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R&D Manager & PhD Chemist | Surfactants, Formulation & Scale-Up
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Senior R&D leader with 20+ years in specialty chemicals, surfactants and formulation. Proven track record scaling lab innovations to commercial production, managing TÜBİTAK projects and cross-functional teams. Delivers quality-compliant, cost-effective products on time.
Deneyim
R&D Manager - MKS DEVO Chemicals - Izmir
(2025-12)
- Lead R&D programmes across surfactants, agrochemical emulsifiers, polycarboxylates and PVP/VI dye-transfer inhibitors from concept to commercialisation
- Develop keratin/amino-acid-based metal chelates and optimise synthesis routes using FTIR, GPC, viscosity and solids analytics
- Manage TÜBİTAK 1501/1507 projects, IP studies and cross-functional coordination with production, quality, purchasing and sales
R&D Director - Kale Care Chemicals Kimyevi Maddeler A.Ş. - Gebze, Kocaeli
(2024-07 - 2025-05)
- Optimised amidation, esterification, quaternisation and polymerisation processes for surfactant and cosmetic applications
- Directed R&D on betaines, amine oxides, silicones and cosmetic preservatives, improving formulation performance and stability
- Executed TÜBİTAK 1501 and 1505 projects, aligning deliverables with regulatory and commercial timelines
R&D Manager - Dalan Kimya Endüstri A.Ş. - Izmir
(2021-06 - 2024-05)
- Developed hand/face creams, natural bar soaps, bar shampoos and cleansing products from formulation through scale-up
- Led Lean Six Sigma Green Belt projects delivering measurable product performance and process efficiency gains
- Managed cross-functional product-development workflows ensuring quality targets and launch schedules were met
R&D Manager - Viking Temizlik ve Kozmetik A.Ş. - Izmir
(2007-05 - 2021-03)
- Managed R&D for domestic, private-label, export and I&I cleaning products over 14 years, reducing costs while improving quality; led SAN-TEZ university-industry project as PhD researcher
Production and R&D Chief - Üniversal Kimya Ltd. Şti. - Izmir
(2004-07 - 2007-05)
- Oversaw production planning and R&D for industrial detergents; managed regulatory affairs and coordinated customer demonstrations
Production and R&D Supervisor - Iduna Dankim Kimya ve Temizlik Ltd. Şti. - Izmir
(2002-03 - 2004-07)
- Developed detergents for HoReCa sector; planned weekly production, ensured optimum process conditions and managed regulatory compliance
Eğitim
PhD - Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences - Çukurova University (2017)
MSc - Chemistry - Celal Bayar University (2001)
BSc - Chemistry - Ege University (1999)
