ILHAN COŞAR

Associate Professor ILHAN COŞAR is affiliated with Kırıkkale University's Health Services Vocational School in the Medical Laboratory Techniques Program. His academic career spans teaching positions in state/private schools (2013-2015), instructorship at Kırıkkale University (2015), and progression to Lecturer (2016), Lecturer Doctor (2020), and Associate Professor (2022).

• B.Sc.: Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Kırıkkale University (2011)
• Associate Degree: Laboratory and Veterinary Health, Anadolu University (2012)
• M.Sc.: Biology, Kırıkkale University Institute of Science (2013)
• Ph.D.: Biology, Kırıkkale University Institute of Science (2020)

His research centers on arachnology with emphasis on spider taxonomy, biodiversity, and faunistics. Focusing on Turkish arachnid fauna, he specializes in discovering new species and documenting distribution records across families including Gnaphosidae, Thomisidae, and Zodariidae. His work significantly contributes to the Checklist of the Spiders of Turkey through meticulous morphological analysis and field collection.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals intense focus on new species descriptions (particularly in Dysderidae and Gnaphosidae) and first country records from Anatolia. His research demonstrates exceptional attention to biogeographical patterns and taxonomic revisions within Mediterranean spider fauna.

While no formal scientific awards are documented, his prolific publication record in specialized arachnological journals demonstrates significant scholarly impact. His work as an academic advisor appears focused on vocational training within the Medical Laboratory Techniques program, though specific student mentorship details are not provided in available materials.