CV-  Kani ISIK (as of June, 2012).

First, Surname (Title)

Kani IŞIK,

PhD.  (Prof. Dr.)

(in SCI records listed as: Isik K)

Birth place, date

Antalya-Turkey, December 1946

Address

Akdeniz University, Faculty of Sciences,

Biology Department., 07058, Campus/Antalya (TURKEY)

Tel: +90 242 310 2351

Fax: +90 242 227 8911

E-mail: kani@akdeniz.edu.tr

www address

http://biyo.fen.akdeniz.edu.tr/tr.i11.prof-dr-kani-isik

Areas of interest

Population Biology, Plant Ecology, Plant genetics and breeding, Botany

Education

Degree

Field

University, Degree received

B.Sc

Forestry

Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey, 1966

M.Sc.

Directly accepted to Ph.D. program at UC., Ca.

Ph.D. (Doctorate)

Plant Genetics

UC (Univ. of California), Berkeley–Ca., USA, 1974

Post Doc.

Plant Genetics

 North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, USA, 1984-85.

 Univ. of California, Berkeley, Calif., USA,  1985-86.

Academic Degrees

Research Assistant

1972-1974 (Univ. of California, Dept of Genetics, Berkeley, Ca., USA)

Instructor (Dr.)

1975- 1979 (Hacettepe University, Biology Dept., Beytepe-Ankara)

Assistant Prof. Dr.

1979-1980 (Middle East Technical University, Biology Dept.,  Ankara)

Associate Prof. Dr.

1980-1988 (Genetic-Evolution-Molecular Biology) (Middle East Technical University, Biology Dept.,  Ankara)

Prof. Dr.

1989-1990 (Plant Biology) Middle East Technical University, Biology Dept.,  Ankara)

Prof. Dr.

1990-peresent (Plant Biology) Akdeniz University, Science Faculty, Biology Dept.,  Ankara).

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

a- Primary administrative duties (latest first)

• Dean, Akdeniz Univ. Faculty of Arts and Sciences (1998 - 2002).
• Chair, Botany Division, Biology Dept. (1992-1998, 2006-2009).
• Chair, OSYM Antalya Province Committee for University Entrance Examination (Higher Educational Council, YOK-OSYM) (1996-2003).
• Director (Founder), Akdeniz Univ. Biodiversity Research and Development Center (AK-BIYOM). (1996-2001).
• Department Chairman (Founder) (1990-1992, 1995- 1998).
• Chair, Biotechnology Divn., Akdeniz Univ., Graduate School for Sciences and Technology. 1994-1996.
• Assistant Dept Chairman, Biology Dept., Middle East technical Univ., Ankara (two terms between 1980-1990).

b- Secondary administrative duties (latest first)

• Member of Science Ethics Committee of Akdeniz University (2008-2009)
• Member of the Scholarships Committee of Akdeniz University to evaluate status of graduate students pursuing masters and doctorate program abroad (2002- 2008).
• Chair, Qualifying Exam Committee for PhD Study at Biology Dept. of Akdeniz University (2006-2010)
• Member of Faculty Board, Akdeniz Univ., Faculty of Arts and Sciences (1990-1992, 1994-1998).
• Member of Faculty Executive Board, Akdeniz Univ., Faculty of Arts and Sciences (1990-1992).
• Member of University Senate (Akdeniz Üniv.) (1990-1992, 1998-2002).
• Also served as chairman or member in various committees working on preparation of proposals of bylaws and regulations related to Akdeniz University.

MEMBERSHIPS TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Society of Economic Botany (New York, N.Y.)
• Society of American Foresters (Washington, D.C.);
• Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Fraternity of America (Washington, D.C.);
• Alumni Assoc. Univ. of California, (Berkeley, Ca.);
• Turkish Biological Society (Türk Biyoloji Derneği) (Ankara);
• Chamber of Forest Engineers (TMMOB Orman Müh. Odası) (Ankara);
• Turkish Society of Av Humboldt Scholars (Humboldt Bursiyerleri Derneği) (Ankara);
• Turkish Society of Fulbright Scholars (Fulbright Bursiyerleri Derneği) (Ankara).

AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS (latest first)

• TUBA Textbook Award (2009). Given by TUBA (Turkish Academy of Sciences).  Textbook: Ekolojinin Temel Ilkeleri (Translated from “Fundamentals of Ecology”, by E.P. Odum, and G. W. Barrett). Translation Editor: Prof Dr Kani IŞIK.
• Distinguished Service Award in Environmental Sciences (2008). Given by Akdeniz University for his research and publications on environmental sciences and biodiversity.
• AvH Scholarships (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation) (2003-2004, Lower Saxony Forest Research Inst., Escherode- Staufenberg, Almanya, 8 months (Oct. 2003- June 2004).
• Forester of the Year Award (Presented by Turkish Society of Foresters on the occasion of World Forestry Day, due to his scientific contributions on Biological Diversity and Forest Gene Resources in Turkey, on March 2004, Ankara).
• Science Award by Forestry Research Council (Presented by Forestry Research Council of Ministry of Forestry, Forest Tree Seeds and Improvement Research Institute, Ankara, Nov. 29, 2000).
• TEMA Foundation Gratitude Plate (Presented under the auspices of Turkish State President at Presidential Palace, Çankaya-Ankara for Dr. Isık’s contribution on public education related to conservation of biological diversity in Turkey (Nov., 1999).
• AvH Scholarships (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation) (Lower Saxony Forest Research Inst., Escherode- Staufenberg, Almanya, 3 months (July 1996 - Sept 1996).
• AvH Scholarships (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation) (Lower Saxony Forest Research Inst., Escherode- Staufenberg, Almanya, 12 months (July 1992 - June 1993).
• UN-FAO Travel Grant (Albury- NSW, Australia; for participation at the International Forestry Conference for the Australian Bicentenary, April 1988).
• TUBITAK Junior Scientist Achievement Award (1986). Given by TUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) to junior scientists below age of 40 years. July 1986.
• CFGTIA “California Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement Association” Research Award. 1985-1986 (University of California, Berkeley).
• Fulbright Research Scholarships (1984-1985, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, USA). (6 months).
• NATO- ASI Award to participate at Numerical Taxonomy Workshop in Bed Windsheim, Germany (1982).
• UN –FAO Grant to fully participate a short course on Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Improvement held at North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, NC., USA, (July 1969, four weeks).
• Grant for PhD Study (1968-1974). Grant by Turkish Ministry of Education to perform PhD Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Ca., USA.
• IASTE Student Travel and Study Grant to work at the Norwegian Forest Research Institute, Vollebek- As, Norway, four months, July-Oct., 1965 (when undergraduate student).
• Forestry Education (B.S.) Scholarships by Ministry of Forestry (Istanbul Univ., Faculty of Forestry, four years, 1962-1966.

ACADEMIC THESIS ADVISED

a-  M. Sc. Thesis (latest first)

(1) Kurt, Yusuf. 2005. Determination of Genetic Variation in Natural Populations of Taurus Cedar (Cedrus libani A. Richard). MSc.Thesis, Akdeniz University, Graduate School for Sciences and Technology, Antalya, 74 pp.

(2) Keskin, Semra. 1998. Determination of Clonal Variation on Flowering Characteristics in a Turkish Red Pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) Seed Orchard. MSc.Thesis, Akdeniz University, Graduate School for Sciences and Technology, Antalya, 95 pp.

(3) Kara, Nuray. 1996. Studies on Isoenzyme Variation In Natural Populations of Turkish Red Pine (Pinus brutia Ten.). MSc.Thesis, Akdeniz University, Graduate School for Sciences and Technology, Antalya, 77 pp.

(4) Yıldırım, Tolga. 1992. (Co-advisor). Genetic Variation in Shoot Growth Patterns in Pinus brutia Ten. MSc.Thesis, Middle-East Tech. Univ., (METU), Ankara. 53 ss.

(5) Budak, Figen. 1984. Studies on Terminal Growth Patterns of Turkish Red Pine (Pinus brutia Ten.). MSc.Thesis, Middle - East Tech. Univ., (METU), Ankara. 61 ss.

b- Ph. D. Thesis (latest first)

 (1) Kurt, Yusuf. (2005 – 2011). Determination of Genetic Variation with cpSSR Markers in Six Different Populations of Turkish Red Pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) in Duzlercami Common Garden Test Site at Antalya. Akdeniz Univ., Graduate School for Sciences and Technology, Antalya (in collaboration with Dr. Santiago C. Gonzalez-Martinez, INIA, Madrid, Spain).

(2) Semiz, Gürkan. 2009. Investigation on Genetic Variation in Resistance to Pine Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea wilkinsoniTams) of Turkish Red Pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) in terms of Terpenes. Akdeniz Univ., Graduate School for Sciences and Technology, Antalya (in collaboration with Prof. Jarmo Holopainen at Kuopia University, Kuopia-Finland).

(3) Öztürk, Hikmet. 2003. Progeny Test Results in Pinus brutia Ten.. Akdeniz Univ., Graduate School for Sciences and Technology, Antalya, 219 pp.

(4) Kaya (Kara), Nuray. 2001. Estimation of Mating System and Genetic Contamination in a Clonal Seed Orchard of Pinus brutia Ten. in Asar-Antalya. Akdeniz Univ., Graduate School for Sciences and Technology, Antalya, 81 pp..

(5) Işık, Fikret. 1998. Prediction of Genetic Variation, Inheritance and Genetic Gains in Pinus brutia. Akdeniz Univ., Graduate School for Sciences and Technology, Antalya, 230 pp. 

PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES (latest first)

a-International Journals (* indexed and abstracted in SCI / SCI-Expanded)

*Semiz, G., Blande, J.D., Heijari, J., Isik, K., Niinemets, Ü., Holopainen, J. 2012. Manipulation of VOC emissions with methyl jasmonate and carrageenan in evergreen conifer Pinus sylvestris and evergreen broadleaf Quercus ilex. (Published Online first): Plant Biology, 14-s1 (3): 57-65. DOI: 10.1111/j.1438-8677.2011.00485.x

*Guller, B.; Isik, K.; Cetinay, S.. 2012. Variations in the radial growth and wood density components in relation to cambial age in 30-year-old Pinus brutia Ten. at two test sites. (published online first): Trees-Structure and Function. DOI 10.1007/s00468-011-0675-2. 

*Guller, B.; Isik, K.; Cetinay, S. 2011. Genetic variation in Pinus brutia Ten.: Wood density traits. BioResources 6 (4): 4012-4027 (USA).

*Kurt, Y.; González-Martínez, S. C.; Alía, R.; Isik, K. 2011. Genetic differentiation in Pinus brutia Ten. using molecular markers and quantitative traits: the role of altitude. (published online first): Annals of Forest Science. DOI 10.1007/s13595-011-0169-9

*Kurt Yusuf; Bilgen Banu B.; Kaya Nuray; Isik, Kani. 2011. Genetic Comparison of Pinus brutia Ten. Populations from Different Elevations by RAPD Markers. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici  Cluj-Napoca, 39(2): 299-304.

*Isik, K. 2011. Rare and endemic species: why are they prone to extinction? Turk J Bot. 35: 411-417.

* Kaya, N., K. Isik. 2010. Genetic identification of clones and the genetic structure of

      seed crops in a Pinus brutia seed orchard.  Turk J Agric For., 34: 127-134.

* Isik, K., J. Kleinschmit, W. Steiner. 2010. Age-Age correlations and early selection for height in a clonal genetic test of Norway spruce. Forest Science. 56 (2): 212-221 (USA)

*Cetin H, Kurt Y, Isik, K, Yanikoglu,A. 2009. Larvicidal effect of Cedrus libani seed oils on mosquito Culex pipiens. Pharmaceutical Biology, 47( 8), 2009, pp: 665-668.(England)

* Kurt, Y., Kacar, S.,  Isik, K.. 2008. Traditional Tar Production from Cedrus libani A. Rich

on the Taurus Mountains in Southern Turkey. Economic Botany, 62(4), 2008, pp. 615–620.(USA).

*Kurt, Y., N. Kaya and Isik, K. 2008. Isozyme variation in four natural populations of     Cedrus   libani A. Rich. in Turkey. Turk J Agric For, 32 (2): 137-145.

*Semiz, G.  Isik, K, Unal, O. 2007. Enek Pekmez Production from Juniper “Fruits” by Native People on the Taurus Mountains in Southern Turkey. Economic Botany, 61(3), 2007, pp. 299–301 (by The New York Botanical Garden Press, Bronx, NY 10458-5126 U.S.A).

*Semiz G, Heijari J, Isik K, J.K.Holopainen.  2007. Variation in needle terpenoids among Pinus sylvestris L. (Pinaceae) provenances from Turkey. Biochemical Systematics And Ecology 35 (10): 652-661.

*Esen D, Yildiz O, Sarginci M, Isik, K. 2007. Effects of different pretreatments on germination of Prunus serotina seed sources. Journal Of Environmental Biology 28 (1): 99-104.

*Yildirim T, Kaya Z, Isik K. 2006. Induction of embryogenic tissue and maturation of somatic embryos in Pinus brutia TEN. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture 87 (1): 67-76.

*Kaya N, Isik K. 2006. Segregation And Linkage Relationships Of Allozymes In Pinus Brutia Ten. Silvae Genetica 55 (4-5): 155-160.

*Kaya N, Isik K, Adams WT. 2006. Mating system and pollen contamination in a Pinus brutia seed orchard. New Forests 31 (3): 409-416.

*Semiz, G.,  H. Cetin, K. Isik and A. Yanikoglu. 2006.Effectiveness of a naturally derived insecticide, spinosad, against the pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea wilkinsoniTams (Lepidoptera: Thaumetopoeidae) under laboratory conditions. Pest Manag. Sci. 62: 452-455.

*Isik, K. and J. Kleinschmit. 2005. Similarities and effectiveness of test environments in selecting and deploying desirable genotypes. Theor Appl Genet. 110:311-322.

*Isik, K. and J. Kleinschmit. 2003. Stability-related parameters and their evaluation in a 17-year old Norway spruce clonal test series. Silvae Genetica 52(3-4):133-139.

*Isik, F., K.Isik, T. Yıldırım and B. Li 2002. Annual shoot growth components related to growth of Pinus brutia. Tree Physiology. Vol.22, 51-58.

*Isik, K. and F. Isik. 1999. Genetic variation in Pinus brutia Ten. in Turkey: II. Branching and crown traits. Silvae Genetica 48,6. 293-302

  Isik, F., K.Isik and S.J. Lee 1999. Genetic variation in Pinus brutia Ten. in Turkey: I. Growth, biomass and stem quality traits. International Journal of Forest Genetics. Vol.6, No 2, 89-99.

  Isik, K., F. Yaltırık and A. Akesen. 1998. The interrelationship of forests, biological diversity and the maintenance of the natural resources. Unasylva 48 (190/191), FAO Publ. Rome, Italy, 19-29 .

*Isik, K. and N. Kara. 1997. Altitudinal variation in Pinus brutia Ten. and its implication in genetic conservation and seed transfers in southern Turkey. Silvae Genetica 46 (2-3): 113- 120.

*Kara, N., L. Korol, K. Isik and G. Schiller. 1997. Genetic diversity in Pinus brutia Ten.: Altitudinal variation. Silvae Genetica 46 (2-3):155-161.

*Korol, L., Kara, N., K. Isik and G. Schiller. 1997. Genetic differentiation among and within natural and planted Cupressus sempervirens L. Eastern Mediterranean populations. Silvae Genetica 46 (2-3):151-155.

*Isik, K., J. Kleinschmit and J. Svalbo. 1995. Survival, growth trends and genetic gains in 17-year old Picea abies clones at seven test sites. Silvae Genetica 44 (2-3):116-128.

*Isik, K. 1990. Seasonal course of height and needle growth in Pinus nigra grown in summer dry Central Arnatolia. Forest Ecology and Management, 35, 261-270.

*Frampton, Jr.. L. J. and K. Isik. 1987. Comparisons of field growth among loblolly pine seedlings and three plant types produced in vitro. Tappi Journal, Tissue Culture Section. 70 (7): 119-123.

*Isik, K. 1986. Altitudinal variation in Pinus brutia TEN.: Seed and Seedling characteristics. Silvae Genetica 35 (2-3): 58-67.

  Libby, W.J., K. Isik and J.P. King. 1980. Variation in flushing time among white fir (Abies concolor Lindl.) population samples. Annales Foresteles, 8(6):123-138.

  Isik, K. 1977. Plant diversity and factors of gene pool formation. Hacettepe Bull. Nat. Sci. and Eng. 6:1-6. (İng.)

*Isik, K. 1975. White fir (Abies concolor Lindl.) growth and foliar nutrient concentrations in California plantations. Forest Science. 24 (3): 374-384.

*Powers, R.F., K. Isik and P.J. Zinke. 1975. Adding phosphorus to forest soils: Storage capacity and involved risks. Bull. of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 14(3):257-264.    

  Isik, K. 1975. Fertilizer application and genetic improvement: Prospects under conservation area. Plant Sci. 2(4):427-443. (İng.)      

b-Journals in Turkish

Kaya, N. ve Işık, K. 2001. Tohum Bahçelerinde Polen Kirliliği. Orman Bakanlığı, Orman Ağaçları ve Tohumları Islah Araştırma Müdürlüğü yayınları, Sayı:2, Sayfa:23-46, Ankara.

Işık, K. Togan, İ., Kence, A. 1991. Varyasyon profili ve biyolojik araştırmalarda kullanılması. Doğa (Tr. J. of Biology), 15, 1, 47-69.

Işık, K., Kaya, Z. 1990. Bitki populasyonlarının çevresel duyarlılık değeri ve uygulamadaki önemi. I: Kızılçam Örneği. Doğa (Tu.Tarım ve Orm. Derg.) 14,1,67-77.

Işık, K. 1989. Karaçamın (Pinus nigra Arnold) Ankara çevresinde mevsimlik büyüme seyri ve büyüme-yağış ilişkileri. Doğa (Tu. Tarım ve Orm. Derg.) 13(1):49-67.

Işık, K. 1988. Üç yinelemeli kenetlenmiş petek deseni ve kızılçamın bir populasyon genetiği araştırmasında uygulanması. Doğa (Tu. Tarım ve Orm. Derg.) 12 (3): 377-386.

Işık, K. 1981. Endüstriyel ağaçlandırmalarda çelikle üretim. İst. Üniv. Orman Fak. Derg. Seri B 31(2):164-168.

Bozcuk, N., Peşmen, H. ve Işık, K. 1977. “Canlıların Evrimi” ile ilgili yanlışlar, yanılgılar ve bazı düzeltmeler. Biyoloji Derg. 27(2-4):85-96.

TEXTBOOKS WRITTEN

a-Complete textbooks (written / translated)

Işık, K. 2008 (Translation Editor). E.P. Odum and G.W. Barrett. 2005. Fundamentals of Ecology, Thomson Learning Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA, USA, 624 pp. [Ekoloji’nin Temel İlkeleri. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 598  ss. + xxii ss (ISBN:978-9944-341-74-5). (in Turkish)].

Işık, K. 2004 (Translation Editor). L.E. Graham, J.M. Graham, L. W. Wilcox. 2003. Plant Biology, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 497 pp + xxxv + Appendices 72 pp. (in Turkish: Bitki Biyolojisi. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 497 ss. + xxxv + Ekler 71 ss.(ISBN: 975-8624-90-3). (in Turkish).

Karol, S., Ö. İnceoğlu, A. Gülel, K. Işık, C. Ayvalı, F. Aysu ve N. Gürpınar. 1979. Modern Biology – Ministry of National Education, Modern Mathematics and Science Series. Ankara, 639 pp. (in Turkish).

b-Chapters in textbooks (written / translated)

Işık, K. 2008 (Translation, Chapter 01). "The Scope of Ecology". pp: 01-16. in: Fundamentals of Ecology. Thomson Learning Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA, USA, 624 pp. Translation Editor: K. ISIK. [Ekoloji’nin Temel İlkeleri. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 598  ss. + xxii ss (ISBN:978-9944-341-74-5). (in Turkish)].

Işık, K. 2008 (Translation, Chapter 07). "Community Ecology". pp: 282-335. in: Fundamentals of Ecology. Thomson Learning Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA, USA, 624 pp.Translation Editor: K. ISIK. [Ekoloji’nin Temel İlkeleri. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 598  ss. + xxii ss (ISBN:978-9944-341-74-5). (in Turkish)].

Kaya, N ve Işık, K. 2008 (Translation, Chapter 06). "Population Ecology". pp: 224-281. in: Fundamentals of Ecology. Thomson Learning Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA, USA, 624 pp. Translation Editor: K. ISIK. [Ekoloji’nin Temel İlkeleri. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 598  ss. + xxii ss (ISBN:978-9944-341-74-5). (in Turkish)].

Yıldız, O. ve Işık, K. 2008 (Translation, Chapter 12). "Statistical Thinking for Students of Ecology". pp: 479-509. in: Fundamentals of Ecology. Thomson Learning Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA, USA, 624 pp. Translation Editor: K. ISIK. [Ekoloji’nin Temel İlkeleri. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 598  ss. + xxii ss (ISBN:978-9944-341-74-5). (in Turkish)].

Işık, K. 2005. Forests and National Parks. in: Biological Richness of Turkey. Editors: Tuna   Ekim, Ali Demirsoy.  Published by Environment Foundation of Turkey, p: 215-243. (In Turkish).

Isik, K. 2004 (Translation, Chapter 17). Genetics and the Laws of Inheritance. pp: 272-289. in: Plant Biology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 497 pp. Translation Editor: K. ISIK [Bitki Biyolojisi. Palme Yayınevi, 497 ss. + xxxv + Ekler 71 ss. Ankara (ISBN: 975-8624-90-3). (In Turkish)].

 Isik, K. 2004 (Translation, Chapter 19). Biological Evolution. pp: 304-321.  in: Plant Biology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 497 pp. Translation Editor: K. ISIK [Bitki Biyolojisi. Palme Yayınevi, 497 ss. + xxxv + Ekler 71 ss. Ankara (ISBN: 975-8624-90-3) (In Turkish)].

Isik, K. 2004 (Translation, Chapter 30). Plants and Human Sustainability. pp: 486-497. in: Plant Biology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 497 pp. Translation Editor: K. ISIK [Bitki Biyolojisi. Palme Yayınevi, 497 ss. + xxxv + Ekler 71 ss. Ankara (ISBN: 975-8624-90-3). (In Turkish)].

Işık, K. 2000. Biodiversity. in: “Soil Erosion, Nature and Environment”. Published by TEMA Foundation. Publ. No:51. Istanbul, pp: 357-384.  [Biyoçeşitlilik. Yeri: Erozyon, Doğa ve Çevre. TEMA Vakfı Yayınları No:51 (a chapter in a textbook), Istanbul, ss: 357-384 (in Turkish)].  

Işık, K. 1998. Biological Diversity. in: Man and Environment. Anadolu Univ. Publ. No: 1017, pp: 13-39. Eskişehir [Biyolojik Çeşitlilik. Yeri: “Çevre ve İnsan” isimli kitapda bir bölüm. Anadolu Üniv. Yayın No: 1017, Açık Öğr. Fakültesi Yayın No: 560, Eskişehir (Ders kitapları Serisi) Ünite 1-2, ss: 13-39(in Turkish)].

Işık, K. 1997. Character Concept and Genetic Basis of Characters. in: Taxonomy Summer School Lecture Notes. Ed.: B. Çıplak, Akdeniz Üniv., Antalya, pp: 73-106. [Karakter Kavramı ve Karakterlerin Genetik Temeli. Ss:73-106. Yeri: Taksonomi Yaz Okulu Ders Notları. Ed.: B. Çıplak, Akdeniz Üniv. Fen-Ed. Fakültesi (in Turkish)].

TECHNICAL BOOKS WRITTEN

Işık, K. 1999. Environmental Problems, Biological Diversity and Forest Gene Resources. TEMA Foundation Publ. No: 25, 196 pp. (Second edtn.) [Çevre Sorunları, Biyolojik Çeşitlilik ve Orman Gen Kaynaklarımız. TEMA Vakfı yayını No: 25, İstanbul, 196 ss. (Genişletilmiş ikinci baskı). (in Turkish)].

Sümbül, H., R.S., Göktürk and K, Işık. 1998. 250 Plants of Belek. BETUYAP-Ankara,167 ss.

Işık, K. 1996. Biological Diversity and Forest Gene Resources. Ministry of Forestry Publ. No: 13, 120 pp. (First edtn.) [Biyolojik Çeşitlilik ve Orman Gen Kaynaklarımız. Orman Bakanlığı Yayın No. 13,  Ankara, 120 ss. (Birinci baskı.) (in Turkish)].

Boşgelmez, A. , L. Çakmakcı , S.B. Alten , Z. Ayaş, K. Işık, H. Sümbül, A. Kuytul, A.S. Koçal, S. Kaynaş, M.Tememhan, M.F. Sınıslı. 1994. Integrated Fight Against Mosquitos - I (Dalaman). Ministry of Tourism, Publ. No: 1994-1, 759 pp. [Sivrisineklere Karşı Entegre Mücadele- I. (Dalaman). T.C. Turizm Bakanlığı Yatırımlar Genel Müdürlüğü, Altyapı Dai. Bşk. Yayın No: 1994-1, Ankara, 759 ss. (in Turkish)].

Boşgelmez, A. , S.B. Alten, K. Işık, M.F. Sınıslı, M.Tememhan, S. Savaşcı, A. Kuytul, L. Çakmakcı, S. Kaynaş, H. Sümbül, Z. Ayaş, R.S. Göktürk, N. Paslı, A.S. Koçal. 1995. Integrated Fight Against Mosquitos - II (Belek). Ministry of Tourism Publ. No: 1995-1, 541 pp. [Sivrisineklere Karşı Entegre Mücadele- II. (Belek). T.C. Turizm Bakanlığı Yatırımlar Genel Müdürlüğü, Altyapı Dai. Bşk. Yayın No: 1995-1, Ankara, 541 pp. (in Turkish)].

Işık, K., M., Topak ve A.C. Keskin. 1987. Provenance Research in Pinus brutia Ten.: Growth Traits of Six Different Populations on Five Test Sites at Age Six. Forest Tree Seeds and Improvement Inst. Publ. No: 3, 139 pp. [Kızılçamda (Pinus brutia TEN.) Orijin Denemeleri: Altı Farklı Populasyonun Beş Ayrı Deneme Alanında İlk Altı Yıldaki Büyüme Özellikleri. Orman Ağaçları ve Tohumları Islah Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü Yayın No.3, Ankara, 139 ss. (in Turkish)].

SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS ABROAD (latest first)

• CIFOR-INIA – Genetics Laboratory (Forest Trees Research Institute), Madrid-Spain (2008-2009)
• Kuopia University “Chemical Ecology” Laboratory, Finland (2006-2009)
• Lower Saxony Forest Research Inst., Escherode- Staufenberg, Germany (1992- 2010).
• Post-Doc. (Fulbright Scholar), Plant Genetics, Univ. of California, Berkeley, Calif., USA (1985-1986).
• Post-Doc. (Fulbright Scholar), Plant Genetics, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, USA (1984-1985).
• Ph.D. studies, Plant Genetics, Univ. of California, Berkeley-Ca., USA (969-1974).
• Also visited and studied in Norway, Bulgaria, Egypt, Australia and the USA for short (less than one month) durations in various years.

JOURNALS (EDITORIAL-ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER/ REFEREE)

a-editorial / advisory board

• Turkish Journal of Botany (TUBITAK). Member- Advisory Board. 
• IUFS (Istanbul Univ. Faculty of Science) Journal of Biology, Member-Advisory Board.
• Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry, Member- Editorial Board.
• Kastamonu Univ. Journal of Forestry Faculty, Member - Editorial Board.
• Süleyman Demirel Univ., SDU Faculty of Forestry Journal, Member - Advisory Board. 
• Biological Diversity and Conservation, Member - Editorial Board.

b- Referee

• Forest Ecology and Management.
• International Journal of Forest Genetics.
• Silvae Genetica
• Turkish Journal of Biology.
• Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry.
• Turkish Journal of Botany.
• Biological Diversity and Conservation