In order to honor scientific achievements at our University, the 2024 Most Successful PhD Theses Award Ceremony was held on January 12, 2026, at the Rectorate Mimar Kemaleddin Hall. During the ceremony, Rector Prof. Dr. Uğur Ünal emphasized the importance of doctoral studies. Awards were presented to the recipients of successful theses determined through evaluations conducted by the Institutes, and the program concluded with a group photo session.

First Prize

Burcu TİMUR

Advisor: Prof. Dr. Zeynep Şafak TEKSİN

Thesis Title: Development of Exemestane-Loaded Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems and In Vitro–In Situ Evaluations

Department: Pharmaceutical Technology

Second Prize

Ayşegül YILDIZ

Advisor: Prof. Dr. Füsun ACARTÜRK

Thesis Title: Evaluation of Silk Fibroin-Based Drug-Loaded Hydrogels in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Department: Pharmaceutical Technology

Third Prize

Tuğba UÇAR AKYÜREK

Advisor: Prof. Dr. İlkay ERDOĞAN ORHAN

Thesis Title: Investigation of the Anti-Alzheimer Effects of Certain Plant-Derived Phenolic Compounds Using In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Methods

Department: Pharmacognosy