Academic Staff

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra MANKAN (Head of Department)

She graduated from Ankara University, Department of Nutrition Sciences. She started her academic career at Zonguldak University and worked as a department founder academic personnel at university. She still conducts thesis’ on field of Gastronomy and Nutrition and Dietetic. She has taken part in administrative work at Gastronomy departments. While on the job, she also teaches nutrition, food hygiene, nutritional anthropology and international gastronomy. The improvement in nutrition and purchasing from different segments of the society (youth, women, etc.) is academically advantageous. She has articles on gastronomy in various newspapers and journals and participates in new research in gastronomy research, international congresses and symposiums. She carries out projects to make her personal academy and experience suitable for personal knowledge, chefs and all culinary applications. She has started to work at Alanya University in 2021.

Prof. Dr. Haluk HAMAMCI

In 1976, he graduated from Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor's degree. In 1979, he completed his Master's degree at Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and in 1986 he received his PhD degree at University Of California, Davis, Chemical Engineering, United States of America. He worked as an assistant professor, associate professor and professor in the Department of Food Engineering, Middle East Technical University until 2020. In addition to the main topic of yeast physiology, he conducts research in a wide range of areas related to food and biotechnology and works on technological applications. Hamamcı, who moved to Alanya University in 2020 from METU Engineering Faculty where he was a staff member for many years, speaks advanced English and Italian.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Durdu ÖNER

Prof. Dr. Öner graduated from Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering in 1979. In 1982, he received his master's degree from Kansas State University, Department of Chemical Engineering and in 1985, he received his PhD degree from the same university, Department of Food Sciences. In 1993, he became a Professor at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering. During his academic life, he directed many master's and doctoral theses. In addition, he took part in many administrative duties and projects. He has many national and international publications. He has taught courses such as Food Biotechnology, Fluid Mechanics, Food Engineering Design, Statistical Analysis, Food Applications Laboratory and Advanced Cereal Science and Technology. Between 2015-2020, he worked as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design and Acting Rector at Alanya University.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Zehra KAYA

Dr. Kaya graduated from Food Engineering Department at Celal Bayar University in 2007. After completing her bachelor's education, she started to study for a master degree at the Food Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Izmir Institute of Technology. In 2012, she successfully presented her thesis titled as “Disinfection of white grape juice using a continuous flow UV reactor”. During her master studies, she won the third prize in the competition of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) Research & Development Project Market of the Food by the project titled as "Enhancement of the shelf life of the verjuice by using UV-C irradiation and mild heating process". Then, she started her Ph.D. studies in the Food Engineering Department, Izmir Institute of Technology, and successfully completed her doctoral thesis in 2019 with the thesis titled as “Development of Different Koruk (Unripe Grape) Products by Using Several Processing Techniques”. During her doctoral studies, she won a “Tubitak 2214-A Ph.D. Research Fellowship Programme” and studied as a visitor researcher for 6 months at the University of Lleida in Spain. After her Ph.D. graduation, she worked as a Quality Assurance and Food Engineer for 6 months in Biblos Resort Hotel in Alaçatı, Izmir. Since October 2019, she has been working full time as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Alanya University, and she has undertaken various administrative works.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Türkan UZLAŞIR

She graduated from Afyon Kocatepe University, Department of Food Engineering in 2015. After completing her undergraduate education, she started her master's degree at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering. In 2017, she successfully presented her thesis titled ‘Determination of the Possibilities of Using Pumpkin Seed Oil in Salami Production’. Then, she started her PhD education at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Department of Food Engineering as a 100/2000 YÖK Doctoral Scholar. During her doctoral education, she won the third place in the 4th National Industry-Oriented R&D and Innovation Project Competition held in 2024 with the study titled ‘Obtaining C-Mycocyanin from Spirulina Platensis by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (SK-CO2) Extraction and Structural Characterisation of C-Mycocyanin Used as Natural Colourant in Foods’. Within the scope of TÜBİTAK-1002 project in 2024, she successfully presented her doctoral thesis titled ‘The Effect of Different Salinity Rates on Bioactive Compounds, Flavouring Substances, Quality Parameters and In-Vitro Bioaccessibility of Spirulina platensis and Phaeodactylum tricornutum in Cultivation’ and was entitled to receive the title of Doctor. As of 2025 February, she started to work as an Assistant Professor at Alanya University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Gülden KILIÇ

She graduated from Gaziantep University, Department of Food Engineering in 2013. In 2015, she started her master's degree at Ege University, Department of Food Engineering and successfully presented her thesis titled "Microbiological, Physical and Chemical Properties of Fig Vinegar Produced by Traditional Methods" in 2017. Then, she started her PhD education at Ege University, Department of Food Engineering. During her doctoral education, she worked as a 100/2000 YÖK Doctoral Scholar in the sub-field of "Natural and Herbal Products, Cosmetic Products" and completed her doctoral thesis titled "Determination of Microbiological Properties of Kombucha Produced from Different Herbal Sources and Identification of Probiotic Microorganisms in the Product" in 2023 and was entitled to receive the title of Doctor. As of October 2023, she started to work as an Assistant Professor at Alanya University, Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department.

Instructor Erdi EREN

He graduated from Mustafa Kemal University, Department of Food Engineering with Certificate of Honor in 2017. Between the years of 2014-15, he studied for 2 semesters at Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) as part of the Erasmus+ program. He conducted his Master's thesis study at Latvia University of Agriculture (LLU) in 2018, as part of his second Erasmus+ program. After working for 2 years in the domestic and international private sector, he started to work in our University in September of 2019. In the summer of 2020, he completed his Master's study and earned the degree of Msc. in Engineering. He has received various culinary and gastronomy trainings in countries such as Thailand, South Africa and Czech Republic. He lectures courses such as Basic Culinary Techniques, Fermentation, Nutritional Anthropology in the department and also continues studying for PhD on Gastronomy and Culinary Arts.

Instructor İlkay ELMACI, PhD

She graduated from Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering in 2012. She completed her master's degree at Istanbul Okan University Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Gastronomy and worked as a research assistant in the same department between 2014-2019. In the summer of 2016, she worked on a coffee farm in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she learned about the stages of the coffee plant from harvest to cup. In the summer of 2018, she did an Erasmus summer internship at Universidade de Lisboa in Portugal, working on the chemical analysis of grape seeds. She completed her PhD education at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts. In 2021, she started working as a lecturer at Alanya University.

Res. Asst. Aslı YERLİKAYA

In 2020, she graduated from Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department, with second place in the University and first place in the faculty and department. In 2021, she started her master's degree at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, and completed in 2023 with her thesis titled "The Role of Emotions in the Effect of Destination Food Environment on the Intention to Recommend". She is currently studying in the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts PhD programme of Necmettin Erbakan University. In September 2022, she started to work as a research assistant at Alanya University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department.

Res. Asst. Ayşe MUSLU

In 2018, she graduated from Gümüşhane University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Food Engineering. After graduation, she attended national courses and certificate programs in her field. In the same year, she started her master's degree at Gümüşhane University, Department of Food Engineering. In this period, she successfully completed the Department of Laborant and Veterinary Health at Anadolu University Open Education Faculty. In 2019, she worked as an analyst at Bodrum Academy Analysis Laboratory for a short time. In 2021, she completed her master's degree with high honors. In 2021, she started her PhD education at Ege University, Department of Food Engineering and is currently continuing her doctoral studies on edible films and coatings. In 2023, she started to work as a Research Assistant at Alanya University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department.

Res. Asst. Cansu İŞERİ

In 2023, she graduated from Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department with honours. During her education, she took an active role in positions such as faculty and department representatives as well as the Gastronomy Community Presidency. Following her graduation, she worked professionally in the pastry department in the sector and started her master's degree at Anadolu University, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts in the same year. As of February 2025, she started to work as a Research Assistant at Alanya University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department.