Assoc. Prof. Dr. Musa TÜRKMEN | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Musa TÜRKMEN | Biochemistry | Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Turkey
Dr. Musa Türkmen is an Associate Professor at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University’s Faculty of Agriculture, specializing in medicinal plants and essential oils. His research focuses on the chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils, particularly their antifungal and antioxidant properties. Dr. Türkmen has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications and active participation in both national and international research projects. His expertise encompasses gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), herbs, chromatography, antioxidant activity, bioactivity, antibacterial activity, biological activities, Soxhlet extraction, and plants.
Professional Profile :
Summary of Suitability for Award:
Dr. Musa Türkmen is highly suitable for the “Best Researcher Award” due to his outstanding contributions in the field of medicinal plants, essential oils, and agricultural sciences. His research is impactful, focusing on the chemical composition, bioactivity, and agricultural applications of essential oils, which have significant implications for sustainable agriculture, disease management, and human health. Dr. Musa Türkmen’s remarkable research productivity, interdisciplinary impact, and scientific leadership make him an excellent candidate for the “Best Researcher Award”. His contributions have not only advanced essential oil research but also provided practical solutions for sustainable agriculture and plant disease management. His dedication to innovative and impactful research strongly supports his nomination for this prestigious honor.
🎓Education:
Dr. Türkmen completed his Bachelor’s degree in Plant Protection at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University in 2013. He earned his Master’s degree in Arable Crops from Mustafa Kemal University in 2015, with a thesis on the antifungal efficacy of essential oil mixtures obtained by different methods. In 2019, he obtained his Ph.D. in Arable Crops from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, focusing his thesis on determining the in vitro and in vivo antifungal efficacy of essential oil microemulsions against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the causal agent of white mold disease.
🏢Work Experience:
Dr. Türkmen began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University’s Faculty of Agriculture in 2016. He was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2020 and Associate Professor in 2022. In addition to his academic roles, he has held administrative positions, including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture (2021-2022), Deputy Head of the Department of Arable Crops (since 2023), and Director of the Kırıkhan Vocational School (since 2023).
🏅Awards:
Dr. Türkmen has received several accolades for his contributions to science, including the Young Scientist Fellowship Award from the International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trade (IFEAT) in 2017 and 2018. He was also honored with the TÜBİTAK Türkiye Adresli Uluslararası Bilimsel Yayınları Teşvik (UBYT) award in 2020. Additionally, he received appreciation certificates in 2022 for his outstanding work.
🔬Research Focus:
Dr. Türkmen’s research centers on the study of medicinal plants and essential oils, with a particular emphasis on their chemical compositions and biological activities. He employs techniques such as gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to analyze essential oil constituents and investigates their potential antifungal, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. His work aims to explore the applications of these natural compounds in agriculture and medicine.
Publication Top Notes:
Title: Effects of Different Nitrogen and Phosphorus Doses on the Growth, Yield and Yield Components of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.)
Title: Combining non-destructive devices and multivariate analysis as a tool to quantify the fatty acid profiles of linseed genotypes
Citations: 2
Title: Phytochemical Profiling and In Vitro Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity Effects of Some Glycyrrhiza Species from Turkey
Citations: 1