Middle East Technical University, also known as METU, is one of the nine academic partners of NMR-IMPROV.
METU is a prestigious public university located in Ankara, Turkey. Established in 1956, METU focuses on research and education in engineering and the natural sciences. It boasts a strong international reputation, with partnerships with leading organizations like the United Nations.
As an academic partner of NMR-IMPROV, METU excels in the intersection of food science and NMR methodology. The research group, led by Prof. Mecit Oztop, utilizes Time-Domain Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (TD-NMR) to probe the properties of various food products, including dairy items. By combining technological innovation with scientific expertise, METU plays a pivotal role in enhancing food quality, safety, and sustainability.
Prof. Mecit Halil Öztop is an experienced researcher and a dedicated full-time professor at the Food Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University (METU) in Turkey.
His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from UC Davis, where he focused on several applications of magnetic resonance imaging and NMR relaxometry.
He has led various research projects in the field of food engineering, especially in areas such as TD-NMR relaxometry, magnetic resonance imaging, confectionery products, and plant proteins.
M. Rasim Gül – Teaching Assistant and PhD Candidate at the Middle East Technical University (METU), Food Engineering Department (Turkey) 🧫
👨🔬 Rasim is an accomplished researcher with a focus on food science and engineering. He holds double bachelor’s degrees in Food Engineering and Chemical Engineering, along with a Master of Science degree in Food Engineering from METU. He is currently pursuing his PhD, contributing to EU projects as a researcher. His expertise includes the quality assessment of plant-based cheeses using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Relaxometry, particularly in exploring molecular dynamics across varied temperatures and frequencies. Rasim is passionate about functional food innovation, sustainable processing, and novel analytical techniques
