Our area of interest is Topic 2: Towards diverse, sustainable and circular food processing systems. Our focus is on increasing the shelf life and transport durability of organic plant-based products such as vegetables, fruits and foods to ensure sustainable food security and healthy food access. Our main focus is on identifying and developing environmentally friendly applications.

We will also research ways to ensure that animal and plant foods reach consumers without losing their nutritional value. To this end, we will analyse and compare the criteria of the selected products. These studies aim to identify effective applications for the selected foods.

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University recognises the central role of research in advancing knowledge and achieving important scientific, cultural, social and economic goals. In this context, it considers research to be its primary function, ensuring the development of research and its fundamental link with teaching. The university supports fundamental research in all scientific disciplines relevant to its mission, placing importance on original and innovative content. It also encourages technology transfer, patenting, and entrepreneurship, supporting the establishment of start-up and spin-off companies. The university actively participates in research evaluation, supporting innovation and the university's responsibility to create social and economic impact in the region.