DEPARTMENT OF FOOD ENGINEERING

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sibel Uzuner

Research Interests

Dr. Uzuner’s research has been on modeling and optimization of bioprocessing, production of value-added products such as enzyme, algal biotechnology, food waste management and food informatics. Recent research efforts have focused on innovative food technologies (high hydrostatic pressure, pulsed electric field, ozone, UV light and ultrasound) for extraction of value-added compounds to develop new food products.

Thesis Supervised

  1. BUSE DOĞAN, (active). Evaluation of vinasse potential in mixotrophic cultivation for bio-plastic production from green microalga.
  2. BÜŞRA NUR ESEN (2023). Crude Pectinolytic enzymes production in fed-batch shake flask cultivation.

Projects

  1. Production of a new generation of modified MAH-PBS/Chlorella biodegradable composite film supported by TUBİTAK. Principle investigator (2023-2024).Production and modeling of pectinolytic cocktail enzymes by fed-batch deep culture fermentation strategy supported by Izmir Institute of Technology Research Foundation Project, Principle investigator (2022-2023).
  2. Photochemical detection of oils and essences of aromatic and medicinal plants, and their optimization as preservatives in combination with innovative food processing technologies. YÖK Mevlana Academic Staff Mobility Programme About Project (mev-2019-1793), Researcher, (2019-continues)
  3. Production of fermentable sugar and pectinase enzyme from microalgae using high hydrostatic pressure: Innovative Scale-Up Approach. Principle investigator, TAGEM (2016-2019).
  4. Processing of traditional drinks by innovative processing Technologies for food quality and safety. Researcher, TAGEM (2016-2020).
  5. Tohum ve Baharatların Prosesinde Atımlı Elektrik Akımı Kullanımı: Sistem Dizaynı, Prototip Üretimi ve Test Edilmesi. Researcher, TUBİTAK, (2018-2020). Project number: 217O068.
  6. Production of Ready to Drink Cold Tea using High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing: Effects of Aromatic Compounds, Bioactive Compounds and Antibacterial Properties. Principle investigator, Abant Izzet Baysal University Research Fund Project, BAP-2017.09.04.116, (2017-2018).
  7. Extraction of Fermentable Sugars From Economically Valuable Agro-Food Waste Assisted by High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing and Its Effect On The Enzymatic Hydrolysis, Principle investigator, Abant Izzet Baysal University Research Fund Project, BAP-2015.9.4.934, (2015-2016).
  8. Utilization of dynamic oscillatory measurements for different gum blends to determine gel strength, Principle investigator, Abant Izzet Baysal University Research Fund Project, BAP-2015.9.4.933, (2015-2016).
  9. Yüksek Hidrostatik Basınç Altında Hardaliye İçeceğinde Meydana Gelen Tad ve Aroma Aktif Komponentlerindeki Değişimin Tespit Edilmesi. Researcher, Abant Izzet Baysal University Research Fund Project, BAP-2018.09.04.1356, (2018-2019).
  10. Gıda Ambalajı Olarak Kullanmaya Yönelik Patates Sanayisinin Arıtma Tesisi Çıkış Sularından Biyoplastik Eldesi ve Yüksek Hidrostatik Basınç Altındaki Davranış Rejiminin Tespiti. Researcher, Abant Izzet Baysal University Research Fund Project, BAP-2018.09.04.1304, (2017-2018).
  11. Design and testing of bench scale PEF pulse generator for processing of particutes. Researcher, Abant Izzet Baysal University Research Fund Project, (2016-2017).
  12. Determination of the potential use of alternative technologies for the improvement of the quality properties and sulfur removal from dried apricots, Researcher, Abant Izzet Baysal University Research Fund Project, BAP-2015.09.04.916, (2015-2016).
  13. Modelling and optimization of alkaline pectinase production using food waste, METU Research Fund Project, BAP-2011-03-14-002, (2011-2012).

Lectures

Undergraduate Level

  • FE 202 Fluid Mechanics
  • FE 301 Heat Transfer
  • FE 302 Mass Transfer (Partially teaching)
  • FE303 Thermodynamics
  • FE 403 Food Process Design (Partially teaching)

Graduate Level

  • FE 532 Food Engineering Principles (Partially teaching)
  • FE 547 New Food Processing Technologies

Patents

  1. Bir kapalı fotobiyoreaktör sistemi- Inventors: Sibel Uzuner, Gülsün Akdemir Evrendilek, Şebnem Kurhan, Turkish Patent No: 2019/06511 A2
  2. Pastörizasyon Cihazı- Inventors: Sibel Uzuner, Gülsün Akdemir Evrendilek, Turkish Patent No: 2019/15352 A2
  3. Çok Amaçli Kullanima Uygun Bir Biyobozunur Organik Film Ve Bunun Üretim Yöntemi – Inventors: Gülsün Akdemir Evrendilek,Nurullah Bulut, Sibel Uzuner, Nusret Karakaya, Turkish Patent No: 2019/07653 A2

Publications

PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

  1. Ammas, B., Uzuner, S. (2024). Enhancing the sustainable protein extraction process from black cumin seed cake press for eco-friendly protein supplements. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-12.

  2. Esen, B.N., Sezgin, H.T., Uzuner, S. (2024). Evaluation of waste valorization strategies with respect to fermentable sugar recovery and energy efficiency. Biomass conversion and Biorefinery.

  3. Evrendilek, G.A., Atmaca, B. Uzuner, S. (2024). Corn processing by pulsed electric fields with respect to microbial inactivation and improvement of seed vigour. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 219.

  4. Uzuner, S., Kurhan, S., Evrendilek, G.A. (2024). Enhanced fermentable sugar production and extraction for Chlorella vulgaris in mixotrophic cultivation using high hydrostatic pressure processing and ultrasound. European Journal of Phycology.

  5. Atmaca, B., Demiray, M., Evrendilek, G.A., Bulut, N., Uzuner, S. (2023). High-pressure processing of traditional hardaliye drink: Effect on quality and shelf-life extension. Foods, 12(15), 2876.

  6. Uzuner, S. (2023). Improvement of fermentable sugar extraction from hazelnut shells through microwave assisted dilute acid pretreatment. Bioresources.

  7. Evrendilek, G.A., Bulut, N., Atmaca, B., Uzuner, S. (2022). Prediction of Aspergillus parasiticus inhibition and aflatoxin mitigation in red pepper flakes treated by pulsed electric field treatment using machine learning and neural networks. Food Research International, 162, 111954.

  8. Evrendilek, G.A., Bulut, N., Uzuner, S. (2022). Assessing edible composite film polymer from potato industry effluent under high hydrostatic pressure and its antimicrobial properties. Clean, Soil, Air, Water, 50 (11), 2100406.

  9. Uzuner S, Cekmecelioglu D. (2021). Biochemical characterization and stability of B.subtilis polygalacturonase produced using hazelnut shells by submerged fermentation. Biocatalysis and biotransformation. Doi: 10.1080/10242422.2020.1871332.

  10. Uzuner S, Cekmecelioglu D. (2021). Biochemical characterization and stability of B.subtilis polygalacturonase produced using hazelnut shells by submerged fermentation. Biocatalysis and biotransformation. Doi: 10.1080/10242422.2020.1871332.
  11. Akdemir Evrendilek G ., Bakay S., Uzuner S. (2021). High pressure processing of licorice drink with respect to quality characteristics, microbial inactivation and shelf-life extension. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15465.
  12. Ates, C., Akdemir Evrendilek, G., Uzuner, S. (2021). High-pressure processing of shalgam with respect to quality characteristics, microbial inactivation, and shelflife extention. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15598.
  13. Akdemir Evrendilek G., Atmaca B., Bulut N., Uzuner S. (2021). Development of pulsed electric fields treatment unit to treat wheat grains: Improvement of seed vigour and stress tolerance. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 185, 106129.
  14. Atmaca, B., Akdemir Evrendilek G., Bulut, N., Uzuner, S. (2021). Unrevealing the impact of pulsed electric fields (PEF) on cucumber seed vigour and surface disinfection. The EuroBiotech Journal, 5(4), 180-193.
  15. Bulut N., Atmaca B., Akdemir Evrendilek G., Uzuner S. (2020). Potential of pulsed electric field to control Aspergillus parasiticus, aflatoxin and mutagenicity levels: sesame seed quality. Journal of Food Safety, DOI:10.1111/jfs.12855.
  16. Uzuner S, Evrendilek GA. (2019). Functional responses of cold brewed white tea to high pressure processing. Journal of Food Process Engineering, DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.13098.
  17. Evrendilek G, Karatas B, Uzuner S, Tanasov I. (2019). Design and effectiveness of pulsed electric fields towards seed disinfection: Seed surface disinfection by PEF. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9566
  18. Tezel, G.B., Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, G.A. (2019). Gel strength estimation and optimizing textural behavior of mixed gelatin-carboxymethylcellulose hydrogel. Journal of Food Process Engineering. DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.12986.
  19. Kuvvet, C., Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2019). Improvement of pectinase production by co-culture of Bacillus spp. using apple pomace as a carbon source. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 10 (5), 1241-1249. DOI:10.1007/s12649-017-0142-4
  20. Uzuner, S. (2018). Using high pressure processing for bioconversion of hazelnut shells to generate fermentable sugars. Bioresources, 13(4), 8198-8208.
  21. Buyukada, M., Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, F. (2018). Utilization of (Modified-) ground hazelnut shells for adsorption of azo-metal toxic dyes: Empirical and ANFIS modeling and optimization. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 45, 1-13
  22. Uzuner, S., Sharma-Shivappa, R.R., Cekmecelioglu, D., Kolar, P. (2018). A novel oxidative destruction of lignin and enzymatic digestibility of hazelnut shells. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 13, 110-115.
  23. Uzuner, S., Sharma-Shivappa, R., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2017). Bioconversion of alkali pretreated hazelnut shells to fermentable sugars for generation of high value products. Waste and biomass valorization, 8 (2), 407-416. DOI:10.1007/s12649-016-9607-0.
  24. Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2016). Comparison of artificial neural networks (ANN) vs adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) models in simulating polygalacturonase production. Bioresources, 11(4), 8676-8685.
  25. Uzuner, S., Tezel, B.G., Çakmak, N.K. (2016). Effect of Temperature, Gum Concentration and Gum Ratio on Creep-Recovery Behaviour of Carboxymethyl Cellulose -Guar Gum Mixtures: modelling with RSM and ANN. Italian Journal of Food Science, 28, 273-288. DOI: 10.14674/1120-1770%2FIJFS.V245.
  26. Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D.(2015). Optimizing clarification of carrot juice by bacterial crude pectinase. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, DOI:10.1111/ijfs.12961.
  27. Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2015). Enhanced pectinase production by optimizing fermentation conditions of Bacillus subtilis growing on hazelnut shell hydrolyzate. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic, DOI:10.1016/j.molcatb.2015.01.003.
  28. Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2014). Hydrolysis of hazelnut shells as a carbon source for bioprocessing applications and fermentation. International Journal of Food Engineering, 10 (4), 799-808.

PUBLICATIONS IN NATIONAL PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

  1. Evrendilek, G.A., Bulut, N., Uzuner, S. (2021). Edible film production from effluents of potato industry incorporated with Origanum onites volatile oils and changes its textural behaviors under high hydrostatic pressure. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences, 5(4), 580-591.
  2. Uzuner, S., Haznedar, A.. (2020). Fonksiyonel Gıda için sağlıklı Takviye: Mikroalgler. Sinop Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, (Sinop Uni J Nat Sci) 5(2):212-226.
  3. Tezel, G.B., Uzuner, S., Evrendilek G.A. (2019). Structural and Rheological properties of gelatin-carrageenan mixtures. El-Cezeri journal of Science and Engineering, 6, 3, 525-532.
  4. Uzuner, S. (2018). Effect of crude pectinase on apple juice quality characteristics by desirability approach. The Journal of Food (GIDA), 43 (4), 558-568. DOI: 10.15237/gida.GD18024.
  5. Tezel, B.G., Uzuner, S., Çakmak, N.K. (2017). Modelling of Burger l parameters for CMC-Guar Gum Based Polymer Network. The Journal of Food (GIDA), 42 (4), 413-421. DOI: 10.15237/gida.GD16111.
  6. Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2016). Gıda atıklarının pektinaz enzimi üretiminde kullanımı. The Journal of Food (GIDA), 41(4), 259-266. DOI: 10.15237/gida.GD15076.
  7. Uzuner, S., Onsekizoglu, P., Acar, J. (2011). Effects of processing techniques and cold storage on ellagic acid concentration and some quality parameters of pomegranate juice, GIDA-J Food, 36 (5), 263-269.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Uzuner, S. (2023). Enzyme technology in value addition of wine and beer processing. Value-addition in beverages through enzyme technology. Kuddus, M and Hossain, M. (Eds.). Elsevier. Academic Press (Elsevier), pp. 63-76.

  2. Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2022). Extremophilic carbonhydrases: production, application, and challenges in association with food processing. Value-Addition in Food Products and Processing Through Enzyme Technology. Kuddus, M and Aguilar, C.N. (Eds.), Elsevier. Academic Press, pp. 163-174.

  3. Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2022). Food Waste Management. FOOD-Science, Technlogy, and Engineering. Anlı, R.E., Şanlıbaba, P. (Eds.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

  4. Uzuner S, Çekmecelioğlu D. (2021). Gıda ve tarım yan ürünlerinden yenilenebilir enerji üretimi. Ögel ZB, Editör. Gıda Biyoteknolojisi. 1. Baskı. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2021. p.9-16.
  5. Uzuner, S. (2020). Pomegranate. In: Nutritional composition and antioxidant properties of fruits and vegetables. Jaiswal, K.A.,, J (Ed.). Elsevier. Academic Press (Elsevier).
  6. Uzuner, S., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2019). Enzymes in beverage industry. In: Enzymes in food biotechnology. Kuddus, M (Ed.). Academic Press (Elsevier).

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (LAST 5 YEARS)

  1. Dogan, B., Uzuner, S., Ubeyitogullari, A. (2024). Predicting Pigment Levels in Mixotrophic Microalgae Cultivation Using ANN and RSM: A predictive Modelling Approach. International Conference on Algal Biomass, Bipfules and Bioproducts (AlgalBBB 2024) (Abstract-Poster Presentation).

  2. Ates, K., Dogan B., Uzuner, S (2023). Evaluation of Strategies for Protein Recovery from Poultry By-Product. RDCONF 2023. (Abstract-Oral Presentation).

  3. Engin, I., Uzuner, S. (2023). Evaluation of pigment content of Parachlorella kessleri under mixotrophic conditions. European Biotechnology Congress. (Abstract-Oral Presentation).

  4. Esen, B.N., Uzuner, S. (2023). Co-production of polygalacturonase and pectin lyase under the different cultivation conditions. 4th International Enzyme &Bioprocess Days. (Abstract-Oral Presentation).

  5. Bulut N, Evrendilek GA, Uzuner S. (2019). Bioplastic production from potato factory waste water effluent containing orange peel essential oil. First International Congress of the Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology (International Congress of TURJAF). 8-10 November Antalya, Turkey (Abstract-Oral Presentation).
  6. Tanriverdi H, Bilaloglu B, Uzuner S, Evrendilek GA. 2019. Effect of pulsed electric fields on physical, chemical, and sensory properties of licorice drink and microbial inactivation. First International Congress of the Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology (International Congress of TURJAF). 8-10 November Antalya, Turkey (Abstract-Oral Presentation).
  7. Atmaca B, Bulut N, Uzuner S, Evrendilek GA. 2019. Effect of pulsed electric fields on surface disinfection and germination of wheat seeds. 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Food, Veterinary and Pharmacy Sciences-ICAFOP 2019. 16-18 April Trabzon Turkey (Abstract-Oral Presentation).
  8. Atmaca B, Bulut N, Uzuner S, Evrendilek GA. 2019. Shelf life extension of hardaliye by high pressure processing.. 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Food, Veterinary and Pharmacy Sciences-ICAFOP 2019. 16-18 April Trabzon Turkey (Abstract-Oral Presentation).
  9. Uzuner, S., Kurhan, S., Evrendilek, G.A. (2019). Simultaneous ultrasonication and enzymatic saccharification for fermentable sugar production using C.vulgaris. 1st International Conference on Advanced Production and Processing, 10-11 Ekim, NoviSad, Sırbistan (Abstract-Oral Presentation).
  10. Uzuner, S. (2019). Microwave-assisted dilute acid pretreatment for improving pressurized fermentable sugar extraction from hazelnut shells. 1st International Conference on Advanced Production and Processing, 10-11 Ekim, NoviSad, Sırbistan (Abstract-Poster Presentation).
  11. Atmaca B, Bulut N, Uzuner S, Evrendilek GA. (2019). Seed Surface Disinfection Methods: Current Applications and New Directions. 1st International Conference on Advanced Production and Processing, ICAPP, 10-12 October, Novi Sad, Serbia. (Abstract-Oral Presentation)
  12. Murat, G., Gürel, A.Ö., Selcuk, S., Ertürk, S.N., Uzuner, S. (2019). Factors affecting fermentable sugar extraction of household tea wastes. 1. Uluslararası Gıda Mühendisliği Kongresi, Antalya, Türkiye (Abstract-Poster Presentation)
  13. 9.Tezel, G.B., Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, A.G. (2018). Gel strenght estimation for gelatin-CMC Hydrogels using small amplitude Oscillatory Rheometry. XIII. International Conference of Food Physicists. 23-25 Ekim, Antalya, Turkey. (Abstract-Oral Presentation).
  14. Tezel, G.B., Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, A.G. (2018). Structural and rheological properties of gelatin-carrageenan mixtures. International Eurasian Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology. 22-23 November, Ankara, Turkey (Abstract-Oral presentation)
  15. Ateş, C., Bakay, Ş., Demiray, M., Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, A.G. (2018). Potential of high pressure processing for processing of traditional drinks International Eurasian Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology. 22-23 November, Ankara, Turkey (Abstract-Oral presentation)
  16. Bulut, N., Evrendilek, A.G., Uzuner, S. (2018). Pulsed electric fields: From food processing to seed disinfection. International Eurasian Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology. 22-23 November, Ankara, Turkey (Abstract-Oral presentation)
  17. Karşı, M.B.B., Kurhan, Ş., Bulut, N., Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, A.G. (2018). Effect of high pressure processing on bioactive, aroma active and phenolic compounds. International Eurasian Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology. 22-23 November, Ankara, Turkey (Abstract-Oral presentation)
  18. Kurhan S, Makineci M, Celik E, Uzuner S, Evrendilek GA. (2018). Effect of illumination intensity and wavelengh on algal biomass and carbohydrate production. International Agriculture, Environment and Health Congress. 26-28 October Aydin Turkey (Oral presentation).
  19. Ates C, Evrendilek, GA., Uzuner S. (2018). Processing of spicy fermented turnip juice (shalgam) by ultrasonication. International Agriculture, Environment and Health Congress. 26-28 October Aydin Turkey (Oral presentation).
  20. Bulut N, Evrendilek GA, Uzuner S. (2018). Deriving bioplastic from effluents of potato industry treatment plant and detecting its behavior regime under high hydrostatic pressure. International Agriculture, Environment and Health Congress. 26-28 October Aydin Turkey (Abstract-Oral Presentation).
  21. Tezel, G.B., Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, A.G. (2018). Gel strenght estimation for gelatin-CMC Hydrogels using small amplitude Oscillatory Rheometry. XIII. International Conference of Food Physicists. 23-25 Ekim, Antalya, Turkey. (Abstract-Oral presentation).
  22. Uzuner. S., Evrendilek, G.A. (2018). Impact of high pressure processing extraction on antibacterial activity of white tea extracts. Oral presentation. 6. Food Safety Congress. 3-4 May 2018 Istanbul Turkey (Abstract-Oral presentation).
  23. Ates, C., Evrendilek, GA., Uzuner S, (2018). Processing of fermented turnip juice (şalgam) by high hydrostatic pressure with respect to quality parameters and microbial inactivation. International Conference on Raw Materials to Processed Foods. 11-13 April 2018 Antalya Turkey (Full paper-Oral presentation).
  24. Evrendilek, GA, Uzuner S, Demiray M. (2018). Processing of hardaliye drink by ultrasonication: Changes on quality parameters and microbial inactivation. Oral Presentation. International Conference on Raw Materials to Processed Foods. 11-13 April 2018 Antalya Turkey (Full paper-Oral presentation).
  25. Evrendilek, GA, Bakay S, Uzuner S. (2018). Effects of ultrasonication on quality parameters of licorice drink. International Conference on Raw Materials to Processed Foods. 11-13 April 2018 Antalya Turkey (Full paper-Oral presentation).
  26. Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, G.A., Evrendilek, F. (2018). Effect of high hydrostatic pressure processing on cold-brewed White tea characteristic. XIX.World Congress of CIGR , April 22-25, Antalya, Turkey. (Abstract-Oral presentation).
  27. Uzuner S, Evrendilek, GA. (2018). Impact of high pressure processing extraction on antibacterial activity of white tea extracts. Oral presentation. 6. Food Safety Congress. 3-4 May 2018 Istanbul Turkey. (Abstract-Oral Presentation).
  28. Uzuner, S., Evrendilek, G.A. (2018). Use of high pressure processing for brewing cold White tea and its effects on health-related properties of cold white tea. International conference on raw materials to processed foods, 11-13 April, Antalya, Turkey (Abstract-Oral presentation).
  29. Uzuner, S., Sharma-Shivappa, R.R., Cekmecelioglu, D. (2017). A comparison study of ozonolysis for conversion of hazelnut shells and corn stover to fermentable sugars. 3rd International conference on Food and Biosystems Engineering, 1-4 June, Rhodes island, Greece (Oral presentation).
  30. Uzuner, S., Tezel, G.B., Evrendilek, G.A. (2017). Quality attributes of apple slices coated with mixed hydrogel for shelf life extension. 3rd International conference on Food and Biosystems Engineering, 1-4 June, Rhodes island, Greece (Oral presentation).