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Mustafa COŞKUN is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Adiyaman University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He has held this position since 2020, following previous appointments as Associate Professor (2013-2020) and Assistant Professor (2008-2013) at the same institution. Prior to joining Adiyaman University, he worked as a Research Assistant at Cukurova University from 1998 to 2008.
Dr. COŞKUN completed his Bachelor's degree in Biology at Cukurova University (1993-1997), followed by a Master's degree in Biology (1997-2001), and ultimately a Doctorate in Biology (2001-2008), all from Cukurova University. His academic progression reflects his expertise and contributions to the field of entomology and toxicology.
His primary research interests focus on insect physiology, particularly using Galleria mellonella (greater wax moth) as a model organism to investigate biochemical responses to pesticides, heavy metals, and other environmental stressors. He has conducted extensive research on the effects of cypermethrin, dimethoate, mesotrione, fenthion, cadmium, copper, and zinc on antioxidant enzyme activities, lipid peroxidation, carbohydrate metabolism, and protein content in insects. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to the study of saproxylic beetle fauna in Turkish oak forests, including taxonomic work on Coleoptera.
Dr. COŞKUN's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on toxicological and biochemical effects of various compounds on insect models, with recent work expanding into nanoparticle toxicity and new species discovery. His research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between entomology, toxicology, biochemistry, and environmental science, with practical applications for pesticide risk assessment and biodiversity conservation.
- Referee for Sinop University Journal of Science and Black Sea Journal of Science
- Editor for Adıyaman University Science, Culture and Art Symposium Proceedings Book (2015)
Throughout his career, Dr. COŞKUN has led multiple research projects investigating chemical effects on insect physiology and has collaborated with international researchers like Nicklas Jansson. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Insect Physiology, Endocrinology, Invertebrate Systematics, Histology, and Animal Physiology at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
