Research Group
Our Team
A multidisciplinary team advancing research in biomaterials, biosensors, organ-on-a-chip systems, tissue engineering, and translational healthcare technologies.
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Current Members
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Alumni Profiles
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Total Profiles
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Principal Investigator
LeadershipPrincipal Investigator
Dr. Huseyin Avci
Professor / Director
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Dr. Hüseyin Avcı received his MSc and PhD in Fiber and Polymer
Science from NC State University and has conducted postdoctoral
and research work in advanced polymers, nanohybrid systems, and
filtration technologies. He is currently a professor at Eskişehir
Osmangazi University and has held research positions at Harvard
Medical School and affiliated institutions. His research focuses
on biosensors, organ-on-a-chip systems, biomaterials, and
healthcare technologies, particularly for disease modeling
and analytical monitoring.
Academic Background & Research Details
Academic Background
- Director-Professor at Eskisehir Osmangazi University.
- 2015-2016: Research Fellow, Harvard Medical School, USA.
- 2015-2016: Research Fellow, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences & Technology, BWH, USA.
- 2013-2014: Research Fellow, Istanbul Technical University.
- 2013: PhD, Fiber and Polymer Science, College of Textiles, NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
Research Interests
Polymers
Biosensors
Organ-on-a-Chip
Biomaterials
Tissue Engineering
Toxicity Analysis
NanoScience
Technical Textiles
Current TeamResearchers
8 members
Dr. Hamed Ghorbanpoor
Lecturer at Eskisehir Osmangazi University / Co-Director
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2018 : PhD in Polymer Science adn Technology – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- 2018-2020: Postdoctoral Researcher – Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
- 2021-2025: Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Research Interest
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterial
Lab-on-a-chip
Organ-on-a-chip
Biosensor
Nanofiber
Wound healing
Dr. Hadi Karimkhani
Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2016-2018: Lecturer(Dr) – Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul/Turkey
- 2017: PhD – Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine in the Osmangazi University, Eskisehir
Research Interest
Anti Cancer Drug Desing and Discovery
Nano Drug Discovery
Medical Chemistry
Free Radicals
Myocardial Infarction
Dr. Aliakbar Ebrahimi
Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2007: MSc – Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
- 2014-2015: Visiting Research Student – Key Laboratory of Bioactive Material Research – Nankai University, China
- 2017: PhD in Nanotechnology an Nanomedicine – Hacettepe University
- 2019-2021: Postdoctoral Researcher – Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
- 2021-2025: Postdoctoral Researcher (TUBİTAK 1004 PROJECT) – Eskisehir Osmangazi University, ESTEM
- 2025-Present: Postdoctoral Researcher – Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
Research Interest
Nanotechnology
Lab-on-a-chip
Biosensor
Nanofibers
Single Channel Electrophysiology
Hydrogels
Organ-on-a-Chip
Dr. Fulya Buge Ergen
Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2013: BSc – Biology, Istanbul University
- 2017: MSc – Neuroscience, Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- 2023: PhD – Neuroscience, Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Research Interest
Neuroscience
Neurobiology
Learning and Memory
Stroke
Axonal Regeneration
Synaptic Plasticity, Synaptic Remodeling
Neurodegeneration
RNA Interference, miRNAs
Dr. Esra Avci
Medical Doctor
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2014-2021: Medicine – Akdeniz University
- 2021-2022: Elmalı Hospital
- 2022: Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Research Interest
Organ-on-a-Chip
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Mahdi Ahanibarough
Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2012-2016: MSc – Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine – Hacettepe University, Ankara
- 2018-2025: PhD – Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics – Istanbul University, Istanbul
- 2025-Present: Postdoctoral Researcher – Cellular Therapy and Stem Cell Production Application and Research Center, ESTEM
Research Interest
Molecular Biotechnology
Genetics
Nanomedicine
Biosensors
DNA Nanobiosensors
Microfluidic Chips
Dr. Murat Kaya
Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2004: BSc – Biology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- 2007: MSc – Molecular Biology, Anadolu University
- 2019: PhD – Molecular Biology, Anadolu University
Research Interest
Genetics
Molecular Biology
Biotechnology
Tetrahymena Thermophila
Recombinant DNA Technology
Genetic Engineering
Molecular Pharmaceutics
Bioprinting
Metabolic Engineering
Dr. Ceren Ozel
Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2011-2012: BSc (Exchange) – Life Science – University of Greenwich
- 2008-2012: BSc – Molecular Biology and Genetics – Istanbul Kültür University
- 2013-2016: MSc – Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration – Kocaeli University
- 2017-2022: PhD – Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- 2025: Postdoctoral Researcher – Harvard Medical School & Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Engineering in Medicine
Research Interest
Stem Cell Biology (MSC, ESC, iPSC, Organoids)
Regenerative Medicine & Exosome-Based Therapies
Organ-on-a-Chip & 3D Disease Modeling
Microfluidic System Desing
3D Bioprinting
Oxygen-Releasing Microparticles
Drug Delivery Systems
Molecular Biology Techniques (qRT-PCR, ELISA, Western Blot, Flow Cytometry)
Current TeamPhD Candidate
6 members
Tayfun Sengel
PhD Candidate
Academic Background & Research Interests
Academic Background
- 2005: BSc – Biology – Suleyman Demirel University
- 2016: MSc – Biotechnology and Biosafety – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biosensors and Healthcare Technologies
Organ-on-a-Chip Platforms
Biomaterials
Regenerative Medicine
Toxicity Analysis
Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
Roshan Javanifar
PhD Candidate
Academic Background & Research Interests
Academic Background
- 2016: BSc – Polymer Engineering – Payam Noor University
- 2018: MSc – Polymer Science and Technology – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Research Interests
Polymers
Lab-on-a-Chip Platforms
Biomaterials
Filtration
Nanofibers
Nanotechnology
Biosensors
Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Soghrat Salamati
PhD Candidate
Academic Background & Research Interests
Academic Background
- 2017-2021: BSc – Biomedical Engineering – Tabriz, Iran
- 2022-2024: MSc – Bioengineering- Hacettepe University
- 2025-Present: PhD – Nano Science and Technology – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Research Interests
Biomaterials
Polymeric Systems
Microneedle Technologies
Tissue Engineering
Controlled Drug Delivery Systems
Biodegradable Polymeric Hydrogels
Angiogenesis
CAM Assay
Organ-on-a-Chip
3D Printing
SolidWorks Desing
Burak Genc
PhD Candidate
Academic Background & Research Interests
Academic Background
- 2014-2020: BSc – Metallurgical and Materials Engineering – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- 2023-2025: MSc – Metallurgical and Materials Engineering – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Research Interests
Microfluidic Systems
Microfluidic Automation
Materials Engineering
Process Optimization
Production Engineering
Quality Control Systems
3D Printing and Additive Manifacturing
SolidWorks Desing
Arooj Anwaar
PhD Candidate
Academic Background & Research Interests
Academic Background
- 2019:BSc (Hons) – Biotechnology
- 2021: Master’s Degree – Biological Sciences
Research Interests
Molecular Biology and Genetics
In vitro and in silico Drug Desing
Stem Cells and Liver Cancer Mechanism Studies
Tuğçe Kolaç
PhD Candidate
Academic Background & Research Interests
Academic Background
- 2021: BSc – Molecular Biology – Fırat University
- 2024: MSc – Pharmaceutics Microbiology – Anadolu University
- 2025-Present: PhD – Stem Cell – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Research Interests
Molecular Biology
Recombinant DNA Technology
Microbiology
Cell Culture
Current TeamMSc Graduate
1 members
Melis Hacioglu
MSc Graduate
Academic Background & Research Interest
Academic Background
- 2020: BSc – Molecular Biology – Afyon Kocatepe University
- 2023: MSc – Pharmaceutics Microbiology – Anadolu University
- 2025-Present: MSc – Biochemistry – Anadolu University
Research Interest
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Cell Culture
Biotechnology
Current TeamMSc Student
6 members
Gasim Rustamli
MSc Student
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Academic Background & Interests
Academic Background
- 2019-2023: BSc – Biology – Sumgayıt State University, Azerbaijan
- 2023-Present: MSc – Stem Cell Department – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Interests
Stem Cell Biology
Cellular Therapy
Regenerative Medicine
Cell Culture
Narmin Adigozalova
MSc Student
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Academic Background & Interests
Academic Background
- 2019-2023: BSc – Biology – Sumgayıt State University, Azerbaijan
- 2023-Present: MSc – Stem Cell Department – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Interests
Stem Cell Biology
Cellular Therapy
Regenerative Medicine
Cell Culture Techniques
Aytan Hummatova
MSc Student
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Academic Background & Interests
Academic Background
- 2019-2023: BSc – Biology – Baku State University, Azerbaijan
- 2023-Present: MSc – Stem Cell Department – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Interests
Stem Cell Biology
Cellular Therapy
Regenerative Medicine
Cell Culture
Huejda Thartori
MSc Student
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Academic Background & Interests
Academic Background
- 2020-2024: BSc – Biomedical Engineering – Pamukkale University, Denizli
- 2024-Present: MSc – Stem Cells Department – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Interests
Stem Cell Technologies
Tissue Engineering
Nerve Tissue Engineering
Natural Polymers in Wound Healing
Bacterial Cellulose
Electrospinning
Biomaterials
Regenerative Medicine
Huseyn Hasanzade
MSc Student
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Academic Background & Interests
Academic Background
- 2020-2024: BSc – Biology – Eskisehir Osmangazi University (GPA:3.73)
- 2024-Present: MSc – Biology – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Interests
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Cell Culture
Ischemia and Reperfusion Studies
Liver Cancer Cell Lines
Organ-on-a-Chip Technology
Electron Microscopy (TEM & SEM)
Umut Karanfil
MSc Student
Academic Background & Interests
Academic Background
- 2020-2025: BSc – Physics – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- 2025-Present: MSc – Nanotechnology and Nanoscience – Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Interests
Calibration
Optimization
Microscopy Techniques
Data Analysis
Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Mechanics
Electronics
Nanoscience
Nanofibers
Microfluidic Automation
Past MembersALUMNI
21 membersDr. Ozlem Tomsuk
Dr. Shadab Dabagh
Dr. Zineb Benzait
Yucel Koc
Nuran Abdullayeva
Nigar Gasimzade
Leman Guluzade
Nigar Seyidova
Sana Niroumand
James Rekka
Hazal Gergeroglu
Hande Anil
Esra Akkulak
2018: MSc – Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Eskisehir Osmangazi University