معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan KIR serves as an Associate Professor at Kirşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Field Crops. His academic career has progressed from Research Assistant (2012-2015) to Assistant Professor (2015-2018), Doctoral Faculty Member (2018-2024), and finally Associate Professor (2024-present). He additionally holds significant administrative roles including Research Application Center Manager (2024-2025) with plans to become School Manager in 2025.
Dr. KIR earned his BSc in Agricultural Engineering (2004-2008), MSc in Field Crops (2008-2010), and PhD in Field Crops (2011-2014), all from Gaziosmanpaşa University. His educational foundation is complemented by professional development including passing the English Proficiency Exam (ÜDS) with 68 points in 2010.
Specializing in Meadow-Pasture and Forage Crops, Dr. KIR's research focuses on optimizing crop mixtures (particularly legume-grass combinations) under continental climate conditions. His work addresses critical challenges in forage production including appropriate sowing methods, seeding ratios, harvest timing, and variety selection. He has made significant contributions to understanding how different ecological conditions affect forage yield and quality, with practical applications for Turkish farmers.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on vetch-based mixtures (vetch-rye, vetch-triticale, vetch-oat), perennial legume-grass combinations, and silage crop optimization. His research consistently addresses the practical needs of agricultural producers while maintaining scientific rigor, with publications spanning high-impact international journals and Turkish scientific outlets.
- Publication Incentive Award, TÜBİTAK (2021)
Dr. KIR has successfully supervised six graduate students through their thesis research on topics including vetch-rye mixtures, silage maize spacing, and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids. He has led multiple research projects examining forage production systems, including studies on nitrogen application for vetch-triticale mixtures, optimal seeding ratios, and performance evaluation of silage crops. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging scientific research with practical agricultural applications.
As an active member of the Meadow and Forage Crops Science Association since 2021 and serving on editorial boards for university journals, Dr. KIR contributes significantly to the broader academic community while maintaining his focus on advancing forage production science in Turkey's continental climate regions.
