معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Demir Özdemir is affiliated with Akdeniz University's Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology. His academic journey includes a PhD in Animal Science from Aydın Adnan Menderes University (2008) and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Padova, Italy (2011-2012). He has held roles such as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Deputy Head of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology. His research focuses on poultry genetics, conservation of local breeds, molecular biology, and sustainable livestock practices.
- Education: PhD in Animal Science (2008), Postdoc at University of Padova (2011-2012)
- Key Positions: Associate Professor since 2021, Vice Dean since 2022
Research interests include genetic diversity analysis of Turkish chicken breeds, development of DNA extraction methods, and stress physiology in poultry. His work bridges molecular techniques with conservation efforts, emphasizing the preservation of native species like the İspenç and Sultan chickens.
Notable projects include genomic studies on Denizli and Gerze chicken breeds and collaborations on camel population genetics. He has authored over 70 publications and serves on editorial boards of poultry science journals.
- Scientific Awards: Wiley Analytical Science Awards 2022
- Grants: Projects on genetic characterization of İspenç and Sultan breeds, camel genetics, and sustainable farming practices
Labs/Teams: Involved in avian genomics research and collaboration with institutions like the University of Padova and Bulgarian agricultural bodies.
