Gülşah OZCAN-SİNİR
Bursa,16
Summary
Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in food flavor analysis and development. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 16 years of experience in research.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Chair
Bursa Uludag University
01.2023 - Current
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
- Represented the organization at public events, advocating for its mission and values in the community.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop annual performance reviews for employees.
- Mentored new board members, providing guidance on roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the position.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Associate Professor
Bursa Uludag University
12.2021 - Current
- Taught 8 undergraduate and 2 graduate classes, contributed education, accreditation,and international relations commissions.
- Continue to supervise 3 MSc students and supervised several undergraduate students.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
- Collaborated with external researchers to create a diverse network of knowledge-sharing opportunities.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
Associate Scientist
J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Project: CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_053, Optimalisation of analytical methods for environmental and biomedical diagnostics
- Worked with cross-functional project teams and contributed the research project related with analytical method development for food flavor measurements at the department of Chemistry of Ions in Gaseous Phase
- Hands-on experience with GC-MS (SPME method) and SIFT-MS for 4 months and introductory SESI-MS experience.
- Optimized laboratory processes by implementing new techniques and technologies to increase efficiency.
- Used multivariate statistical tools to improve method development process.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
Doctoral Researcher
The Ohio State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Planned and contributed several food flavor researches using SIFT-MS
- Hands-on lab. experience for 15 years.
- Evaluated novel technologies for potential integration into ongoing studies or future project proposals.
- Enhanced collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and goals.
- Secured funding for research projects through successful grant applications and proposals.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
- Managed lab resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of experiments within budget constraints.
- Utilized advanced statistical techniques to analyze complex datasets for meaningful insights into research questions.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, showcasing expertise and fostering professional connections.
- Published multiple peer-reviewed articles, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
Research Assistant
Bursa Uludag University
01.2011 - 12.2021
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights for informed decisionmaking.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Uludag University Research
01.2024
- Determination of physicochemical and functional properties of red peppers collected from different regions using chemometric methods
- Contribution : Principal Investigator
Associate Scientist
J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, CAS
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Czechia
- Contributed the research project related with analytical method development for food flavor measurements at the department of Chemistry of Ions in Gaseous Phase
- Hands-on experience with GC-MS (SPME method) and SIFT-MS for 4 months and introductory SESI-MS experience.
Education
Post-Doctoral Researcher -
Bursa Uludag University
2021
PhD - Food Engineering
Bursa Uludağ University
12.2016
Graduate -
Bursa Uludag University
2016
M.Sc. - Food Science and Technology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH2010
GSM - Marketing
MİGROS TURK T.A
2007
B.Sc. - Food Engineering
Trakya University
2006
Skills
Innovation Development
Mentoring abilities
Advanced Data Analysis
Scientific Writing
Research design
Attention to Detail
Works Well Under Pressure
Effective Multitasking
Critical Thinking
Team Collaboration
Laboratory techniques
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of FAO, European Bank, Bursa Uludag University in the development of Support to sustainable honey value chain in Turkey through Geographical Indications.
- Collaborated with different teams in the development of "Determination of physicochemical and functional properties of red peppers collected from different regions using chemometric methods" and "Determining the phenolic anthocyanin and organic acid composition, physicochemical and sensory properties of Cherry (Prunus Avium L.) fruit and determining the geographical origin with chemometric approaches as Principle Investigator.
- Collaborated with 8 different research projects development as a researcher.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- National patent application (Turkey): 2023/015364
- International patent application: PCT/TR2023/051539
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Uludag University Research
01.2024
Associate Chair
Bursa Uludag University
01.2023 - Current
Associate Scientist
J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry
02.2022 - 06.2022
Associate Scientist
J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, CAS
01.2022 - 01.2022
Associate Professor
Bursa Uludag University
12.2021 - Current
Doctoral Researcher
The Ohio State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Research Assistant
Bursa Uludag University
01.2011 - 12.2021
Post-Doctoral Researcher -
Bursa Uludag University
PhD - Food Engineering
Bursa Uludağ University
Graduate -
Bursa Uludag University
M.Sc. - Food Science and Technology
The Ohio State University
GSM - Marketing
MİGROS TURK T.A
B.Sc. - Food Engineering
Trakya University
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