Assoc Prof Dr Songul Ulusoy | Analytical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Head of Department at Analytical Chemistry, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Turkey

Associate Professor Dr. Songul Ulusoy obtained her Doctorate in Chemistry from Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Turkey, in 2015, with a focus on chromatographic determinations of trace levels of vitamins B1 and B2 after cloud point extraction. She completed her Postgraduate studies in Chemistry at the same university from 2008 to 2010. Her undergraduate studies were in Chemistry at Inonu University, Turkey, from 2000 to 2004.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education:

Doctorate, Chromatographic determinations of trace levels of vitamins B1 and B2 after cloud point extraction, 2015
Postgraduate, Determination of tin species in environmental samples by cloud point extraction / FAAS, 2010
Undergraduate, Inonu University, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Kimya, Turkey, 2000-2004
Postgraduate, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Fen Fakültesi, Kimya Bölümü, Turkey, 2008-2010
Doctorate, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Fen Fakültesi, Kimya Bölümü, Turkey, 2010-2015

👨‍🏫 Academic Titles / Tasks:

Associate Professor, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu, Eczacılık Bölümü, 2022 – Present
Assistant Professor, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu, Eczacılık Bölümü, 2019 – Present
Assistant Professor, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, Biyomedikal Mühendisliği Bölümü, 2016 – 2017

🏆 Awards:

The best ORAL PRESENTATION Award, 5th International Conference on Physical Chemistry & Functional Materials, June 2022

🎓 Scholarships:

TUBITAK 2219, TUBITAK, 2019 – 2019

👨‍⚖️ Jury Memberships:

Doctoral Examination, İnönü Üniversitesi, December 2016

Academic and Administrative Experience

Associate Professor Dr. Songul Ulusoy has been serving as the Head of the Department at Sivas Cumhuriyet University since 2023. Her academic and administrative experience is marked by a commitment to excellence and innovation in education. As the Head of the Department, she plays a crucial role in shaping the academic direction of the department, overseeing its daily operations, and fostering a conducive learning environment for students and faculty alike. Dr. Ulusoy’s leadership is characterized by her dedication to academic advancement and her passion for fostering a culture of academic excellence within the department.

Research Areas:

Dr. Songul Ulusoy’s research interests span various areas within analytical chemistry, including separation methods, bioanalytical methods, chromatographic analysis, and spectroscopic methods. Her work focuses on developing and optimizing analytical techniques to improve the accuracy, sensitivity, and efficiency of chemical analyses. By exploring innovative approaches in chromatography and spectroscopy, Dr. Ulusoy aims to advance our understanding of complex chemical systems and their applications in various fields, including environmental monitoring, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical research. Her research contributes to the development of new analytical tools and methods that can have a profound impact on scientific discovery and technological advancement.

Publications:

Cloud point extraction and spectrophotometric determination of mercury species at trace levels in environmental samples
- Authors: H.I. Ulusoy, R. Gürkan, S. Ulusoy
- Citations: 90
- Year: 2012
Determination of ultra trace arsenic species in water samples by hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry after cloud point extraction
- Authors: H.I. Ulusoy, M. Akçay, S. Ulusoy, R. Gürkan
- Citations: 89
- Year: 2011
FPSE-HPLC-PDA analysis of seven paraben residues in human whole blood, plasma, and urine
- Authors: M. Locatelli, A. Kabir, S. Ulusoy, A. Tartaglia, E. Sperandio, H.I. Ulusoy
- Citations: 69
- Year: 2019
Fast off-line FPSE-HPLC-PDA determination of six NSAIDs in saliva samples
- Authors: A. Tartaglia, A. Kabir, F. D’Ambrosio, P. Ramundo, S. Ulusoy, H.I. Ulusoy
- Citations: 57
- Year: 2020
Fabric-Phase Sorptive Membrane Array As a Noninvasive In Vivo Sampling Device For Human Exposure To Different Compounds
- Authors: M. Locatelli, A. Tartaglia, H.I. Ulusoy, S. Ulusoy, F. Savini, S. Rossi
- Citations: 53
- Year: 2021
Inexpensive and versatile method for trace Sn (II) and Sn (IV) ions in food samples by CPE/FAAS
- Authors: S. Ulusoy, H.I. Ulusoy, M. Akçay, R. Gürkan
- Citations: 40
- Year: 2012
Fabric phase sorptive extraction followed by HPLC-PDA detection for the monitoring of pirimicarb and fenitrothion pesticide residues
- Authors: H.I. Ulusoy, K. Köseoğlu, A. Kabir, S. Ulusoy, M. Locatelli
- Citations: 37
- Year: 2020
Sensitive determination of Fluoxetine and Citalopram antidepressants in urine and wastewater samples by liquid chromatography coupled with photodiode array detector
- Authors: M. Sarıkaya, H.I. Ulusoy, U. Morgul, S. Ulusoy, A. Tartaglia, E. Yılmaz
- Citations: 31
- Year: 2021
Micelle-mediated extraction and flame atomic absorption spectrometric method for determination of trace cobalt ions in beverage samples
- Authors: H.I. Ulusoy, R. Gürkan, Ö. Demir, S. Ulusoy
- Citations: 22
- Year: 2012

Dr. Saul Santini | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate at Analytical Chemistry, University of Florence, Italy

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education 📚

Saul Santini completed his PhD in Chemical Sciences at the University of Florence, Italy, from November 2020 to October 2023. His research involved the development of analytical procedures for the determination of emerging organic compounds, including the analysis of contaminants in fish samples, rodenticides in owl samples, and phthalates in Talitrus saltator samples. He also worked on determining trace elements in cosmetics and assessing their toxic effects on humans. Saul collaborated with the TecnaTox research center at the University of Tarragona on the analysis of microplastics in human and pig intestine samples and monitored microplastic contamination levels in edible mollusks along the Mediterranean coasts. Additionally, he optimized analytical methods for analyzing pesticides in food matrices and participated in environmental monitoring campaigns. Three of his papers are currently under review in international journals.

Work Experience:

Saul Santini has held several positions in the field of education and chemical safety. Since November 2023, he has been working as a Secondary School Teacher at Istituto Superiore A. Checchi, where he teaches Chemical Science and Technology. He is also a Worker Safety Trainer at ITT Marco Polo, providing safety training for students undertaking the PCTO route and assigned a medium risk. Additionally, Saul works as a Chemical Risk Consultant at a chemical materials production company, where he updates the company’s Risk Assessment Document. He also serves as a Risk Assessment Document Auditor for a social cooperative, reviewing their documents across different territorial sectors.

Training:

Saul Santini completed his Master’s Degree in Chemical Sciences at the University of Florence, Italy, from September 2015 to July 2017. His dissertation, titled “Legacy and new persistent organic pollutants in Somniosus Microcephalus from NE Greenland,” earned him a final grade of 110/110 cum laude. Prior to his master’s, Saul obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Florence, from September 2011 to April 2015. His dissertation focused on the investigation of pH and phosphate species in PAAm hydrogels, and he achieved a final grade of 102/110. Saul also holds a Diploma in Industrial Chemistry from ITIS Tullio Buzzi, Prato, Italy, where he studied from September 2005 to July 2011, achieving a final grade of 75/100. Additionally, Saul participated in an Erasmus+ Traineeship at Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain, from September 2017 to March 2018. Under the supervision of Prof. M. Schumacher, he worked on two activities: developing a model for predicting the response of aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) in S. Francisco Bay, and conducting outdoor and indoor air monitoring in 12 schools in Tarragona.

Academic and Professional Achievements:

Doctoral Scholarship Department of Excellence

Dates: 2020 – 2023
Institute: University of Florence, Department of Excellence
Details: Scholarship Winner as 1st place in the competition for the XXXVI cycle of the Doctorate in Chemical Sciences

Representative of Doctoral Students

Dates: 06/2021 – 10/2023
Institute: Department of Chemistry ‘Ugo Schiff’, University of Florence, Italy

Research Fellows Representative

Dates: 02/2020 – 10/2020
Institute: Department of Chemistry ‘Ugo Schiff’, University of Florence, Italy

Certificate for Trainers for Safety at Work

Dates: 02/2021 – 12/2021
Institute: National Order of Chemists and Physicists

Registration Order of Chemists and Physicists

Dates: 2021 – present
Institute: Regional Order of Chemists and Physicists of Tuscany – Chemistry Sector