Dr. Merve Kaya
Dr. rer. nat., Dipl.-Ing. Agr.
Germany
A scientist and innovator with 20+ years of international experience in sustainable food systems and agricultural biotechnology. I work at the crossroads of science, innovation, and business development in the agri-food sector.
With a background in plant biochemistry and the circular bioeconomy, I’ve contributed to global projects and published 20+ scientific papers. My work bridges academia, industry, and policy to advance climate-resilient, regenerative agriculture.
Expertise
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CNBC-e
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CNN
invitations
FAO, Rome
COP29 Baku, Azerbaijan
British Embassy Berlin
British Embassy Ankara
British Consulate İstanbul
German Embassy Ankara
NRW Ministry, Germany
Turkish Consulate Munich
Turkish Consulate Düsseldorf
Turkish Consulate Nantes
City Hall Nantes, France
Executive Mansion Raleigh, USA
conferences
panels
MUSIAD Vizyoner
EU Tech Chamber
Boğaziçi University
Hacettepe University
>30 RESEARCH ITEMS
Efficacy of P. agglomerans strain RK-84 in controlling fire blight caused by E. amylovora in pear orchards.
Influence of extraction conditions on the chemical and macromolecular characteristics of pectin samples.
Microalgae based biostimulants, in feed systems (clover and fodder mix).
Microbial (bacteria) based biostimulants in feed systems (silage corn).
Characteristic features of Homogalacturonans along with citrus pectin dissasembly under mild acidic conditions.
LECTURES
Kültür University
Gadjah Mada Indonesia
Atatürk University
National Taiwan University
startup mentorshıp
EIT-Food
Best Business Ideas Award
ODTÜ, Jury Member
Plant based R&D Competition
Teknopark İstanbul
multilangue
Native in Turkish
I speak French
Examination: TCF Score: B2
I speak German
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat Score: B2
I speak English
Examination: IELTS Score: 7.0
BOOKS
social responsibility
Fenerbahçe Sports Club
Technical University
of Munich
Women's Shelter Foundation
references
SPORT
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