Who we work with

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

our partner

Who We Are

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (BMAEU, also called MAKU) was established in Burdur province in 2006. It is named after Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Turkish poet of the national anthem. As of the 2023-2024 academic year, it consists of 12 faculties, 4 institutes, 5 colleges, 13 vocational schools and the conservatory of Turkish music. It currently has 36,123 students and 1,080 academic staff. MAKU excels in its academic units and various fields. It prides itself on combining advanced technology infrastructure with highly qualified academic and administrative staff. Alongside its impressive academic achievements, the University offers a vibrant and culturally diverse environment that fosters a positive learning experience.
MAKU has been chosen by Ministry of Development as a pilot university within the scope of the Regional Development-Oriented Mission Differentiation and Specialization Project. MAKU is committed to unique fields of study, universal education and training, and groundbreaking research in science, education and technology.

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MAKU

What We Do

In the INNOECOFOOD project, BMAEU (MAKU) is involved in coordinating and implementation of Work Package 4 on optimizing the sustainable production of selected spirulina species and post-harvest processing in four ECOHUBS. Spirulina species from lakes in different ECOHUB locations will be characterized by molecular biology techniques for useful high protein, anti-pollution and high phycocyanin content. The novel variants will be compared with a standard commercial control variety, Spirulina platensis. The local species with the optimum properties will be farmed and processed for food and feed using AI sensors and IoT.

Specific Objectives

Explore our initiatives

Discover how we're advancing sustainability and innovation in aquaculture through these focused objectives.

Spirulina Scoping and Analysis

To undertake scoping study and collect diverse spirulina strains from local lakes in each African country area and analyze them by molecular sequencing.

Select and Grow Optimal Strains

To select and grow the optimum strains based on: nutrient and phycocyanin content, pollution mitigation.

Innovative Spirulina Processing

To process the selected spirulina strains innovatively by drying and encapsulation method and technologies.

Making Waves

Our Project Team

Atiye ARICAN

Graduate Student/Molecular Biology and Genetic Research Team Member 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Seyit YUZUAK

Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Participant: Contact for BMAEU Partner, Work Package, and Task Leader for WP4

Asst. Prof. Dr. Gul KARADUMAN

Mathematical Modelling, Data Analysis and AI Techn. Research Team Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Riza AKGUL

Algal Biotechnology and Production Research Team Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fusun AKGUL

Algal Biotechnology and Production Research Team Member 

Serkan CIFTCI

Graduate Student / Molecular Biology and Genetic Research Team Member

Dr. Yigit KUCUKCOBANOGLU

Plant Biology and Bioinformatics Research Team Member

Buse Dogan

Graduate Student/Molecular Biology and Genetic Research Team Member