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Yusuf Baran

Yusuf Baran

Place of Birth : Turkey
Born : 1977
Position : President of Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey
Field of study : Molecular Biology And Genetics, Cancer Biology, Science Diplomacy, Science Policies, Science Leadership, Science Administration
H. Index : 24


Biography:

Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran is the President of Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey. After receiving his bachelor degree in Dicle University, Department of Biology between 1994-1998, he earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in 2002 and 2006, respectively, in the Middle East Technical University. During his Ph.D. studies, he worked in the Medical University of South Carolina for 6 months in 2005 and 2006. He has been working at Izmir Institute of Technology since 2007. Dr. Yusuf Baran has been involved in more than 40 scientific research projects supported by national and international organizations.

Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran is a member of The Global Young Academy; an Executive Committee member of The World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliate Network; a founder member of the Academy of Engineering and Technology for the Developing World; and a member of World Association of Young Scientists. In his research, Dr. Baran focused on molecular biology of cancer, science policies and science diplomacy.

Current Research and Recent Achievements:

Dr. Yusuf Baran has authored in more than 350 papers in peer-reviewed journals and abstracts. His scientific achievements have been recognized/awarded by national/international accredited institutions holding more than 100 awards. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran has been honored as "2013 Young Scientist" by World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2013. He got “Outstanding Young Person of Turkey in Scientific Leadership Award", by International Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs in 2014. Dr. Baran also earned “Science Award” by Turkish Academy of Pharmacy in 2017, “Outstanding Young Scientist Award” by Experimental Hematology Association in 2016, by Science Heroes Association in 2014, and by Turkish Academy of Sciences in 2010. He was also honored with his election to “Science Diplomacy Workshop” in 2016 by The World Academy of Sciences and to “Science Diplomacy and Leadership Workshop” in 2018 by The American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Experiences:
  • Professor, Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Izmir, Turkey, (2014-2015, since 2018).

  • Professor, Abdullah Gul University, Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Kayseri, Turkey, (2015-2018)

  • Associate Professor, Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Izmir, Turkey, (2009-2014)

  • Assistant Professor, Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Izmir, Turkey, (2008-2009)

  • Visiting Researcher, Gulhane Medical School, Research & Development Center, Medical & Cancer Research Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey, (2006-2007)

  • Visiting Scholar, Medical University of South Carolina, Holling Cancer Center, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, South Carolina, USA, (2005-2006)

  • Research & Teaching Assistant, Middle East Technical University, Department of Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Ankara, Turkey, (2000-2006)

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