Summary:

Dr. Ilyas Bolat is an Associate Professor at Bartın University, specializing in forest ecology, soil science, and the impact of land-use changes on soil properties. With a focus on microbial biomass and forest nutrient dynamics, he has a strong research background in soil biology and forest ecological processes.

Education

Ph.D. in Forest Engineering (2008-2011), Bartın University, Turkey
Thesis: Seasonal changes in microbial biomass and respiration in forest soils

Master of Arts in Forest Engineering (2005-2007), Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey
Thesis: The effect of different land uses on soil microbial biomass

Bachelor of Arts in Forest Engineering (1997-2001), Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey

Professional Experience

Associate Professor (2016-present), Bartın University, Forestry Faculty

Assistant Professor (2011-2016), Bartın University, Forestry Faculty

Research Assistant (2008-2011), Bartın University, Forestry Faculty

Research Assistant (2005-2007), Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Forestry Faculty

Prof. Frederick Adzitey, Food Microbiology, Best Researcher Award

Professor at University for Development Studies, Ghana

Professional Profile

🌟 Summary:

Prof. Frederick Adzitey, a distinguished academician and researcher, holds a PhD in Food Safety from Universiti Sains Malaysia and has specialized expertise in Animal Science, Meat Science and Technology, and Food Safety. Currently a Professor at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Ghana, he has made significant contributions to the fields of animal production, meat processing, and the study of foodborne pathogens. With a robust career spanning roles from Assistant Lecturer to Professor, Adzitey has also excelled in consultancy, providing essential guidance to industries on food/meat processing, hygiene, and quality. His dedication to education is reflected in his extensive teaching portfolio encompassing courses in Meat Microbiology, Animal Production, and more, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in food science and technology

Education:

PhD in Food Safety, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, 2013
MSc in Meat Science and Technology, University of Bristol, UK, 2008
BSc in Agriculture Technology (Animal Science), University for Development Studies, Ghana, 2005
PgD in Education, University for Development Studies, Ghana, 2018

Academic and Professional Experience:

Professor, Meat Science and Food Safety, UDS (2022-present)
Associate Professor, Meat Science, UDS (2018-2022)
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, UDS (2015-2018)
Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, UDS (2012-2015)
Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, UDS (2009-2012)
Senior Research Assistant, UDS (2006-2009)
Teaching Assistant, UDS (2005-2006)

Consultancy Experience:

Consultant at TAGAD Company, providing expertise in food/meat processing, hygiene, quality and safety, and good animal husbandry practices.

Teaching Experience:

Prof. Adzitey has taught a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Meat Microbiology and Hygiene, Refrigeration and Preservation of Meat, Animal Production, and Biochemistry.

Research Interests:

Animal production and meat processing
Isolation, identification, and control of foodborne/waterborne pathogens
Antibiotic resistance and molecular characterization of foodborne/waterborne pathogens
One health-context studies on foodborne and waterborne pathogens

📖 Publications Top Noted:

**Paper Title: Incidence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from beef (meat muscle, liver and kidney) samples in Wa Abattoir, Ghana**

Authors: Frederick Adzitey
Journal: Cogent Food & Agriculture
Pages: 1718269
Year: 2020
Citations: 50

Paper Title: Antibiotic Classes and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bacterial Isolates from Selected Poultry; A Mini Review

Authors: Frederick Adzitey
Journal: World’s Vet. J.
Pages: 36-41
Year: 2015
Citations: 103

Paper Title: Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from beef and its related samples in Techiman Municipality of Ghana

Authors: Frederick Adzitey
Journal: Knowledgia Scientific
Year: 2015
Citations: 46

Paper Title: Molecular techniques for detecting and typing of bacteria, advantages and application to foodborne pathogens isolated from ducks

Authors: Frederick Adzitey, Nurul Huda, Gulam Rusul Rahmat Ali
Journal: 3 Biotech
Pages: 97-107
Year: 2013
Citations: 159

Paper Title:Animal and meat production in Ghana-An overview

Authors: Frederick Adzitey
Journal: Journal of World’s Poultry Research
Pages: 1-4
Year: 2013
Citations: 100

Assoc Prof Dr. Ilyas Bolat | Challenges and Competitions | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ilyas Bolat | Challenges and Competitions | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Doctorate at Bartin University, Forest Faculty, Turkey

Profiles

Summary:

Education

Professional Experience

Research Interests

Changes in Soil Microbial Biomass and Activity under Different Land-Use Types in Bartın, Northwestern Türkiye

Analysis of Some Meteorological Data and Their Variation Trends in Three Provinces of the Western Black Sea Region Between 2012 and 2021

Seasonal Changes of Microbial Biomass Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus in Soil under an Oriental Beech Stand

Microbial biomass, basal respiration, and microbial indices of soil in diverse croplands in a region of northwestern Turkey (Bartın)

Microbial Biomass Soil Content and Activity Under Black Alder and Sessile Oak in the Western Black Sea Region of Turkey