Mrs. Nagihan Gulsoy | Nanoecotoxicology | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Marmara University | Turkey

Mrs. Nagihan Gulsoy is a distinguished professor in the Departments of Biology and Hydrobiology at Marmara University, with extensive expertise in natural sciences, particularly in toxicology, hydrobiology, environmental sciences, and aquatic biology. Her research focuses on genetic and environmental toxicology, nanotoxicology, and the physiological responses of aquatic organisms to environmental stressors. She has contributed significantly to the scientific community through over thirty-five publications, including numerous articles in high-impact journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, and has garnered substantial citations reflecting the influence of her work. Her studies explore the interactions between nanoparticles, chemical stressors, and aquatic organisms, examining mechanisms such as oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and cellular responses, often integrating molecular, histological, and biochemical approaches. She has investigated both freshwater and marine species, providing insights into environmental risk assessment and ecological health. In addition to her research, she has played an active role in academic leadership, serving as a department coordinator and mentoring students and early-career researchers. Her work combines experimental rigor with practical relevance, bridging fundamental biology and applied environmental sciences, and contributing to advancements in sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she has advanced understanding of the effects of pollutants and nanomaterials on aquatic organisms, informing regulatory frameworks and environmental protection strategies. Her scholarship is recognized for its methodological precision, relevance to ecological and human health, and integration of innovative technologies to address complex environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

Bilgiseven, I., & Gülsoy, N. (2025). Combined effects of nano TiO₂ and thermal stress on goldfish via oxidative stress biomarkers and ABC transporters. Ecotoxicology, 1–11.

Bilgiseven, I., & Gülsoy, N. (2024). Genotoxicity in the goldfish of TiO₂ nanoparticles combined with high CO₂ levels. Mutation Research – Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, 900, 503826.

Yılmaz, E., Çakıroğlu, B., Gökçe, A., Findik, F., Gulsoy, H. O., Gülsoy, N., Mutlu, Ö., … (2019). Novel hydroxyapatite/graphene oxide/collagen bioactive composite coating on Ti16Nb alloys by electrodeposition. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 101, 292–305.

Yavas, C., & Gülsoy, N. (2024). Comparative genotoxic and histopathological effects of copper nanoparticles and copper chloride in goldfish (Carassius auratus). Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences, 23(3), 485–503.

Tekedar, H. C., Karsi, A., Gillaspy, A. F., Dyer, D. W., Benton, N. R., Zaitshik, J., … (2012). Genome sequence of the fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare ATCC 49512. Journal of Bacteriology, 194(10), 2763–2764.