Yusuf Alçay

Yusuf Alçay

Yusuf Alçay is a Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Istanbul Technical University. His work focuses on developing novel chemical sensors and probes for heavy metal detection in environmental and biomedical contexts. Key areas include mercury (Hg²⁺), copper (Cu²⁺), and their interactions with biomolecules.

Key Projects:

• 2024-2025: PI for 'Development of New Synthesis Methods for Chromenylium-Cyanine Compounds'

Research Themes:

• Design of fluorescent/colorimetric probes for real-time metal ion quantification
• Integration of smartphone-based sensing systems
• Application in environmental monitoring and food safety
• Exploration of biomolecule-functionalized sensors (e.g., methionine conjugates)

Collaborations: Active international collaborations in analytical chemistry and material science, with emphasis on interdisciplinary applications.