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Yakup Yapar is an Assistant Professor at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. He holds a PhD from Bingöl University (2017-2022). His academic career includes serving as a Research Assistant from 2013 to 2023 before promotion to Assistant Professor. He specializes in plant taxonomy, floristics, and phytochemical analysis of endemic species. His research focuses on discovering new plant species in Anatolia, assessing their ecological roles, and evaluating their bioactive properties for medicinal and technological applications. He has led two completed research projects on the flora of Hiro Plateau and Çapakçur Valley. His work frequently involves collaborations on endangered species conservation, ethnobotanical studies, and pharmacological potential of endemic plants. He serves as a referee for journals like Biological Diversity and Conservation and Nordic Journal of Botany.
Key research areas include plant systematics (e.g., Asparagaceae, Asteraceae, Caryophyllaceae), ecological risk assessment of endemic taxa, and phytochemical screening for anticancer/antioxidant agents. His articles often address species rediscovery, morphological variation, and conservation status. Yapar has presented over 20 conference papers on topics like medicinal plant properties and floristic inventories. No students are explicitly listed, but his projects suggest collaborative research teams. He contributes to interdisciplinary studies combining botany with material science (e.g., plant-based photodiodes) and pharmacology.
