Dr. Emine Sümeyra Turalı-Emre is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, where she joined in 2024. She combines expertise in nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and data science to solve critical healthcare challenges. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan (2021-2024) and completed her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution in 2021. Her educational background includes: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2021 MSc in Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2015 BSc in Molecular Biology and Genetics, Istanbul University, 2008 Dr. Turalı-Emre's research focuses on engineering inorganic nanoparticles for applications such as drug and gene delivery, antibacterial and anticancer treatments, bone regeneration, and extracellular vesicle capturing for diagnostics. Her work spans chiral nanoparticles, antibacterial nanoparticles, extracellular vesicle capturing, AI-driven nanoparticle-protein interactions, drug and gene delivery systems, cancer therapies, and translational nanotechnology. She approaches biomedical challenges through multidisciplinary collaborations that bridge engineering, life sciences, and computer science. Her recent publications in leading journals like Advanced Materials, Matter, and PNAS demonstrate strong trends in chiral nanomaterials for diagnostics and therapeutics, antibacterial applications against biofilms and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and the integration of artificial intelligence with nanotechnology. Her work shows a clear progression from fundamental nanoparticle synthesis to translational applications in healthcare. Scientific awards and recognitions include: BioInterfaces Research Community Innovator Award, 2024 Full Member, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, 2024 Women in Science and Engineering, Cinda Sue Davis STEM Equity Leadership Award (Nominee), 2024 Women in Science and Engineering, Willie Hobbs Moore Achievement Award (Nominee), 2024 Selected Participant, AI in Science & Engineering Summer Academy, 2023 And several other prestigious awards and recognitions Dr. Turalı-Emre is actively involved in mentoring students and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. She currently leads a TÜBİTAK-BİLGEM project developing an AI-driven database to optimize antibacterial nanoparticles for diagnostics and treatments, in collaboration with Dr. Betül Özateş from the Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. She has also contributed to Coulter Translational Research Partnership projects focused on extracellular vesicle capture, optimizing RNA isolation from biofilms, and developing antibacterial surfaces using chiral nanoparticles. Her laboratory provides a vibrant environment for undergraduate, graduate, and non-traditional students from various fields, including engineering, life sciences, and computer science, to conduct impactful research and contribute to transformative innovations in healthcare.




