Altuğ Mert Sevim

Altuğ Mert Sevim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on phthalocyanine chemistry, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), photodynamic therapy, and photocatalytic materials. He leads the active project Development of Phthalocyanine-Based Capacitors and Smart Clothing Application (2024–2026). His work spans over 37 publications from 2006–2025, with notable contributions to solar cell efficiency, cancer therapy, and organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Key research interests include:

• Design of phthalocyanine-based dyes for DSSCs
• Photophysical properties of novel metallophthalocyanines
• Applications of photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy
• Development of visible-light-driven photocatalysts

Recent projects emphasize smart clothing applications leveraging phthalocyanine-based capacitors. Collaborations span multiple disciplines, integrating chemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering.