معرفی
Prof. Dr. Mehmet SARI is a full professor and Head of the Department of Animal Science (Zootekni) at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Agriculture, Turkey. Since 2021 he has held the rank of Professor and has previously served as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the same university and at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. He is currently a full-time academic, Senate member, and Board of Directors member at his institution.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Animal Science, Kafkas University, Institute of Health Sciences, 2009
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2004
Research Interests:
Prof. SARI’s research spans animal breeding and genetics, quantitative genetics, poultry science (especially Japanese quail and geese), sheep and goat breeding, dairy and beef cattle improvement, livestock welfare, and biostatistical modelling. His work integrates field studies with advanced statistical tools such as REML and BLUP to estimate genetic parameters and breeding values.
Publication & Impact Trends:
With 128 peer-reviewed publications (32 in Web of Science, 43 in Scopus) and 431 citations (h-index 11), his scholarly output shows a clear emphasis on genetic improvement of small and large livestock species. Recent articles (2022-2024) concentrate on meat quality, fatty acid composition, welfare assessment, and climate effects on dairy cattle, reflecting an evolving focus toward sustainable and high-quality animal production.
Projects & Funding:
- Principal investigator of 12 university/FAO/TÜBİTAK projects (e.g., quail line selection, goose production enhancement, rural tourism linkage).
- Participated in 18 additional projects covering cattle, sheep, goat, and bee genetics.
- Total project portfolio: 30 funded initiatives since 2006.
Awards & Recognition:
No specific academic prizes or medals are explicitly listed in the provided text.
Teaching & Advising:
- Supervised 5 completed master’s theses (2019-2025) and is currently mentoring several graduate students.
- Has taught 30+ courses ranging from introductory General Zootechnics to advanced Animal Breeding Project Planning.
Laboratory & Teams:
Prof. SARI leads the Animal Breeding and Genetics Research Group within the Department of Animal Science. He coordinates collaborative networks with Serbian and domestic universities and is actively involved in modernizing the university’s poultry research facilities.
