Ilgaz Oktay

Professorship of Bioprocess Engineering -Involved in CirculH2 (EU HORIZON) & C1TOCO (BMFTR) projects -Managed laboratory operations, safety protocols, and supervision of 4 student internships, while facilitating continuous improvement initiatives -Navigated technology transfer initiatives by data analysis and reporting, reaching a 120-fold increase in biomass yield through scale-up -Contributed to drafting research proposals, grant applications, and technical reports for knowledge transfer

-Engaged with startups and academic institutions in the life science branch by having site visits & representing Sartorius in trade fairs such as Bioeurope, and attending networking events such as Biovaria, where I generated 14 leads in a single day -Facilitated the integration of laboratory solutions and supported technically by +10 demo installations -Activated pipeline growth and market penetration by generating 100+ leads and establishing a comprehensive account map for Bavaria

-Assisted with the environmental inspections and regulatory supervision in the Duisburg port area -Gained hands-on experience with European environmental and safety regulations for chemical and biotech operations -Attended a discussion forum for a major public approval procedure involving LANXESS's hydrogenation plant, demonstrating curiosity, responsibility, and teamwork

-Reported experimental results, deviations, and technical observations for the production optimization -Collaborated with production and quality teams to ensure adherence tofood safety and regulatory standards -Improved monitoring procedures, contributing to a more consistent UF feta cheese texture across 100+ production batches

-Designed and tested recipes for plant-based products, aligning with nutritional targets and shelf-life standards -Conducted ingredient sourcing and sensory evaluation trials -Supported market research and cost optimization for scaling sustainable food products, achieving cheaper and more sustainable product content