Halil İbrahim Özdemir
PhD Candidate in Structural Bioinformatics

I am a PhD candidate in Structural Bioinformatics at Marmara University, where I use atomistic molecular simulations to investigate protein structures and drive advancements in computer-aided drug design. My current research focuses on the structure-function relationship of IgG4, with the goal of uncovering insights that could inform therapeutic innovations.

Alongside my academic work, I serve as a specialist at the Abdi İbrahim biological site (AbdiBIO), where I focus on the analytical characterization of monoclonal antibodies. My role in industry complements my academic research, allowing me to apply both experimental and computational techniques to solve complex problems in biopharmaceuticals.

My earlier studies laid the groundwork for this work. During my Bachelor’s in Genetics and Bioengineering at Okan University, I built a bioinformatics tool using Markovian statistics to track the evolutionary process of tetracycline resistance genes. In my Master’s at Marmara University, I developed a program to analyze intra-protein allosteric communication paths using molecular dynamics simulations. I also contribute to open-source projects, creating tools for molecular dynamics research.