معرفی
Mesut KARAHAN is a Professor of Chemistry-Biochemistry at Uskudar University. He holds academic titles including Associate Professor (2018) and Full Professor (2023). His career spans over 20 years, with prior positions at Yıldız Technical University. Educated at Yıldız Technical University (BSc 1999, MSc 2002, PhD 2007), his expertise bridges biomaterials, nanotechnology, and neuropharmacology.
Research interests focus on biochemistry, biopolymer-based vaccines, nanoparticle applications, and neurodegenerative disorders. He has supervised over 50 graduate theses, emphasizing molecular mechanisms in autism, Alzheimer’s, and schizophrenia. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications span Brain and Behavior, Journal of Biomaterials Science, and BioNanoScience.
Key contributions include developing peptide-based vaccines, studying quetiapine’s neuropharmacological effects, and analyzing SNP impacts in neurodevelopmental disorders. His work integrates computational biology (in silico SNP analysis) with experimental models. Active in academic leadership, he chairs Uskudar University’s Quality Commission and participates in international conferences on neurobiology and pharmacogenomics.
Teaching responsibilities include Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, and Research Ethics. He leads research groups in computational biology, biopolymers, and drug delivery systems, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to translational medicine.