CURRICULUM VITAE OF DR. IBRAHIM ÇAKMAK

 

 

SURNAME : ÇAKMAK                                                FIRST NAME(S): Ibrahim

 

Affiliation and official address:

Uludag University, Agricultural Sciences, 16059 Bursa-TURKEY.

Tel: (90) 224. 613 3102  Fax: (90) 224. 613 2114

Mobile: 532. 570-7380

E-mail: icakmak@uludag.edu.tr, bee@isnet.net.tr

 

Current Address: Uludag University, M.Kemalpasa MYO

Beekeeping Development and Research Center, Bursa-TURKEY.

 

Date and place of birth: 19 April 1965, Tirebolu-GIRESUN        Nationality: Turkish

 

Education

B.S.               Biology education, KTU (Karadeniz Technical University), Trabzon, Turkey,1986.

M.S.              Biology Department, University of Tulsa, 1993, USA

Thesis Title: Honey bee forager individual constancy:  Innate or learned? 

Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Harrington Wells

Ph.D             Biology Department, University of Tulsa, 1997, USA

Thesis title:  Comparative foraging ecology of honey bee subspecies from different habitats.

Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Harrington Wells

 

Research Experience

1988-1989        Research and Teaching Assistant, KTU, Biology Department, Mycology Lab. Turkey

1990                 Language study, (English courses) in METU, Turkey and USA

1991                 Research project: RNA isolation and purification, Biology Department, University of Tulsa.

1992-1993        M.S. Research, Biology Department, University of Tulsa, USA

1993-1996        Ph.D. Research, Biology Department, University of Tulsa, USA

1997                 Post-doc Research Associate, (Honeybee diseases) Entomology Department, Pennsylvania State University, USA

1999-2000        Mandatory military service.

2000-2001            Honeybee diseases, particularly Tracheal mites and Varroa level in Marmara region, Agricultural Sciences, Uludag University Turkey

2001-2004        Research on Tracheal mites, Varroa level variations in Turkey and control methods. Uludag University, M.Kemalpasa MYO, Bursa, Turkey

 

Teaching Experience

1987-1988        Biology Teacher in a High School, Kars, Turkey.

1988-1989        Research and Teaching Assistant Assistant, Biology Department, KTU,Turkey

          General Biology Courses (General Biology, Botany, Microbiology).

1998-1999        Beekeeping, pollination courses in Agricultural Sciences, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey.

2001-2004        Agricultural Genetics, Directed studies in Uludag University, MKP MYO, Bursa,Turkey

 

 

Specialization

main field

Honey bee ecology, pollination, bee races, and diseases

 

other fields

Population ecology and genetics

The diversity of Hymenoptera

Hive products and apitherapy

 

current research interest

Pollination, Honeybee races-ecotypes, bee breeding, honeybee parasites-diseases, biological control methods

 

Honours, Awards, Fellowships, Membership of Professional Societies

1984-85                  High Honour student, KTU Biology department, Trabzon,Turkey

1988-89                  Teaching-Research Assistanship by Biology Department, KTU.

1989                       National Graduate fellowship to abroad by Turkish Ministry of Education.

1992-93                  Graduate College Research Award by University of Tulsa.

1993                       Honour Student, University of Tulsa, USA

1996                       High Honour Student, University of Tulsa, USA

1995-96                  Graduate College Research Award by University of Tulsa.

1996                       Student award from University of Kansas Entomological Society.

1998                       Uludag University Assistant Professor Award

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

Çakmak, I.,, Aydın, L., Güleğen, E., and H. Wells,  (2003) “Varroa (Varroa destructor) and Tracheal mite (Acarapis woodi) incidence in the Republic of Turkey”. Journal of Apicultural Research, 42:57-60.

Aydın, L., Çakmak, I., Güleğen, E. ve Korkut, M. (2003).Honeybee pests and diseases survey in southern Marmara region of Turkey. Uludag Bee Journal 3(1), 38-41.

Özakın, C., Aydın, L., Çakmak, İ., ve Güleğen,  (2003). Isolation of bacteria and fungi from combs and foundations. Uludag Bee Journal 3(1):27-30.

Çakmak, I., Aydın, L., Seven, S., ve Korkut, M. (2003). Beekeeping survey in southern Marmara region of Turkey. Uludag Bee Journal 3(1): 31-37.

Sıralı, R. ve Çakmak, I., (2003). A review on colony performance of honeybees of Marmara region of Turkey. Uludag Bee Journal 3(2), 36-42.

Çakmak, I., Aydın, L., Camazine, S., and H. Wells, (2002)  “Pollen Traps and Walnut-Leaf Smoke for Varroa Control”. American Bee Journal 142, 367-370.

Çakmak, I. and Wells, H. (2001).  Reward frequency: Effects on flower choices made by different honey bee subspecies in Turkey.  Turkish Journal of Zoology 169-176.

Çakmak, I., and H. Wells,  (2001). “Reward frequency: effects on flower choices made by different honey bee races in Turkey”. Turkish Journal of Zoology, 25, 169-176.

Çakmak, I., Rathore, R.R.S., Ohtani, T., Hill, P.S., and Wells, H. (2000).  The flower fidelity of honey bee foragers. Recent Research Developments In Entomology 3: 15-28.

Wells, H., Çakmak, I., Coburn, P., Athens, M., and Hill, P.S. (2000).  Honeybee (Apis mellifera ligustica) use of color and pattern in making foraging choices. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society 73, 195-207.

Çakmak, I., Cook, P., Hollis, J., Shah, N., Huntley, D., Valkenburg, D., and Wells, H. (1999).  Africanized honey bee forager responses to flower colour correlated reward frequency differences. Journal of Apicultural Research  38:125-136.

Camazine, S., Çakmak, I., Finley, J., Cramp, K., Fisher, J., Frazier, M., and A. Rozo, (1998). “How healthy are commercially-produced US honey bee queens?” American Bee Journal, 138, 677-680.

Wells, H., Çakmak, I., Cook, P., and D. Valkenburg,  (1998). “Alternative Africanization models for Yucatan: Continued discussion”. Bee World, 79, 101-106.

Çakmak, I., Firatli, Ç., and H. Wells,  (1998). “The response of Apis mellifera syriaca and  A.m.armeniaca to nectar differences”. Turkish  Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 22, 561-571.

Çakmak, I., and H. Wells, (1998). “Foraging ecology of the Cyprus honey bee (Apis mellifera  cypria) and its implications in agriculture”. Uludağ Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 14, 115-125.

Wells, H., Çakmak, I., and Valkenburg, D. (1997).  Alternative honey bee Africanization models for Mexico. Bee World  78:165-170.

Çakmak, I. and Wells, H. (1996).  Flower color, nectar reward and flower fidelity of Caucasian honey bee (Apis mellifera caucasica).  Turkish Journal of Zoology  20:389-396.

Çakmak, I., and Wells, H. (1995). Honey bee forager individual constancy: Innate or Learned?  BeeScience  4:165-173.

 

Other Publications

Çakmak, I., , (2003). “2003 Seosanal evaluation and fall-winter management” Uludag Bee Journal 3(4), 27-28.

Çakmak, I., (2003). “A Short Review of Beekeeping in The Republic of Turkey” The Scottish Beekeeper, 80(9). 217.

Çakmak, I., (2002). “Ecological Agriculture and Honeybees”. Uludag Bee Journal 2, 27-29.

Çakmak, I., (2002). “Agriculture without bees?” Alara Bulletin 2, (5).

Çakmak, I., (2002). “Honeybees should be used for for healthy crop production” Farmers’  Voice, 3 (35).

Çakmak, I., (2001). “Apitherapy (pollen)”. Uludag Bee Journal 1,(3) 38-39.

Çakmak, I., (2001). “Apitherapy”. Uludag Bee Journal 1(2) 16-18.

Çakmak, I., (2001). “Beekeeping for beginners”. Uludag Bee Journal 1(2), 11-12.

Çakmak, I., (2001). “Chalkbrood disease”. Uludag ,Bee Journal 1(1), 22-23.

Çakmak, I., (2001). “Varroa Control”. Uludag Bee Journal 1(1), 18-19.

Çakmak, I., (1999). “ The roles of honey bees as pollen vector in seed industry” May-Agro-Tek 3, 7-9.

Çakmak, I., (1998). “The importance of honeybee queens”. Technical Beekeeping  62, 14-15.

 

Contributed Papers (Abstracts)

Comparative honey bee foraging ecology:  The effects of specialized bee predators on honey bee foraging behavior. Çakmak, I. and Wells, H. 1996.  Annual Meeting of Entomological Society of University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA. (MS)

Honey bee foraging behaviors: Innate or learned? Çakmak, I. and Wells, H. 1996. Animal Behavior Society, Northern Arizona University, Flaggstaff, AZ, USA. (Ph.D)

What is new on mites? Camazine, S., Çakmak, I.,  Finley, J., and Frazier, M., 1997. Eastern Apicultural Society of America, University of Delaware, MA, USA.

The effects of parasites on honey bee queen. Çakmak, I., ve Camazine, S. 1998.  II. National Animal Science Congress (22-25 Sept.) Pp. 548-557. Animal Science Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Uludag Univ., Bursa, Turkey.

 

(Full Text, Proceedings)

Honey bee foraging ecology and role in crop production. Çakmak, I. and Wells, H., 2000.  III. Beekeeping Congress in Turkey (1-3 Nov.), Animal Science Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Çukurova Univ., Adana, Turkey.

Honeybee Pest and Disease Survey in Southern Marmara Region of Turkey. Çakmak, I., Aydın, L. and Güleğen, E. (2002).VI. European Bee Conference (1-5 july) Cardiff, England.

Morphometric Measurements of proboscis and color on honeybees in Southern Marmara Region of Turkey. Seven, S., Nentchev, P., ve Çakmak, I., (2003). II. Marmara Beekeeping Congress, 28-30.04.2003, Yalova, Turkey.

Laying worker problem in beekeeping. Korkut, M., ve Çakmak, I., (2003). II. Marmara Beekeeping Congress, 28-30.04.2003, Yalova, Turkey.

 

Invited Seminars

Honey bee forager individual constancy:  Innate or learned? Çakmak, I. 1993. Biology Department, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, USA.

The foraging ecology of honey bee subspecies in Turkey. Wells, H., and Çakmak, I. 1993. Biology Department, KTU, Trabzon, Turkey.

Honey bee races as specialized pollen vectors and the possible applications in GAP (Southeast Anatolia Project) area. Wells, H., and Çakmak, I. 1995. Turkish Department of Agriculture, Sanli-Urfa, Turkey.

Foraging ecology of honey bee subspecies from different habitats. Çakmak, I. 1996. Biology Department, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, USA.

Disease research and current conditions of honey bees in Pennsylvania. Çakmak, I. 1997.

                Bucks County Bee Association, Quakertown, PA, USA.

Honey bee foraging ecology, pollination and diseases. Çakmak, I., 1998. Israel-Turkey Science Colloboration Symposium, SCS, Uludag University,  Faculty of Agriculture, KirazliYayla, Bursa, Turkey.

 

Invited seminars by various Beekeeping Unions in Turkey