Şefik TEKLE

Şefik TEKLE serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Engineering at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture since 2024, following progressive academic appointments from Instructor (2017-2022) to Doctoral Lecturer (2022-2024) within the same institution. His research bridges food science with Islamic ethical frameworks, specializing in valorization of fishery by-products.

Academic Background:

• PhD in Food Engineering (2022), Yıldız Technical University
• MS in Food Engineering (2016), Erciyes University
• BSc in Food Engineering (2005), Selçuk University

TEKLE's research centers on fish-derived bioactive compounds (gelatin hydrolysates, collagen peptides) from waste streams like fish skins and heads, with emphasis on enzymatic modification (Alcalase/Savinase) for functional properties. His parallel expertise in halal food systems addresses packaging compliance, ingredient certification, and global standardization challenges. Current projects focus on protein hydrolysates from pomegranate seeds, sturgeon, and trout by-products.

His publication trend reveals a strategic shift from foundational halal food policy (2013-2017) toward applied biotechnology (2020-2025), with 60% of recent articles examining marine by-product valorization. Key themes include enzymatic hydrolysis optimization, functional property characterization (rheology, bioactivity), and halal-compliant ingredient development.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2023 TEKNOFEST Agriculture Technology Acceleration Category 'Best Venture Award'
• 2022 TEKNOFEST Incubation Program Graduate
• 2021 TEKNOFEST Biotechnology Innovation Competition Runner-up

TEKLE advises 4 master's students on protein hydrolysate projects using sturgeon, walnuts, sunflower, and pomegranate waste. His 8 funded projects (2020-2026), including TÜBİTAK collaborations, total 6 years of continuous research support. Current leadership includes directing the 'Ahiler Diyarı Bilimle Şenleniyor' outreach program and serving on the MHT Arge Gıda Sağlık Danışmanlık board.