Editor Profile
Prof. Yusuf Bozkurt, Ph.D.
Professor
Present
Mersin University
Mersin
Turkey
Prof. Yusuf Bozkurt received his BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Ankara University, where he graduated with a Certificate of Honour. He has strengthened his academic background through research training and collaborations at various international universities and institutions. His primary research interests include reproductive biology and biotechnology, with a particular focus on gamete cryopreservation and the ex situ conservation of aquatic genetic resources. Prof. Bozkurt has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and actively contributes to the scientific community as a member of the editorial boards of several SCI- and SCOPUS-indexed journals, including Frontiers in Marine Science, International Aquatic Research, and Genetics of Aquatic Organisms (GENAQUA).
- Biotechnology
- Cryopreservation
- Conservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources
- Broodstock Management
- Aquaculture
- Bozkurt, Y., Yavaş, İ. (2024). Comparison of different freezing techniques, extenders, and cryoprotectants on quality and fertility of cryopreserved Salmo trutta f. fario sperm. Acta Scientiarum Technology, v. 46 (1), e64924.
- Saber, M.H., Bozkurt, Y. (2024). Standardized sperm cyofreezing technique for Caspian Sea sturgeons (Huso huso, Acipenser persicus, Acipenser stellatus, Acipenser nudiventris). Genetics of Aquatic Organisms, 8(2), GA782. https://doi.org/10.4194/GA782.
- Seçer, F.S., Yavaş, İ., Cantekin, Z., Bozkurt, Y., Yavaş, T.K., Atanasoff, A. (2023). Effect of different plant extracts on microbial population in the frozen African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) semen. Cellular and Microbial Biology, 69 (8): 144-147.
- Bozkurt, Y., Yavaş, İ., Bucak, M.N., Kıran, T.R., Gül, A. (2021). Cryoprotective effect of vitamin E supplementation of different extenders on quality and fertilizing ability of frozen-thawed brown trout sperm. Biopreservation and Biobanking, 19 (3): 171-177.
- Bozkurt, Y., Yavaş, İ., Gül, A., Bucak, M.N., Yeni, D., Avdatek, F. (2019). Effect of extender supplemented with boron on post-thaw motility, viability, DNA damage and fertilization ability of cryopreserved brown trout (Salmo trutta macrostigma) spermatozoa. CryoLetters, 40 (5): 275-283.
- Bozkurt, Y., Yavaş, İ., Bucak, M.N., Yeni, D. (2019). Effect of different cryoprotectants (Glycerol, Methanol and Dimethyl Sulfoxide) on post-thaw quality, viability, fertilization ability and DNA damage of cryopreserved Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) spermatozoa. CryoLetters, 40 (1): 11-17.
- Bozkurt, Y.,Yavaş, İ. (2017). Effect of extender compositions, glycerol levels and thawing rates on motility and fertility of cryopreserved wild African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) sperm. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, IJA-69.2017.1357.
- Bozkurt, Y.,Yavaş, İ., Yıldız, C. (2016). Effect of extender supplemented with different sugar types on post-thaw motility, viability and fertilizing ability of cryopreserved common carp (Cyprinus carpio) spermatozoa. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh, IJA-68.2016.1334.
- Atasever, M., Bozkurt, Y. (2015). Effect of different photoperiod regimes onsperm quality, fecundity and fertilization in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 15: 523-529.
- Yıldız, C., Yavaş, İ., Bozkurt, Y., Aksoy, M. (2015). Effect of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin on cryosurvival and fertility of cryopreserved carp (Cyprinus carpio) sperm. Cryobiology, 70 (2): 190-194.
- Yavaş, İ., Bozkurt, Y., Yıldız, C. (2014). Effect of different antioxidants on motility, viability and fertilizing capacity of cryopreserved scaly carp (Cyprinus carpio) semen. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, IJA-66.2014.1066.
- Bozkurt, Y.,Yavaş, İ., Yıldız, C. (2014). Effect of different avian egg yolk types on fertilization ability of cryopreserved common carp (Cyprinus carpio) spermatozoa. Aquaculture International, 22: 131-139.
- Yavaş, İ., Bozkurt, Y., Yıldız, C. (2014). Cryopreservation of scaly carp (Cyprinus carpio) sperm: effect of different cryoprotectant concentrations on post-thaw motility, fertilization and hatching success of embryos. Aquaculture International, 22: 141-148.
- Bozkurt, Y.,İ. Yavaş (2014). Preliminary study on hybridization between Brown trout (Salmo trutta macrostigma) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) using cryopreserved sperm. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, IJA-64.2013.958
- Bozkurt, Y., Yıldız, C., Yavaş I. (2014). Vitrification of common carp (Cyprinus Carpio) spermatozoa: With emphasis on post-thaw sperm quality and fertility. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, IJA-66.2014.985.
- Yıldız, C., Bozkurt, Y., Yavaş, İ. (2013). An evaluation of soybean lecithin as analternative to avian egg yolk in the cryopreservation of fish sperm. Cryobiology, 67 (1): 91-94.
- Bozkurt, Y.,F. Ögretmen (2012). Sperm quality, egg size, fecundity and their relationships with fertilization rate of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences, 11 (4): 755-764.
- Bozkurt, Y.,İ. Yavaş (2012). Effect of temperatures and storage periods on fertilizing capacity of short-term preserved scaly carp (Cyprinus carpio) eggs. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, IIC:64.2012.680.
- Bozkurt, Y.,F. Öğretmen, F.S. Seçer (2011). Effect of pH and ions on motility of scaly carp (Cyprinus carpio) spermatozoa. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, 12 (3): 990-998.
- Bozkurt, Y.,İ. Yavaş, F. Öğretmen, B. Sivaslıgil, F. Karaca (2011). Effect of glycerol on fertility of cryopreserved grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) sperm. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, IIC:63.2011.635
- Bozkurt, Y.,F. Öğretmen, Ö. Kökçü, U. Erçin (2011). Relationship between seminal plasma composition and sperm quality parameters of the Salmo trutta macrostigma (Dumeril, 1858) semen: with emphasis on sperm motility. Czech Journal of Animal Science, 56 (8): 355-364.
- Yavaş, İ., Y. Bozkurt (2011). Effect of different thawing rates on motility and fertilizing capacity of cryopreserved grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) sperm. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 25 (1): 2254-2257.
- Kayım, M., Y. Bozkurt, F. Öğretmen (2010). Comparing the effectiveness of Ovopel and carp pituitary extract (CPE) on artificial spawning of scaly carp (Cyprinus carpio). Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 20 (9): 2589-2592.
- Bozkurt, Y., F. Öğretmen, F. S. Secer (2010). Short-term preservation of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) eggs: Effect of extenders and storage duration. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, 62 (3): 189-194.
- Bozkurt, Y.,F. Öğretmen, F. S. Secer, U. Erçin (2009). Effects of seminal plasma composition on sperm motility in mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio). Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, 61 (4): 307-314.
- Bozkurt, Y.,F. Öğretmen, F.S. Seçer, U. Erçin (2009). Relationship between seminal plasma composition and spermatological parameters in scaly carp (Cyprinus carpio). Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 8 (12): 2745-2749.
- Bozkurt, Y.,F. Öğretmen, F.S. Seçer (2009). Effect of different extenders and storage periods on motility and fertilization success of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) sperm during spawning season. Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 15 (3): 277-284.
- Bozkurt, Y., F. Öğretmen, U. Erçin, Ü. Yιldιz (2008). Seminal plasma composition and its relationship with physical spermatological parameters of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) semen: with emphasis on sperm motility. Aquaculture Research, 39: 1666-1672.
- Bozkurt, Y. (2008). Physical and biochemical properties of Salmo trutta abanticus semen. Indian Veterinary Journal, 85 (3): 282-284.
- Tekin, N., S. Seçer, E. Akcay, Y. Bozkurt ve S. Kayam (2007). Effects of glycerol additions on post-thaw fertility of frozen rainbow trout sperm, with an emphasis on interaction between extender and cryoprotectant. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 23 (1): 60-63.
- Bozkurt, Y. (2006). The relationship between body condition, sperm quality parameters and fertilization success in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5 (4): 284-288.
- Bozkurt, Y. (2006). Relationship between body condition and spermatological properties in scaly carp (Cyprinus carpio) semen. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5 (5): 412-414.
- Bozkurt, Y. (2006). Relationship between body condition and spermatological properties in goldfish (Carassius auratus) semen. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5 (5): 423-425.
- Bozkurt,Y.,Seçer,S.(2006).Evaluation of spermatological parameters of mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio) during spawning season. Su Ürünleri Dergisi, Cilt 23 (2): 195-198.
- Bozkurt, Y.,E. Akçay, N. Tekin ve S. Seçer (2005). Effect of freezing techniques, extenders and cryoprotectants on the fertilization rate of frozen rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) sperm. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, 57 (2): 125-130.
- Bozkurt, Y. ve S. Seçer (2005). Effect of short-term preservation of mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio) semen on motility, fertilization and hatching rates. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, 57 (3): 207-212.
- Akçay, E., Y. Bozkurt, S. Seçer ve N. Tekin (2004). Cryopreservation of mirror carp semen. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 28 (5): 837-843.
- Seçer, S., N. Tekin, Y. Bozkurt, N. Bukan ve E. Akçay (2004). Correlation between biochemical and spermatological parameters in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) semen. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, 56 (4): 274-280.
- Tekin, N., S. Seçer, E. Akçay ve Y. Bozkurt (2003). Cryopreservation of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) semen. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, 55 (3): 208-212.
- Tekin, N., S. Seçer, E. Akçay, Y. Bozkurt ve S. Kayam (2003). The effect of age on spermatological properties in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss W. 1792). Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 27 (1): 37-44.
- Cryopreservation in Aquatic Animals - I (2025). Edited by Bozkurt, Y. Livre de Lyon Publications, 111 p. Lyon, France, e-ISBN: 978-2-38236-968-5. https://orcid.org/ 10.5281/zenodo. 18006814.
- Developments in Aquaculture: Trends, Challenges, and Applications – 1st Edition (2025). Edited by Bozkurt, Y. Global Academy Publishing House, 238 p. Ankara, Türkiye. ISBN: 978-625-6276-28-4. https://orcid.org/10.59740/academy.83.
- Aquaculture Industry - Recent Advances and Applications (2024). Edited by Bozkurt, Y. IntechOpen Publications, 146 p. London, United Kingdom. ISBN: 978-1-83769-198-2.
- Modern Reproductive Biotechnologies in the Conservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources (2023). Edited by Bozkurt, Y. Türkiye Klinikleri, 1st Edition, 46 p. Ankara. ISBN: 978-625-395-076-7.
- Animal Reproduction (2022). Edited by Bozkurt, Y., Bucak, M.N. IntechOpen Publications, 160 p. London, United Kingdom. ISBN: 978-1-83969-514-8.
- Zebrafish in Biomedical Research (2020). Edited by Bozkurt, Y. IntechOpen Publications, 68 p. London, United Kingdom. ISBN: 978-1-78985-986-7.
- Biological Research in Aquatic Science (2019). Edited by Bozkurt, Y. IntechOpen Publications, 92 p. London, United Kingdom. ISBN: 978-1-78923-813-6.
- Cryopreservation Biotechnology in Biomedical and Biological Sciences (2018). Edited by Bozkurt, Y. IntechOpen Publications,142 p. London, United Kingdom. ISBN: 978-1-78984-680-5.
- Recent Advances in Zebrafish Researches (2018). Edited by Bozkurt, Y. IntechOpen Publications, 208 p. London, United Kingdom. ISBN: 978-1-78923-172-4.