Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya is a distinguished researcher in the field of Analytical Chemistry, with expertise in electrochemical sensors, organic spectroscopy, and electromagnetic methods. His research primarily focuses on the development of novel electrochemical sensing platforms for pharmaceuticals, environmental contaminants, and food safety applications. He has published extensively in SCI-Expanded journals, authored book chapters, and actively contributed to international conferences.
Publication Profile
Educational Background 
- Doctorate (2013-2019): Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Analytical Chemistry
- Postgraduate (2011-2013): Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Organic Chemistry
- Undergraduate (2006-2010): Sakarya University, Chemistry
Professional Experience 
- Associate Professor (2022 – Present), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Department of Chemistry
- Research Assistant PhD (2019 – 2022), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
- Research Assistant (2011 – 2019), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Research Interests 
- Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
- Voltammetric and Amperometric Detection of Pharmaceuticals
- Nanoparticle-Based Modified Electrodes
- Flow Injection Analysis for Environmental and Biomedical Applications
- Organic and Inorganic Spectroscopy
Awards and Honors

- YÖK Academic Incentive Award (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016) – Awarded by the Turkish Higher Education Council for outstanding academic contributions.
- TÜBİTAK Research Grants & Fellowships (Doctoral and Master’s Scholarships) – Recognition from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey.
Conclusion
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya is a highly accomplished researcher with a significant body of work in electrochemical analysis and sensor development. His contributions to pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, and food safety through cutting-edge electrochemical techniques make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to academia, numerous peer-reviewed publications, and successful research projects demonstrate his pioneering role in analytical chemistry and electrochemical sensor development.
Publications 
Sensitive Amperometric Detection of Hydroxylamine at Electropolymerized Curcumin Film Coated Pencil Graphite Electrode
ChemistrySelect, 2023
DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204104
EID: 2-s2.0-85159137878
Voltammetric Determination of Molnupiravir used in COVID-19 Treatment at Magnetite Nanoparticle Modified Carbon Paste Electrode
Microchemical Journal, 2023
DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.108195
EID: 2-s2.0-85142191720
Flow-Injection Amperometric Determination of Glucose Using NiO-Co₃O₄ and NiO-Cu Nanoparticle Modified Pencil Graphite Electrodes
Analytical Letters, 2022
DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2022.2043890
EID: 2-s2.0-85125994195
Highly Sensitive Square Wave Voltammetric Determination of Sunset Yellow at a Functionalized-MWCNTs/poly(Alizarin Red-S) Composite Modified Electrode
Electroanalysis, 2022
DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100566
EID: 2-s2.0-85128173027
A Novel Sensitive and Selective Amperometric Detection Platform for Vanillin in Real Samples
Electroanalysis, 2021
DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100004
EID: 2-s2.0-85103405126
Selective and Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Quercetin Dosage in a Food Supplement
Polymer, 2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123300
EID: 2-s2.0-85097332149
Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Formaldehyde at Binary Metal Oxides Modified Pencil Graphite Electrodes
Monatshefte für Chemie, 2021
DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02861-0
EID: 2-s2.0-85117488482
Quantum Dots-Based Photoelectrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
Book Chapter: Electroanalytical Applications of Quantum Dot-Based Biosensors, 2021
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-821670-5.00010-5
EID: 2-s2.0-85127700223
Sensitive Electrochemical Determination of Trifluralin at a Disposable Pencil Graphite Electrode
Electroanalysis, 2021
DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060618
EID: 2-s2.0-85103133538
Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride at a Disposable Electrode
Monatshefte für Chemie, 2021
DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02862-z
EID: 2-s2.0-85118578850