Perihan Aysal Adun

Assistant Professor Perihan Aysal Adun serves as Head of the Department of Food Engineering at Near East University's Faculty of Agriculture, where she transitioned from part-time lecturer (2015) to full-time lecturer (2016) before achieving Assistant Professor rank in February 2018. Her 40-year career spans academia, nuclear regulatory bodies, and international agencies, with significant contributions to food safety science through nuclear applications at the Turkish Atomic Energy Agency (1984-2009) and International Atomic Energy Agency (2003-2008).

Educational Background

• Ankara University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Science and Technology (BSc, 1982)
• Ankara University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Science and Technology (PhD, 1997) with thesis 'Investigation of Chlorpyrifos Residue in Tomatoes and Tomato Products by Radiotracer Technique'

Research Expertise

Dr. Adun's work bridges nuclear science and food safety through three interconnected domains: analytical methodology development for pesticide residue detection, laboratory quality systems for accreditation compliance, and sustainable food systems design. Her radiotracer technique specialization enables precise monitoring of chemical contaminants, directly supporting WHO/FAO 'One Health' initiatives. Current research emphasizes innovative food packaging solutions and climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Professional Leadership

As Department Head, she oversees curriculum development integrating food engineering principles with emerging safety challenges. Her pre-academic consultancy (2009-2015) established national protocols for measurement uncertainty determination in pesticide testing. Recent engagements like the World Food Day 2024 seminar demonstrate active translation of research into policy frameworks, particularly regarding packaging innovations and cross-sectoral health approaches.