About
Mehmet Yaran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He has held this position since 2021, following previous roles as a Doctor Lecturer at the same university's Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department of Biology (2016-2021) and at the Islahiye Vocational School in various departments.
Dr. Yaran completed his Doctorate in Biology at Gaziantep University (2009-2014), followed by a Master's degree in Biology from the same institution (2007-2009). His undergraduate education was in Biology Teaching at İnönü University's Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education (2002-2007).
Dr. Yaran's research primarily focuses on entomology, with special emphasis on fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) taxonomy, systematics, and morphology. His work extensively examines spermathecae morphology using scanning electron microscopy, wing shape analysis through geometric morphometrics, and regional fauna studies across various Turkish provinces. He has made significant contributions to documenting new species and records of Diptera in Turkey, particularly within the Tephritidae family, but also extending to other families like Ulidiidae and Pallopteridae. His research bridges traditional taxonomic methods with modern morphometric techniques to advance understanding of insect biodiversity and systematics in Turkey.
Dr. Yaran's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on documenting and analyzing insect biodiversity in Turkey, with particular attention to fruit flies and related taxa. His work spans faunal surveys across multiple Turkish provinces, taxonomic descriptions of new species, morphological analyses using advanced techniques like geometric morphometrics and electron microscopy, and contributions to regional biodiversity databases. The pattern of his research shows increasing sophistication in analytical methods while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional taxonomic approaches.
- 2016 Public Publication Promotion from TUBITAK
- 2015 Public Publication Promotion from TUBITAK
- 2012 Public Publication Promotion from TUBITAK
Dr. Yaran has supervised numerous graduate students, guiding research on various aspects of entomology including Pieridae fauna, fruit fly systematics, and flower fly taxonomy. His administrative roles have included serving as Head of Department (2016-2018), Vice Dean (2021), and Deputy Head of Department (2021). He has led and participated in multiple research projects funded by higher education institutions and other public organizations, focusing on entomological surveys and biodiversity documentation across various regions of Turkey.
Dr. Yaran's work is closely associated with entomological research teams at Gaziantep University, collaborating extensively with colleagues like Murat Kütük, Vedat Görmez, and Mürşit Ömür Koyuncu on various projects documenting Turkish insect fauna. His research contributes significantly to the understanding of Turkey's entomological biodiversity, particularly in understudied regions.
