Hitit University | Turkey
Prof. Dr. Sinan Başçeken is a distinguished Turkish chemist recognized for his contributions to organic synthesis, catalysis, and advanced chemical methodology. He completed his foundational education in chemistry at Mersin University before advancing to the University of Paderborn, where he pursued both master’s and doctoral research that explored gas–liquid mass transfer phenomena and the preparative potential of novel chiral biaryl transition-metal catalysts. His academic career at Hitit University began with specialist and assistant professor roles, progressing to associate professor and ultimately professor in the Department of Chemistry, where he continues to contribute to teaching, research, and scientific leadership. Prof. Başçeken’s research encompasses organometallic chemistry, catalytic reaction mechanisms, heterocyclic synthesis, and innovative ligand-metal systems with applications in fine chemicals and materials science. He has supervised graduate research, including work on carbon-carbon coupling reactions such as Sonogashira functionalization of heterocyclic structures. His scholarly influence is reflected in an h-index of with citations and published documents indexed in major scientific databases. Widely respected for his interdisciplinary approach, Prof. Başçeken continues to expand the frontiers of synthetic chemistry through rigorous experimentation, collaborative research, and impactful academic mentorship.
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Featured Publications
Karakiliç, E., Başçeken, S., Eskiler, G. G., Uzuner, U., & Baran, A. (2025). Bioimaging of thiazolidine-4-one-based new probes, fluorimetric detection of Cu²⁺ “on–off” sensor property, DFT calculation, molecular docking studies, and multiple real samples application. Food Chemistry, 141269.
Mesci, S., Dumlupınar, S., & Başçeken, S. (2025). Synthesis and characterization of N-propargyl-3-nitropyrrole derivatives: In silico molecular docking studies, and cytotoxic activities in lung cancer. Journal of Molecular Structure, 144925.
Çiçek, E., Munar, İ., Çınar, S. A., Başçeken, S., Monard, G., Aviyente, V., & Sungur, F. A. (2025). Computational insights into substrate-assisted citrullination mechanisms of PAD2 isozyme: A comparative analysis of reaction pathways. Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling, 109107.
Çol, S., Başçeken, S., & Baran, A. (2024). Synthesis of biscarbazole derivative, detection of the “on–off” sensor property of Cu²⁺ by fluorimetry, and anti-cancer evaluation. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 124624.
Akbaba, Y., Çetinkaya, Y., Başçeken, S., Akıncıoğlu, A., & Göksu, S. (2024). Synthesis of β-lactams and transformation to β-amino acid ethyl ester derivatives: Theoretical calculations. Tetrahedron, 134247.