Nazife EROGLU-YALCIN
5010 Fox Lair Lane, Alpharetta, GA 30009 ▪ (770) 310-9613 ▪ nazifeeroglu@hotmail.com
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EDUCATION
University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece June 2015-July 2015
Visiting Scholar, Department of Entomology, Prof. Dr. Christos Athanassiou Lab
Ankara University, Turkey June 2015
PhD: Department of Entomology
GPA 3.55 / 4
Dissertation: Investigations on the insecticidal toxicity of natural Zeolite against Tribolium
confusum Jacquelin du Val (Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae)
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, USA
May 2008
Master of Science: Biology
GPA 3.69 / 4
Dissertation: “Taxonomic synopsis of the Cylas cyanescens Boheman species group (Coleoptera,
Curculionoidea, Brentidae)”
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA August 2004- June 2005
Language Institute, ESL certificate program
Upper-Advanced degree
University of Georgia, GA, USA August 2002- June 2004
Research Scholar, Department of Entomology, Prof. Dr. S. Brown Lab
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Turkey
Jan 2000
Master of Science: Entomology
GPA 3.60 /4
Dissertation: “Investigations on the effect of Thrips tabaci L. occurring at early stage of cotton,
on the yield and yield components under Kahramanmaras (Southeast Turkey) conditions”
Ankara University, Turkey
May 1997
Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Engineering, Dept. of Agronomy GPA 3.11 / 4
EMPLOYMENT
Researcher/ Entomologist
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, TUBITAK, Marmara Research
Center, Food Institute, Istanbul September 2013-present
 Conducting and preparing new research projects and providing six months and annual
reports to the Council
 Having propose and coordinate a research projects such as “Possibility of application of
natural zeolite and diatomaceous earth formulations combined with entomopathogenic
fungi originating from Anatolia against Stored-Grain Insects” and “Comparative
studies of the honey bee Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) races and
ecotypes in Anatolia considering propolis collecting activity and chemical
analyses of propolis by HPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS/MS”
Laboratory Manager
MyCelx Technologies Corporation, US Analytical Lab. May 2012-December 2012
 Setting up the analytical lab with equipments, chemicals, lab wares and procedures to
form a functional lab.
 Being part of Product Development Team in performing QA/QC procedures for the
manufacturing processes and validate quality of different filter products as well working
with Applications Engineering Team to set up protocols for analyses, modifications of
established procedures, data collection and recording procedures
 Operating Perkin Elmer GC-MS-FID-ECD Clarus 500-Clarus 560D to analyze clients oil
and water samples from oil drill fields beside in-house simulation tests analyses,
reporting data based on ISO requirements on TurboMatrix program
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Developing SOP for analytical procedures and maintaining all the lab requirements and
components including lab inventory and safety protocols
Performing EPA 1664 and other gravimetric analytical procedures as well operating
Infrared CVH and HATR-T2 model to run TOG and hydrocarbon analyses
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Analyst
Analytical Environmental Services, Inc., Semivolatiles Department June 2008- May 2012
Atlanta, GA.
 Operating GC-MS and GC (FID, PID)’s and responsible of maintaining and
troubleshooting (PAH, Base/Neutral, Semivolatile organics)
 Conducting analyses with HPLC (PAH, Fatty acids, Air samples) and maintenance
 Using the instruments for the analysis according to Clean Air Act (EPA methods), Clean
Water Act (NPDES), Industrial Hygiene, RCRA (Ground Water, Surface water) in a range of
matrices like water, soil, paint, etc.
 Extensive knowledge of EPA-8000 methods, TNT (NELAC), writing various SOP’s
 Skills in calibrating, utilizing instruments and extractions , method validation
Research Assistant and Assistant Curator, August 2006-2008
Georgia College & State University, Dept. of Biology
Milledgeville, GA
 Conduct a research project, monitoring pollution in river and streams as part of Adopt-aStream Project, collect and identify insect, fish and aquatic invertebrates.
 Handling overall curation of the collections belong to the Insect Museum of the
Department of Biology, helping insect taxonomy with other students
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CAT Program Facilitator, April 2007- Sept 2007
Georgia College & State University, Dept. of Academic Outreach, Community Activity Team,
Milledgeville, GA
 Preparing the program of the science camps and other summer camps including
ProjectWet and ProjectWild which gives educational training on the area of air, water,
land pollution for elementary and middle school students.
 Teaching and assisting in the science camps, supervising field surveys, and organizing of
the insect and invertebrate collections
Research Scholar, August 2002- June 2004
University of Georgia, Dept. of Entomology
Tifton, GA
 Conduct a special project on Soil Insects and prototype of Soil Insect Sampler
throughout South Georgia peanut farming areas to detect their existence and damages
 Collect and identify adult insects, larvae stages and invertebrates.
 Handling overall laboratory experiments in addition to other projects, seminars and
farming presentations as part of UGA Cooperative Extension Service.
Agricultural Engineer and Entomologist, June 1999-August 2002
The Ministry of Rural and Agricultural Affairs, Ankara, Turkey
 Investigate, and gather data to prepare monthly and annual reports regarding with
industrial pest problems.
 Managing and training a research team, establish new projects and examine overall
environmental pollution such as organic cotton, biological control and cotton pests.
Teaching and Research Assistant, Jan 1998-Jan 2001
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
 Teaching classes including General Entomology, Horticulture Pests and organizing and
providing lab material and responsible of the maintenance
 Conducting and participating research projects include TUBITAK projects on
Economical Entomology consists of cotton pests, biological control and IPM .
COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, EndNote, [Q] Capture, Winclada, Nona, LIMS,
ChemStation, Environmental Data Analyses, TurboMatrix, SPSS, Statistica, POLO PC
MEMBERSHIP
Entomological Society of America, Turkish Entomological Society
LANGUAGE
SKILLS
Bilingual (Turkish, English fluently)
ACADEMIC HONORS and AWARDS
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, TUBITAK, BIDEB-2232 Outstanding Research
Fellowship 2013-2015
Georgia College & State University, Graduate Research Assistantship 2006-2008
University of Georgia, Exchange Scholarship 2002-2004
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantship 1998-2000
Reviewer - Journal of Stored Product Research (one paper)
Reviewer - Turkish Journal of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (two papers)
Reviewer - Journal of Pest Science (one paper)
PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mart, C., Nasirci, Z., Guvercin, R. and Eroglu, N., 1999. Studies on early season insect pest, Thrips
tabaci L., of cotton in the region of South East Anatolia. First symposium on cotton Agriculture, Fiber
Technology and Textile in Turkish World. September 28-October 1, p. 73, Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
2. Mart, C., Aslan, M.M., Eroglu, N., and Doganlar, O., 2000. Studies on the possibility of pheromone
traps in observing of Heliothis armigera Hbn.(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) population in cotton fields.
KSU. Science and Engineering Bulletin., Volume 3 , Number 2 : 145-153
3. Mart, C., Efe, L. and Eroglu, N., 2000. Stickness on cotton and entomological reasons for the
stickness. Third Symposium of Cotton , Textile and Ready-Made clothing in Turkey, Information
changes of Stock Centers in Cotton Industry. Publication No:47 , p. 42-46, October 2000, Ankara.
4. Mart, C., Karadag, S., Aslan, M.M. and Eroglu, N., 2000. Research on establishment Integrated Pest
Management for pistachio orchards. *TÜBİTAK Symposium of Agricultural Research Project in
Turkey. September 20-21 ,2000 ,Sanliurfa , Turkey.
5. Kisakurek, N. and Eroglu, N., 2001. Organic cotton farming in Turkey now and later. The fourth
Symposium of Cotton Textile and Ready-Made clothing in Turkey, Cotton sector of New
Developments. Publication No: 77, December 2001, Ankara.
6. Eroglu, N. and S.L. Brown, 2003. Efficiency of Mobile Soil Insect Sampler. American Peanut
Research and Education Society (APRES), Inc. Volume 35, p. 18. Pub. Date March 2004. Clearwater
Beach, Florida, July 2003.
7. Brown S.L., Komar S., Duffie W., and N. Eroglu, 2004. Evaluation of peanut cultivars for ThreeCornered Alfalfa Hopper damage and implications on the reproductive rate, use of foliar insecticides,
yield and southern stem rot incidence. American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES), Inc.
Volume 36, p.19. Pub. Date Dec 2004.San Antonia, Texas, July 2004.
8. Mart C. ve N. Eroglu, 2004. The effects of Thrips tabaci L. (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) occurring at
early stage of cotton, on the yield and yield components. The Proceedings of the Turkey Entomological
Society V. Meetings. p. 52, 8-10 September 2001, Samsun.
9. Kaplan, M., Eroglu N., Oktem Olgun, E., Akkus S. and M. Yaman. 2014. Chemical composition of
Anatolian propolis collected by Caucasian and Anatolian Honeybee Ecotypes. Annual Conference &
Exhibition: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, Natural Health Products and Dietary Supplements. 14-17
October. Istanbul, Turkey.
10. Eroglu, N. 2014. A review: Insecticidal potential of Zeolite (Clinoptilolite), toxicity ratings and
general properties of Turkish Zeolites. 11th International Working Conference on Stored Product
Protection, Session 8: Residual Insecticides. 24-28 November, Thailand.
11. Silici, S., Eroglu, N., Kaplan, M. 2015. Fatty acid profile, proximate composition and palynological
analysis of beebread. Food Chemistry (accepted)
12. Eroglu, N., Kocacevik, S., Demir, I., Emekci, M. 2015. Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis alone and
combination with the novel zeolite formulations to control adults of Tribolium confusum on stored
wheat.5th Entomopathogen and Microbial Control Congress, 9-11 September, Ankara, Turkey.
13. Eroglu, N, Silici, S., Er, B. 2015. Amino acid composition of propolis collected by native
Caucasian honeybees (sent to Food Chemistry)
SEMINARS
1. Bacillus thuringiensis and B.t.-cotton, N. Eroglu. Seminar, 2000, MS, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam
University, Turkey.
2. Distrubution and economical damage of Thrips tabaci and another Thrips species, N. Eroglu. Seminar,
2000, MS, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Turkey.
3. Efficiency of Mobile Soil Insect Screening Device, 2003, N. Eroglu, S.L. Brown, and A.N. Sparks,
Georgia Entomological Society Jekyll Island, GA.
4. Morphological characters and geographical ranges of Cylas species group (Coleoptera, Curculionoidea,
Brentidae), N. Eroglu. Seminar, 2008, MS. Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA.
TRAINING COURSES
1. Integrated Pest Management Course The Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs, 07-11 September
2001, Adana, Turkey.
2. The Methods of Preparing and Conservation of Thysanoptera, Examining the Samples of Preparations
with Prof. Dr. Irfan Tunc (Systematist, Akdeniz University), Turkey.
3. Peanut Agent Training, University of Georgia, 25 March 2003, Tifton, GA
4. The Classification of Super Family of Coccoidea (Scale insects) Prof. Dr. Ferench Kozar (Systematist,
Hungaria), Ankara University, November 1999, Ankara, Turkey.
5. TrainMic- Training in Metrology in Chemistry, 19-20 December 2013, TUBITAK National Metrology
Institute, Gebze-Kocaeli, Turkey
RESEARCH PROJECTS worked
1998-2001 UrfaKahramanmarasTURKEY
1999-2001
Gaziantep, TURKEY
1997-1998
Hatay, TURKEY
2013-2015
Istanbul, TURKEY
Investigations on the effect of Thrips tabaci L. (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
occurring at early stage of cotton , on the yield and yield components (KSU
Project-MS Thesis)
Integrated Pest Managements principles and practices on pistachio orchids under
Southeast Turkey conditions (TUBITAK-TOGTAG project) Resc.
Studies on the possibility of pheromone traps in observing of Heliothis armigera
Hbn.(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) population in Cotton Fields (MKU-College
project) Resc.
Pinkworm (Pectinophora gossypiella Saund.) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) and
natural enemies’ identification,distribution and efficiency in Kahramanmaras and
surroundings (TAGEM project) Lead.
Efficiency of Mobile Soil Insect Sampler Prototype and identification of soil
insects in the coastal plains of South Georgia (UGA project) Resc.
Evaluation of peanut cultivars for Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper (Spissistilus
festinus) damage and implications on the reproductive rate, use of foliar
insecticides, yield and southern stem rot incidence (UGA project) Resc.
Taxonomic synopsis of the Cylas cyanescens Boheman species group
(Coleoptera: Curculionoidea, Brentidae) (GCSU Project-MS Thesis)
Comparative studies of the honey bee Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
races and ecotypes in Anatolia considering propolis collecting activity and
chemical analyses of propolis by HPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS/MS (TUBITAK2232) Lead.
Investigations on the insecticidal toxicity of natural Zeolite against Tribolium
confusum Jacquelin du Val (Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae) (PhD Thesis)
June-July 2015
Thessaly, GREECE
June-July 2015
Thessaly, GREECE
Efficacy of natural zeolites originated from two East European countries on
Sitophilus oryzae and Oryzaephilus surinamensis (University of Thessaly)
Immediate and delayed mortality of two Tribolium confusum populations
exposed to alpha-cypermethrin on different surfaces (University of Thessaly)
2000-2002
KahramanmarasAdiyaman, TURKEY
2002-2004
South Georgia, USA
2002-2004
South Georgia, USA
2006-2008
Milledgeville,USA
2013-2015
TURKEY