Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elvan Hasanoğlu Özkan is a faculty member and researcher in the Division of Inorganic Chemistry within the Department of Chemistry at Gazi University, Ankara. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Chemistry from Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, and subsequently earned her Ph.D. from Gazi University in 2016. Demonstrating a progressive academic career, Dr. Özkan has served in various teaching and research capacities at Gazi University, where she currently holds the position of Associate Professor and actively participates in institutional quality management and strategic planning commissions.Her interdisciplinary research program operates at the intersection of inorganic chemistry, biocatalysis, and biomedical nanotechnology. Dr. Özkan’s primary scientific investigations focus on coordination chemistry, advanced enzyme immobilization techniques, and the synthesis of functional nanomaterials. Her recent work emphasizes the development of biocompatible smart drug delivery systems and innovative photothermal therapies for targeted lung cancer treatment, supported by an extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals.