About Me
Bridging Wet Lab & Digital Tools
Digital Solutions for Life Sciences
What I Do
Wet Lab Experience
Hands-on experience in essential molecular techniques like PCR, cloning, and cell culture. I focus on clean results and efficient experimental design.
Digital Lab Tools
I create simple Python scripts and interactive calculators to automate daily lab tasks. My goal is to make research faster and easier.
Polyglot-in-Progress
Beyond science, I am a language enthusiast passionate about learning new languages. I believe in the power of connecting with the global community.
Skills
My Experience
Sep 2023 – Present
Bilkent University
PhD Researcher (Molecular Biology)
Conducting experimental research on cellular signaling mechanisms in cancer biology. Maintaining a 3.68/4 GPA with a 100% Scholarship. Focusing on advanced genetic discoveries.
Oct 2022 – Feb 2023
Sabanci University
Project Intern (Genomics)
Contributed to molecular research on RNA-mediated regulation and honey bee health at Mayack Lab. Gained experience in independent project management and data analysis.
2022
Harvard Business School (Online)
Emerging Leader Participant
Selected for the Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program. Completed intensive training on foundational leadership principles and global scientific perspectives.
Oct 2018 – Jul 2023
Acıbadem University
B.Sc. & Undergraduate Researcher
Graduated with a 3.35/4 GPA (100% Scholarship). Served as a long-term researcher in multiple laboratories for over 4 years:
Wet-Lab (1.5 Years): Cultivated bacteriophage cell cultures and studied quorum sensing/biofilms under Asst. Prof. Erkan MOZIOĞLU.
Bioinformatics: Developed protein stability predictor algorithms using Python & R under Assoc. Prof. Emel TİMUÇİN.
Microbiome: Conducted COVID-19 saliva analysis and microbiome studies under Prof. Dr. Uğur SEZERMAN.
Research Experience
Protein Stability Algorithm
Developed a predictive algorithm using Python & R to evaluate protein stability based on amino acid datasets. Created custom databases to improve structural analysis accuracy under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Emel Timuçin.
COVID-19 Variant Analysis
Analyzed SARS-CoV-2 variants isolated from saliva samples. Conducted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis to track viral mutations and evolutionary patterns in the population under Prof. Dr. Uğur Sezerman.
Bacteriophage Therapy
Investigated the efficacy of bacteriophages against antibiotic-resistant bacterial biofilms. Optimized cell culture protocols and biofilm inhibition assays to explore alternative therapeutic strategies under Asst. Prof. Erkan Mozioğlu.