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Prof. Dr. ALİ RIZA DEMİRKIRAN is a Professor at the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Bingol University, Türkiye. He holds a PhD in Soil Science and has completed a postdoctoral research at Wolverhampton University, UK. His academic career includes roles from Research Assistant to Professor, with leadership positions such as Vice Dean and Head of Department at Bingol University. He has extensive international experience, including visiting researcher positions in the UK and collaborations with institutions in Iraq and Kyrgyzstan. His research focuses on plant nutrition, soil fertility, pollution remediation, and sustainable agriculture, with over 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He has supervised numerous master’s theses and contributed to projects like the Murat River Watershed Rehabilitation Project (MRWRP). His work emphasizes innovative solutions using organic materials and zeolites for environmental challenges.
Education: BSc (Cukurova University), MSc (Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University), PhD (Trace University), Postdoc (Wolverhampton University). Key research areas include oil adsorption of zeolites, heavy metal contamination, and sustainable farming practices. He has conducted studies on crop fertilization (pepper, peanut, pistachio) and soil-water pollution remediation. His projects address watershed management, soil health, and organic material applications.
Research interests span soil science, plant physiology, and environmental sustainability. He has led or participated in national/international projects funded by IFAD and TÜBITAK, focusing on soil conservation, sediment transport, and crop resilience. His contributions include analyzing nutrient dynamics, developing sustainable fertilization techniques, and mitigating environmental pollutants through mineral sorption.
Publications highlight advancements in clinoptilolite analysis, clay mineral applications, and agricultural waste utilization. He reviews for multiple journals and serves in academic editorial roles. His work bridges laboratory research with field applications, addressing both local and global agricultural challenges.
