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Sumeyra Tek is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Texas Lutheran University, specializing in nanomaterial synthesis and biomedical applications. Her research bridges physics, materials science, and medical technology through advanced nanoparticle engineering.
She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Physics from Bilkent University, Turkey (2005) followed by a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Texas-San Antonio (2020). Her doctoral work established foundations for her current research trajectory in photonic nanomaterials.
Dr. Tek's research focuses on Nanophotonics and Biomedical Physics, with expertise in pulsed laser ablation synthesis of nanoparticles. She develops gold-based photothermal agents for bacterial eradication, upconversion nanoparticles for neuronal photobiomodulation, and 2D materials like MoSe2 for controlled drug delivery. Her work uniquely integrates materials characterization with therapeutic applications in oncology and neurology.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2007-2024) reveals an evolution from environmental photocatalysis toward cutting-edge biomedical nanotechnology. Early work optimized TiO2/ZnO for pollution control, while recent research pioneers SeTe nanoalloys for anticancer therapy and core-shell upconversion nanoparticles for neural stimulation, demonstrating translational impact across multiple medical fields.
No scientific awards are documented in available sources. While actively mentoring students through her research program, specific advisee names and grant details remain undisclosed in public materials. Her work operates at the forefront of nanomedicine with significant implications for targeted cancer therapy and neurological treatments.
Research is conducted within Texas Lutheran University's Physics Department infrastructure, though specific laboratory configurations and collaborative networks are not detailed in accessible documentation. Current efforts focus on expanding nanoparticle applications in photobiomodulation and environmental remediation.
