Our university faculty members, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Muhammed YÜCEER's patent achieved commercialization success. We had a short interview about the success, which is the first commercialized patent in our region and at our university,

Commercialization success of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed YÜCEER's patent

Our university faculty members, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Muhammed YÜCEER's patent achieved commercialization success.

We had a short interview about the success, which is the first commercialized patent in our region and at our university,

Could you please introduce yourself?

I am a faculty member at the Food Processing Department of the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. My main field of study is the food science and engineering, and I focus in particular deeply in eggs and egg products, and I can briefly summarize my study/research issues under 5 headings, these are;

1. Evaluation of bioactive compounds from food wastes (by-products such as lysozyme, natural eggshell membrane) , process development and optimization.

2. To implement sustainable, antimicrobial, biodegradable and active packaging systems such as non-composite ones based on bio -plastic edible coatings.

3. Optimization of sustainable technologies to protect/increase the quality and safety of eggs and fresh foods, including the reuse of by-products, to increase the storage stability and shelf life of perishable food products.

4. Ultrasound, ozone, electrolyzed water, chlorine dioxide, membrane in foods and mainly eggs and products. Applying new non-thermal innovative food preservation techniques such as membrane filtration.

5. Development of innovative e-solutions and application practices for the HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe) sector.

Can you tell us about the R&D studies you have carried out?

In addition to the research projects that I conducted on increasing the functionality of eggs and egg products and their applications in model foods, there are also sectoral projects in which I work as a consultant and executive within the scope of university-industry cooperation studies. I have been involved in investigations through diverse long-term R&D projects financed by public Institutions (EU, National, and local) as well as in more specific projects financed by private companies.  I have 6 patents obtained from projects and sectoral experience.

Can you tell us about the commercialization process of your patent?

I have carried out several projects&patents with the aim of transforming academic/industrial knowledge into value-added strategic products. I consider the execution of joint studies with the stakeholders in the ecosystem by observing the important process in the commercialization of the patent and in solving a problem of the sector.  The relevant information defines and represent method for 'The Machine for the Separation of Eggshell and Membrane' (patent nr: 2018/17746), which enables the production of value-added and sustainable products from egg industry waste.  The commercialization protocol of the patent was signed with Şükrüye ÖZBİLEN (Egglin Food Company’s General Manager) in the presence of a notary public. On this occasion, I would like to thank 'Egglin Food Co.' Company’s General Manager Mrs. Sükrüye ÖZBİLEN and I wish our cooperation to continue for many years and I present my respects.