Istanbul Technical University (ITU) carries out important studies in the field of sustainability with the vision of transforming the future. Scientific activities undertaken by our faculty members to provide solutions to global problems such as hunger and to highlight social contribution are achieving international success.

ITU Faculty of Chemical-Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Food Engineering faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Derya Kahveci Karıncaoğlu has been awarded “The Kerry Upcycled Food Foundation Fellowship”, which is dedicated to educating consumers about the environmental and social benefits of upcycled foods and developing an evidence-based industry on foods.

Sustainable foods

The Upcycled Food Association (UFA), which was established in 2020 to develop interest in upcycled foods and consumer demand for these products, has selected eight researchers for its second fellowship. Our faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Derya Kahveci Karıncaoğlu will work with other researchers representing diverse research backgrounds and selected from universities in countries such as the USA and Finland.

For details: https://haberler.itu.edu.tr/haberdetay/2023/02/01/itu-gida-muhendisligi-ogretim-uyemize-arastirma-bursu-odulu