معرفی
Raşit Bilgin is currently the Head of the Environmental Sciences Division and holds the position of Associate Professor at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor and Instructor at the same institution since 2008. He contributes to initiatives like lab safety protocols and waste management within the Institute of Environmental Sciences.
- Ph.D., Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, Columbia University, USA (2006)
- M. Phil., Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, Columbia University, USA (2003)
- M.A., Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, Columbia University, USA (2002)
- M.S., Environmental Sciences, Boğaziçi University, Turkey (2000)
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Turkey (1998)
His research focuses on molecular ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation genetics, and environmental DNA applications. He investigates genetic patterns in species such as marbled crabs, bats, and corals to understand population dynamics, biodiversity conservation, and adaptation mechanisms. His work combines genomics, niche modeling, and field monitoring techniques like GPS-GSM and acoustic tracking.
Recent projects include:
- Conservation of Yelkouan Shearwater using genomics and monitoring methods (TÜBİTAK 1001, 2021–2024)
- Multi-omic analysis of coral disease resistance (TÜBİTAK 2501, 2020–2023)
- Antarctic intertidal amphipod diversity via DNA barcoding (Boğaziçi University Research Fund, 2020–2022)
Bilgin has secured grants from TÜBİTAK and university funds, emphasizing collaborative research. His CV (cv_bilgin_nov2022.pdf) provides further details on his academic trajectory and contributions to environmental sciences.
