Irem B. Ustunol

Irem B. Ustunol, PhD, is a seasoned engineer specializing in process development at Illumina since June 2020, where responsibilities include performing Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments to enhance nucleotide synthesis processes and improve consumable development. Prior experience includes roles as a predoctoral specialization trainee and graduate student researcher at UC San Diego, focusing on nanoscale surface characterization and biological analysis. Irem has additional teaching and research experience as a chemistry teacher in Turkey and has held various internships in engineering and chemical analysis. Academic credentials include a PhD and MS in Nanoengineering from UC San Diego and a BS in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration from Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi and Anadolu University, respectively.