Özhan Şimşek is a distinguished Associate Professor at Erciyes University's Faculty of Agriculture, specializing in agriculture and horticulture. His academic journey began with a biology degree from Dicle University, Turkey, followed by advanced studies at the University of Cukurova, where he focused on biotechnology and genetics. Dr. Şimşek holds several key positions at Erciyes University, including roles in the Faculty Council, the Office of Foreign Relations, and as Vice-Dean, reflecting his commitment to both academic excellence and international collaboration.His research spans agriculture, horticulture, fruit cultivation and breeding, and extends into biotechnology, plant biology, and genetics. Dr. Şimşek is dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative research, aiming to enhance crop production and sustainability. Through his leadership and scholarly work, he plays a crucial role in shaping the future of agricultural sciences, making significant contributions to his field and mentoring the next generation of researchers.
Prof. Dr. Dicle Dönmez is an Assistant Professor at the Cukurova University. She received her Ph.D. in the Department of Biotechnology at Cukurova University in 2017. She is also a lecturer at the Rectorate, Biotechnology Research and Application Center of the University of Cukurova, where she teaches the associate degree Introduction to Wildlife Ecology and Management. Her research areas include life sciences, biotechnology, plant biotechnology, molecular biology and genetics, plant molecular genetics, and natural sciences.
Dr. Akife Dalda Sekerci is an Assistant Professor at the Erciyes University. She received her Ph.D. from the Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture, Erciyes University, in 2019. Her undergraduate and postgraduate studies were at Selcuk University. In the Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture of Erciyes University, she is a member Academic Measurement and Evaluation Committee, a member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Applications and Research, and Deputy Head of Department. Her research areas include agricultural sciences, agriculture, horticulture, garden plants, vegetable breeding and biotechnology, and ornamental plant breeding and biotechnology
Prof. Dr. Yıldız Aka Kaçar is an Professor of the Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture at Erciyes University. She received her undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees from the University of Cukurova, Turkey, and completed her postdoctoral degree at California State University, Los Angeles. She serves as a member of the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture at the University of Erciyes, a member of the Allocation Evaluation Committee of ArGePark, the Chairperson of the Birim Quality Committee, etc. Her research areas include agriculture, garden plants, fruit breeding and breeding, biotechnology and genetics, plant tissue culture, and plant molecular genetics.
