معرفی
Zuhal KIRMACI is a Lecturer at Karabük University's Eflani Animal Production and Management Vocational School, Department of Food Processing. She has been serving as the Department Head since 2024. Her academic journey includes a Master's Degree in Food Engineering from Harran University (2006) and a BSc in Dairy Technology from Ankara University (2002).
- Current Affiliation: Karabük University
- Academic Rank: Lecturer
- Administrative Role: Department Head (2024-)
Her research focuses on Milk and Dairy Products Technology, emphasizing cheese production, fat replacers, sensory analysis, and food quality control. She has explored traditional cheese-making methods in regions like Bolu and Siverek, analyzed microbial viability in probiotic ice-cream, and investigated formulations for low-fat dairy products.
Key trends in her publications include optimizing dairy product texture and sensory properties, utilizing prebiotics like inulin, and preserving traditional food practices. Collaborative work with researchers such as Hüseyin Avni Kırmacı (Karabük University) and Musa Serdar Akın (Harran University) underscores interdisciplinary and regional partnerships in food science.
- Notable Collaborators
- Hüseyin Avni Kırmacı (Karabük University)
- Musa Serdar Akın (Harran University)
- Mutlu Buket Akın (Harran University)
- Professional Experience
- 2024-: Department Head, Food Processing, Karabük University
- 2017-: Lecturer, Food Processing, Karabük University
- 2003-2006: Research Assistant, Food Engineering, Harran University
