Oğuz BAYRAKTAR

Prof. Dr. Oğuz BAYRAKTAR is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Ege University, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from West Virginia University and has held academic positions at Izmir Institute of Technology and Ege University since 2001. His research focuses on biotechnology and bioengineering, particularly the application of natural compounds from plants in cosmetics and functional foods. Key projects include developing start-ups like NATCO (2022) and pioneering plant-cell bioreactors for metabolite extraction.

Education: BS in Chemical Engineering (Ege University, 1993), MS/PhD from West Virginia University.

Research Interests: Natural compound isolation/purification, biotransformation, catalyst characterization (FCC catalysts), and biomaterials (e.g., silk fibroin nanoparticles, antimicrobial films). Collaborations span biochemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering.

Publications highlight advancements in catalysis, nanoparticle encapsulation, and plant-based drug delivery systems. Notable contributions include optimizing silk fibroin nanoparticle systems for polyphenol delivery and analyzing FCC catalyst deactivation mechanisms.

Grants and Industry: Pioneered two start-up companies (2006, 2016) commercializing biotechnology innovations. Active in both academic and applied research domains.