معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doğan AKÇA serves as a full-time academic at Kafkas University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery since 2011. With a veterinary medicine background, he bridges animal and human health through zoonotic disease research.
- PhD in Veterinary Microbiology, Kafkas University (2010)
- MS in Veterinary Pathology, Kafkas University (2003)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University (1995)
His research spans Veterinary Microbiology, Zoonotic Pathogens, and Epidemiology, focusing on bacterial infections in livestock and their human health implications. Recent work emphasizes molecular diagnostics for Listeria, Brucella, and Bacillus anthracis using PCR and immunohistochemical methods.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on zoonotic disease transmission (60%), molecular characterization techniques (30%), and reproductive health impacts (10%). His work frequently addresses endemic diseases in Eastern Turkey's livestock populations.
As principal advisor for 10 master's theses, he mentors students on maternal health topics including sexual education, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding practices. His collaborative research involves 38 projects with Özgür Çelebi and 37 with Fatih Büyük, primarily through Kafkas University's Veterinary Microbiology Association membership.
He leads laboratory work on environmental decontamination of anthrax spores and maintains active involvement in international research networks including the Anthrax Environmental Decontamination Network (AEDNet).