pArt of Science
As researchers, when we explore something, we are passionate about sharing it in a way that would be received more easily.
We write articles; we do presentations, and visual materials: photography, microscopy images, basic sketches, detailed illustrations, 3D models, are often the best narrators of our research.
Visual communication tools are powerful ways to grab the attention of the audience and enhance the memorability of the subject. Similarly, throughout my research, I needed visual materials to tell my story.
pArt of Science
As researchers, when we explore something, we are passionate about sharing it in a way that would be received more easily.
We write articles; we do presentations, and visual materials: photography, microscopy images, basic sketches, detailed illustrations, 3D models, are often the best narrators of our research.
Visual communication tools are powerful ways to grab the attention of the audience and enhance the memorability of the subject. Similarly, throughout my research, I needed visual materials to tell my story.
Research Interests
Tissue engineering, biomaterials,
additive manufacturing, emulsion templating,
polymer synthesis, porous materials,
decellularisation,
scientific and medical illustration
29 Oct 2025
BaldemirTeam
Our dedicated lab member and MSc student, Özgü Özkendir, presented a poster entitled “Biodegradable Star Polymer-Based Highly Porous Scaffolds with Tunable Mechanical Properties as a Sustainable 3D Cell Culture Platform” at the prestigious Nature Conference, Engineered Models of Human Disease, held in Belgrade, Serbia, on 28–29 October 2025.
The conference brought together leading researchers and innovators in bioengineering, biomaterials, and disease modelling to discuss advances in human-relevant in vitro systems. Özgü’s poster showcased BaldemirLab’s recent progress on developing star-shaped polymer-based, emulsion-templated porous scaffolds designed to offer controlled mechanical tunability and biodegradability for sustainable 3D cell culture applications.
This work, co-authored by Emircan Sert and Dr. Betül Aldemir Dikici, reflects the lab’s ongoing efforts to design next-generation biomaterials that bridge sustainability and functional performance in tissue engineering. The participation of BaldemirLab at such a high-impact international platform underscores the growing recognition of İzmir Institute of Technology’s contributions to biomaterials and tissue engineering research.
Congratulations, Özgü!
