OSMAN YILMAZ Prof. Dr.
Vice Rector, Academic Affairs,
Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, T.R.N.C
Via-Mersin 10, Turkey
Tel.: +90-392-630 1580
Email:
Personal web page: http://www.emu.edu.tr/oyilmaz
Researcher ID: A-3285-2008
(Last update: January 30, 2009)
Educational Qualifications
Degrees received:
1985 – 1991 PhD in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry)
Middle East Technical University, Ankara
Polymerization of n-butyl isocyanate by Pruitt-Bagett Adduct
(Thesis Supervisors: Prof.Dr. Ali Usanmaz & Prof.Dr. Kemal Alyürük)
1983 - 1985 MS in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry)
Middle East Technical University, Ankara
Crystal Structure Effect on Polymerization of Allyl Urea
(Thesis Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Ali Usanmaz )
1979 - 1983 BS in Chemistry
Middle East Technical University, Ankara
Academic Appointments:
2008- Professor Dr.
1996 -2008 Associate Professor Dr.
Department of Chemistry, Eastern Mediterranean University
1991 - 1996 Assistant Professor Dr.
Department of Chemistry, Eastern Mediterranean University
1986 - 1991 Research Assistant,
Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, Ankara
1985 - 1986 Teaching Assistant,
Department of Chemistry, University of Arizona, Tucsan. USA
1983 - 1985 Research Assistant,
Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, Ankara
Research:
Articles in Refereed Journals:
1. E. Yilmaz, T. Adali, O. Yilmaz, M. Bengisu, Grafting of poly(triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) onto chitosan by ceric ion initiation. Reactive and Functional Polymers , 67, 10-18 (2007)
2. H.Caner, E.Yilmaz, O.Yilmaz, Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Poly(N-vinylimidazole) Grafted Chitosan. Carbohydrate Polymers, 69, 318–325 (2007)
3. E.Yilmaz, D.Ozalp, O.Yilmaz, Miscibility Study of Chitosan/Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) Blends in Dilute Solution, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 10 (5-6), 329-339 (2005)
4. HN. Hasipoglu, E.Yilmaz, O.Yilmaz, H.Caner, Preparation and Characterization of Maleic Acid Grafted Chitosan, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 10 (5-6), 313-327 (2005).
5. E.Yilmaz, N.Erdenizci, And O.Yilmaz, Miscibility of chitosan and PEO in dilute solution, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 8, 349-360 (2003).
6. A. Burke, E.Yilmaz, N.Hasirci, O. Yilmaz, Iron (III) Ion Removal from Solution through Adsorption onto Chitosan, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 84, 1185-1192 (2002)
7. H.Caner, H.Hasipoğlu, O.Yilmaz and E.Yilmaz, Graft Copolymerization of 4-Vinylpyridine onto Chitosan 1. By Ceric Ion Initiation, European Polymer Journal
34, p 493-497 (1998)
8. E.Yilmaz, O.Yilmaz, H.Caner, Miscibility Studies on Polystyrene / Poly (ethylene oxide) and Polybutadiene-graft-polystyrene / Poly(ethylene oxide) Blends by Dilute Solution Viscometry, European Polymer Journal, 32, 927-933 (1996)
9. O.Yilmaz, A.Usanmaz, K.Alyürük, Polymerization of Monoisocyanates by Pruitt-Baggett Adduct, Journal of Polymer Science: Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 31, 3205-3211 (1993)
10. O.Yilmaz, A.Usanmaz, K.Alyürük, A Mechanistic Study on the Polymerization of n-Butyl Isocyanate by Pruitt-Baggett Adduct, European Polymer Journal, 28(11), 1351-1356 (1992)
11. O.Yilmaz, A.Usanmaz, K.Alyürük, Polymerization of n-Butyl Isocyanate by Pruitt-Baggett Adduct, Journal of Polymer Science: Part C, 28, 341(1992)
12. A.Usanmaz, O.Yilmaz, Crystal Structure Effect on Solid State Polymerization of Allyl Urea, European Polymer Journal, 22, 657-660, (1986)
13. E.Yurtsever, O.Yilmaz, D.D.Shillady, Sturmian Basis Matrix Solution of Vibrational Potentials, Chemical Physics Letters, 85, 111-116 (1982)
Articles in Refereed Proceedings:
1. E. Yilmaz, A. Burke, N.Hasirci, O.Yilmaz,Chelating Capacity of Chitosan for Complexed Iron(III), Chitosan in Pharmacy and Chemistry (Eds. R.A.A. Muzzarelli, C.Muzzarelli), 225-229 (2002), Atec, Italy.
2. H. Caner, H. Hasipoğlu, E. Yilmaz, O. Yilmaz, Copolymerization of 4-Vinylpyridine, Maleic acid and Maleic anhydride onto Chitin and Chitosan-I By Ceric Ion Initiation, Advan. Chitin Sci. 4, ( Eds. M.G.Peter, A.Domard and R.A.A. Muzzarelli), 405-410 (2000), Universitat Potsdam, Germany.
International Conferences:
1. Z. Yalinca, E. Yilmaz, O. Yilmaz, “Iron Adsorption onto Chitosan Tripolyphosphate Beads”, 1st European Chemistry Congress by EuCheMS (European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences, formerly FECS), Budapest Hungary, 27-31 August 2006
2. E.Yilmaz, A. Burke, N. Hasirci and O. Yilmaz, “Chitosan as a potential, medical iron (III) chelator – ferric ion removal from jectofer solution”, EUCHIS’2001 – 4th International Conference of the European Chitin Society, Senigallia, Italy, 6-10 May 2001.
3. H.Caner, H.Hasipoğlu, E.Yilmaz, O.Yilmaz, “Grafting of 4-vinylpyridine, maleic acid and maleic anhydride onto chitin and chitosan”, EUCHIS’99 - 3rd International Conference of the European Chitin Society, Potsdam Germany, 31 August -3 September1999.
National Conferences:
1. O.Yilmaz, H.Erarslan, E.Yılmaz, “Kitosan Tripolifosfat Esterlerinin Hazırlanması, Jelleştirilmesi ve Karakterizasyonu”, 22. Ulusal Kimya Kongresi, 6-12 Ekim 2008, Gazimagusa
2. Z.Yalınca, E.Yılmaz, O.Yılmaz, “Kitosan Askorbat Tripolifosfat Jellerinin Hazırlanması ve Bu Jellerin Kolesterol Afiniteleri”, 22. Ulusal Kimya Kongresi, 6-12 Ekim 2008, Gazimagusa
3. H.Oylum, E.Yılmaz, O.Yılmaz, “Kitin-g-poli(4-vinil piridin) Boncukların Hazırlanması ve Karakterizasyonu”, 22. Ulusal Kimya Kongresi, 6-12 Ekim 2008, Gazimagusa
4. M. Semsarilar, Z. Yalınca, E. Yılmaz, M. Bengisu, O. Yılmaz, “Preparation and Characterization of Physical Gels of Chitosan” presented in 19 th National Chemistry Congress, Kusadasi, 2005
5. Z. Yalınca, M.Semsarilar E. Yılmaz, O. Yılmaz, M. Bengisu, “Adsorption of Fe+3 Ion Onto Chitosan Gel Beads” presented in 19 th National Chemistry Congress, Kusadasi, 2005
6. A.Usanmaz, O.Yılmaz, Alilürenin Polimerleţmesinde Kristal Yapı Etkisi,
4. Kimya ve Kimya Mühendisliği Sempozyumu 1987 Elazığ / Turkey
7. O.Yılmaz, A.Usanmaz, K.Alyürük, N-Butyl İzosiyanatın Pruitt-Baggett Katalisti ile Polimerleşmesi, 7. Kimya ve Kimya Mühendisliği Sempozyumu 1991, TRNC
8. E.Yılmaz, O.Yılmaz, H.Caner, Polistiren / Polietilenoksit karışımları Üzerinde Viskometrik Kompatibilite Çalışmaları, 10.Ulusal Kimya Kongresi, 1994 Bursa
9. H.Caner, H. Hasipoğlu, O.Yılmaz, E.Yılmaz, 4-Vinil Piridinin Kitosan Üzerine Aşılanması, H.Caner, H. Hasipoğlu, O.Yılmaz, E.Yılmaz, Türkçe Konuşulan Ülkeler 4. Polimer Sempozyumu, 1996 İstanbul
10. H. Hasipoğlu, E.Yılmaz, O.Yılmaz, H.Caner, Kitosanın Maleik Anhidrit ve Maleik Asit ile Aşılama Yoluyla Modifikasyonu, 12. Ulusal Kimya Kongresi, 1998, Edirne
Research Grants:
1. Osman Yılmaz (Project Leader), Hamit Caner, Hatice Hasipoğlu, “Kitosanın Vinil Monomerleri ile Işınlama Yoluyla Aşılanması. Project budget: 12000 USD, Project No: BAP-A-08-07, November 2008-November 2009
2. Elvan Yılmaz (Project leader), Osman Yılmaz, Hasan Uludağ, Zülal Yalınca, Bahar Taneri, “Modified Chitosans for Gene Delivery”, Project No: BAP-A-08-08, Project budget: 12000 USD, October 2008 – April 2010
3. Osman Yılmaz (Project Leader), Mustafa Gazi, and Elvan Yılmaz, "Kitosan Bazlı Yeni Süper Absorban Hidrojeller" Project Budget: 14100 YTL ≈7800 Euro (for Nov 2006 -Nov 2007) funded by TRNC Ministry of Education- Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutes Support Programme. (Completed)
4. Elvan Yılmaz (Project Leader), Murat Bengisu, Osman Yılmaz, “Evaluation of Iron Adsorption and Biodegradation of Molecularly Imprinted Chitosan Gel Beads” Project Budget : 8 500 YTL ≈ 5 000 Euro (for June 2005-June 2006) Project no:MEKB-05-02 funded by TRNC Ministry of Education- Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutes Support Programme.
5. Elvan Yılmaz ( Project Leader), Osman Yılmaz, Hamit Caner, Hatice Hasipoğlu “Grafting Chitosan with Poly(4-Vinylpyridine) and Poly(Maleic Anhydride)” Project Budget: 300 million TL (for September 1998 – September 1999) Project no: TBAG-AY/178 (198T065) – funded by TÜBITAK (Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council – Supporting Scientific Infrastructure Programme.
Teaching Experience
Courses Taught:
Grad 501 Graduate Research Skills in Science and Engineering
Grad 601 Advanced Research Skills in Science and Engineering
Scie 224 Chemistry and Modern World
Chem 101 General Chemistry
Chem 521 Synthesis of Polymers
Chem 509 Scientific and Technical Research Methods
GEED 111 General Survey of Knowledge (Chemistry module) (2005-2006 Spring)
Chem 231 Atomic & Molecular Structure
Chem 242 Organic Chemistry I
Chem 331 Introduction to Chemical Industry
Chem 344 Heavy Chemicals
Chem 335 Computer Applications in Chemistry I
Chem 336 Computer Applications in Chemistry II
Chem 513 Chemical Thermodynamics
Chem 536 Computer Methods in Chemical Research
Thesis Supervised:
1. MS in “Radiation Induced Grafting of Chitosan by Vinyl Monomers”
Samaneh Saber Samandari (On progress) Department of Chemistry,
Eastern Mediterranean University
2. MS in “Covalent Chitosan Gels For Efficient And Selective Metal Ion Adsorption”
Hande Erarslan (On progress)
Department of Chemistry, Eastern Mediterranean University
3. MS in “Iron (III) Adsorption onto Chitosan Gel Beads”
Zülal Yalınca, (Sept 2006) (co-supervisor with Prof.Dr. E.Yilmaz).
Department of Chemistry, Eastern Mediterranean University
4. MS in “Miscibility of Polystyrene / Poly (ethylene oxide) and Polybutadiene-graft-polystyrene / Poly(ethylene oxide) Blends by Dilute Solution Viscometry”
Hamit Caner, 1994, (co-supervisor with Prof.Dr. E.Yilmaz)
Department of Chemistry, Eastern Mediterranean University
5. PhD in “Preperation and Characterization of Maleic Anhydride, Maleic Acid and Itaconic Acid Grafted Chitosans”
Hatice Hasipoğlu, July 2003
Department of Chemistry, Eastern Mediterranean University
Some Course Material and Web Page Development Examples:
Chem 101 General Chemistry
http://courses.emu.edu.tr/chem101
Grad 501 Graduate Research Skills in Science and Engineering
http://courses.emu.edu.tr/grad501
(This web page also includes on-line lecture notes developed)
Scie 224 Chemistry and Modern World
http://courses.emu.edu.tr/scie224
Chem 101 General Chemistry
Laboratory Manual
Work Experience & Service to University
Administrative Appointments:
• Vice Rector, Academic Affairs
Oct 16, 2009 - present
• Dean, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Jan 26, 2009 - present
• Director, Graduate School (Institute of Graduate Research & Education)
Oct 2003 - Jul 2004
• Vice Rector
Feb 2000 - Oct 2003
In charge of administrative affairs including dormitories, printing office, bookstore, transportation, university housing, security, environment, and computer center
• Director, School of Computing and Technology
Feb 1996 - Feb 2000
• Department Head, Department of Chemistry
May 1995 - May 1999
• Vice Dean, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
May 1995 – Feb 1996
Academic Board Memberships:
• Senate
May 1995 - Jul 2004
• University Executive Board
Feb 1996 – Jul 2004
• Graduate School Board
Chair, Institute of Graduate Education & Research
Oct 2003 - Jul 2004
• Faculty Board
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
May 1995 - May 1999
• Faculty Executive Board
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
May 1995 - May 1999,
• School Board
Chair, School of Computing & Technology
Feb 1996 - Feb 2000
• Department Board
Chair, Department of Chemistry
May 1995 - May 1999
• Research & Development Institute Executive Board
EMU-Advanced Technologies Research and Development Institute Executive Board Membership
Jun 2008 -
Committee and Board Memberships:
• University Curriculum Committee
Chairperson, Mar 2004 –
• General Exam Committee
Chairperson and general exam coordinator, 1996 - 2000
• Institute of Graduate Studies and Research – Management and Information Systems Committee
2004
• EMU Ethics Board member
FAS representative, Jan 2006
• Administrative Personnel Collective Bargaing Comission
Chairperson & Rector’s Office Representative, 2002
• Administrative Staff Promotions Committee (Özlük Komitesi)
Chairperson, 2000 – 2003
• Academic Staff Disciplinary Action Committee
Chairperson & member, 2002 – 2003, 2006-
• Administrative Staff Disciplinary Action Committee
Chairperson, 2000 – 2003
Some Particular Achievements in Service to University:
Some policy and system development examples:
(By-laws, policies and rules and regulations developed with major contribution)
• Policies and Procedures of the Curriculum of Undergraduate Programs (New) 2005
(as University Curriculum Committee Chairperson)
Senate approval date and no: 27.04.2005, 05/239-6
• Rules and Regulations for EMU Research Ethics and Ethics Board (New) 2006
(as founding Ethics Board member)
• Rules and Regulations for Graduate Admissions (Revision) 2004
(as Graduate School Director)
Senate approval date and no: 12.07.2004, 04/226-15
• Rules and Regulations for Graduate Education (Revision) 2004
(as Graduate School Director)
Senate approval date and no: 12.07.2004, 04/226-15
• Graduate Education and Teaching Institute Foundation and Processes By-law (Revision) 2004
(as Graduate School director)
This by-law was intended to replace the existing one. But Senate suspended it till a later session.
• The Law Proposal for Higher Education Evaluation and Acreditation Council for Northern Cyprus 2001
(as EMU representative)
This proposal had been prepared by the contribution of all TRNC universities and submitted to the Government. It forms the basis for the current Law.
• By-law for Academic Promotions (Revision) 2000
(as Vice Rector)
Published in Official Gazette on11.04.00
• Academic Assessment Criteria (New) 2000
(as Vice Rector)
University Executive Board Decision date and no: ÜYK-25.04.2000, 00/231-2
• The Rules and Regulations for EMU Dormitories (New) 2000
(as Vice Rector)
University Executive Board Decision date and no: 23.05.2000, 00/233-3
• The Rules and Regulations for Private EMU Dormitories (New) 2000
(as Vice Rector)
University Executive Board Decision date and no: 05.09.2000, 00/240-3
• Traffic Rules and Regulations in Campus (New) 2000
(as Vice Rector)
University Executive Board Decision date and no: 19.12.2000, 00/247-3
General Exam Committee Chairperson and General Exam Coordinator:
Leading:
• Scheduling and organization of all midterm and final exams for 4 years,
• Delegating all invigilation and coordination duties,
• Clush-free and ballanced exams for students,
• Fair distribution of invigilation duties, etc.,
• The system being used today is established on the achievements of that period.
University Curriculum Committee (UCC) Chairperson:
Leading:
• Development of
• Terms of Reference,
• Policies and Procedures of the Curriculum of Undergraduate Programs,
• Evaluation Procedure and Criteria for Curricular Proposals etc.
• Course harmonization studies
• Countless meetings to finalize the evaluation of
• 48 program revision proposals
• 33 new program proposals
• Various new course and course revision proposals.
Please see http://ucc.emu.edu.tr for more details.
Some Software Development Examples (by Visual Basic):
· EVA 98 Student Grade Evaluator
This program keeps the records of the grades of students of a class and helps the instructor(s) to assign letter grades on a user friendly graphic user interface. It also helps to tabulate various statistics, print attendance list, easy-to-use student search, manipulate grades or scores etc. This software is currently being used by the academic staff in various departments of Eastern Mediterranean University
See http://www.emu.edu.tr/~oyilmaz for more details and to download installation and help files.
· ExamOrganizer
This Program has been developed to automate the organization of university-wide midterm and final exams of the Eastern Mediterranean University and used efficiently in between 1996 – 2002. The current program has been developed by using the algorithm of ExamOrganizer