Seminar on “Green Approaches in the Synthesis of NLOphores and Fragrance Molecules” Held

The seminar entitled “Green Approaches in the Synthesis of NLOphores and Fragrance Molecules,” organized by the Department of Chemistry at Mersin University’s Faculty of Science, was held in Hall C of the Prof. Uğur Oral Cultural Center on December 16, 2025.

The guest speaker was Assoc. Prof. Çağatay Dengiz, a faculty member of the Department of Chemistry at Middle East Technical University and a recipient of the 2022 TÜBA Outstanding Young Scientist Award (GEBİP).

During his presentation, Assoc. Prof. Çağatay Dengiz provided information on innovative and environmentally friendly approaches to the synthesis of NLOphores and fragrance molecules. The seminar addressed the application of green chemistry principles to organic synthesis, the development of more sustainable synthetic methods, and the potential contributions of these approaches to reducing environmental impacts.

The seminar concluded with a question-and-answer session and an exchange of views on the subject. We would like to thank Assoc. Prof. Çağatay Dengiz for sharing his valuable knowledge and experience with us, as well as all faculty members and students who attended the event.

Head of the Department of Chemistry