معرفی
Mert Gür is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in computational biophysics and molecular dynamics research. His work bridges mechanical engineering principles with biological systems, focusing on protein dynamics, molecular motors, and computational approaches to biomedical problems.
His research interests span Molecular Dynamics, Computational Biophysics, Dynein Motor Proteins, and the application of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. Gür's work combines mechanical engineering approaches with biological systems to understand protein mechanics, molecular motors, and drug binding mechanisms. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on integrating computational methods with experimental structural biology techniques like cryo-EM.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a research trajectory that increasingly incorporates artificial intelligence methodologies into traditional biophysics problems, particularly in medical applications. His work spans fundamental molecular mechanics of motor proteins like dynein to applied medical AI systems, showing remarkable breadth while maintaining a strong foundation in mechanical principles applied to biological systems.
- 2247-A Ulusal Lider Araştırmacılar Programı (2022)
- Bilim Akademisi Genç Bilim İnsanları Ödül Programı (BAGEP) (2022)
- NaturePublishing Group Award (2010)
- Üstün Başarılı Genç Bilim İnsanı Ödülü (GEBİP) (2016)
Dr. Gür has successfully led eight research projects since 2015, including multiple TUBITAK-funded projects focusing on dynein motor proteins, molecular simulations, and medical applications. His supervised work includes ten students, indicating an active mentoring role. His current projects (2022-2025) continue to explore the molecular mechanics of dynein proteins using advanced computational techniques.
