Kerem Kaya

Kerem Kaya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, and materials science, with a particular emphasis on photopolymerization, sensor development, and sustainable materials. He leads projects on supercapacitor electrodes and eco-friendly polymerization methods.

Research Interests:

• Photopolymerization and sustainable synthesis of polymers
• Development of chemical sensors for heavy metals and environmental contaminants
• Design of energy storage materials like supercapacitors
• Application of metal-organic frameworks in catalysis

Recent Research Trends: His articles highlight innovations in sensor technology (e.g., rhodamine-based Hg²⁺ probes) and advanced materials (e.g., guaiazulene-based supercapacitors). He also explores green chemistry solutions for waste plastic degradation and lignin utilization.

Projects: As Principal Investigator (PI), he leads BAP-funded projects on photopolymerization methods for supercapacitors and conductive polymers. Examples include 'Polyguayazulene Supercapacitor Electrode Production' and 'Sustainable Photochemical Synthesis of PEDOT-Polydopamine Copolymers.'

Labs/Teams: His research group focuses on interdisciplinary projects at the interface of chemistry and materials science, leveraging cutting-edge techniques like DFT calculations and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.