Dr. Banu Kaşkatepe is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy. Her academic career is focused on developing innovative strategies to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. With extensive expertise in bacteriophage biology, her work explores the isolation, molecular characterization, and application of phages as potent alternatives to traditional antimicrobials. Dr. Kaşkatepe’s research interests span across clinical, environmental, and food microbiology, including the eradication of bacterial biofilms, the study of antimicrobial peptides, and the development of advanced sensor technologies for pathogen detection. She has led numerous research projects and actively participates in international scientific networks, including COST actions. Her research aims to explore the multifaceted roles of bacteriophages in diverse ecosystems, contributing to sustainable and effective biocontrol strategies in pharmaceutical, environmental, and food safety contexts.