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Professor Turan Ozturk is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). He holds the academic rank of Professor and is actively involved in research spanning organic electronics, functional polymers, and materials science. His work focuses on thienothiophene-based materials, including their use in sensors, energy storage devices, and optoelectronic applications. Ozturk has been recognized with awards such as the Bilim Ödülü - Temel Bilimler Alanı (2023), British Council Research Fellowship (1997), and Visiting Professorships. He leads multiple research projects funded by institutions like TÜBİTAK, exploring topics like low-emission industrial resins and hybrid materials for supercapacitors.
His research interests include the synthesis and characterization of conjugated polymers, electrochromic materials, and quantum dots. Notable contributions include the development of sensitive probes for explosive detection and hypochlorite sensing, as well as flexible hybrid electrodes for energy storage. Ozturk’s work is highly cited, with over 5242 citations and an h-index of 38. He has published extensively in journals like Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, and Nanoscale.
Recent projects include the synthesis of pH-sensitive polymers for toxin detection and the study of thienothiophene-based quantum dots for biomolecular interactions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges material synthesis, analytical chemistry, and device engineering, with applications in environmental monitoring, healthcare, and energy technologies. Collaborations span international institutions, reflecting his global impact in the field.
