Sumeyye Seker

Sumeyye Seker is a PhD Candidate in Nano Engineering, specializing in wearable electrochemical sensors for applications in human and plant health. Under the mentorship of Professor Joseph Wang in the NanoBioElectronics Lab, her research harnesses advanced nanotechnology to develop non-invasive platforms for real-time metabolite monitoring, driving innovations in personalized healthcare and sustainable agriculture.

Seker's academic journey has been marked by international experiences, including studies in Slovakia Malaysia, and the UK, supported by competitive scholarships and fellowships. Her academic excellence and contributions during her PhD have been recognized through numerous accolades, such as the Jacobs School Racial Equity Fellowship, the Arthur and Janice Boni Entrepreneurial Fellows Award, the Friends of the International Center Endowment Award, the ACS Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Recognition Award for the Promotion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect, the ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Younger Chemists Conference Travel Grant, the Frieda Daum Urey Academic Fellowship, and the Merkin Graduate Fellowship.

In addition to her research, Sumeyye is dedicated to advancing equity in engineering and empowering underrepresented groups. As a Teaching Assistant and a leader in organizations supporting women in STEM, she mentors students and organizes initiatives to inspire more women to pursue careers in science and engineering. She has also demonstrated leadership as a youth educator, organizing educational camps in Türkiye and contributing to European Union projects that promote quality education and gender equality aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Sumeyye’s commitment to research, mentorship, and outreach exemplifies her mission to bridge scientific innovation with societal needs, ensuring that transformative advancements are accessible to diverse communities.