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Professor Belgin ERDEM is a distinguished faculty member at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Medical Services and Techniques. With a career spanning over three decades, she has held various academic positions including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and currently Professor since 2021.
Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Veterinary Microbiology from Ankara University (1995), a Master's degree in the same field (1991), and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Hacettepe University (1987).
Prof. ERDEM's research spans microbiology, bacteriology, and biotechnology with a strong focus on antimicrobial compounds, nanoparticle synthesis, and probiotic applications. Her work bridges fundamental microbiological research with practical biomedical applications, particularly in the development of novel antimicrobial agents and functional foods. She has pioneered research in green synthesis of nanoparticles using biological sources and their applications against drug-resistant pathogens.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining microbiology with nanotechnology and computational chemistry. Her work increasingly focuses on green synthesis methods, antimicrobial mechanisms against resistant pathogens, and the development of novel therapeutic approaches targeting biofilm formation and quorum sensing.
- Academic Achievement Award (2022)
Prof. ERDEM has supervised numerous graduate students across multiple disciplines, including microbiology, biotechnology, and molecular medicine. Her research portfolio includes over 22 funded projects, primarily focused on antimicrobial resistance, nanoparticle applications, and probiotic research. She has secured funding from various sources including TÜBİTAK, TÜBA, and university research funds.
Her laboratory work involves advanced techniques in microbial characterization, nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, molecular docking studies, and antimicrobial testing. She leads a multidisciplinary research team that combines expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and computational analysis to address antimicrobial resistance challenges.