Prof. Dr. Mesut Işık is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Türkiye. His research interests encompass biochemistry, enzymology, biotechnology, bioengineering, and medicinal chemistry. His research focuses on enzyme purification, characterization, kinetics, and immobilization, as well as the development of enzyme-based systems and their potential biotechnological applications. He is also actively involved in natural product research, phytochemical characterization, antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities, and the discovery of biologically active compounds. His work integrates experimental biochemical approaches with molecular docking and computational methods to investigate the structure–activity relationships and potential therapeutic applications of bioactive molecules. Through interdisciplinary research, he aims to contribute to advances in biotechnology, drug discovery, and the development of innovative enzyme-based applications. Recognized among Stanford University and Elsevier's World's Top 2% Scientists in the Single-Year Impact category (2021-2026).
Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University
Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye)
Department of Bioengineering
Professor
Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye)
19 Feb 2026 - present
Associate Professor
Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye)
15 Jan 2020 - present
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
13 Sep 2012 - 16 Jun 2016
Undergraduate Student
Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
05 Oct 2006 - 17 Jun 2010