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Rükan Genç Altürk

PhD: Chemical and Process Engineering

Work Experience

Associate Professor

2018-Present

Chemical Engineering Dept.

Mersin University,

Affiliated Researcher

(Part-time) 2020-Present

Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research

and Application Center (SUNUM) 

Assistant Professor   

2013-2018

Chemical Engineering Dept.

Mersin University,

 

Postdoctoral Fellow,

Chemistry Dept

Middle East Technical University,

 

Apr-July, 2013

Postdoctoral Fellow,

National Institute of Material Science (UNAM)

Bilkent University

 

2011 to 2013

Research Asst,

Chemical and Process Engineering

Universitat Rovira I Virgili (Spain),

2008 to 2011

 

Research Interests

Rükan Genç Altürk's research primarily delves into the innovative intersection of nanotechnology, materials science, and bio-applications. A significant portion of her work has been dedicated to the synthesis, modification, and utilization of fluorescent carbon dots for various purposes, ranging from sensing to supercapacitors. Furthermore, her work with nano-liposomal structures, smart polymeric materials, biomineralization of gold nanoparticles, and synthesis methods for monodisperse nanoparticles showcases an innovative approach towards nanomaterials design showcases a dedication to sensing purposes, drug delivery systems, self-healing and/or antibacterial materials, also stand out. Dr. Rukan Genç's research pursuits exhibit a multidimensional exploration into the arena of nanotechnology. With an emphasis on the design and synthesis of nanostructures, Genç's body of work stands as a testament to the innovative potential of materials at the nanoscale.

Last 5 Publications

  1. A Güngör, T Özdemir, R Genç “Investigation of use in 5-FU release: Synthesis of temperature and pH responsive P (NVCL-co-VIm)/PVP hydrogels” Polymer Bulletin, 1-19, 2023
  2. A Güngör, T Özdemir, R Genç “Controlled 5‐FU Release from P (NIPAM‐co‐VIm)‐g‐PEG Dual Responsive Hydrogels” Chemistry Select 8 (9), e202203522 1, 2023
  3. M Aşık, İK Akbay, S Özdemir, R Genç “pH-responsive self-healing of chemically modified tragacanth gum hydrogels as antibiotic release system” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials 72/1, 2023
  4. U Korkmaz, B Özlem, E Erol, MÖ Alas, RG Altürk, MÇ Ersundu, AE Ersundu “The coupling of blue emitting carbon dots with Eu 3+/Tb 3+ co-doped luminescent glasses for utilization in white light-emitting diodes” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 25 (16), 11452-11463, 2023
  5. MO Alas, G Dogan, MS Yalcin, S Ozdemir, R Genc “Multicolor emitting carbon dot-reinforced PVA composites as edible food packaging films and coatings with antimicrobial and UV-blocking properties” ACS omega 7 (34), 29967-29983

Patents

1

2018/10495

07/23/2018

FARKLI ALÇAK ÖTEKTİK ÇÖZÜCÜ ORTAMLARINDA ELDE EDİLEN YENİ HİDROFİLİK VE HİDROFOBİK FLORESANS KARBON NANOPARÇACIKLAR

FADİME NAZLI DİNÇER KAYA (6601313),MELİS ÖZGE ALAŞ (6589909),MÜGE AŞIK (6601314),RÜKAN GENÇ ALTÜRK (6589908),SELDA DOĞAN ÇALHAN (6601312)

Patent

Memberships

American Chemical Society