Graduates of the Department of Chemistry at Gebze Technical University benefit from diverse career opportunities in both the private and public sectors. With expertise in the synthesis and analysis of materials commonly used in daily life—such as pharmaceuticals, polymers, cleaning products, plastics, beverages, agricultural products (fertilizers), and dyes—they are well-prepared to take on critical roles in research and development, as well as production-focused industries.
Our graduates often pursue careers in quality control, quality assurance, production, technical management, and supervisory roles. Situated in Kocaeli, one of Turkey’s most significant industrial regions, our department stands out for its contribution to training expert researchers who meet the demands of the industry.
Since awarding our first undergraduate degrees in 2022, the department has graduated 16 students by 2024. Some of these graduates are advancing their academic careers through postgraduate studies, while others have secured positions in leading companies across the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, and chemical industries.
Graduates continuing academic careers:
- Gebze Technical University – Master’s Student / Research Assistant
- Marmara University – Master’s Student
Graduates employed in the private sector:
- Abdi İbrahim Pharmaceuticals
- Coster Aerosol Valf Sanayi A.Ş / FAREVA
- Dr. Özberk Cosmetics
- Fonex Cosmetics
- Kazlıçeşme R&D and Test Laboratory
- Karakaya 86
- Mey Cosmetics
- Polikem Chemical Products
- RTC Chemistry
- World Medicine
Our graduates continue to achieve professional success by applying the knowledge and skills gained during their studies to excel in a variety of fields, contributing significantly to their respective industries.
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