Zafer Ömer Özdemir has been a full-time faculty member at the University of Health Sciences Türkiye since 2018. He graduated from Istanbul Technical University with a degree in Chemistry in 1998, subsequently earning an MSc in Organic Chemistry from the same university and a PhD in Biochemistry from Yıldız Technical University. He began his academic career as a research assistant in Bioengineering at Yıldız Technical University, where he worked for seven years. In 2011, he joined Kırklareli University as an assistant professor in Chemistry and Energy Systems Engineering and served as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Technology. His research focuses on analytical chemistry, biotechnology, peptide synthesis, chromatographic analysis, enzyme immobilization, plant extraction techniques, and the characterization of bioactive compounds. His interests also extend to artificial intelligence applications and sustainable technologies in chemistry. He has participated in national and international research projects and published numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. His work aims to bridge fundamental research and practical applications in chemistry, biotechnology, and sustainable development.