As Microbial Ecology Group (https://meg.itu.edu.tr/), we conduct both fundamental and applied research to elucidate microbial interactions and functions across a broad spectrum of ecosystems—from engineered environments such as inovative water/wastewater treatment, waste to energy technologies, valorization of agricultural wastes/manure/ biological sludge into green products and green chemicals to natural and extreme habitats including air, water, soil pollution, sediments, hydrothermal systems, and polar permafrost zones. Our Core Areas of Expertise Include: Bioenergy and Green Products, Biotreatment and Bioremediation, Biomonitoring and Environmental Diagnostics, Microbial Resource Exploration