Filiz Kara

Dr. Filiz Kara is a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Başkent University, specializing in surface chemistry, nanotechnology, and polymer science. Her research focuses on antibacterial material development, polymer surface modification, and biomedical applications of functionalized polymers.

Key research trends include:

• Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles for antibacterial coatings
• Surface modification of polyurethane films with chitosan and heparin
• Development of biodegradable polyurethanes for medical applications
• Creation of polyelectrolyte scaffolds for wound dressings