Figen Erkoç

Prof. Dr. Figen Erkoç is a faculty member in the Biomedical Engineering Program at Başkent University. She holds a PhD in Entomology from the University of Maryland (1979) and an MS in Biology from Hacettepe University (1975). Her career spans decades of research and teaching in aquatic toxicology, biochemistry, and eco-physiology.

• PhD: Entomology, University of Maryland (1979)
• MS: Biology, Hacettepe University (1975)

Her research focuses on:

• Aquatic Toxicology: Investigating nanoparticle and pesticide impacts on freshwater organisms
• Environmental Science: Monitoring pollutants in Turkish ecosystems
• Biochemistry: Analyzing biochemical alterations in aquatic species

Recent publications highlight her work on nanotoxicology and microplastics. She has supervised numerous Master’s and specialization theses on topics ranging from climate change health impacts to biodiversity conservation. Her collaborative projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to environmental health. She teaches courses in biotechnology, biochemistry, and cell physiology for engineers.