Mustafa Özilgen

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özilgen, a faculty member at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Engineering, is a leading expert in biothermodynamics and food process modeling. His work bridges thermodynamic principles with biological systems and sustainable food technologies.

• Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Davis.
• Research Interests: Focus on exergy analysis, energy efficiency in food systems, and entropy generation in biological processes.

His recent publications explore thermodynamic modeling of fertilization, entropy accumulation in aging, and sustainable energy applications in bioengineering. A 2024 Google Scholar article highlights his innovative use of biothermodynamics in medical diagnostics.

Scientific Awards:

• Teşvik Ödülü from TÜBİTAK

Özilgen mentors students in interdisciplinary research, including projects on mitochondrial energy production and climate change impacts on ecosystems. His work emphasizes sustainability through energy optimization and waste valorization.