معرفی
Prof. Dr. Zuhal ALIM, currently an Associate Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, has dedicated her career to Biochemistry and Enzymology. She holds a PhD (2010-2015), MSc (2007-2010), and BSc (2002-2006), all in Biochemistry or related fields, from Atatürk University.
- Education: PhD, MSc, and BSc from Atatürk University
- Current Role: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi
Her research focuses on enzyme inhibition with applications in Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry, particularly targeting carbonic anhydrase, acetylcholinesterase, and xanthine oxidase. She has led 8 projects since 2011, including studies on natural product derivatives and hybrid molecules. Her 15 most recent articles (2021-2025) explore molecular docking, in vitro inhibition, and drug design for neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders.
- Scientific Awards: TÜBİTAK Yayın Teşvik Ödülü (2017, 2018), Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Bilim Teşvik Ödülü (2022), TÜBİTAK BİDEB 2211 Doktora Bursu (2010)
- Students: Four master's students advised on topics like xanthine oxidase inhibition and diabetes-related enzyme studies
She has taught Advanced Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, and Bioteknoloji courses since 2020. Her work bridges computational biology and experimental enzyme kinetics, with collaborations across Turkey and international institutions.
