معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bekir Sayginer is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, where he serves as Department Chair since 2023. His academic journey includes post-doctorate research at İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University's National Nanotechnology Application and Research Center (2016-2018), a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Manchester (2012-2015), and prior degrees in Chemistry and Business Administration.
- Education
- PhD: University of Manchester, Chemistry (2015)
- Master's: University of Manchester, Chemistry (2011)
- Associate Degree: Anadolu University, Business Administration (2010)
- BSc: Gazi University, Chemistry (2008)
Research Interests span Physical Chemistry, Polymer Science, and Nanotechnology, with a focus on polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) for environmental applications. His work explores electrospinning for ultrafine fiber production, chemical modifications to enhance adsorption/selectivity in gas or water purification, and hybrid materials for photocatalysis or energy storage. Key projects include CO2 capture membranes, dye removal from wastewater, and superhydrophobic membranes for oil/water separation.
Scientific Awards include multiple TÜBİTAK Yayın Teşvik (UBYT) grants in 2017-2019 and a Turkish Ministry of Education YLSY scholarship for international PhD studies (2009). His collaborations with researchers like Tamer Uyar, Peter M. Budd, and Johannes C. Jansen span 2014-2025, with publications in high-impact journals such as Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Chemical Communications, and Journal of Membrane Science.
