Esma Hande ALICI

Esma Hande ALICI is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Sakarya University, focusing on biochemistry and enzyme research. Her work bridges plant science, enzymology, and material chemistry through antioxidant studies and phthalocyanine synthesis.

Education:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Sakarya University (2019)
• MSc in Biochemistry, Sakarya University (2012)
• BSc in Biochemistry, Ege University (2007)

Research Interests:

• Plant enzyme purification (peroxidase, protease, polyphenol oxidase)
• Antioxidant activity assessment (DPPH, CUPRAC, SOD, POD, PPO, CAT)
• Phthalocyanine chemistry with metal ions (Ag+, Pd2+)
• Application of enzymes in industrial contexts (dye decolorization, detergent additives)

Scientific Contributions:

• 15+ peer-reviewed publications in journals like Separation and Purification Technology and Dalton Transactions
• Active participation in international conferences on plant biochemistry and enzyme engineering
• Key projects on strawberry protease applications and metal-doped phthalocyanines

Contact:

• Email: ealici@sakarya.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 (264) 295 54 73
• Location: Sakarya University, Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Esentepe Campus, Sakarya, Turkey