Completed Projects

     

2012

  •  Isolation and Purification of Alpha-Lactalbumin from Whey for the Development of Protein Nanotubes, 2009İYTE03, (2009-2012)

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem HARSA

  •  Production and Characterization of Protein and Peptide Nanotubes from Whey Applicable in Food Industry”, TÜBİTAK-TOVAG 109O866, (2010-1012)

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem HARSA

  • Determination of prevalance of Stapylococcus aureus in ready-to-eat foods by molecular methods, 2010 IYTE 05, 2012

    Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Figen KOREL

 

 

 

2011

  • Development of composite or blend active edible food packacing materials for controlled release of bioactive substances. TUBİTAK. (2008 - 2011)

        Principal investigator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yemenicioğlu

  •   Development of composite or blend active edible food packacing materials for controlled release of bioactive substances. TUBİTAK. (2008 - 2011)

        Principal investigator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yemenicioğlu

  • Production and downstream processing of the polygalacturonase (PG) from Aspergillus sojae: The effect of microbial morphology and fluid rheology on system global productivity under conditions close to industrial practice. A theoretical and experimental approach. TUBITAK– Germany BF-IntentC-107O602 project - 2008-2011  

    Principal Investigator (Turkey part): Assoc. Prof. Canan Tarı 

  • The impact of bioprocessing strategy on the production and downstreaming of polygalacturonase by Aspergillus sojae.(Eurotrans-Bio ETB-2008-44)  (2008-2011)

    Principal Investigator (Turkey part): Assoc. Prof. Canan Tarı

  • Continuous Flow UV Reactor Design for Opaque Liquid Foods, 2010İYTE09

     Principal Investigator: Assist. Prof.  Sevcan ÜNLÜTÜRK

 

 

2010

  • Detection of some indicator and pathogen bacteria in fresh poultry meat and ground beef by flurescent in situ hybridization method. TUBİTAK 2008-2010.

        Principal Investigator: Dr. A. Handan Baysal

  • Investigation of the prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni on fresh chicken carcass rinses marketed in Izmir. IYTE BAP 13- 2008-2010.

         Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim Atabay

 

2009

  • Development of bioactive preservation systems using natural antimicrobials. TÜBİTAK. TOVAG-104O543 – 2005-2009.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Banu Özen

 

 

  • Production, purification and immobilization of lactase enzymes from dairy products. TÜBİTAK-TOVAG 104 O 270, AB-COST- 2005-2009.

         Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

  •  Characterization of antioxidant activity and technological functionality in some legume cultivars grown in Turkey. İYTE. 2007-2009.

            Principal investigator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yemenicioğlu

 

  • Discrimination of Turkish Wines based on their Mineral Content. IYTE 1 - 2008-2009.                                                                                

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Tokatlı

 

 

  • UV disinfection of some fruit juices. İYTE 19 - 2007-2009.        

        Principal Investigator: Assist. Prof. Sevcan Ünlütürk

 

  • Determination of quality characteristics of traditional ‘sepet’ cheeses. İYTE 17 - 2008.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Korel

 

  •  Development of functional edible films incorporating grape seed extract and application of these films to various foods. TUBİTAK 2008-2009.

         Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Korel

 

2008

 

  • Investigations of the factors affecting the morphology of Rhizopus oryzae in submerged fermentations. IYTE 37 – 2006. completed in 2008.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Canan Tarı  

 

  • Classification of olive oils and detection of adulteration, AB Marie Curie Project 029134 – 2006. completed in 2008.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Banu Özen  

 

  • Characterization of natural antimicrobial agent incorporated biopolymers. IYTE 35 – 2006. completed in 2008.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Banu Özen

 

  • Development of edible antimicrobial films by using lactic acid bacteria, lysozyme and lactoperoxidase, application of these films to plastic packaging materials and selected foods. Tübitak MAG 104M 386 - 2005 completed in 2008.

          Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Korel

 

  • Effects of UV-C light on Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in some fruit juices. İYTE-BAP 34 - 2006. completed in 2008.

        Principal Investigator: Dr. A.Handan Baysal, Specialist

 

  • The production of cheese and yogurt starter cultures and lactase enzyme for the dairy industry: Traditional and modern solutions against lactose intolerance.  DPT-YUUP K120720 - 2005. completed in 2008.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

2007

  • Preparation and characterization of biomaterials. DPT 98K 122120 - 1998 completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

  • Isolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria from traditional dairy products; investigations on starter cultures and their lactase activities. İYTE-BAP 20 - 2004. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

  • Investigations on the starter properties of Lactobacillus and formulation of industrial cheese cultures. İYTE-BAP 36 - 2005. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

  • Mathematical modeling and investigation of the effect of morphology on the oxygen transfer in submerged fungal fermentations IYTE 08 - 2004. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assist. Prof. Sevcan Ünlütürk

  • Development of rapid antibiotic detection kits for milk and milk products. IYTE 24 - 2005. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Canan Tarı  

2006

  • Effect of the morphology of Aspergillus sojae on the pectinase production and optimization of the fermentation conditions. IYTE 04 - 2004. completed in 2006.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Canan Tarı 

 

 

  • UV Disinfection of liquid egg products TÜBİTAK NO:104O210 – 2005. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assist. Prof. Sevcan Ünlütürk  

 

  • Classification of Turkish Olive Oils from Olive Varieties of Economic Importance and Determination of Adulteration in Olive Oils. TUBİTAK-TOVAG104O333 - 2005 completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Tokatlı  

 

  • Microbiological quality control of UV light treated liquid egg products. IYTE 38 - 2005 completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assist. Prof. Sevcan Ünlütürk  

 

  • Determination of antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of some plants grown in Turkey. IYTE 41 – 2005. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Banu Özen  

 

  • Classification of Turkish olive Oils from different Geographical regions according to their Phenolic profiles. IYTE 49 – 2005. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Tokatlı  

 

 

  • Development of antimicrobial edible films and application of these films to plastic packaging materials. İYTE 40 - 2005. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Korel

 

 

  • Application of antimicrobial edible films to foods. İYTE 36 - 2006. completed in 2007.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Korel 

 

  • Effects of ohmic heating on Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in various fruit juices and concentrates. TÜBİTAK 106 O 240 - 2006. completed in 2007 Principal Investigator: Dr. A.Handan BAYSAL, Specialist

2005

 

  • Isolation of biofilm bacteria and investigation of their adhesion behavior on biomaterial surfaces. İYTE-BAP 012003 completed in 2005.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

 

  • Preparation and characterization of hydroxyapatite-polymer composites. İYTE BAP 36 - 2003 completed in 2005.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

 

  • Separation of whey constituents using ceramic membranes. İYTE BAP 35 - 2003 completed in 2005.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

 

  • Characterization and modification of antioxidant proteins from plant materials” Funded by the Research Foundation of Izmir Institute of Technology.  Project  # 2004 İYTE 05. Project director.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet YEMENİCİOĞLU

 

 

  • Production of functional packaging materials by use of biopreservatives” Funded by the The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey. Project  # MİSAG 221. Project director (completed).  

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet YEMENİCİOĞLU

 

2004

  • A study on the alkaline protease production from alkalifilik Bacillus strains. IYTE 50-2003. completed in 2004.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Canan Tarı  

 

 

  • Kinetic Modelling of Lactic Acid Production from Whey. IYTE 51 -2003. completed in 2004.

        Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Figen Tokatlı

 

 

  • Production of commercially suitable pectin methylesterase and polyphenol oxidase from agro-industrial wastes” Funded by the Research Foundation of Izmir Institute of Technology.  Project  # 2002 İYTE 12. Project director (completed).  

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet YEMENİCİOĞLU

 

2003

  • Production and purification of L(+)-Lactic acid İYTE-BAP AFP-1999 MÜH03 İYTE - 1999. completed in 2001.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

2002

  • Effect of Trace Elements on the Production of Bakers’ Yeast. Pakmaya Industrial Project - 2000. completed in 2002.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa

 

  • Increasing shelf life and quality of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables by low temperature blanching” Funded by the Research Foundation of Izmir Institute of Technology.  Project  # 1999.MÜH.05. Project director (completed).  

          Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet YEMENİCİOĞLU

 

2001

 

  • Fermentation of  L(+)-Lactic acid from whey. İYTE-BAP MÜHYL04 - 1999. completed in 2001.

        Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Harsa