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Professor Mahmut ELP is a distinguished faculty member at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Fisheries, Department of Aquaculture, where he has served as Professor since 2015. Previously, he held academic positions at Yüzüncü Yıl University from 1993-2015, progressing from Research Assistant to Associate Professor. His academic leadership includes serving as Dean (2015-2020), Department Chair (2015-2022), and Head of Department at Kastamonu University.
Dr. ELP earned his PhD in Inland Water Biology from Istanbul University (2002), Master's in Aquatic Products from Yüzüncü Yıl University (1996), and BSc in Fisheries Engineering from Akdeniz University (1990). His doctoral research focused on populations of Siraz (Capoeta capoeta) and Tarek (Alburnus tarichi) in Koçköprü Dam Lake.
His research spans aquaculture, hydrobiology, and fish biology with particular emphasis on endemic species in the Lake Van basin. Recent work has expanded into microalgae cultivation (Chlorella sp., Nannochloropsis sp., Porphyridium cruentum) for aquaculture applications, water quality assessment, and fish nutrition studies. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Turkish aquatic ecosystems with increasing international collaboration.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward applied aquaculture research, particularly in microalgal biotechnology for fish nutrition and water quality assessment in critical Turkish ecosystems. His work bridges fundamental fish biology with practical aquaculture applications, demonstrating expertise in both laboratory and field settings.
- Teşekkür Award from the Higher Education Council (2015)
Professor ELP has supervised numerous graduate students across multiple institutions, with recent PhD and Master's theses focusing on microalgae applications in aquaculture, fish physiology, and water quality assessment. His research is supported by substantial grant funding, including 27 documented projects with leadership roles in initiatives such as 'Kastamonu İç Sularında Yaşayan Balık Türlerinin ve Yayılış Alanlarının Belirlenmesi' (2024) and 'Daday Çay'ından Mikroalg İzolasyonu ve Kültür Parametrelerinin Belirlenmesi' (2021-2022).
His research activities are centered around the Faculty of Fisheries at Kastamonu University, with significant collaborative work involving the Lake Van basin research team. His editorial roles for journals including 'Menba Kastamonu Üniversitesi Su Ürünleri Fakültesi Dergisi' demonstrate his leadership in the Turkish fisheries science community.
