NADİR BAŞÇINAR

Prof. NADİR BAŞÇINAR is a distinguished Professor at Karadeniz Technical University's Sürmene Faculty of Marine Sciences, Department of Fisheries Technology Engineering, specializing in aquaculture, fish diseases, and marine sciences. He has been serving as a full Professor since 2017, following promotions from Associate Professor (2012-2017) and Assistant Professor (2006-2012) at the same institution. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University (2002-2003) and served as a Research Assistant at Karadeniz Technical University from 1994 to 2001.

His research focuses on aquaculture systems, fish nutrition, trout breeding, and fish diseases, with particular expertise in brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), Black Sea trout (Salmo trutta labrax), and other salmonid species. His extensive publication record includes over 133 publications in Web of Science, with significant contributions to understanding gastric evacuation, yolk sac absorption, growth performance, and reproductive biology in various fish species.

Prof. BAŞÇINAR's research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on practical aquaculture applications, with numerous studies examining monoculture and polyculture systems, temperature effects on growth, feed optimization, and water quality management. His work bridges fundamental fish physiology with applied aquaculture technology, contributing significantly to the advancement of sustainable fish farming practices in Turkey and beyond.

He has supervised 14 theses, including doctoral and postgraduate research on topics such as brook trout gamete quality, feeding protocols, and growth performance. His professional service includes editorial work for the Journal of Anatolian Environmental and Animal Sciences (2016-Present) and membership in several scientific organizations including TEMA FOUNDATION and the Association for the Protection of Natural and Historical Values.