MANOLYA ESER ÖNER

Dr. Manolya Eser Öner is an Associate Professor in Food Engineering at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University's Rafet Kayış Faculty of Engineering. She leads research on innovative food processing technologies including cold plasma, ultrasound, and high-pressure processing for food preservation. Her work focuses on enhancing food safety, nutrient retention, and functional properties of fruits and vegetables.

Education:

• PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (2007)
• Licence in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (2010)
• BSc in Food Engineering, Gaziantep University (2004)

Research Interests: Dr. Öner's research explores novel non-thermal processing methods to improve food quality and safety. Her current projects investigate cold plasma applications for bioactive compound retention, ultrasound for texture modification, and sustainable packaging solutions. She maintains collaborations with international institutions on functional food development.

Publication Focus: Analysis of 15+ publications reveals consistent themes in innovative food processing, with recent work emphasizing green technologies, waste valorization, and functional beverage development. Her research demonstrates progressive sophistication in multi-hurdle preservation techniques.

Awards:

• Publication Incentive Award (2023)
• NABEC Graduate Presentation Award (2009)
• Gaziantep University Academic Excellence Award (2004)

Leadership: Directs the ALKU Food and Agriculture Research Center and coordinates international exchange programs. Secured multiple TUBITAK grants for tropical crop valorization and shelf-life extension projects.