Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) has distinguished itself through initiatives that aim to enhance access to scientific knowledge in the fields of food safety and sustainable nutrition. Within this framework, the Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, and the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Faculty of Health Sciences conduct research and educational activities directly linked to food safety.
Faculty of Pharmacy: Research in food supplements, food safety, natural product applications, and public health ensures that students gain access to up-to-date knowledge and practices in food safety. These studies highlight the importance of safe and reliable food consumption in society while contributing to the prevention of foodborne risks.
Faculty of Science: From a basic science perspective, this faculty addresses food safety through research in biology, chemistry, and environmental sciences, including food production processes, environmental impacts, biotechnological applications, and analytical methods. These efforts strengthen scientific knowledge supporting food safety across all stages of the food chain.
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences: Equipped with advanced laboratory infrastructure, this department provides students with hands-on education in nutrition and dietetics, conducting research on food analysis, nutrient composition, and the development of public health nutrition policies. Laboratory work ensures that food safety is supported through practical applications in real-life contexts.
Under a protocol signed between Akçaabat Municipality and Karadeniz Technical University, the medicinal potential of the so-called “superfruit” Aronia will be investigated. The protocol was signed by KTU Rector Prof. Dr. Hamdullah Çuvalcı and Akçaabat Mayor Osman Nuri Ekim.
Mayor Ekim emphasized that the municipality is committed to supporting all initiatives that will contribute to the development of Akçaabat. The project will be implemented in collaboration with the KTU Center for Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Technology (ILAFAR) .
KTU also cooperates with the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks through the project “Natural Trout Production, Breeding, and Stocking of Forest Waters”.
Within the scope of this protocol, a consultation meeting was held on December 19, 2024, at the Maçka Altındere Natural Trout R&D Center, focusing on sustainable fish production and conservation strategies. Read more here.
