Gülay ŞEREN

Gülay ŞEREN is a Professor at Trakya University's Faculty of Pharmacy since 2015, previously serving as Associate Professor at both the Faculty of Pharmacy (2012-2015) and Faculty of Art and Science, Department of Chemistry (2010-2012). Her academic career began at Trakya University in 1991 as a Research Assistant, progressing through Assistant Professor (2001) and Associate Professor ranks based on her analytical chemistry expertise.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor's Degree (1990) from Trakya University Faculty of Art and Science
• Master's Degree (1993) with thesis 'Investigation of Some Heavy Metal Contents in Milk Samples from Edirne Region'
• Doctoral Degree (2000) with thesis 'Determination of Some Trace Elements preconcentrated on Bentonite by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer'

Professor ŞEREN specializes in advanced analytical methodologies for trace element detection, particularly employing Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), Hydride Generation AAS, Graphite Furnace AAS, and ICP-MS. Her research critically examines heavy metal contamination in environmental matrices, food products, and consumer goods, with significant focus on regional ecosystems like the Ergene Basin and Trakya wine regions. This work bridges analytical chemistry with public health concerns, addressing toxicological risks from metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead in everyday products.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2014-2023) reveals a methodological evolution toward ICP-MS for multi-element analysis, with increasing emphasis on consumer product safety (lipsticks, creams) and regional environmental monitoring. Her work consistently targets public health implications, demonstrating rigorous quantification of toxic metals in milk, wine, and personal care items while exploring essential elements like selenium. Collaborative patterns show strong partnerships with researchers like D. N. Çim and G. G. Daltaban across Trakya University projects.

She has supervised at least one Master's student (H. Kurnaz, 2013) on fish tissue selenium analysis and led multiple research projects including 'Arsenic Accumulation in Saros Gulf Fish' (TÜBAP 2012/100) as principal investigator. Her grant portfolio includes regional development initiatives like the Trakya Technological Development Project's Central Research Laboratory (DPT 2011K120390), demonstrating sustained institutional research leadership.