Beyza Hatice ULUSOY

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beyza Hatice Ulusoy serves as Associate Professor, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and Head of the Department of Food Hygiene and Technology at Near East University. With a veterinary medicine degree and PhD in Food Hygiene and Technology from Istanbul University, she has held academic positions at Beykent University, Istanbul Bilgi University, and Near East University since 2016, contributing significantly to food safety education and research leadership in North Cyprus.

Education

• DVM, Istanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2000
• PhD in Food Hygiene and Technology, Istanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2007

Research Focus

Dr. Ulusoy's expertise centers on food safety systems, microbial risk assessment, and veterinary hygiene protocols. Her work bridges laboratory analysis with public health applications, emphasizing pathogen detection in food chains and educational frameworks for foodborne disease prevention. This interdisciplinary approach integrates veterinary medicine with nutrition science to address regional food security challenges through evidence-based safety standards.

Professional Journey

• Food Control Laboratory, Consumer Protection Association (2000)
• Research Assistant, Istanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (2001-2007)
• Assistant Professor at Beykent University; Lecturer at Haliç University Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (2007-2010)
• Department Chair and Lecturer, Istanbul Bilgi University Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (2010-2016)
• Lecturer (2016), Associate Professor (2018-present), Vice Dean and Department Head, Near East University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine