Research-based insights into honey bee biology, genetics, behavior, breeding, nutrition, and sustainable beekeeping.
Welcome to the academic website of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Devrim Oskay, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Türkiye. This website connects scientific research with beekeeping education and practical applications.
Research Areas
- Honey bee genetics, conservation, and selective breeding
- Queen rearing and instrumental insemination
- Honey bee nutrition and alternative protein sources
- Parasites, diseases, and integrated colony health management
- Honey bee behavior and social organization
- Climate-related stress and sustainable apiculture
Publications and Projects
Discover academic publications and ongoing research on honey bee biology, colony resilience, and sustainable beekeeping. You can explore the scientific publications and research projects pages. These sections are currently primarily in Turkish.
Featured article in English: Tropilaelaps in Türkiye: Detection, Brood Interruption and Formic Acid Research (2026). An evidence-based overview of this emerging honey bee parasite and the latest field studies.
Education and Beekeeping Resources
The website provides scientific explanations and educational resources for students, researchers, and beekeepers. Selected teaching materials are available only to registered, authorized students.
About the Researcher
Read more about academic background, research interests, and teaching activities on the About page (English section included).
English-language content is being added gradually. Most existing blog articles remain in Turkish and can also be translated using your browser’s translation feature.