Mr. Samet Kocabay | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

İnonu university, Turkey

Asst. Prof. Dr. Samet Kocabay is an academic in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at İnönü University. He specializes in molecular biology, microbial biotechnology, and enzymology. With a strong background in research related to probiotics, enzymes, and bioactive compounds, he has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals, including those indexed in SCI and SCI-Expanded. His work involves interdisciplinary studies spanning life sciences, industrial biotechnology, and bioinformatics. He currently serves as the Deputy Head of Department at İnönü University.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics
  Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Science, Turkey (2015–2020)

• M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics
  Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Science, Turkey (2012–2015)
  Thesis: “GAİTA BAKTERİLERİNDEN EKTRASELÜLER AMİLAZ ÜRETİMİ, İZOLASYONU VE KARAKTERİZASYONU”

• B.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics
  Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Science, Turkey (2008–2012)

Professional Experience 💼

• Deputy Head of Department
  İnönü University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (2021–Present)

• Lecturer & Assistant Professor
  İnönü University (Years not specified)

Research Interests 🔬

• Molecular Biology and Genetics

• Microbial Biotechnology

• Enzymology

• Bioinformatics

• Biochemistry

• Industrial Biotechnology

• Molecular Biology of Cancer

• Life and Health Sciences

• Probiotics and functional foods

Conferences & Presentations

• Multiple oral and poster presentations at international conferences such as EurasianBioChem and Türk-Pak Conference on Chemical Sciences (2017–2020), covering topics like:

  • Probiotic potential of Lactobacillus strains

  • Bioinformatics tools (e.g., Perl-based algorithms for protein functional site prediction)

  • Enzyme tolerance to solvents

Certificates and Trainings

• Education Management and Planning, İnönü University (2016)

• HPLC Analysis Methods and Applications, İnönü University (2016)

• Animal Experimentation and Breeding, İnönü University (2014)

Foreign Language Skills

• English – B2 (Upper Intermediate)

Conclusion🌟

Asst. Prof. Dr. Samet Kocabay is an accomplished scientist with a multidisciplinary research portfolio centered around molecular microbiology and biotechnology. His academic journey from Cumhuriyet University to İnönü University showcases a consistent focus on the biochemical and functional properties of microbial compounds, particularly probiotics and enzymes. His contributions to scientific literature, involvement in department leadership, and active conference participation underline his commitment to advancing molecular biology and genetics both nationally and internationally.

Publications 📚

1. 📄 Chemical and biological characterization of sulfated chitosan oligomer as heparin mimics
   🔬 Polymers & Polymer Composites, 2021
   👥 Kocabay, S., Yıldız, M., Genç, R.

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2. 📄 Probiotic Properties of a Lactobacillus fermentum Isolated from New-born Faeces
   🧫 Journal of Oleo Science, 2020
   👥 Kocabay, S., Genç, R.

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3. 📄 Preparation of sulfatide mimicking oleic acid sulfated chitosan
   🧬 International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020
   👥 Kocabay, S., Yıldız, M., Genç, R.

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4. 📄 Production, purification, and characterization of metalloprotease from Candida kefyr 41 PSB
   🔍 International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2017
   👥 Kocabay, S., Genç, R.

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5. 📄 Characterization of thermostable beta-amylase isozymes from Lactobacillus fermentum
   🔬 International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2016
   👥 Kocabay, S., Genç, R.

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6. 📄 Screening of probiotic properties of Bacillus licheniformis isolated from yoghurt
   🧪 Cumhuriyet Science Journal (CSJ), 2023
   👥 Kocabay, S.

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7. 📄 Investigation of probiotic properties of Lactobacillus fermentum
   🔍 International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, 2020
   👥 Kocabay, S.

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8. 🎙️ Probiotic potential of Lactobacillus fermentum strain
   📍 3rd International EurasianBioChem Congress, Malatya, 2020

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9. 🧬 Bioinformatics algorithm for protein functional site prediction using Perl
   📍 3rd International Congress on Applied Biology, Iğdır, 2019

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10. 🔬 Evaluation of protease enzyme tolerance to solvents
    📍 2nd Türk-Pak Conference on Chemical Sciences, Malatya, 2019

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