Cihan CILBIRCIOĞLU

Cihan CILBIRCIOĞLU is a Lecturer at Kastamonu University's Vocational School of Plant and Animal Production, Department of Plant and Animal Production. His academic credentials include a PhD in Plant Protection (2017) and MSc in Plant Protection (2009) from Ankara University, along with a Bachelor's in Science Education from Gazi University (2002).

• PhD in Plant Protection, Ankara University (2009-2017)
• MSc in Plant Protection (Without Thesis), Ankara University (2006-2009)
• BSc in Science Education, Gazi University (1998-2002)

His research focuses on Entomology, Acarology, and Pesticides & Toxicology, particularly studying mite biodiversity in agricultural systems. Recent work includes acaricide impact assessments on garlic crops and taxonomic descriptions of predatory mites.

Key publications include taxonomic studies on Parasitengona mites (2024, 2023), ecological surveys of oribatid mites (2020), and first records of Halolaelapidae species in Turkey (2019). His 2018 paper on acaricide effects on bulb mites highlights practical pest management strategies.

Professional roles include serving as Department Head since 2021 and leading research projects on garlic pests and bark beetle-mite associations in the Black Sea region. Collaborations span institutions in Turkey, Iran, and international teams from South Africa and Bosnia-Herzegovina.