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Prof. Dr. Nebahat BİLGE is an Associate Professor at Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Safety and Public Health, specializing in Veterinary Food Hygiene and Production. She has been actively contributing to academia since 1999 and currently serves as the Head of Department. With over 44 publications and 10 research projects, her work significantly impacts food safety and public health domains.
Education:
- Doctorate in Veterinary Food Hygiene and Technology, Institute of Health Sciences, Ankara University (1997-2004)
- Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University (1991-1997)
Dr. BİLGE's research primarily focuses on food safety, veterinary public health, and food hygiene. Her work encompasses critical areas including antibiotic resistance in foodborne pathogens, mycotoxin contamination in dairy products, microbial decontamination techniques, and natural antimicrobial applications in food preservation. She has extensively studied Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogenic microorganisms in various food matrices, particularly poultry and dairy products. Her research on plant extracts like oregano essential oil and sumac for extending food shelf life represents innovative approaches to natural food preservation. The practical applications of her work significantly contribute to developing safer food processing protocols and enhancing consumer protection.
Dr. BİLGE has successfully led multiple research projects focusing on critical food safety issues, including 'Investigation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Raw Milk and Determination of Toxin Genes' (2023-2025) and 'Investigation of AmpC and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli in Cow's Milk and Characterization' (2022-2025). Her work demonstrates consistent funding support from higher education institutions, reflecting the significance and quality of her research. With an h-index of 9 and 251 citations, her scholarly impact is well-recognized in the field.
Scientific Recognition:
- h-index of 9 according to citation metrics
- 251 total citations for her scholarly work
- Active participation in numerous national and international food safety conferences
As an academic advisor, Dr. BİLGE has supervised multiple graduate students, including Gönül Damla Altuntaş (PhD, 2025), Mehmet Ali Usul (Masters, 2019), Damla Yayla (Masters, 2019), and Efsun Deligöz (Masters, 2017). Her research collaborations extend across institutions, with significant partnerships with researchers like Leyla Vatansever (35 joint publications) and Çiğdem Sezer (28 joint publications). Her work bridges veterinary medicine with public health, creating practical solutions for food safety challenges in the region and beyond.
