Çağan Hakkı Şekercioğlu

Çağan Hakkı Şekercioğlu is a prominent academic and researcher in the fields of biology and ecology, currently serving as a Professor of Biology at the University of Utah since September 2010 and a Professor at Koç University since January 2015. Şekercioğlu has significantly contributed to ornithology, conservation biology, and biogeography through various roles, including as President and founder of KuzeyDoga Dernegi, which focuses on the conservation of northeastern Turkey's biodiversity. With a rich history at Stanford University, including positions as a Senior Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Research Associate, Şekercioğlu has engaged in substantial ecological research in regions like Costa Rica, Ethiopia, and Turkey. Additionally, Şekercioğlu's involvement with the National Geographic Society as an Explorer, Grantee, and Photographer underscores a commitment to global ecology and conservation efforts. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Biology from Harvard University.