, holding pivotal roles such as Senior Researcher and Post-Doctoral Researcher at reputable institutes like BTU Cottbus in Germany. These experiences demonstrate her adaptability and expertise in global research environments.
Research Interests:
Prof. Gürek’s research is centered on the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced materials with wide-ranging applications. She specializes in developing phthalocyanines, borondipyrromethenes (BODIPY), and vic-dioximes for innovative uses in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cancer, solar cells, chemosensors, liquid crystals, and energy transfer dyes. Her focus on interdisciplinary approaches has resulted in advancements in both theoretical and applied material chemistry, benefiting healthcare, energy, and sensor technologies.
Awards:
2005 TUBITAK- MRC- Certificate of Achievement, for the contributions to the project
titled “Determination System of Modern Mine ”.
2004 TUBITAK Young Investigator Award, for international well-qualified scientific
works on ”Synthesis, characterisation and application of phthalocyanine and macrocylic
compounds”
2003 TUBITAK- MRC- Certificate of Appreciation, for the contributions to the project
titled “50 items Dedectors for Chemical Warfare agents”.
2001 TUBITAK- MRC-Material Chemistry Technologies Research Institute,
Department, Certificate of Appreciation, for the contributions to the project titled “50 items
Detectors for Warfare agents ”.
1998 TÜBİTAK- MAM-Material Chemistry Technologies Research Institute, Department
o, Certificate of Encouragement, for the contritubutions to the project titled “Development
of 50 items Gas Sensor Prototypes”.
Publications:
Exploration of Heterobimetallic Complexes (1987)
The study on heterobimetallic complexes of N-ferrocenyl-2-hydroxybenzylideneimine (J. Organomet. Chem.) contributes to the understanding of organometallic synthesis and coordination chemistry, which are essential in catalysis and material science.
Development of Crown Ether-Containing Phthalocyanines (1988)
This work (Helv. Chim. Acta) focuses on integrating crown ethers into phthalocyanines, advancing applications in host-guest chemistry and selective ion recognition.
Synthesis of Oxime Derivatives (1988)
The synthesis of quinoxalin-2(1H)-one oxime derivatives (J. Chem. Research) enriches the repertoire of organic compounds for use in medicinal chemistry and materials science.
Novel Aza-Crown Ether Phthalocyanines (1989)
The creation of phthalocyanines with aza-crown ether moieties (Chem. Ber.) underlines innovative functionalization techniques that can impact optical and electronic applications.
Macrocyclic Tetrathiadioxime and Complexes (1990)
This study (J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans.) adds to the understanding of macrocyclic chemistry, opening pathways for designing advanced materials with unique coordination properties.
Crystal Structure and Complexation of Glyoxime Derivatives (1990)
By elucidating crystal structures and complexation behavior (Helv. Chim. Acta), this work aids in the structural characterization of advanced coordination compounds.
Development of Bis(glyoxime) Compounds (1990)
This research (J. Chem. Research) examines glyoxime-based macrocycles, highlighting their potential in supramolecular chemistry and sensor technologies.
Phthalocyaninate Copper Complexes (1991)
The synthesis of water-soluble pentanuclear complexes (J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans.) demonstrates breakthroughs in creating functional materials for catalysis and electronic devices.
Unsymmetrical Phthalocyanines (1992)
Introducing unsymmetrical phthalocyanines with a macrocyclic substituent (Chem. Ber.) enables fine-tuning of electronic properties for specialized applications.
Electrical Properties of Phthalocyanines (1992)
The study of tetraazamacrocycle-substituted phthalocyanines (Synth. Met.) explores their electrical properties, contributing to the development of novel conductive materials.
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