Mert Gezek

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Eggshell-Based Unconventional Biomaterials for Medical ApplicationsMaria Eduarda Torres Gouveia, Charles Milhans, Mert Gezek, Gulden Camci-UnalAdvanced NanoBiomed Research, 2025, 5(2), 2400120.Reviewdoi.org/10.1002/anbr.202400120
  • Stem Cells in Bone Tissue Engineering: Progress, Promises and ChallengesRobin Augustine, Mert Gezek, Vasilios K. Nikolopoulos, Paige Lauren Buck, Nazli Seray Bostanci, Gulden Camci-UnalStem Cell Reviews and Reports, 2024, 20(7), 1692–1731.Reviewdoi.org/10.1007/s12015-024-10738-y
  • Novel Production Strategy of Drug-Encapsulated Biodegradable Scaffolds for Remediation of Hidradenitis SuppurativaMert Gezek, Hanne Meryem Kayadurmus, Elif Ilhan, Sumeyye Cesur, Elif Kaya, Gulgun Bosgelmez Tinaz, Basak Dalbayrak, Elif Damla Arisan, Canan Ekinci Dogan, Oguzhan Gunduz, Roger NarayanMRS Bulletin, 2024, 49(11), 1100–1111.doi.org/10.1557/s43577-024-00756-z
  • 3D Printed Eggshell Microparticle-Laden Thermoplastic Scaffolds for Bone Tissue EngineeringMert Gezek, Mine Altunbek, Maria Eduarda Torres Gouveia, Gulden Camci-UnalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024, 16(26), 32957–32970.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c02800
  • Development of a Sprayable Hydrogel-Based Wound Dressing: An In Vitro ModelMine Altunbek, Mert Gezek, Maria Eduarda Torres Gouveia, Gulden Camci-UnalGels, 2024, 10(3), 176.doi.org/10.3390/gels10030176
  • Development of Human-Derived Photocrosslinkable Gelatin Hydrogels for Tissue EngineeringMine Altunbek, Mert Gezek, Paige Buck, Gulden Camci-UnalBiomacromolecules, 2024, 25(1), 165–176.doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00894
  • Oxygen-Generating Scaffolds: One Step Closer to the Clinical Translation of Tissue Engineered ProductsRobin Augustine, Mert Gezek, Nazli Seray Bostanci, Angelina Nguyen, Gulden Camci-UnalChemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 455, 140783.Reviewdoi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.140783

Conference Presentations

  • M. Gezek, G. Camci-Unal. 3D Printed Eggshell Microparticle Reinforced Thermoplastic Scaffolds for Engineering Bone. MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, 2024. Oral presentation
  • M. Gezek, M. Altunbek, G. Camci-Unal. A Sprayable Hydrogel-Based Wound Dressing for Burn Treatment. Society for Biomaterials Northeast Regional Symposium, Boston, MA, 2024. Rapid-fire presentation and poster
  • M. Gezek, X. Wu, G. Camci-Unal. Eggshell Reinforced Scaffold for Bone Repair. MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, 2023.
  • M. Gezek, X. Wu, G. Camci-Unal. Eggshell Microparticle-Reinforced Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, CA, 2023. Poster
  • S. Lee, M. Gezek, G. Camci-Unal. Origami-Inspired Inflatable Paper Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering. Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 2023. Poster, presented by S. Lee

During undergraduate studies

  • M. Gezek, H. M. Kayadurmus, E. Ilhan, O. Gunduz. A Combined Method for Fabrication of Chitosan/PLA 3D Printed Scaffold with Rifampicin-Encapsulated Microspheres for Therapy of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. International Scientific Conference "Applications of Chemistry in Nanosciences and Biomaterials Engineering", 2021. Best Paper Award
  • M. Gezek, F. Çiftçi, C. B. Ustundag. Development of Bioink for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications. 4th International Congress on 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Technologies and Digital Industry, 2019.
  • A. Kaplan, F. Çiftçi, M. Gezek, C. B. Ustundag. Filament Fabrication and 3D Printing of Poly(Lactic Acid) and Calcium Sulphate (PLA/CaSO4) for Bone Tissue Engineering. 4th International Congress on 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Technologies and Digital Industry, 2019.
  • F. Çiftçi, M. Gezek, C. B. Ustundag. Mechanical Characterization of 3D Printed PLA Tensile Test Specimen. 4th International Congress on 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Technologies and Digital Industry, 2019.
  • A. Küçükay, M. Gezek, C. B. Ustundag. Drug Design with 3D Printer in Different Architectures for Drug Delivery Systems. 4th International Congress on 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Technologies and Digital Industry, 2019.