Projects  & Publications

Optimization of Protein Recovery from Duckweeds Using Deep Eutectic Solvents and Molecular Dynamics Analysis of the Solvent Systems, Principal Investigator: Esra Tunçer, Scholarship Recipients: Berna Gürsoy, Duygu Güler, TÜBİTAK 3501 - Career Development Program, 30/12/2018 - ongoing.

TUBİTAK 1812 - Investment Based Entrepreneurship Support Program (BiGG Investment) , Principal Investigator: Esra TUNÇER, Investigator: Emre TUNÇER, 01/08/2025 - ongoing.

Development and Characterization of a Tahini-Based Plant Milk Alternative. Principal Investigator: Esra TUNÇER, Investigator: İlayda YÜRÜŞ, Nazife Sude SERT, Trakya University Undergraduate Research Project, 05/06/2025 - ongoing.

Polyethyleneimine-Based Fiber Production by Electrospinning Method: Characterization of Material Properties by Combining Molecular Modeling and Experimental Approaches. Principal Investigator: Gökhan KAÇAR, Investigator: Hacı Ali GÜLEÇ, Esra TUNÇER, Esra UCA, Deniz KIZILKAYA, Scholarship Recipients: Miray KULAKSIZ, Trakya University Supported Strategic Research Project, 08/08/2024 - ongoing.

Optimization of Extraction of Proteins from Brewers’ Spent Grains by Ultrasound Assisted Alcohol and Alkali Solutions, Principal Investigator: Esra TUNÇER, Investigator: Ezgi PAJO, Trakya University Comprehensive Scientific Research Project, 30/03/2023 - 30/09/2025.

Exploring the Solubilization Mechanisms of Curcumin and Beta-carotene in Duodenal Mixed Micelles and the Modulating Factors Through Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Principal Investigator: Beste BAYRAMOĞLU, Investigator: Esra TUNÇER, TÜBİTAK 3501 - Career Development Program, 01/12/2018 - 16/03/2022.

Investigation of Structural and Dynamic Properties of Duodenal Mixed Micelles at Different Conditions by Molecular Dynamic Simulations. Principal Investigator: Beste BAYRAMOĞLU, Investigator: Esra TUNÇER, Izmir Institute of Technology Scientific Research Project, 01/08/2016 - 01/08/2017.

Comparison of Analytical Methods for Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs) in Foods. Principal Investigator: Sibel KARAKAYA, Investigator: EsraTUNÇER, Ege University Scientific Research Project, 01/09/2011 - 01/08/2012.

Tunçer, E., & Bayramoğlu, B. (2022). Molecular dynamics simulations of duodenal self assembly in the presence of different fatty acids. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects,644. Link 

Tunçer, E., & Bayramoğlu, B. (2019). Characterization of the self-assembly and size dependent structural properties of dietary mixed micelles by molecular dynamics simulations. Biophys Chem, 248, 16-27. Link

Özdestan, Ö., Kaçar, E., Keşkekoğlu, H., & Üren, A. (2013). Development of a New Extraction Method for Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines Determination in Cooked Meatballs. Food Analytical Methods, 7(1), 116-126. Link

Pajo, E., Tunçer, E.. Techno-functional Properties of Brewers’ Spent Grain Flour and Potential Food Applications. International Food Innovation and Sustainability Congress, İstanbul/Türkiye. (Poster presentation) (May 2026)

Gürsoy, Güler, D., Tunçer, E.. Effects of Rice Protein Isolate and Gum Concentration on Rheology and Emulsion Stability of Vegan Mayonnaise. International Food Innovation and Sustainability Congress, İstanbul/Türkiye. (Poster presentation) (May 2026)

Güler, D., Gürsoy, B., Çetin, M., Tunçer, E.. Effects of Ultrasound Treatment on Functional Properties of Rice Protein Isolates. International Food Innovation and Sustainability Congress, İstanbul/Türkiye. (Poster presentation) (May 2024)

Tunçer Esra, Bayramoğlu Beste. Interactions between Curcumin and Dietary Mixed Micelles Explored by Molecular Dynamics Simulations. 2nd International / 12th National Food Engineering Congress, Online (Oral presentation)  (December 2021)

Tunçer Esra, Bayramoğlu Beste. Molecular level depiction of how stearic acid enhances β-carotene solubilization in dietary mixed micelles. XX EuroFoodChem Conference, Online (Poster presentation) (December 2021)

Tunçer Esra, Bayramoğlu Beste. Co-solubilization of β-carotene and curcumin in intestinal mixed micelles investigated by molecular dynamics simulations. 4th Food Structure & Functionality Symposium, Online (Poster presentation) (October 2021)

Tunçer Esra, Bayramoğlu Beste. Structural Characterization of Mixed Micelles Formed In The Presence of Medium- and Long-Chain Fatty Acids by Molecular Dynamics Simulations. International Biological, Agricultural and Life Science Congress, Lviv/Ukraine (Oral presentation) (December 2019)

Tunçer Esra, Bayramoğlu Beste. Investigation of mixed micelle structures formed by cholate and POPC at fasted state with molecular dynamics simulations. 30th EFFoSt International Conference, Vienna/Austria (Oral presentation) (December 2016)

Tunçer Esra, Bayramoğlu Beste. Factors affecting the bioavailability of carotenoids. NAFI 2014: International Food Congress, İzmir/Türkiye (Poster presentation) (May 2014)

Pajo Ezgi, Tunçer Esra. Yield Enhancement in Protein Recovery from Brewer’s Spent Grain Using Alcohol Solutions. 15th Food Congress of Türkiye, Sakarya/Türkiye  (Oral presentation) (October 2025) 

Tunçer Esra, Üren Ali. Effects of Food Processing on Chlorophyll. 7th Food Engineering Congress, Ankara/Türkiye (Poster presentation) (December 2011)