History

Akdeniz University was established in 1982 as the first university in Antalya. The Department of Food Engineering, founded within the Faculty of Agriculture at Akdeniz University, began its educational activities in 1990 and was incorporated into the Faculty of Engineering in 2009. The department conducts education and research in the fields of food chemistry, food safety, and food technologies. Enhancing the quality of education and strengthening university–industry collaboration are among the department’s primary priorities.

Considering the widespread use of modern agricultural practices and chemicals in the region, an R&D project was submitted in 2008 by the Department of Food Engineering to the State Planning Organization in order to develop research infrastructure in the fields of food safety and residue analysis. Following the approval of the project, activities commenced in 2009; within the scope of the project, our center was established and research activities were initiated.