Dr. Rosie Yagmur Yegin
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Biography
🌟 Hello! I’m Yagmur, a Research Engineer. My focus is on sustainability-driven innovations, process optimization, recycling, and simulation modeling, with a strong emphasis on cost-saving initiatives and impactful environmental solutions. 🌟 During my postdoctoral research at MIT, I pioneered eco-friendly solutions to tackle critical challenges in food safety and sustainability. I developed innovative antimicrobial films and biodegradable packaging to reduce food waste and replace microplastics. 🌟My PhD research at Texas A&M focused on designing smart antimicrobial agents and biodegradable materials to inhibit bacterial growth and extend the shelf life of perishable products, contributing to a more sustainable food system while addressing food insecurity. 🌟 My collaborative, forward-thinking research has led to over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. I’ve secured patents, elite certifications, and presented at more than 30 prestigious global conferences. These accomplishments underscore my dedication to advancing science and fostering sustainable innovations across disciplines.
Affiliations
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Maryland, USA
Honors and Awards
ACS Sustainability Star
ACS
1st Place Prize Winner in the Lightning Talk Competition
Duke University
CMU CEE Rising Stars
Carnegie Mellon University
Selected participant for a competitive workshop arranged by Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), 2022
Poster Price Winner
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
CEE Annual Research Day: Climate Solutions and Integration of Sustainability at Scale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2022.
2nd Place Winner at MIT School of Engineering Project Competition
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Trained and supervised of a team of MIT students in Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) for an environmental research project I determined, 2022.
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS) Research and Presentation Travel Award
Texas A&M University
Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) Virtual Conference Award
Texas A&M University
SPE (Society of Plastics Engineers) Scholarship
Texas A&M University
Polymer Technology Center, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Texas A&M University, 2019
2nd Place Winner at the International Division Malcolm Bourne Graduate Student Poster Competitio
IFT
IFT19 Annual Meeting, 2019, New Orleans, LA.
PhD Degree Scholarship from the Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists
IFT
IFT Feeding Tomorrow Scholarship Program, 2019
1st Place Winner
ACS
American Chemical Society (ACS) AGFD Withycombe‐Charalambous Graduate Student Competition, 2019, Orlando, FL.
KANEKA Scholarship
Texas A&M University
Polymer Technology Center, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Texas A&M University, 2018
Academic Excellence Award
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University, 2018-2019 Academic Year
Travel Award, 2017-2018 Academic Year
Texas A&M University
Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Food Science
Texas A&M University
Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, 2018
Selected Recipient of “Focusing on Industrial Recruitment of Scientific Talent (FIRST)” Conferen
The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company, 2017
Peanut Proud Scholarship Award
IAFP
IAFP Annual Meeting, 2017, Tampa, FL.
‘Susan M. Arseven ‘75 Make-A-Difference Memorial Award’ Recipient
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), 2017.
Finalist in Poster Competition
IAFP
International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, 2016, St. Louis, MO.
Second Place Award at Oral Competition
Texas A&M University
Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science Division, Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, 2016
Travel Award, 2015-2016 Academic Year
Texas A&M University
Travel Award, 2014-2015 Academic Year
Texas A&M University
Second Place Award at Oral Competition, NSGA Competition, 2015
Texas A&M University
Graduated with Highest Ranking (Rank 1st)
Celal Bayar University
Undergraduate Student, Department of Food Engineering
Outstanding Reviewer Award
MDPI
Awarded by Foods in 2025
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