Mehmet Ali KIRPIK

Mehmet Ali KIRPIK is a Professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Kafkas University, Türkiye. His academic career spans over 25 years, focusing on Animal Systematics, Entomology, and Ecology. He has led numerous research projects and mentored 20+ graduate students in biodiversity, invasive species, and environmental conservation.

• Education: PhD in Biology (2004, Ankara University); Master's (1995) and BA (1987) in Biology (Atatürk University).

Research Interests include taxonomy of insects (particularly Pompilidae and Phthiraptera families), ecological impacts of invasive species in Eastern Anatolia, and climate change adaptation strategies. His work bridges field observations with molecular techniques, such as DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis.

Project Leadership highlights: Bird migration studies (Aras River), invasive species monitoring in lakes, and sustainable agriculture practices. His publications (40+) and grants focus on entomology, ecology, and environmental policy.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2020: Serhatın Çocukları Doğada (Iğdır University)
  • 2015: Teşekkür Belgesi (Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs)

He has supervised 20+ theses across disciplines like Biology, Interdisciplinary Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Engineering. His editorial roles include serving as Editor for Kafkas University Journal of Science and Caucasian Journal of Science.