Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gümüştaş is a prominent academic and researcher at the Institute of Forensic Sciences, Ankara University, specializing in forensic toxicology and analytical chemistry. He has made significant contributions to the fields of separation science and toxicological analysis and is recognized for his innovative research and leadership in several national and international projects.
Education & Academic Background
Dr. Gümüştaş has built his academic career at Ankara University, where he currently holds the title of Associate Professor within the Department of Forensic Toxicology. His academic interests focus on analytical chemistry, natural sciences, and forensic toxicology. He is also involved in the supervision of graduate theses and the development of scientific research groups.
Research Areas and Expertise
His main research interests include:
- Analytical method development and validation
- Chromatographic techniques (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, UHPLC)
- Capillary electrophoresis and electroanalytical methods
- Chiral separations
- Toxicological analysis of drugs, pharmaceuticals, and environmental contaminants
- Biosensor development
- Green and miniaturized sample preparation techniques
Dr. Gümüştaş is the founder and coordinator of the FS3P Research Group (Forensic Science, Separation & Sample Preparation), focusing on cutting-edge separation technologies and innovative sample preparation in forensic science.
Publications and Scientific Impact
Dr. Gümüştaş has an extensive publication record, including over 65 scientific articles listed in international databases. His work is well-cited, with metrics such as:
- Web of Science: 1,279 citations, h-index 20
- Scopus: 1,466 citations, h-index 22
- Google Scholar: 2,203 citations, h-index 24
Selected works include method development and advanced chromatographic and electroanalytical applications for pharmaceutical and forensic samples.