Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa NEXUS LAB

Welcome to IUC NEXUS Lab.

Bringing together microbiology, ecotoxicology, aquatic systems, and One Health, our laboratory investigates environmental processes through an interdisciplinary and holistic approach while maintaining a clear scientific focus. Grounded in the generation of reliable and verifiable data, we work to uncover scientific connections, produce high-quality knowledge, and contribute to the sustainability of healthy ecosystems.

Recent Publications

Evaluation of Istanbul from the environmental components' perspective: what has changed during the pandemic?

SÖNMEZ V. Z., AYVAZ C., ERCAN N., SİVRİ N.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, vol.194, no.7, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Türkiye'nin Sucul Ortamlarında Ağır Metal Üzerine Yapılan Araştırmaların Tarihsel İncelemesi ve Bibliyometrik Analizi (2000-2020)

BASMACI A., BOSTAN Z., SÖNMEZ V. Z., SİVRİ N.
Journal of Anatolian Environmental and Animal Sciences, vol.6, no.4, pp.567-577, 2021 (TRDizin)

The ecotoxicological effects of microplastics on trophic levels of aquatic ecosystems

Sönmez V. Z., Akarsu C., Sivri N.
in: Springer Book Series: Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies - Microplastic pollution: Environmental Occurrence and Treatment Technologies, Zaffar Hashmi, Editor, Springer, London/Berlin , London, pp.1-20, 2022

Extraction, Enumeration and Identification Methods for Monitoring Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment

Sönmez V. Z., Akarsu C., Cumbul Altay M., Sivri N.
in: Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies - Microplastic pollution: Environmental Occurrence and Treatment Technologies , Zaffar Hashmi, Editor, Springer, London/Berlin , London, pp.1-596, 2022

Investigation of Possible Toxic Effects of Personal Care Products on Daphnia magna in the Kucukcekmece Lagoon, Marmara Sea (Turkey)

SÖNMEZ V. Z., ERCAN N., SİVRİ N.
Journal of Anatolian Environmental and Animal Sciences, vol.5, no.4, pp.533-540, 2020 (TRDizin)

Çevresel Örneklerle Akut Toksisite Çalışmalarında Biyolüminesans Bakterilerin Avantajları

Sönmez V. Z., Sivri N.
TMC 2020 Çevrim İçi Mikrobiyoloji Sempozyumu, Ankara, Turkey, 25 - 27 December 2020, vol.1, no.1, pp.144, (Full Text)

DENİZEL ORTAMDAKİ SICAK NOKTALARDA SİNERJİSTİK ETKİ: MİKROPLASTİKLER VE ANTİBİYOTİĞE DİRENÇLİ GENLER

Özbayram E. G., Sönmez V. Z., Sivri N.
TMC 2020 Çevrim İçi Mikrobiyoloji Sempozyumu, Ankara, Turkey, 25 - 27 December 2020, vol.1, no.1, pp.142-143, (Full Text)

Microplastic contamination in surface waters of the Küçükçekmece Lagoon, Marmara Sea (Turkey): Sources and areal distribution

Faruk Çullu A., Sönmez V. Z., Sivri N.
Environmental Pollution, vol.268, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Doğanın çözümü en zor denklemi: Denizlerdeki plastikler

Sivri N., Çullu A. F.
MTA Doğal Kaynaklar Ve Ekonomi Bülteni, vol.15, no.29, pp.15-21, 2020 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

Potential threat of plastic waste during the navigation of ships through the Turkish straits

KAPTAN M., SİVRİ N., Blettler M. C., Uğurlu Ö.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, vol.192, no.8, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)