Prof. Dr.

Halil Murat AYDIN

BSc & MSc, Chemical Engineering

PhD, Bioengineering

ADDRESS: Hacettepe University,

Bioengineering Division
Institute of Science and Engineering
Center for Bioengineering
Beytepe, 06800, Ankara, TURKEY
Phone: 90 312 227 05 85
E-mail: hmaydin@hacettepe.edu.tr

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Ph.D. BIOENGINEERING. 2002-2008 Hacettepe University, Ankara,

Turkey.
Thesis Title: Preparation of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials and/or Calcium
Phosphate Composites and Their Use in Hard Tissue Repair(funded by Turkish
Ministry of Industry and Trade, SANTEZ: 00020.STV.2006-1.)
Other Projects: “TissueBiomed 105T509” (funded by Turkish Academy of Sciences) and
“NoE Expertissues” (funded by EU)
“Tissue Engineering in Biomedical Technology” 01.03.2006-01.12.2008
(funded by Turkish Academy of Sciences).

Integrated Ph.D. Expertissues (European Network of Excellence, NMP 3-CT-2004-500283)

2005-2011.
Project Title: Biodegradable Cranium Repair Materials from Poly(L-lactide), Poly(e-
caprolactone) and Calcium Phosphate Blends

Visiting Scholar MEDICAL SCHOOL 2005-2006 ISTM Keele University,

Staffordshire, UK
Project Title: Investigating cell response to synthetic bone substitutes prepared by
using dual porogen

M.Sc. CHEMICAL ENG. 2000-2002 Hacettepe University, Ankara,

Turkey, Date: 06/09/2002
Thesis Title [Poly-L-Lactide/Poly-e-Caprolactone and Their HA/TCP Composites]

B.SC. CHEMICAL ENG. 1992-1999 Ankara University, Ankara,

Turkey, Date: 25/06/1999
PRESENT POSITION
- Professor at Institute of Science, Bioengineering Division (26.06.2019-)

OTHER AFFILIATIONS

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 - Manager at Hacettepe University Center for Bioengineering

- Chief Scientific Officer at BMT Group Companies (Calsis, BAPS and

Burgeon Biotechnology)

- Medical Device Lead Auditor at KIWA Certification Services Inc.

FORMER POSITIONS
- Associate Professor at Faculty of Engineering, Department of
Environmental Engineering (2014-2019)

- Deputy Manager at Hacettepe University Institute for Science and

Engineering (2016-2017)

- Vice Chairman of Bioengineering Division, Hacettepe University

Institute of Science (2014-2015)

- Member of Animal Studies Board, Hacettepe University Institute of

Science (2015-2016)

- Post Doctoral Fellow at Hacettepe University Bioengineering Division

- Marie Curie Post Doctoral Fellow (IEF: Intra European Fellowship),

Keele University ISTM, UK

- Research Assistant: Chemical Engineering Department &

Bioengineering Division, Hacettepe University

Patents
1A. European Patent EP2512377, “A Biomaterial”, HM Aydin HM, Ozgurbuz LM.
1B. World Patent No: WO/2010/144065, “A Biomaterial”, HM Aydin HM, Ozgurbuz LM.
1C. Turkish Patent No:TR 2009/04029 B. “Bir Biyomalzeme”, Aydin HM, Ozgurbuz LM.
2.Turkish Patent No: TR 2010/11221. ”Osteokondral Defektlerin Onarımı İçin Bir Doku İskelesi”
(31.12.2010). Aydin HM, Ozgurbuz LM.
3. Turkish Patent No: TR 2012/10367. “Biyobozunur Elastomer ve Üretim Yöntemi” (21.03.2014).
Aydin HM, Ozgurbuz LM.
4. Turkish Patent No: TR 2016/08970. “A Heat Malleable Biodegradable Composite” (21.09.2018).
Aydin HM.
5. Turkish Patent Application No: TR 2019/04095. “Method of Manufacturing a Biodegradable Gel”
(19.03.2019). Aydin HM.
6. Turkish Patent Application No: TR 2021/01065. “A Tissue Filler Material Containing Hyaluronic Acid
Gel and Manufacturing Method Thereof” (25.01.2021). Aydin HM.

Publications
1. Aydin HM, Calimli A, Pişkin E, Microporous scaffolds from poly(lactide-co--caprolactone)
composites with hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate using supercritical CO2 for bone tissue
engineering, J. Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, 2004; 19: 383-394.

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2. Aydin HM, Turk M, Calimli A, Pişkin E, Attachment and growth of fibroblasts on
poly(L-lactide/epsilon-caprolactone) scaffolds prepared in supercritical CO2 and modified by
polyethylene imine grafting with ethylene diamine-plasma in a glow-discharge apparatus, The Journal of
Artificial Organs, 2006; 29: 873-880.
3. Yang Y, Bagnaninchi PO, Cunha-Reis C, Aydin HM, Pişkin E, El Haj AJ, Characterisation of scaffold
architecture by optical coherence tomography. Optics in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine,
Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging, 2007; 8 (16): 64390G.1-9.
4. Aydin HM, Pişkin E, Cathepsin K/TRAP: Can they be used to induce osteogenesis, Medical
Hypotheses, 2009; 72(4):464-465.
5. Yang Y, Aydin HM, Pişkin E, El Haj AJ, Assesment of a new biomimetic scaffold and its effects on
bone formation by OCT, Proceedings of SPIE (Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers),
2009; Vol. 7166: 71660L-71660L-6.
6. Aydin HM, El Haj AJ, Pişkin E, Yang Y, Improving pore interconnectivity in polymeric scaffolds for
tissue engineering, Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 2009; 3(6):470-476.
7. Aydin HM, Yang Y, Kohler T, El Haj A, Müller R, Pişkin E, Interaction of osteoblasts with
macroporous scaffolds made of PLLA/PCL blends modified with collagen and hydroxyapatite, Advanced
Engineering Materials, 2009; 11(8): B83-B88.
8. Aydin HM, HU B, Sule-Suso J, El Haj A, Yang Y, Study of Tissue Engineered Bone Nodules by
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Analyst, 2011; 136: 775-780.
9. Aydin HM and Yang Y, Rapid production of highly interconnedted porous scaffolds by spheroidized
sugar particles for tissue engineering. Journal of Hacettepe Biology and Chemistry, 2011; 39(1):23-28.
10. Aydin HM, Korkusuz P, Vargel I, Uckan D, Guzel E, Cavusoglu T, Kilic E, Pişkin E, Investigation of
polymer/mesenchymal stem cell constructs for cranial defects: 6 months in vivo study, J. Bioactive and
Compatible Polymers, 2011; 26(2): 207-221.
11. Aydin HM, A three-layered osteochondral plug: structural, mechanical, and in vitro compatibility
analysis, Advanced Engineering Materials, 2011; 13(12): B511-B517.
12. Aydin HM, Kourush S, Rzayev Z, Piskin E, Microwave-assisted Rapid Synthesis of Poly(glycerol-
sebacate) Elastomers, Biomat. Sci., 2013;1:503-509.
13. Ozdil D & Aydin HM, Polymers for Tissue Engineering Applications, Review, 2014, Journal of
Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 2014; 89(12):1793-1810.
14. Deegan A, Aydin HM, Bin H, Konduru S, Kuiper JH, Yang Y, A Facile in vitro Model to Study
Rapid Mineralization in Bone Tissues, Biomedical Engineering Online – 2014;13:136.
15. Sarikaya B & Aydin HM, Development of collagen/ beta-tricalcium phosphate based synthetic bone
grafts via Dehydrothermal Processing, BioMed Research International, 2015, DOI:10.1155/2015/576532.
16. Namli H et al., Vertical Bone Augmentation Using Bone Marrow Stem Cells: An in vivo Study in the
Rabbit Calvaria, Implant Dentistry, 2016;25(1):54-62.
17. Ekin O, et al., Poly(L-Lactide)/Poly(-Caprolactone) and Collagen/-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds
for the Treatment of Critical-Sized Rat Alveolar Defects: A Microtomographic, Molecular-Biological,
and Histological Study, The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 2016;53(4):453-63.

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18. Salimi K, Topuzogullari M, Dincer S, Aydin HM, Piskin E, Microwave Assisted Green Approach for
Graft Copolymerization of L-Lactic Acid onto Starch, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2016; 133:
42937.
19. Aydin HM, Kourush S, Yilmaz M, Turk M, Rzayev Z, Piskin E, Synthesis and Characterization of
Poly(glycerol-co-sebacate-co-e-caprolactone) Elastomers, Journal of Tissue Engineering and
Regenerative Medicine, 2016;10(1): E14-22.
20. Erdogan H, Yilmaz M, Babur E, Duman M, Aydin HM, Demirel G, Plasmonic Nanorod-Embedded
Dipeptide Microspheres via the Freeze-Quenching Method for Near-Infrared Laser-Triggered Drug-
Delivery Applications, Biomacromolecules, 2016; 17 (5): 1788–1794.
21. Guler S, Hosseinian P, Aydin HM, Hybrid Aorta Constructs via in-situ Crosslinking of Poly(glycerol-
sebacate) within a Decellularized Matrix, 2017, Tissue Engineering Part C, 2017; 23(1): 21-29.
22. Tevlek A, Hosseinian P, Ogutcu C, Turk M, Aydin HM, Bi-layered Constructs of Poly(glycerol-
sebacate)-b-tricalcium Phosphate for Bone-Soft Tissue Interface Applications, Journal of Materials
Science and Engineering Part C, 2017; 72: 316–324.
23. Sahan S et al., Polyurethane/Tricalcium Phosphate Bone Adhesives and Substitutes for Load Bearing
Applications, 2017, Journal of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, 2017; 7: 401-407.
24. Yucekul A et al., Tri-Layered Composite Plug for the Repair of Osteochondral Defects, 2017, Journal
of Tissue Engineering, 2017; 8: 1-10.
25. Sneddon G et al., Aminated Poly(vinyl chloride) Solid State Adsorbents with Hydrophobic Function
for Postcombustion CO2 Capture, 2017, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, DOI: 10.1039/C7TA00389G.
26. Guler S et al., Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (sc-CO 2) Assisted Decellularization of Cornea and Aorta,
2017, Tissue Engineering Part C, DOI: 10.1089/ten.TEC.2017.0090.
27. Tevlek A & Aydin HM, Poly(Glycerol-Sebacate) Elastomer: A Mini Review, 2017, Ortho Surg Open
Access, 1(2). OSOA.000507.2017.
28. Aslan B, Guler S, Tevlek A, Aydin HM, Evaluation of Collagen Foam, Poly(L-lactic acid) Nanofiber
Mesh, and Decellularized Matrices for Corneal Regeneration, 2018, Journal of Biomedical Materials
Research Part B, 106(6):2157-2168.
29. Guler S et al., Improvement of Decellularization Efficiency of Porcine Aorta by Using Dimethyl
Sulfoxide as Penetration Enhancer, 2018, Artificial Organs, 2018; 42(2): 219-230.
30. Sahan S et al., Polyurethane-Ceramic Matrices as Orbital Implants, 2018, International Journal of
Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2017.1354194.
31. Tevlek A et al., Preparation of MC3T3-E1 Cell Sheets Through Short-term Osteogenic Medium
Application, 2018, Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology,
https://doi.org/10.1080/21691401.2018.1481081.
32. Okan M, Aydin HM, Barsbay M, Current Approaches to Waste Polymer Utilization and
Minimization: A Review, 2019, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology,
https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5778.

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33. Garipcan A et al., Critical-Size Alveolar Defect Treatment via TGF-B3 nad BMP-2 Releasi ng Hybrid
Constructs, 2019, Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition,
https://doi.org/10.1080/09205063.2019.1571397.
34. Tevlek A et al., Effects of Severe Plastic Deformation on Pre-osteoblast Cell Behaviour and
Proliferation on AISI 304 and Ti-6Al-4V Metallic Substrates, 2019, Surface and Coatings Technology,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.03.034.
35. Erken M et al., Effects of ceramic particle size on cell attachment and viability in polyurethane based
bone adhesive composites, 2019, Journal of Composite Materials,
http://doi.org/10.1177/0021998319884729.
36. Tevlek A, Agacik DT, Aydin HM, Stretchable poly(glycerol-sebacate)/β-tricalcium phosphate
composites with shape recovery feature by extrusion, 2019, Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
https://doi.org/10.1002/app.48689.
37. Uyaniklar M et al., Hybrid Cornea: Cell Laden Hydrogel Incorporated Decellularized Matrix, 2019,
ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01286.
38. Deniz P et al., Use of Cyclic Strain Bioreactor for the Upregulation of Key Tenocyte Gene Expression
on Poly(glycerol-sebacate) Sheets, 2020, Materials Science and Engineering Part: C,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2019.110293.
39. Evci M, Tevlek A, Aydin HM, Caykara T, Synthesis of temperature and light sensitive mixed
polymer brushes via combination of surface-initiated PET–ATRP and interface-mediated RAFT
polymerization for cell sheet application, 2020, Applied Surface Science,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.145572.
40. Can GD, Tevlek A, Can ME, Öncü E, Aydin HM, Cagil N, Micro and Nanoscale Characterization of
Different Natural Biomaterials for Ocular Surface Regeneration, 2020, The European Research Journal,
https://doi.org/10.18621/eurj.550522.
41. Tevlek, A, Atya, AMN, Almemar, M. et al. Synthesis of Conductive Carbon Aerogels Decorated with
-Tricalcium Phosphate Nanocrystallites, 2020, Scientific Reports, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-
62822-1.
42. Gulcin G, Okan M, Gokcen D, Caykara T, Aydin HM. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Stretchable
and Transparent Poly(Ethyleneglycol-Sebacate) Elastomers with Autonomous Self-Healing and
Capacitive Properties, 2020, Soft Robotics, https://doi.org/10.1089/soro.2019.0148.
43. Aylaz G, Okan M, Duman M, Aydin HM. Study on Cost-Efficient Carbon Aerogel to Remove
Antibiotics from Water Resources, 2020, ACS Omega, https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c01479.
44. Odabas S, Tevlek A, Erenay BE, Aydin HM, Suloglu AK, Saglam ASY, Garipcan B. Magnetically
Stimulated Cryogels to Enhancee Osteeogenic and Chondrogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells, 2021,
bioRxiv, https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.02.15.4311066.
45. Tevlek A and Aydin HM, Multilayered in vitro 3D-bone Model via Combination of Osteeogeenic
Cell Sheets with Electrospun membrane Inteerlayer, 2021, Journal of Biomaterials Applications,
https://doi.org/10.1177/08853282211027889.

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46. Tsogtbaatar, K., Sousa, D.A., Ferreira, D. Tevlek A., Aydin H.M., Celik E., Rodrigues R., In vitro
selection of DNA aptamers against human osteosarcoma, 2021, Investigational New Drugs,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10637-021-01161-y.
47. Atya AMN, Tevlek A, Almemar M, Gokcen D and Aydin HM, Fabrication and characterization of
carbon aerogel/poly(glycerol-sebacate) patches for cardiac tissue engineering, 2021, Biomedical
Materials, https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-605X/ac2dd3.

48. Topuz B and Aydin HM, Preparation of Decellularized Optic Nerve Grafts, 2021, Artificial Organs,
https://doi.org/10/1111/aor.14098.
49. Yuksel S, Asik MD, Aydin HM, Tonuk E, Aydin EY, Bozkurt M, Fabrication of a Multi-Layered
Decellularized Amniotic Membranes as Tissue Engineering Constructs, 2021, Tissue and Cell,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tice.2021.101693.

Book Chapters
1. Yang Y, Cunha-Reis, C, Bagnaninchi, PO, Aydın, HM, Control and Monitoring of Scaffold
Architecture for Tissue Engineering (Chapter 3, pages 69-94). In Biomaterials Fabrication and Processing
Handbook, CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group LLC, USA, ISBN: 9780849379734, 2008.
2. Aydin HM, Kutlu NH, Ozgurbuz LM, Biomaterials in Musculoskeletal Conditions: Classification,
Design, and Regulatory Aspects (Chapter 15, pages 3075-3084). In Sports Injuries Handbook, Springer,
Germany, ISBN: 978-3-642-36568-3, 2014.
3. Yang Y, Aydin HM, Wimpenny I, Liu C, Biocompatibility, Bioactivity and Bioresorbability (Chapter
2, pages 19-44). In Inorganic Biomaterials: Structure, Properties and Applications, Smithers Rapra, UK,
ISBN: 978-1909030404, 2014.
4. Ozdil D, Aydin HM, Stem Cell Based Medicinal Products: Regulatory Perspectives (Chapter 11, pages
321-340). In Advanced Surfaces in Stem Cell Research, Wiley-Scrivener Publishing LLC, USA, ISBN:
978-1-119-24250-5, 2016.
5. Ozdil D, Wimpenny I, Aydin HM, Yang Y, Biocompatibility of Biodegradable Medical Polymers
(Chapter 13, pages 379-414). In Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical
Polymers: Materials and Properties, Elsevier Inc., UK, ISBN: 9780081003725, 2016.
6. Topuz B, Gunal G, Guler S, Aydin, HM, Use of Supercritical CO 2 in Soft Tissue Decellularization
(Chapter 4, pages 49-79). In Cell Drive Matrices Part-B, Volume 157, 1st Edition, Academic Press, USA,
ISBN: 9780128201749, 2020.

Articles in Edited Collections

1. Aydin HM and Pişkin E, Microcellular Plastics, Plastics Journal, PAGEV, June 2002.
2. Aydin HM, Porous Structure Preparation from P(LLA/CL)-HA/TCP Composites in Supercritical
Carbon Dioxide, Proceedings of POLSEM, p. 232-237, 2004.
3. Pişkin, E., N. Bölgen ve H.M. Aydın, “Novel Methods for Preparation of Biodegradable Scaffolds,”
XXIII SICOT/SIROT Triennial World Congress, 31, İstanbul, 2005.

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4. Aydin HM, Yang Y, Pişkin E, El Haj A, Optimizing Degradable Scaffolds for Cranium Tissue Repair,
Eur. Cell. Mater., 2006; 11 (Supl. 3), 69.
5. Aydin HM, Egri S, Bolgen N, Pişkin E, Biodegradable Biomaterials for Soft and Hard Tissue Repair,
4967, World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, August 27- September 1, 2006,
COEX Seoul, Korea.
6. Aydin HM, Yang Y, Pişkin E, El Haj AJ, A New Scaffold Preparation Technique, Plastic
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Symposium, Samsun, 2007.
7. Pişkin, E., N. Bölgen, S. Eğri, H.M., Aydın and İ.A. İşoğlu, “Novel Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering,”
Trento Innovation Conferences in Materials Engineering: 1st Meeting Advances in Polymers, Composites
and Biomaterials, 35, Trento, 2007.
8. Pişkin, E., N. Bölgen, İ. Vargel, P. Korkusuz, H.M. Aydın, S. Eğri, K. Tuzlakoğlu, A. İşoğlu, X.
Kaitian, K. Kesenci, G. Köktürk, A. Kozluca, E. Ural, D. Uzunok, C. Babaç, T. Şirin, S. Dinçer, M. Türk,
G. Güven, S. Odabaş, F. Sayar, M. Türkoğlu, H. Yavuz-Ersan, A. Şenköylü, Z.M.O. Rzaev and T. Kutsal,
“Biodegradable Polymers and Novel Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering: Experience of Hacettepe
University Group,” Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
Symposium, Samsun, 2007.
9. Aydin HM, Vargel I, Cavusoglu T, Korkusuz P, Guzel E, Pişkin E, Filling Cranial Defects in Rats: 6
Months Animal Study, Tissue Engineering Part A, P177, 2008; 14(5): 855.
10. Aydin HM, Yang Y, Kohler T, Pişkin E, Novel Technique for HA Particle Coating within 3D
Polymeric Structures, Tissue Engineering Part A, P291, 2008; 14(5): 890.
11. D.A. Korpe et al., TERMIS EU 2013 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine İstanbul
congress: "Optimization Process of Alginate Coated Chitosan Nanoparticles" at TERMIS EU 2013 Tissue
Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Abstract Book, 637 pp., Istanbul, 2013.
12. H.M. Aydın et al., Regeneration of Osteochondral Defects Using a Multilayered Scaffold: A Novel
Design, in vitro Performance, and in vivo Healing in Ovine Model in 25th European Conference on
Biomaterials Abstract Book, P209, Madrid, 2013.
13. C. Öğütçü & H.M. Aydın, R&D Strategies in Biomaterial Production in 19th International Biomedical
Science and Technology Symposium Abstract Book, 58 pp., Kuşadası, 2013.
14. S. Guler, et al., Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (scCO 2) Assisted Decellularization of Aorta in 27th
European Conference on Biomaterials Abstract Book" pp 3402, Liverpool, UK, 2014.
15. B. Aslan, S. Guler, H.M. Aydin, 4th TERMIS World Congress 2015, Boston, USA: “Corneal Collagen
Matrix Coated with Poly(p-xylylene) (PPX) for Keratocyte Orientation” in Tissue Engineering Part A,
Volume 21, S191 pp., 2015.
16. S. Guler, L. Lee, H.M. Aydin, Y. Yang, 4th TERMIS World Congress 2015, Boston, USA:
“Improvement of Decellularization Efficiency of Porcine Aorta by using Dimethyl Sulfoxide as
Penetration Enhancer” in Tissue Engineering Part A, Volume 21, S190 pp., 2015.
17. B. Sarikaya et al., 4th TERMIS World Congress 2015, Boston, USA: “ImproveEffects of
Dehydrothermal Treatment of Collagen/beta-TCP Scaffold on Bone Regeneration in Critical Size Bone
Defects” in Tissue Engineering Part A, Volume 21, S58 pp., 2015.

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18. S. Guler, P. Hosseinian, H.M. Aydin, XXV International Materials Research Congress: "Preparation
of Poly(glycerol-sebacate) (PGS)-Decellularized Aorta Composites" In MRS Abstract Book, Cancun,
Mexico, 2016.
19. Guler S, Hosseinian P, Aydin HM, Enhancing Mechanical Properties of Decellularized Aortae via in
situ Polymerization, 8th National Biomechanics Congress Abstract Book, page 113, 19-23 October 2016,
Ankara, Turkey.
20. Yücekul A, Erdemli E, Aydın HM, Doral MN, Osteokondral Defektlerin Tamirinde Üç Katmanlı
Kompozit Tapa: in vivo Koyun Çalışması, 27th National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Congress Abstract Book: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, Vol. 21, page 34, SAST-37/S78,
24-29 October 2016, Antalya, Turkey.

Grants
1. Tissue Engineering in Biomedical Technology (TUBITAK-National): Researcher.
2. “TissueBiomed 105T509” (TUBITAK and NoE Expertissues/EU-International: Researcher.
3. "CRANIRARE": Clinical and Scientific Approaches to Craniofacial Malformations (EU-International):
Researcher.
4. Expertissues (European Network of Excellence, NMP 3-CT 2004-500283-EU-International):
Researcher.
5. SanTez: 00367.STZ.2006-1 Development and Characterization of Portable, Real Time and Lable-Free
Biosensors for Biomolecular Recognition Systems (Ministry of Industry-National): Researcher.
6. SanTez: 00020.STV.2006-1. Preparation of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials and Their Composites
with Calcium Phosphates and the Use Thereof in Hard Tissue Repair (Ministry of Industry-National):
Fellow.
7. AB Marie Curie IEF Fellowship, Development of New Strategies for Osteochondral Regeneration,
(PIEF-GA-2009-237762-Keele University-International): Post Doctoral Fellow.
8. TUBITAK Teknogirişim (Project No. 8070098- National), Development of Drug Releasing
Biodegradable Polymeric Ventilation Tubes: PI.
9. KOSGEB, Hacettepe University Technology Incubation Center R&D Project No:2009-04-National):
PI.
10. Hacettepe University Technopolis R&D Project: Production of Composite Screws for the Repair of
Osteochondral Joint Defects (National): Advisor.
11. SME R&D Fund of TEYDEB 1507 Programme, Composite Matrix for Cartilage Repair, No:
7110730 (TUBITAK-National): PI.
12. SME R&D Fund of TEYDEB 1507 Programme, Development of Collagen/Beta-TCP Synthetic Bone
Grafts, No: 7120905 (TUBITAK-National): PI.
13. SME R&D Fund of TEYDEB 1507 Programme, Development of Polyurethane Based Bone Grafts,
No: 7131048 (TUBITAK-National): PI.
14. TC0101 Ministry of Health-TUBITAK 1003: Development of Foecal Occult Blood Test Kits.
Researcher.

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15. COST-EU MP1301 Action, Development of Growth Factor Releasing Elastomer/Ceramic Composite
Materials and Investigation of Their Potential Use as an ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Produc)
for Bone Tissue Engineering, Project No: 213M184, (International): PI.
16. TUBITAK TEYDEB 1511 Research and Technology Development and Innovation Programme with
Priority Fields, Production of Arthroscopic Hard Tissue Regeneration Implants, No:1130005 (TUBITAK-
National): Advisor.
17. Hacettepe University Research Project No: 1860, Preparation of Decellulerized Cornea via
Supercritical Carbon Dioxide for Corneal Tissue Engineering (National): PI.
18. Hacettepe University Research Project No: 6021, Production of Oriented Cell Sheets by Using
Patterned Surfaces (National): PI.
19. Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology Teknoyatirim Grant Project No: 0153.TYD.2014.01,
SupraChon (National): Advisor.
20. Hacettepe University Research Project No: THD-2015-8859, Production of PGS-Acellular Aorta
Composite Vascular Grafts (National): PI.
21. Hacettepe University Research Project No: FHD-2016-11817, Preparation of Waste Paper Derived
Carbon Aerogel-Elastomer Matrices (National): PI.
22. COST-EU BM1302 Action, Preparation of Novel and Decellularized Matrices for Cornea Tissue
Engineering, Project No: 215M071, (International): PI.
23. TUBITAK 1003 (103.SAB.KLNK.2015.2 Call) 3D Production of Laser Assisted Bioglass-HAP
Biomaterials and Its Application as Metal Implant Coating (No: 216S389, PI: Prof. Dr. M. Erdem Ereyen,
TUBITAK-National): Consultant.
24. TUBITAK 1003 (103.SAB.KLNK.2015.2 Call) Utilization of Silver Ion Added Calcium Phosphate
Based Coated Orthopedics Implants in Prevention of İmplant-Related Infections (No: 315S358, PI: Prof.
Dr. Nusret Köse, TUBITAK-National): Consultant.
25. TUBITAK 1005 New Ideas and Products Call: Development of Urethane Ceramic Composite Orbital
Implants (No: 215S835, TUBITAK-National): PI.
26. TUBITAK TEYDEB 1511 Research and Technology Development and Innovation Programme with
Priority Fields, Production of Layered Biomaterials for Guided Bone Regeneration, No:1150275
(TUBITAK-National): Advisor.
27. TUBITAK 1001: Preparation of Decellularized Myocardium-Elastomer Hybrid Cardiac Patches and
Investigation Thereof In Vitro Performance in Mechanical Stimuli Bioreactor with Stem Cells,
No:118M356 (TUBITAK-National): PI.
28. TUBITAK TEYDEB 1511 Research and Technology Development and Innovation Programme with
Priority Fields, Development of a Product Platform Based on Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid/Non-woven
Mesh for Joint Cartilage Regeneration and/or Viscosupplementation, No:1180078 (TUBITAK-National):
Advisor.
25. TUBITAK 1005 New Ideas and Products Call: 3D Modelling of Airway Cell Culture Systems and the
Development of Tissue Grafts Intended for Clinical Use (No: 215S324, TUBITAK-National):
Researcher.

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Awards
1. FP7 EU Framework Program Marie Curie IEF Fellowsip – 2009.
2. 61st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Dedicated to Physiology/Medicine, Lindau, Germany, Selected
Young Scientist Participant Award, 2011.
3. ‘Damak Yarıklarının in situ Doku Mühendisliği ile Onarımı: Alveolar Hayvan Modeli Oluşturulması
ve Farklı Rejimlerde Biyobozunur Doku İskeleleri ile Onarımı’ titled abstract for the 2 nd Presentation
Award in Turkish Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Congress, 2014.
4. National Patent Registraton Award with a Turkish Patent: ‘Osteokondral Defektlerin Onarımı’, 2015.
5. International Association of Advanced Materials Young Scientist Award, 2015.
6. METU Prof. Dr. Mustafa N. Parlar Foundation Technology Award, 2015.
7. 4th Istanbul International Inventions Fair ISIF 2019, Silver Medal, 2019.
8. Turkish Torax Foundation 23. Annual Congress, Experimental Research Working Group Poster
Award, 15-18 October 2019.

Invited Lectures and Seminars

1. Aydin HM, A morphological Study of Cell Aggregations on Mineralisation, 8 th International
Conference on Cell Engineering (ICCE), June 11-12, 2010, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland (Keynote).
2. Aydin HM, Strategic Perspectives in Regenerative Medicine R&D, 18 th International Biomedical
Science and Technology Symposium, September 10-13, 2012, Tokat, Turkey.
3. Aydin HM, Patent Nedir? Bilimesl Araştırmalarda Patent, TMMOB Chamber of Chemical Engineers,
Ankara Branch, December 2012, Ankara, Turkey.
4. Aydin HM, Benchtop to Patient: Synthetic Grafts. Boğaziçi University 1st Biomaterials Day, February
2013, İstanbul, Turkey.
5. Aydin HM, Hard Tissue Repair Materials. Bioengineering Student Congress, 29 April-1 May, 2013,
Tokat, Turkey.
6. Aydin HM, Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering, Hacettepe University 2nd Biomaterials Day, April
2014, Ankara, Turkey.
7. Aydin HM, University-Industry Collaboration Projects, Project Proposal Preparation Workshop, June
4-5, 2014, Sinop, Turkey.
8. Aydin HM, BEC 2015 VII. Bioengineering Congress, ‘CE Approval Process and Design Dossiers for
Hard Tissue Repair Materials’19-21 November 2015, İzmir, Turkey.
9. Aydin HM, Ankara University Biomedical Engineering Seminars, ‘Commercialization Process in
Biomaterials Production’, 7 April 2017, Ankara, Turkey.
10. Aydin HM, Aksaray University Recent Topics in Applied Chemistry Biochemistry Summerschool,
Lecturer, 12-14 July, 2017, Aksaray, Turkey.
11. Aydin HM, Symposia/Workshop for the ERASMUS+ Project ‘Emerging Nanotechnology
Approaches in musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine’, Yildirim Beyazit
University, 26-30 November, 2018, Ankara, Turkey.

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Oral Presentations
1. Aydin HM, Calimli A, Pişkin E, Preparation of Microporous Scaffolds From poly(LLA/CL) and Their
HA and TCP Blends in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Media, 30th Annual Congress of the European
Society for Artificial Organs, September 3-6, 2003, Aachen, Germany.
2. Aydin HM, Porous Structure Preparation from P(LLA/CL)-HA/TCP Composites in Supercritical
Carbon Dioxide, POLSEM 2004, April 28-30, 2004, Mersin, Turkey
3. Aydin HM, Turk M, Calimli A, Pişkin E, Engineering with Membranes: Medical and Biological
Applications, May 15-18, 2005, Camogli, Italy.
4. Aydin HM, Optimizing Degradable Scaffolds for Cranium Repair, 20 th European Conference on
Biomaterials, September 27 - October 1, 2006, Nantes, France.
5. Sayin TC, Aydin HM, Murray PE, Namerow K, An Ultrastructural Investigation of Tissue-Engineered
Pulp Constructs, AAE Annual Meeting, April 29 – May 2, 2009, Orlando, USA.
6. Aydin HM, El Haj AJ, Yang Y, Investigation of Tissue Formation Within 3-Phasic Scaffolds in vitro,
TERMIS 2010, June 13-17, Galway, Ireland.
7. Aydin HM, Investigation of Composite Matrices for Bone and Cartilage Repair, Kanghui Medical
EuroSummit 2011, April 25-29, 2011, Barcelona, Spain.
8. H.M. Aydın et al., Regeneration of Osteochondral Defects Using a Multilayered Scaffold: A Novel
Design, in vitro Performance, and in vivo Healing in Ovine Model, 25th European Conference on
Biomaterials, Madrid, 2013.
9. S. Guler, P. Hosseinian, E. Akbay, M.A. Onur, H.M. Aydin, Supercritical Carbon dioxide (sc-CO2)
Asssted Decellularisation of Aorta, 26th European Conference on Biomaterials, Liverpool, 2014.
10. Aydin HM, Clinical Translation of Biodegradable Composites for Hard Tissue Repair, TERMIS AP
2014, September 24-27, Daegu, Korea.
11. Sahan S, et al., ‘PU/TCP Bone Adhesives and Substitutes for Load Bearing Applications’, Advanced
Materials World Congress 2015, August 23-26, Stockholm, Sweden.
12. Aydin HM, ‘Polyurethane-Ceramic Matrices as Orbital Implants, 27 th European Congress on
Biomaterials, August 30- September 3, Krakow, Poland.
13. Sarikaya B, et al., Effects of Dehydrothermal Treatment of Collagen/b-TCP Scaffold on Bone
Regeneration in Critical Size Bone Defects, IV. TERMIS World Congress, September 8-11, Boston,
USA.
14. Sarikaya B, et al., Collagen/Beta-tricalcium Phosphate Based Synthetic Bone Grafts via
Dehydrothermal (DHT) Processing, 21st International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium,
October 22-24, Antalya, Turkey.
15. Tevlek A & Aydin HM, Waste Paper to Bone Graft, 7 th Bioengineering Congress, BEC2015, 19-21
November, 2015, Izmir, Turkey.
16. Guler S, Hosseinian P, Aydin HM, Enhancing Mechanical Properties of Decellularized Aortae via in
situ Polymerization, 8th National Biomechanics Congress, 19-23 October, Ankara, Turkey, 2016.

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17. Aslan B, Guler S, Tevlek A, Aydin HM, ‘Comparison of Biopolymeric, Synthetic and Natural
Derived Corneal Constructs, 28th ESB, September 4-8, Athens, Greece, 2017.
18. Tevlek A, Hosseinian P, Ogutcu C, Aydin HM, ‘Poly(glycerol-sebacate)/-Tricalcium Phosphate
(PGS/TCP) Bi-Layered Composites for Guided Bone Regeneration, 28 th European Congress on
Biomaterials, September 4-8, Athens, Greece, 2017.
19. Yücekul A, Erdemli E, Aydın HM, Doral MN, ‘Osteokondral Defektlerin Tamirinde Üç Katmanlı
Kompozit Tapa: in vivo Koyun Çalışması, 27. Ulusal Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi, Antalya,
Turkey 2017.
20. Tevlek A, Aydin HM, Fabrication of Thick Cell Sheet Constructs via Nanofibrous Membrane
Interlayers, TERMIS EU 2019, May 27-31, Rhodes, Greece.
21. Topuz B, Aydin HM, Preparation of Optic Nerve Grafts: Optimization of Decellularization Method,
TERMIS EU 2019, May 27-31, Rhodes, Greece.
22. Aydin HM, Biodegradable Materials: Our Current Studies With The Industry, 28th Annual Meeting of
European Orthopaedic Research Society Conference, 17-18 September, İzmir, Turkey.

Theses Completed
1. Burcu Sarıkaya, MSc Thesis, 2015: “Development of Collagen/Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Based
Synthetic Bone Grafts”.
2. Selcen Güler, MSc Thesis, 2016: “Development of Extracellular Matrix Preparation Protocols Using
Supercritical Fluid Supported Decellularization Method for Aorta Tissue Repair”.
3. Bahar Aslan, MSc Thesis, 2016: “Preparation of Polymeric and Decellularized Matrices for Cornea
Tissue Engineering”.
4. Meryem Erken, MSc Thesis, 2018: “Polyurethane Based Bone Adhesive Formulations”.
5. Deniz Sarp, MSc Thesis, 2018: “Development of Beta-tricalcium Phosphate Based Injectable Synthetic
Bone Graft Materials”.
6. Pelin Deniz, MSc Thesis, 2018: “Poly(glycerol-sebacate) based elastomeric matrices for tendon tissue
engineering”.
7. Atakan TAevlek, PhD Thesis, 201: “Development of Strategies Towards Thickness Limitations and
Vascularization Problems in Cell Sheet Engineering”.
8. Abdulraheem Atya, MSc Thesis, 2019: “Investigation of carbon aerogel-elastomer system derived from
waste paper as cardiac patch”.
9. Kuntay Aktaş, MSc Thesis, 2019: “Design of personilized temporomandibular joint implant and
production with additive manufacturing technology”.
10. Erhan Murat Aslan, MSc Thesis, 2020: “Investigation of structural parameters in custom made cranial
implants: application of finite element analysis”.
11. Ökkeş Safa Kararmaz, MSc Thesis, 2020: “Development of composite interference screws”.
12. Merve Uyanıklar, MSc Thesis, 2020: “Development of A Hybrid Biomateral For Corneal Tissue
Engineering”.

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13. Bengisu Topuz, MSc Thesis, 2020: “Development Of Conductive Poly(Glycerol-Sebacate)
Composites For Neural Tissue Engineering”.
14. Gizem Zihna, MSc Thesis, 2021: “Development of Alternative Hybrid Scaffolds For Meniscus Tissue
Engineering”.
15. Ahsen Seyrek, MSc Thesis, 2021: “Development of Antithrombogenic Nanocomposite Heart Valve
Leaflets”.

Conference Chairing
1. Session 6: Cell Network at 8th International Conference on Cell Engineering (ICCE), June 11-12, 2010,
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
2. 18th International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, September 10-13, 2012, Tokat,
Turkey.

Poster Presentations
1. Uzunok D, Ozgoz D, Tuzlakoglu K, Ural E, Kesenci K, Kokturk G, Aydin HM, Ayhan H, Pişkin E,
Applications of Biodegradable Biomaterials, BIOMED IXth International Symposium on Biomedical
Science and Technology, September 19-22, 2002, Kemer-Antalya, Turkey.
2. Uzunok D, Ozgoz D, Tuzlakoglu K, Babac C, Garipcan B, Gurpinar A, Ural E, Kesenci K, Kokturk G,
Aydin HM, Ayhan A, Kazimoglu C, Bolukbasi S, Senkoylu A, Vargel I, Erdem A, Erk Y, Tuysuz M,
Yamurlu M, Akpinar H, Saber R, Kocum C, Mutlu S, Ozguven A, Duman M, Applications of
Biodegradable Polymers, EMCC-3, May 13-15, 2003, Thessaloniki, Greece.
3. Aydin HM, Calimli A, Pişkin E, Microporous Scaffolds, 11 th International Science and Technology
Days, Biomed 2004, September 6-10, 2004, Ankara, Turkey.
4. Aydin HM, Salgin U, Yang Y, Pişkin E, El Haj AJ, Optimizing Degradable Scaffolds for Cranium
Repair, Tissue and Cell Engineering Society (TCES) Meeting, July 3-4, 2006, University of Sheffield,
Sheffield, UK.
5. Aydin HM, Yang Y, Pişkin E, El Haj AJ, A new scaffold preparation technique, Plastic,
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Symposium, May 10-12, 2007,
Samsun Turkey.
6. Aydin HM, Yang Y, Kohler T, Pişkin E, A triphasic scaffold: Preparation and in vitro evaluation,
Biomed 2008, 14th Biomedical Science & Technology Symposium & International Workshop on
Networking/Platforming in Biomedical Technologies Focus on Nanomedicine, May 4-7, 2008, Marmaris,
Turkey.
7. Aydin HM, Yang Y, Kohler T, Müller R, Pişkin E, Novel Technique for HA Particle Coating within
3D Polymeric Structures, TERMIS EU 2008, June 22-26, Porto, Portugal.
8. Aydin HM, Vargel I, Cavusoglu T, Korkusuz P, Guzel E, Pişkin E, Scaffolds + MSCs for Cranial
Defect Repair: 6 months in vivo study, 6 th Marie Curie Cutting-Edge Conference, October 27-31, 2008,
Algarve, Portugal.

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9. Aydin HM, Korkusuz P, Güzel E, Uçkan D, Kılıç, Vargel I, Çavuşoğlu T, Pişkin E, Polimer-
Mezenkimal Kök Hücre Kompozitlerinin Kraniyal Defektlerde Uygulanması: Altı Aylık İn Vivo İzlem
Uluslararası Katılımlı 19. Ulusal Elektron Mikroskopi Kongresi, June 22-25, 2009, Trabzon, Turkey.
10. Aydin HM, Vargel I, Cavusoglu T, Korkusuz P, Guzel E, Pişkin E, Stem cells seeded scaffolds for
cranium repair, Porous Hydrogels for biomedical applications –from cytapheresis to tissue engineering,
Summer School September 29-October 2, 2009, Antalya, Turkey.
11. Aydin HM, Pişkin E, Investigation of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds/Stem Cells in Cranial Defects,
TERMIS 2010, June 13-17, Galway, Ireland.
12. Aydin HM, First Orthobiologic Product In Turkey: Suprabone, Marie Curie Conference, July 1-2,
2010, Turin, Italy.
13. Aydin HM, Sule-Suso J, Hu B, El Haj AJ, Yang Y, FTIR Study of Tissue Engineered Bone Nodules,
SPEC 2010 – 6th International Spec Conference, June 26th – July 1st, 2010, Manchester, UK.
14. Aydin HM et al., Investigation of polymer/ mesenchymal stem cell constructs for cranial defects, 16 th
International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, September 28 – October 2, 2010,
Istanbul, Turkey.
15. Aydin HM, Hu B, El Haj AJ, Yang Y, Mimicking Intramembranous Ossification, 16 th International
Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, September 28 – October 2, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey.
16. Aydin HM, Hu, B, El Haj AJ, Yang Y, Enhancement of Calcium Nodule Production, by Osteoblasts,
ESB 2010 – 23rd European Conference on Biomaterials, September 11-15, 2010, Tampere, Finland.
17. Aydin HM, Yang Y, An Ultrastructural and in vitro Analyses of a Three-Layered Osteochondral Plug,
ESB 2011 - 24th European Conference on Biomaterials, September 4-8, 2011, Dublin, Ireland.
18. Arslan O, Sener G, Aydin HM et al., Biodegradable Nanofibers for Neural Tissue Applications, 18 th
International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, September 10-13, 2012, Tokat, Turkey.
19. B. Sarikaya & H.M. Aydın, Development of Collagen/b-TCP Based Synthetic Bone Grafts at
TERMIS EU, Genova, 2014.
20. Guler S, et al., Improvement of Decellularization Efficiency of Porcine Aorta by using Dimethyl
Sulfoxide as Penetration Enhancer, IV. TERMIS World Congress, September 8-11, Boston, USA.
21. Aslan B, Guler S & Aydin HM, Corneal Collagen Matrix Coated with Poly(p-xylylene) (PPX) for
Keratocyte Orientation, IV. TERMIS World Congress, September 8-11, Boston, USA.
22. Körpe DA, Hosseinian P, Guler S, Duman M, Aydin HM, Synthesis of Gelatine-Methacrylate
Hydrogels as Cell Carriers, 9. Meeting of Scandinavian Society of Biomaterials, 30 May-4 June 2016,
Reykjavik, Iceland.
23. Dereli Can G, Tevlek A, Can ME, Oncu E, Aydin HM, Cagil N, Aydin HM, Comparison of
Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Different Biomaterials Used in Eye Surface Reconstruction,
PS-0315, 50th National Congress of Turkish Opthalmology Association, November 9-13, 2016, Antalya,
Turkey.
24. Odabas S, et al. Magnetic Stimulated Cryogels To Enhance Stem Cell Differentiation, P-401, 29 th
Annual Congress of the European Society for Biomaterials, September 9-13, 2018, Maastricht, The
Netherlands.

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25. Günal G, Tevlek A, Aydin HM, Elastomer Reinforced Decellularized Myocardium Constructs,
TERMIS EU 2019, May 27-31, Rhodes, Greece. 
26. Uyanıklar M, Günal G, Tevlek A, Hosseinian P, Aydin HM, Decellularized Cornea Constructs
Incıorporating Gelatin Methacrylate, eCM Online Periodical, 2019, Collection 2; ScSB Conference
Abstracts, p. 34.
27. Akyuz T, Cam SB, Korkusuz P, Aydin HM, Küçükgüven A, Vargel İ Combined Effect of
Poly(glycerol-sebacate)/tricalcium phosphate Scaffold on Bone Healing in Rat Alveolar Defect Model,
28th Annual Meeting of European Orthopaedic Research Society Conference, 17-18 September, İzmir,
Turkey.
39. S Subasi, S Tuncer, GG Karatas, HM Aydin, E Celebioglu, C Karaaslan, Production of decellularized
lung tissue scaffold by chemical method, Poster Presentation, EAACI 2020, 589-590, 6-8 June 2020,
Olnline.

Certificates
1. ISO 13485:2003 and 93/42/EEC Medical Devices Directive Basic Training Certificate, MEYER,
Certificate No. GKA-1446, November 14, 2008.
2. Computer Literacy Certificate, Hacettepe University Training Centre, Document No: BOSB04,
Certificate No: 0754, February 13, 2009.
3. 2007/47/EC Medical Devices Directive Basic Training Certificate,MEYER, Certificate No. MYR-256,
March 22, 2009.
4. ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003, and 93/42 EEC Internal Auditing certificates, MEYER, Certificate
No. GKA-2085, March 28, 2009.
5. Cleanroom Automation Training Certificate, Nasyonel Teknoloji, June 17, 2009.
6. 93/42/AT Denetçi Belgesi (Sertifika No: 2219, Kiwa-Meyer, 10.03.2015).
7. ISO 13485:2003 Denetçi Belgesi (Sertifika No: 2219, Kiwa-Meyer, 10.03.2015).
8. ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices QMS Tranbsition and Internal Auditor Training and ISO
13485:2016 Risk management for Medical Devices Training Certificate, KIWA, Certificate No. TR-
2018-1065, July 07, 2008.

Organizing and Management Skills

1. The Design and Building of Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) Biosensors, Advance Practical
Course, June 20-27, 2004, Ankara, Turkey – Group leader
2. Biomed 2004, 11th International Biomedical Science and Technology Days, September 6-10, 2004,
Ankara, Turkey – Organizing team member
3. ExperTissues Annual Progress Meeting and AleaJacta Est/Expertissues Tutorial Course, 15-17
October, 2005, Antalya, Turkey – Organizing team member
4. StemCell 2007: Plastic, Reconstuctive and Aesthetic Surgery Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
Symposium, 10-12 May, 2007, Samsun, Turkey
5. BIOMED 2008: 14th International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, Marmaris, Turkey

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6. FEBS Advance Practical Course: QCM, SPR/Elipsometer & AFM as novel Biosensors & Imaging
Systems, June 22-29, 2008, Ankara, Turkey – Group leader
7. COST Action B28, Array Technologies for BSL3 and BSL4 Pathogens, Workshop on Array
Technologies, May 3-6, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey – Organizing commity member
8. Expertissues Trainig Course on Cranio-Maxillofacial Animal Models, July 28-31, 2010, Ankara,
Turkey – Organizing team member
9. Biomed 2010 – 16th International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, September 29 –
October 2, 2010, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey – National Advisory Board Member
10. 18th International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, September 10-13, 2012, Tokat,
Turkey – National Advisory Board Member
11. TERMIS EU Chapter 2013 Congress, June, 2013, Istanbul, Turkey (National Organizing Committee).
12. 2nd Biomaterials Day, Hacettepe University, April 2014, Ankara, Turkey (Sc
Entific Committee)
13. 20th International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, August 24-27, 2014, Köyceğiz,
Muğla, Turkey – National Advisory Board Member.
14. KOMPEGE III, International Participation III. Ege Composite Materials Symposium, Kuşadası,
Aydın, Turkey – Scientific Board Member.
15. 4th Biomaterials Days, 19-20 October 2017, Yalova University, Yalova, Turkey – Scientific Board
Member.

Professional Membership
1. Member of European Society for Biomaterials (ESB).
2. Founding member of the National Society of Biomedical Sciences.
3. Member of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Society.
4. Member of European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO).
Courses, Workshops & Meetings
1. Advanced Practical Course on the Design and Building of Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)
Biosensors, June 20-27, 2004, Ankara, Turkey
2. 2nd Alea Jacta Est/2nd EXPERTISSUES TUTORIAL COURSE – “Tissue Engineering of Bone and
Cartilage: Current Trends and Future Perspectives”, October 17-19, 2005, Antalya, Turkey.
3. Bone and Cartilage Tissue Engineering, Satellite Workshop, May 12, 2007, Samsun, Turkey.
4. NanoTR-3 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference, June 11-14, 2007, Ankara, Turkey.
5. Expertissues 36th Month Meeting, October 5-6, 2007, Kusadasi, Turkey.
6. 6th Marie Curie Cutting-Edge Conference, October 27-31, 2008, Algarve, Portugal.
7. Hacettepe University Continuous Training Centre, Biomaterial-Tissue Compatibility in Tissue
Engineering Applications, March 27, 2009, Ankara, Turkey
8. FP7 Marie Curie Actions/ Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways IAPP Summer School:
Porous Hydrogels for biomedical applications –from cytapheresis to tissue engineering, Summer School
September 29-October 2, 2009, Antalya, Turkey.

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10. European Society for Artificial Organs & American Society for Artificial Internal Organs Joint
Winter School: Bioartificial Organs & Cell Therapy 2010, January 21-23, 2010, Semmering, Austria.
11. Monaco Extra Summer School, September 29 – October 2, 2010, Antalya, Turkey.
12. COST Action B28, Workshop on Array Technologies, May 5-6, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey.
13. 24th Annual Scientific Congress of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 14-18, 2010, Antalya,
Turkey.
14. Marie Curie Conference, July 1-2, Turin, Italy.
15. EuroScience Open Forum, July 2-7, Turin, Italy.
16. MIT Professional Education – Short Programs: Controlled Release Technology: Polymeric Delivery
Systems For Pharmaceuticals, Proteins and Other Agents, July 19-23, 2010, Boston, USA.
17. 5th Workshop on Biopolymeric Systems, March 4, 2011, Industrial Experience in Biomaterial
Production, Ankara, Turkey.
18. 7th Symposium on Controlled Releaase Systems, 2 June 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.
19. 61st Nobel Laureates Meeting, 26 June – 1 July 2011, Lindau, Germany.
20. 8th Nanoscience – Nanotechnology Congress & IANM 3rd World Congress, June 25-29, 2012, Ankara,
Turkey.
21. Advances in Tissue Engineering, 20th Annual Short Course, August 8-11, 2012, Rice University,
Houston, Texas, USA.
22. 18th International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, September 10-13, 2012,
Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi, Tokat, Turkey.
23. BIOMATEN Workshop on “Use of Biomaterials in Medical Field”, March 19, 2013, Ankara, Turkey.
24. Universita Degli Studi Di Trento Summer School on Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, July 8-
12, 2013, Riva del Garda, Italy.
25. International Cartilage Repair Society ICRS 2013 Congress, September 15-18, 2013, İzmir, Rurkey.
26. COST Action MP1301 First MC and WG Meeting, March 13-14, 2014 Turin, Italy.
27. British Council’s Researchers Link Programme, New Horizons in Biocatalysis for Biomaterials
Workshop, April 8-12, 2014, İzmir, Turkey.
28. International Conference on Tissue Engineering, 20-25 June 2014, Kos, Greece.
29. The International Bioprinting Congress, 24-25 July, 2014, Singapore.
30. The International Seminar on Lab on A Chip, 7-11 September, 2014, Kuşadası, Turkey.
31. HUNITEK Advanced Technologies on Health Sciences Symposium, 15-16 September, 2014, Ankara,
Turkey.
32. 21st International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, October 22-24, 2015, Antalya,
Turkey.
33. Turkish Ministry of Health, Turkish Pharmacopea Workshop, December 9-12, 2015, Kizilcahamam,
Turkey.
34. Turkish Thorax Foundation 23. Annual Congress, Subasi S. Et al., The Effect of Different Surfactants
on the Production of Decellularized Lung Matrix, 15-18 October 2019.

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Editorial Duties
1. Orthoplastic Surgery: Open Access (OSOA), Crimson Publishers: Associate Editor

Journal Referee Duties

1. RSC Advances
2. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
3. Journal of Materials Science and Engineering Part C
4. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B
5. International Journal of Nanomedicine
6. Physiological Research
7. Journal of Microencapsulation
8. Advanced Materials Letters
9. Turkish Journal of Biochemistry

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