Marmara University is one of the oldest and most established public higher education institutions in Turkey, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. The Vocational School of Technical Sciences, where I am appointed, serves as a bridge between academic theory and industrial application, particularly in the fields of technical and applied sciences. The Aquaculture Department within this school focuses on sustainable aquatic production, fisheries management, and the socio-economic analysis of food systems. Our institution has a proven track record of participating in large-scale international projects, including EU-FP7 and Erasmus+ initiatives, and maintains strong ties with industry stakeholders to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of the Mediterranean agri-food value chain.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Economics, Seafood Value Chain Analysis (VCA), Socio-economic Modelling, Competitive Strategy, Consumer Purchasing Behavior, Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) Management, Sustainability of Aquatic Food Systems, Food Marketing and Price Positioning, Supply Chain Management, Agri-food Entrepreneurship.
I am seeking and proposing research collaborations as a socio-economic and marketing specialist within the Mediterranean agri-food and fisheries sectors. My primary expertise, supported by extensive field research in Turkey and postdoctoral studies at Virginia Tech, focuses on Seafood Value Chain Analysis (VCA), competitive strategy development, and consumer purchasing behavior. I offer to collaborate in consortia by providing:
Socio-economic impact assessments and modeling for sustainable fisheries management. Market-oriented analysis for transforming food systems and promoting sustainable diets. Small-scale fisheries (SSF) sustainability studies, leveraging my extensive experience in Mediterranean and Black Sea coastal socio-economics. Agri-food entrepreneurship frameworks and value-based pricing strategies. Having worked as an expert in EU-FP7 and FAO projects, I am prepared to contribute to project work packages related to data analytics, stakeholder engagement, and the development of sustainable business models for aquatic food systems.
My academic career is built on a multidisciplinary approach that bridges fisheries science with production management and marketing. Having worked as a visiting scholar at Virginia Tech (USA), I gained significant experience in global seafood markets and advanced consumer behavior analysis. My recent participation in CIHEAM Zaragoza’s advanced courses on sustainable aquatic food value chains further aligns my expertise with the core mission of the PRIMA program. I am highly committed to contributing to the Mediterranean region’s food security and economic sustainability through evidence-based research and international cooperation. My extensive background in both national and EU-funded projects (FP7) ensures that I can provide high-level technical and administrative contributions to any research consortium.
