معرفی
Ferhat Celep is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. His research centers on plant systematics, evolution, and conservation, with expertise in Lamiaceae, Primula, and the flora of Turkey. He integrates genomics, morphology, and field studies to resolve taxonomic complexities and evolutionary mechanisms.
Research Focus: Celep's work spans phylogenomics, taxonomic revisions of Lamiaceae and Primulaceae, conservation of Anatolian endemics, and evolutionary adaptations like polyploidy and floral diversification. Key themes include:
- Genomic basis of speciation and hybridization in primroses
- Taxonomic reclassification of Lamiaceae tribes (e.g., Leonureae, Nepetinae)
- Anatomical and palynological markers for plant systematics
- In situ/ex situ conservation strategies for Turkish steppe ecosystems
His publications emphasize biodiversity documentation, describing new genera (e.g., Paraleonurus) and species (e.g., Cerastium mahmutkilincii, Hypericum chishuiense), often incorporating molecular phylogenies to clarify biogeographic disjunctions and adaptive traits.
