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Prof. Neşat ERKAN is a full-time Professor at the Department of Forest Engineering, Faculty of Forestry, Bursa Technical University, where he has established himself as a leading researcher in quantitative forest management. With 64 publications and an H-index of 8, his work bridges theoretical statistics and practical forestry applications across Türkiye's diverse ecosystems.
His core research domains include:
- Forest Economics and Valuation of Timber/Non-Timber Products
- Forest Mensuration and Yield Modeling for Mediterranean Species
- Wildfire Risk Assessment using GIS and Machine Learning
- Carbon Sequestration Dynamics in Plantations
- Rural Livelihood Analysis for Forest-Dependent Communities
- Statistical Applications in Growth and Climate Studies
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strategic shift toward operational fire management solutions, emphasizing forest road optimization and mobile firefighting teams. His work uniquely combines Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia) growth modeling with socioeconomic analysis of non-timber products like laurel, demonstrating how infrastructure investments can simultaneously enhance fire response and rural economies in Mediterranean regions.
No scientific awards were documented in the provided sources.
While his publication record indicates active research leadership, specific details regarding student advising, grant funding, or laboratory facilities were not disclosed in the available materials. His Sustainable Development Goals engagement metrics (1-8 activities across categories) suggest institutional involvement in broader environmental initiatives without explicit project descriptions.
