Meryem Beklioğlu Yerli

Prof. Dr. Meryem Beklioğlu Yerli is a leading aquatic ecologist at the Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Biology, where she directs the Limnology Laboratory. Her research focuses on the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic activities on freshwater ecosystems, particularly lakes in Turkey such as Eymir, Mogan, and Beyşehir. She employs long-term monitoring, paleoecology, mesocosm experiments, and interdisciplinary approaches to understand complex ecosystem interactions.

• Affiliation: METU, Department of Biology
• Research Units: Limnology Laboratory, TEAM (Centre for Freshwater Ecosystem Research)

Research Themes:

• Climate change effects on lake salinization and eutrophication
• Biomanipulation strategies to improve water quality
• Historical perspectives through paleoecological sediment analysis
• Policy implications for sustainable water management

Projects and Collaborations:

• EU-FP7 REFRESH project on climate change mitigation
• TÜBİTAK-supported latitudinal gradient studies across Turkey
• International partnerships with University College London and Aarhus University
• Cross-continental mesocosm experiments from Sweden to Turkey