Aynur GÜREL

Prof. Dr. Aynur GÜREL is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Ege University's Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on plant biotechnology, tissue culture, and sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in crop improvement and micropropagation techniques. She has contributed extensively to studies on plant stress tolerance, organic cotton production, and the application of advanced technologies like thin cell layer culture and cold plasma in plant systems.

Her work spans diverse plant species including cotton, tea, Ficus carica, and medicinal plants. Key themes include optimizing in vitro culture conditions, enhancing secondary metabolite production, and exploring nanotechnology applications in agriculture. Prof. GÜREL has collaborated on projects addressing sustainable farming practices in Turkey and improving crop resilience under environmental stressors.

Her research portfolio includes over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on biotechnology-driven solutions for plant propagation and stress management. Projects often integrate interdisciplinary approaches, combining molecular biology, tissue engineering, and agricultural science to address global challenges in food security and ecological sustainability.