Mukaddes Özçeşmeci

Mukaddes Özçeşmeci is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on phthalocyanine chemistry, photodynamic therapy, and materials science, with applications in cancer treatment and energy storage. She leads several projects on nanoconjugates, supercapacitors, and novel molecular complexes.

Her work emphasizes the synthesis and characterization of functionalized phthalocyanines, BODIPYs, and quantum dots for biomedical and electrochemical applications. Recent contributions include studies on anti-angiogenic effects of zinc phthalocyanines and high-performance palladium-based supercapacitors.

Dr. Özçeşmeci is the Principal Investigator (PI) of projects such as 'Synthesis of Functionalized Phthalocyanine Hybrid Structures' (2022–2026) and 'Carbon Quantum Dots-Phthalocyanine Biological Properties' (2024–2026). Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches in organic chemistry, nanotechnology, and bioengineering.