Sermet Yildirmiş

Prof. Sermet Yildirmiş is an Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, with over two decades of academic experience. He holds a Doctorate in Biochemistry (2001) and has contributed extensively to health sciences and pharmacological research.

• Doctorate: Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Biochemistry (2001)
• Postgraduate: Karadeniz Technical University, Biochemistry (1994)
• Undergraduate: Karadeniz Technical University, Biology (1991)

His research focuses on biochemical mechanisms in cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and medicinal plant compounds. Key areas include:

• Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of natural products
• Enzyme inhibition in cancer and metabolic diseases
• Lipoprotein metabolism and atherosclerosis
• Phthalocyanine-based drug design
• Phytochemical characterization
• Oxidative stress biomarkers

Recent publications highlight trends in pharmacognosy (e.g., Cirsium and Teucrium species) and in silico drug discovery, with applications in melanoma, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. He has supervised 2 doctoral theses and led TUBITAK-funded projects on Scorzonera species. His work spans 120+ publications with significant citations in SCI/Scopus databases.