Ozlem YESIL CELIKTAS

Prof. Dr. Ozlem YESIL CELIKTAS is a distinguished academic in the Department of Bioengineering at Ege University's Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on biomaterials, tissue engineering, microfluidics, and organ-on-chip systems. She leads cutting-edge projects on 3D bioprinting, environmental pollutant impact modeling, and disease mechanisms using biomimetic platforms. Her work integrates engineering principles with biological systems to address challenges in regenerative medicine and environmental health.

Her research interests include:

• Development of microfluidic-based organ-on-chip models for drug testing and disease study
• Biomaterial design for tissue regeneration and cell culture systems
• Environmental toxicology using in vitro and ex vivo models
• Neurological disorder modeling through brain organoids-on-chip
• Sustainable development applications in biomaterials and biotechnology

Collaborations focus on interdisciplinary teams within Ege University and other institutions, with a strong emphasis on translating lab innovations into clinical applications. Her work contributes to advancing personalized medicine through engineered biological systems.