Yusuf Yilmaz

Yusuf Yilmaz is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University's School of Vocational Studies in the Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies Department. His research focuses on phthalocyanine chemistry, photocatalysis, and sustainable materials development.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry (2014), Gaziantep University
• MSc in Inorganic Chemistry (2010), Yildiz Technical University
• BSc in Chemistry (2008), Kafkas University

His research interests span phthalocyanine-based materials for dye-sensitized solar cells, photocatalytic wastewater treatment, polymer chemistry, and computational studies of molecular properties. He has developed novel phthalocyanine derivatives for environmental and energy applications, with particular emphasis on substituent effects and aggregation behavior.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong focus on photocatalytic degradation of pollutants (40%), dye-sensitized solar cell materials (30%), and computational chemistry approaches (20%), with emerging work in medicinal applications of phthalocyanines. His work bridges fundamental molecular design with practical environmental and energy solutions.

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 University Doctoral Thesis Award

Professor Yilmaz has supervised two master's theses and secured 18 research projects totaling over 7 years of continuous funding from sources including TÜBİTAK, EU, and industry partners. His projects address critical areas including plastic waste recycling, diabetic foot care, occupational safety for Syrian workers, and polymer manufacturing optimization. He leads multiple laboratories including the Shoe Testing Laboratory and ULUTEM Research Center infrastructure.

His collaborative work spans international institutions including Rhodes University (South Africa), with significant contributions to phthalocyanine pigment production and nanomaterial-based environmental remediation technologies.