Gürler Akpınar, lisans eğitimini Uludağ Üniversitesi Biyoloji Bölümü'nde tamamlamıştır. Yüksek lisans ve doktora derecelerini Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Tıbbi Biyoloji Anabilim Dalı'nda almıştır. 2007-2010 yılları arasında ABD’de Pennsylvania Eyalet Üniversitesi’nde, 2015 yılında ise Marshall Üniversitesi’nde memeli mitokondriyal ribozomları üzerine doktora sonrası araştırmalar yürütmüştür.
Akademik kariyerine Kocaeli Üniversitesi'nde öğretim üyesi olarak devam eden Dr. Akpınar, 2018 yılında Tıbbi Biyoloji alanında doçentlik unvanını almış, 2024 yılında ise Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Tıbbi Biyoloji Anabilim Dalı’nda profesör olarak atanmıştır. Halen aynı anabilim dalında görev yapmakta olup, 2DE ve LC-MS/MS tabanlı proteomik çalışmaların yürütüldüğü Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıbbi Biyoloji Anabilim Dalı Proteomik Laboratuvarı'nın kurucu ortaklarından biridir.
Hücre biyolojisi ve kanser araştırmaları alanında uzmanlaşan Dr. Akpınar, SCIE kapsamında 89 makale yayımlamış olup, proteomik alanındaki çalışmalarına aktif olarak devam etmektedir. 

I was born and raised in Turkey, where I embarked on a journey of academic and professional growth that would shape my identity as a histologician and embryologist. My career path has been deeply intertwined with my passion for medicine, teaching, and scientific inquiry. Currently, I am privileged to serve as an academic (Associate at Dicle University, a role that allows me to contribute to the education of future medical professionals while pursuing research that advances our understanding of health and disease.

Academic and Professional Journey

My professional life is grounded in histology and embryology. Alongside my scientific work, I have embraced the role of a teacher, sharing my knowledge and experience with medical students at the Faculty of Medicine. This dual responsibility of caregiving and education is both a challenge and a source of immense fulfillment.

Ayimgül Uzunyol, Lisans eğitimini 2003 yılında Xinjiang Üniversitesi Biyoteknoloji Bölümünde (Xinjiang /Çin), yüksek lisans eğitimini 2007 yılında Xinjiang Üniversitesi Yaşam bilimi ve teknoloji Enstitüsü Moleküler Biyoloji ve Biyokimya Anabilim Dalında tamamlamıştır. 2012 yılında doktora eğitimini Kocaeli Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Biyomedikal Mühendisliği Anabilim Dalında tamamlamıştır. Yüksek lisans mezuniyetinden sonra Xinjiang Medikal Üniversitesi Geleneksel Uygur Tıbbı Enstitüsünde (Xinjiang /Çin) Doktora Öğr. Gör. olarak görev yapmıştır. 2012 yılına kadar Çin’in Ulusal projelerinde yönetici ve araştırmacı olarak çalışmış ayrıca ulusal ve uluslararası bilimsel etkinliklerde bildirileri ve yayınları bulunmaktadır. Doktora süresince Kocaeli Üniversitesi, Klinik Ve Deneysel Araştırmalar Uygulama Ve Araştırma Merkezinde TÜBITAK projelerinde araştırmacı olarak görev almıştır. Ocak 2022 tarihinden itibaren OSTİM Teknik Üniversitesi Meslek Yüksekokulunda öğretim üyesi olarak çalışmaktadır.

Highly meticulous and focused academic laboratory professional possessing a solid educational foundation in the biological sciences, with extensive expertise in wet lab practices, particularly in the realms of medical biology, molecular biology, and immunobiological techniques. Demonstrates a remarkable history of contributing to academic publications. Assumes accountability for lab management and excels in critical thinking and experimental design. Presently engaged as an assistant professor at Kocaeli University in Turkey.

Dr. Bekir Çöl, Associate Professor, was born in Muğla and completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in that same province. He completed his undergraduate studies at Hacettepe University's Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He subsequently passed the centralized examination for a scholarship provided by the Ministry of Education of Turkey (Law 1426), thereby securing a full scholarship to pursue his education in the United States. He was initially assigned to Marshall University in West Virginia, USA. He subsequently transferred to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where he obtained his Master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He subsequently obtained his Ph.D. in the field of molecular genetics from the Department of Biochemistry at the same university. He subsequently held the position of Research Scientist-Post-Doctorate and team leader at the Beadle Research Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, which is one of the world's leading research institutions. His principal area of expertise during his academic training was gene-protein studies and the regulation of gene expression in bacteria, single-celled eukaryotes, and humans.
Upon returning to Mugla, Turkey, as a scholarship recipient of the Ministry of National Education, he commenced his duties as a research assistant at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. He subsequently took a leave of absence to complete his military service and resumed his position upon its conclusion. After contributing to various scientific initiatives at the university, he initiated the development of his own laboratories and infrastructure. He secured funding from TUBİTAK, BAP, and BOREN to establish laboratories and operational systems where molecular genetics, biochemistry, molecular microbiology, proteomics, and genomics experiments could be conducted. This was primarily achieved through twelve high-budget projects, numerous BAP projects, collaborative efforts, and personal resources.
In his capacity as a faculty member, he has overseen the completion of a total of 19 theses (15 at the Master's level and 4 at the doctoral level) as the principal advisor, and has made a substantial contribution to a further 7 theses as a secondary advisor or through direct involvement in the generation of experimental data. He has provided active training to a considerable number of undergraduate students in laboratory settings.
In his capacity as Vice President of the World Turkish Scholars Association, he was instrumental in the enactment of a new law that addresses the issues of scholarship recipients. Moreover, he has made significant contributions to various commissions and social responsibility initiatives.
He is the founder and current director of the Biotechnology Research Center at Mugla University. He also served as an advisor to the rector for nearly four years, coordinating and supporting the university's research and development (R&D) activities. Additionally, he served as the director of Köyceğiz Vocational Schools for more than four years.
Dr. Bekir Çöl remains an active member of the faculty in the Division of Biotechnology and the Biology Department of the Faculty of Science at Mugla University.