Erdem Yavuz

Erdem Yavuz serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Istanbul Technical University, where he leads a research group focused on advanced polymeric materials for environmental and biomedical applications. His work bridges polymer chemistry, materials engineering, and sustainable technology development.

Research interests center on:

• Polymeric adsorbent design for heavy metal (mercury, boron) and dye removal from water
• Emulsion-templated porous polymer synthesis (PolyHIPE)
• Heterogeneous catalysis for one-pot chemical transformations
• Biomaterials for protein separation and electroactive hydrogels
• Natural polymer functionalization using gum arabic and glycoproteins

Recent publications (2019-2023) reveal a strategic focus on solving environmental contamination through tailored polymer architectures, with growing emphasis on biomedical interfaces. His work consistently demonstrates high citation impact, particularly in mercury removal (28 citations) and boron adsorption (42 citations) technologies.

Dr. Yavuz has secured 7 research projects including:

• "Heterogeneous Catalysts for Valuable Chemical Synthesis" (2023-2025)
• "Heterogeneous Organocatalysts for One-Pot Chemical Synthesis" (2023-2025)
• "Hierarchical Porous Polymers for Albumin Adsorption" (2020-2021)
• "Porous Polymers for Biodiesel Production" (2022)

His laboratory specializes in polymer synthesis, adsorption characterization, and catalytic testing with strong industry-relevant output in water treatment and chemical manufacturing technologies.