Yasemin KAPTAN

Yasemin KAPTAN is an Assistant Professor at Beykent University in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Chemical Engineering. She actively contributes to research in biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and enzymatic polymer synthesis through publications in SCI/SCI-Expanded journals.

Research Focus: Her work emphasizes

• Development of dual-functioning materials for targeted drug delivery and radiosensitization
• Biocomposite hydrogels for wound healing applications
• Enzymatic synthesis of biodegradable polymers like polycaprolactone
• Surface modification of silica-based supports for enzyme immobilization
• Controlled release mechanisms in pH-responsive systems
• Nanohybrid materials for pharmaceutical applications

Publication Trends: Her research spans materials science, biomedical engineering, and chemical engineering, with recent advancements in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and chitosan-based composites. Earlier work focuses on optimizing enzyme immobilization protocols and polymer-silica hybrids.

Academic Duties: She teaches core chemical engineering courses such as Thermodynamics, Process Dynamics and Control, Mass Transfer, and Heat Transfer, reflecting her expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of the field.