معرفی
Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Polat is a Professor at Bingöl University's Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Landscape Architecture. He holds a Doctorate in Biology/Botany from Balıkesir University (2004-2010). His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2012-2016), Associate Professor (2016-2021), and currently Professor (since 2021). Polat specializes in ethnobotany, medicinal plants, plant anatomy, and biodiversity conservation. His research focuses on traditional uses of plants in Anatolia, pharmacological properties of endemic species, and invasive plant management. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles, three books, and edited several journals.
Research Interests:
- Documentation of traditional plant knowledge in Eastern Turkey
- Chemical and biological analysis of medicinal plants
- Conservation of endemic plant species
- Ethnopharmacological studies on Anatolian flora
- Plant anatomy and micromorphology for taxonomic purposes
Notable Achievements:
- Recipient of TÜBİTAK International Publications Awards (2012-2014)
- Co-authored Bingöl Arı Florası ve Polen Atlası (2021)
- Lead researcher on projects like the Etnobotanik Study in Giresun
- Editorial roles at Journal of Ethnopharmacology and Turkish Journal of Botany
Polat teaches courses in Botany, Ethnobotany, and Economic Plants at undergraduate and graduate levels. His research group collaborates internationally on plant biodiversity projects, with particular emphasis on medicinal and aromatic plants.
