Emel Sen Kilic

Title
Assistant Professor
Email
Department
Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology
College
College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Emel Sen Kilic is an assistant professor of Aerospace Physiology and the Co-Director of the Space Physiology Antibody and Cellular Engineering (SPACE) Lab. Her research focuses on host–pathogen interactions, the respiratory system, organoid development, immune responses to pathogens and the advancement of therapeutic strategies for spaceflight and other extreme environments.

Dr. Sen Kilic earned her Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis from West Virginia University, her M.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Koç University and dual B.S. degrees in Bioengineering from Montana State University and Istanbul Technical University. After completing her doctoral training, she joined West Virginia University’s Vaccine Development Center as a Scientist and Antibody Development Team Leader. She later served as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology at West Virginia University before joining Embry-Riddle.

  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis, West Virginia University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, Montana State University
  • BIOL 395A: Aerosp Medicine & Therapeutics
  • BIOL 120: Foundations of Biology I
  • BIO 120: Foundations of Biology I
  • BIO 495F: Fund of Infectious Diseases
  • BIO 111: Research Symposium

BIO395F - Aerospace Medicine and Therapeutics