CIU-Erkay-Ozgor

Assoc. Prof. Dr. ERKAY ÖZGÖR

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Telephone number +90 392 671 11 11
Extension 2011
Office R103
Other information

U.N. Sustaınable Development Goals


Good health and well-being

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education
  • Hacettepe University Microbiology (PhD, 2017)
  • Hacettepe University Microbiology (Master, 2012)
  • Hacettepe University Biology (Undergraduate, 2010)
Publications

Other Publications

  • Identification of Cyprus propolis composition and evaluation of its antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities - 2023
  • Doğal Yaşamın Koruyucuları: Bal Arıları
  • Bal Arılarının Önemi ve Hastalıklara Karşı Temel Koruma Yöntemleri
  • Tüm Yönleriyle Balmumu Güvesi ve Mücadele Yöntemleri

Articles published in peer reviewed international journals (SCI,SSCI,Arts and Humanities)

  • Honey bees and climate explain viral prevalence in wild bee communities on a continental scale - 2022
  • The phytochemical, proximate, pharmacological, GC-MS analysis of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger nut): A fully validated approach in health, food and nutrition - 2022
  • Physicochemical and pharmacological properties of palm oil: an approach for quality, safety, and nutrition evaluation of palm oil - 2022
  • Metagenomic Studies for the Detection of Parelaphostrongylus odocoilei, Ostertagia leptospicularis and Eimeria ahsata in Northern Cyprus Sheep for the First Time - 2022
  • Effects of vernonia amygdalina fractionate on glutathione reductase and glutathione-S-transferase on alloxan induced diabetes wistar rat - 2021
  • In vitro Studies on Inhibition Capability of Fungal-Sourced Bassiatin versus Tamoxifen against ERα, EGFR and VEGFR on Breast Cancer Cells - 2021
  • The Effects of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae Infection on Survival and Phenoloxidase Gene Expression in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Galleriidae) Compared to Apis mellifera - 2021
  • First Detection of Nosema Ceranae and Nosema Apis in Greater Wax Moth Galleria Mellonella - 2017

Articles published in other peer reviewed international journals

  • Physicochemical, phytochemical, antioxidant, and inhibition properties of key enzymes linked to raw and regular honey - 2022
  • Effect of Inoculum Size on Solid State Fermentation of Cassava (Manito esculenta Crantz) - 2022
  • Detection of Biological Activity of Curcuma longa Methanol Extract and Its Antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus - 2021
  • EFFECT OF ROYAL JELLY PRODUCED BY CYPRUS HONEYBEES (APIS MELLIFERA CYPRIA) ON PAENIBACILLUS LARVAE - 2021
  • Determination of spore longevity and viability of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae according to storage conditions - 2015

Papers presented in international conferences and printed as proceedings

  • An important product in the development of effective alternative nanocomposites for use in medical and environmental areas: A honey bee silk - 2022
  • Creation of Cyprus propolis ID and investigation of the antibacterial effect of Cyprus propolis on nosocomial bacteria - 2021
  • Investigation of Honeybee Winter Losses in Isparta and Burdur, Turkey, Between of 2011-2012 - 2012
  • Winter Losses of Honey bees in Turkey and possible causes during 2011-2012 period - 2012
  • Colony Losses in Turkey 2010-2011 - 2011
  • The Outbreak of American Foulbrood in Turkey 2010-2011 - 2011
  • The Route of Colony Losses Rates Between 2006-2010 in Turkey - 2010
  • The Status of Beekeeping in Northern Cyprus and Development from Past to Present
  • A Forensic Case: The Role of Hive Robbery in Disease Dissemination
  • XTT Assay for Evaluating The Effect of Bassiatin As A Novel Antiseptic Agent on Hospital-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Cytotoxic Effect of Fungal-Sourced Bassiatin on Breast Cancer Cell Lines
  • Evaluation of Enterobius vermicularis Prevalence Due to The Socio-Economic Levels and Hygienic Condition of The Primary Schools in Turkey
  • Clean Energy Production Using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) and White Rot Fungi
  • Cytotoxic effect of fungal-sourced Bassiatin on HeLa and L929 cell lines
  • The effect of Bassiatin as a novel antiseptic agent on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Basic Statistical Analysis Used in Experimentally Biological Control Studies in Insects
  • Is Greater Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella) Effective to Transfer Nosema Species Between Hives?
  • Determination of Infectivity and Spore Longevity Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae According to Storage Conditions
  • Comparison of entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana and Paecilomyces fumosoroseus in terms of pathogenicity on greater wax moth Galleria mellonella
  • Determination of the mutagenic and genotoxic potential of rose bengal on genetically modified bacteria
  • Efficacy of Sampling Period for Determination of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae prevalence
  • The Effect of Herbal Toxicity of Rhododendron Plants on Colony Losses
  • Sampling Methods for Diagnostic Surveys

Articles published in National journals

  • Honey Bee Colony Losses in Isparta and Burdur Provınces of Turkey During The Winter of 2011-2012 - 2012
  • Determination and Comparison of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae in Terms of Geographic and Climatic Factors
  • Investigation of Antimicrobial Activity of Different Trametes versicolor Extracts on Some Clinical Isolates

Papers presented in National conferences and printed as proceedings

  • Bal Arılarında Nosemosis Etkeni Olan Nosema ceranae ve Nosema apis'in Büyük Balmumu Güvesi Galleria mellonella'da İlk Kez Tespit Edilmesi
  • Türkiye Topraklarında Siklohekzimite Dirençli Fungusların Tespiti ve Dağılımının Değerlendirilmesi
  • Türkiye Topraklarından Beauveria bassiana'nın Varlığının Moleküler Teknikler Kullanılarak Belirlenmesi ve Biyolojik Mücadele Ajanı Olarak Potansiyel Kullanımı
  • Kıbrıs Topraklarının Entomopatojen Funguslar Açısından Taranması
  • Farklı İçeriklere Sahip Propolis ekstraktlarının Candida albicans Üzerindeki Antimikrobiyal etkileri
  • Türkiye'nin Coğrafik ve İklimsel Olarak Farklılık Gösteren Bölgelerinde Nosema spp. Tespiti ve Karşılaştırması
  • Ülkemiz Topraklarında Entomopatojen Fungusların Araştırılması
  • Arıcılık Sektörünü Bir araya Getiren Uluslararası ve Ulusal Örgütler
Thesis Supervision

Doctorate Thesis Supervised

  • A NOVEL POLYMER FOR POTENTIAL APPLICATION TO TISSUE ENGINEERING: HONEYBEE SILK AND ITS CHITOSAN COMPOSITE - 2024
  • Metagenomic Studies for the Detection of Parelaphostrongylus odocoilei, Ostertagia leptospicularis and Eimeria ahsata in Northern Cyprus Sheep for the First Time - 2022

Master Thesis Supervised

  • Assessment of The Contamination Level of Water at Collection Points and Determination of The Major Sources of Contaminants in Cyprus - 2022
  • Antimicrobial Activity And Phytochemical Composition Of Medicinal Plant Jasminum Officinale And Gelsmium Sempervirens Leaves Extract Against Bacterial And Fungal Pathogens - 2021
  • Investigation of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus and Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cyprus Cats - 2021
  • Investigation of Parasitic Coccidian in Poultry Birds (A study of TRNC Poultryin Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus - 2020
  • Anticancer Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Soursop Leaves and Seeds on (MCF-7/MDA-MD-231) Breast Cancer Cell Lines and Progesterone and Estrogen Receptor - 2020
  • Cytotoxicity Activity of Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts of Mentha spicata Leaves on Breast Cancer Cell Lines: MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 - 2020
  • Investigation of Coccidian Parasites in Sheep and Goats as a Case Study in Nicosia - 2020
  • The Evaluation and Comparison of Physicochemical characteristics of Honey From Different Sources in North Cyprus - 2020
  • Determination of Chemical Composition of Cyprus Propolis and Evaluation of Its Anti-cancer and Anti-bacterial Effects - 2019
  • Effect of Royal Jelly Produced By Cyprus Honeybees on Breast Cancer Cells and Clinically Important Bacteria - 2019
Projects
  • Development of Alternative Products with our Country’s Propolis, in the fight against Brusellosis, one of the Basic Problems of our Livestock Sector.
  • Fungal Kaynaklı Bassiatinin Meme Kanseri Hücre Hatları Üzerindeki Etkisinin Araştırılması,
  • Honey, Save, Love: Bee-Savvy Project
  • Avrupa Genelinde Hymenopteran Polinatörlerinde Patojenlerin Yayılımı Ve Dağılımının Değerlendirilmesi
  • Fungal Kaynaklı Bassiatin'in (3R,6R) MCF-7 ve HMEC Hücre Hatları Üzerindeki Etkisinin Araştırılması
  • Entomopatojen Fungus Beauveria bassiana'nın Tarım Zararlısı Olan Leptinotarsa decemlineata ve Tenebrio molitor Türleri Üzerindeki Etkisinin Araştırılması
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Biyoloji Bölümü Uygulamalı Biyoloji ' Mikrobiyoloji ve Parazitoloji Araştırma Laboratuvarlarının Geliştirilmesi
  • Çeşitli Tarımsal Atıklardan Katı Faz Fermantasyon Tekniği (SSF) ile Mikrobiyal Amilaz Eldesi
  • Ülkemiz Topraklarında Entomopatojen Fungusların Araştırılması
Awards
  • . (1950)
Research Areas
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Cancer Researches
  • Honey Bee Diseases
Administrative Duties
  • Common Courses Coordinator (2017-2018)
  • Rector's Coordinator (2018-2024)
  • Vice Rector (2024-ONGOING)