Dr. Şimşek's research and teaching is focused on marine and freshwater biology, fisheries technology and fish behaviors (especially discard fate and behavior impairment). He got his Master degree from the Department of Fisheries at Mustafa Kemal University, and Doctorate degree from the Department of Fisheries at İskenderun Technical University, in Hatay, TÜRKİYE. He has been working as an Associate Professor at İskenderun Technical University since 2023.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Semih Kale

Dr. Mazlum's research and teaching is focused on developing new technological designs and creating alternative feed sources on the production of decapods (especially crayfish). He has more than 23 years of experience in this field to develop crayfish production and management practices. He got his Master and Doctorate degrees from the Department of Fisheries, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology at Clemson University in Clemson, USA. He did a minor in Statistical Sciences at Clemson University

Lisans: ODTÜ Mğhendislik Fakültesi Çevre Mühendisliği Bölümü

Yüksek Lisans ve Doktora: İSTE Su ürünleri Anabilim Dalı 

He is an academic with a significant career and experience in Sports Sciences. After completing his undergraduate education at Kırıkkale University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, he obtained his master's and doctoral degrees at Gazi University. He continued his studies at Indiana University as a postdoctoral researcher.

Throughout his career, he has worked as a researcher and coordinator in European Union projects related to sports. His work and contributions to these projects have contributed to the international recognition and development of sports in different fields.

He has also played an active role in sports management and organization. He successfully served as a board member of the Turkish Sports for All Federation for two terms. He also served as a project board member of the Turkish School Sports Federation for two terms. He has been a member of the Tennis Technical Committee at the World School Sports Federation, and he continues to fulfill this role. In these roles, he emphasized the importance of sports in the education system and developed various projects to encourage young people to engage more with sports.

He continues his academic career as an Associate Professor at Mersin University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Recreation Department. In this role, he not only teaches his students in the field of sports sciences but also leads research projects and mentors young academics.

His studies are an indication of a successful academic career in the field of Sports Sciences and his willingness to actively participate in different aspects of sports. His work and leadership roles emphasizing the importance of sports have contributed to the development of sports at both national and international levels.