Fatih Yayla

Dr. Fatih Yayla is a Research Assistant at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Gaziantep University. With expertise in Plant Systematics, Plant Morphology and Anatomy, and Bioinformatics, he contributes to biodiversity studies and phytochemical research in Turkey.

• Master's in Biology (Gaziantep University, 2003)
• Doctorate in Biology (Gaziantep University, 2010)

His research focuses on plant diversity, medicinal plant chemistry, and ecological adaptations, particularly in the Gaziantep region. He investigates phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and secondary metabolites across species like Achillea, Hypericum, and Clinopodium.

Recent collaborative studies include analyses of rhizobial bacteria in legumes and heavy metal accumulation in aquatic plants. His work spans phytoremediation, endangered flora, and traditional ethnobotanical knowledge.

Dr. Yayla's projects address erosion control and biological diversity, supported by institutions like TÜBİTAK and Gaziantep University. He actively participates in international conferences on medicinal plants and biotechnology.