MELTEM BETÜL SAĞLAM

Meltem Betül Sağlam is an Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry. She has held academic positions at KTU since 2005, advancing from Research Assistant to Associate Professor (2021–present). Previously, she served at Giresun University (2005–2007).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, Karadeniz Technical University (2003–2010)
• M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry, Karadeniz Technical University (2000–2003)
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Ataturk University (1995–1999)

Research Focus: Her work centers on inorganic chemistry, specializing in the synthesis, electrochemical analysis, and applications of phthalocyanines. Key areas include:

• Design of metallophthalocyanines with macrocyclic moieties
• Electrocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of synthetic compounds
• Aggregation behavior and spectroelectrochemical characterization

Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2007–2020) emphasize synthetic methodologies for novel phthalocyanines, their electrochemical properties, and biological activities. Predominant themes include microwave-assisted synthesis, structure-property relationships, and applications in catalysis and antimicrobial agents.

Projects: She leads multiple funded initiatives, including:

• 'Flor sübstitüentli yeni kobalt, mangan ve metalsiz ftalosiyaninlerin sentezi...' (2024–present)
• 'Makrosiklik Gruplar İçeren Metalsiz Kobalt II ve Çinko II Ftalosiyaninlerin...' (2022–2023)
• TUBITAK-supported projects on electrochemical properties of phthalocyanines (2014–2015)