معرفی
Prof. Dr. İ.Halil Kavakli is a faculty member at Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey, affiliated with both the College of Engineering (Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering) and the College of Science (Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics). He serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Science and directs the Molecular Biochemistry Research Laboratory (Kavakli Lab).
Education:
- PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Washington State University (2000)
- M.A. in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Washington State University (1996)
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1992)
Research Interests: Prof. Kavakli focuses on the biological clock, circadian clock dysregulation in cancer, and computational drug design. His work bridges molecular biology, biochemistry, and systems biology to understand timekeeping mechanisms in cells and their implications in oncology.
Scientific Awards:
- TCG Sedat Simavi Science Award (2023)
- TÜSEB Aziz Sancar Science Award (2022)
- FABED Outstanding Achievement Award (2008)
- TÜBA Outstanding Young Scientist Award (2006)
Laboratory and Leadership: He leads the Molecular Biochemistry Research Laboratory (Kavakli Lab) at Koç University. Additionally, he holds the leadership role of Dean in the Faculty of Science, demonstrating his administrative and academic contributions.
