CV
Areas of Interest
- Theoretical Physical Chemistry: interpretation of magnetic resonance spectroscopy experiments in liquids through molecular dynamics simulations.
- Computational Molecular Biophysics: atomically-detailed characterization of passive drug permeation through lipid bilayers.
Education
- Ph.D. Physics, Cornell University, 2008;
- M.S. Physics, Bogazici University, 2000;
- B.S. Electrical Engineering & Physics, Bogazici University, 1998.
Work Experience
- 2017-present: Associate Professor (Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering and Physics), Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University.
- 2010-2016: Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences and Bioengineering and Physics), Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University.
- 2008-2009: Postdoctoral researcher in the group of Prof. Thomas Prisner, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Frankfurt.
- 2005-2008: Graduate research assistant in the group of Prof. Benoit Roux, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The University of Chicago.
- 2003-2005: Graduate research assistant in the group of Prof. Benoit Roux, Dept. of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University.
Research & Cooperation Grants
- 2013-2015: Management Committee Member (Turkey), COST Action TD1103 European network for hyperpolarization physics and methodology in NMR and MRI.
- 2013-2015: Principle Investigator, TUBITAK* 3501 Career Grant “Calculation of dynamic nuclear polarization transfer in liquids through multi-scale modeling of molecular motions and spin interactions”. Grant number: 112T770. Budget: 142 720 TL (~ 79 500 USD).
- 2012-2015: Principle Investigator, TUBITAK* 1001 Research Grant “Analysis of DNA structure and motions in the presence of mismatch using MD simulations and calculation of ESR spectra”. Grant number: 111T961. Budget: 206 010 TL (~ 110 000 USD).
* The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Awards
- 2014-2017: Turkish Academy of Sciences Outstanding Young Scientist Award (TUBA GEBIP). Award: 60 000 TL (~ 28 000 USD).