Dr. Merve Kaya
Dr. rer. nat., Dipl.-Ing. Agr.
🧬🌱Plant Biochemist | Agronomist | Plant Nutritionist | Biostimulant Strategist
🎤 Keynote Speaker | 20+ Years’ Experience | Former INRA, TUM, RHUL & LUH
🎓Université de Nantes | 10K+ LinkedIn Network 📍Germany
A scientist and innovator with 20+ years of international experience in sustainable food systems and agricultural biotechnology. I work at the crossroads of science, innovation, and business development in the agri-food sector.
With a background in plant biochemistry and the circular bioeconomy, I’ve contributed to global projects and published 20+ scientific papers. My work bridges academia, industry, and policy to advance climate-resilient, regenerative agriculture.
Key Words:
1️⃣ Biostimulants & Bio-based Inputs
Humic Substances, Microalgae, Seaweed, Organo-Mineral Fertilizers, Biofortification, Micronutrients, Polysaccharides, Silicon Fertilization, Iodine Biofortification, Plant Tissue Culture
2️⃣ Functional and Natural Ingredients
Plant Cell Walls, Pectin, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Citrus By-products, Food Hydrocolloids, Sustainable Feed Ingredients
3️⃣ Smart & Sustainable Agriculture
Smart Farming Sensors, Precision Agriculture, Digital Agriculture, Vertical Farming, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), AgriTech, Circular Bioeconomy, Data Analytics
EXPERTISE
medıa
CNBC-e
AI in Agriculture: Transforming the Future of Farming
Üniversite TV
Sustainable nutrient management concept:
Slow-Release Fertilizers
Dünya Trendleri
Podcast
AI in Agriculture: Transforming the Future of Farming
CNN
TV Commercial:
Sustainable nutrient management concept:
Slow-Release Fertilizers
panels
Vizyoner Summit
Entrepreneurship, digital innovation, NFTs, climate, and investment in Türkiye’s future
EU Tech Chamber
Green Infrastructure Strategies to Future-Proof Chemical Facilities
Boğaziçi University
Climate-Protective, Disruptive Innovation and R&D in the Food Sector
Hacettepe University
Science Entrepreneurship
>30 RESEARCH ITEMS
Efficacy of P. agglomerans strain RK-84 in controlling fire blight caused by E. amylovora in pear orchards
Influence of extraction conditions on the chemical and macromolecular characteristics of pectin samples
Microalgae based biostimulants, in feed systems (clover and fodder mix)
Microbial (bacteria) based biostimulants in feed systems (silage corn)
Characteristic features of Homogalacturonans along with citrus pectin dissasembly under mild acidic conditions
Efficacy of P. agglomerans strain RK-84 in controlling fire blight caused by E. amylovora in pear orchards
conferences
Delegations & Visits
FAO, Rome
COP29 Baku, Azerbaijan
British Embassy Berlin
British Embassy Ankara
British Consulate İstanbul
German Embassy Ankara
NRW Ministry, Germany
Turkish Consulate Munich
Turkish Consulate Düsseldorf
Turkish Consulate Nantes
City Hall Nantes, France
Executive Mansion Raleigh, USA
LECTURES
Kültür University
Innovative Solutions through Design Thinking
Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
Functional Foods Marketing & Managemen
Atatürk University
Sustainability in Agriculture
National Taiwan UniversityStructure of Citrus Pectin
startup mentorshıp
EIT-Food
Best Business Ideas Award
Fish Feed Innovation
ODTÜ Jury Member
Plant based R&D Competition
Teknopark İstanbul
Cube Incubation Launch
references
Uludag University, Türkiye
Hannover University, Germany
Mersin University, Türkiye
European Union
WallTraC, European Union
CP Kelco, Denmark
Cambridge University
UGM University, Indonesia
EIT Food, Belgium
Kultur University, Türkiye
Vizyoner Summit
EIT Food, Belgium
Audencia Business, France
BOOKS
social responsibility
Fenerbahçe Sports Club
To support children's development by donating around 300 educational books and toys
Technical University
of Munich
To empower and support women in academia through mentorship and development opportunities
Women's Shelter Foundation
To provide shelter, legal support, and counseling to women in need
LOSEV - Losemili Çocuklar Saglık ve Egitim Vakfı
Charity Run
Multilingual
Native in Turkish
I speak French
TCF Score: B2
I speak German
Goethe Zertifikat Score: B2
I speak English
IELTS Score: 7.0
SPORT
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