İlker ERDEM

İlker ERDEM is an Assistant Professor at Abdullah Gul University, specializing in Chemical Engineering. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering (2009) from İzmir Institute of Technology, an MSc in Biotechnology and Bioengineering (2002), and a BSc in Food Engineering (1999), he bridges materials science, environmental engineering, and biotechnology.

• PhD: 2009, İzmir Institute of Technology (Chemical Engineering)
• MSc: 2002, İzmir Institute of Technology (Biotechnology and Bioengineering)
• BSc: 1999, Ege University (Food Engineering)

His research focuses on ceramic composite membrane preparation/characterization and green synthesis of nanomaterials for environmental applications. Publications include studies on silver nanoparticles' antibacterial properties, calcination effects on membrane surface charge, and sol-gel processing techniques.

Key contributions include developing photocatalytic materials for water clarification using organic waste and investigating microbial adhesion properties in biomedical contexts. He has participated in international conferences in the U.S., Russia, Greece, and Germany.

Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses in Materials Science, Nanoscience, and Instrumental Analysis, alongside undergraduate courses like Science of Nature and Chemistry for Engineers. Contact: ilker.erdem@agu.edu.tr