Alican Gençer

Alican Gençer is a Researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath, serving as a Research Visitor (Senior Scientist at Naturbeads). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing materials science through cellulose-based innovations.

Education:

• Doctor of Science in Chemistry, KU Leuven (2014–2018), specializing in the colloidal deposition of cellulose nanocrystal films.
• Master of Chemistry, KU Leuven (Awarded July 2014).

Research Interests:

• Cellulose nanocrystals and their behavior in suspensions and films.
• Colloidal deposition mechanisms, including gelation effects and flow dynamics.
• Applications in materials science, such as photonic crystals and sustainable nanotechnology.
• Structural and thermodynamic properties of nanomaterials.

His studies explore optimizing material interfaces and adhesion strength for advanced engineering plastics, alongside improving material toughness through biodegradable polymer blends.

Grants & Projects:

• PI:
  • "Huawei": 1 June 2022 to 31 December 2022 (Research-related funding).
• Researcher:
  • "Naturbeads": 4 January 2023 to 4 April 2024 (Research council-funded).

No formal advisees are listed. His work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to understand nanoparticle behavior in complex systems.

Labs/Teams:

• Part of the Naturbeads project team, focusing on cellulose-based nanomaterials.
• Collaborated with industry and academic partners on projects involving sustainable chemistry and nanotechnology applications.