KARE

Projects

KARE

Projects

2021 - 2022 Projects

Antarctic Scientific Research and Science Base Project, Exec: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu ÖZSOY, 2022

  • Investigation of the Surfacing Ages of Tectono-Magmatic and Metamorphic Units Surfacing on Horseshoe Island (West Antarctica) by Fission Trace and U-Th/He Method, Executiv: Dr. Burcu Karataş (Çukurova Unv.)
  • Detection, Monitoring and Mapping of Algal Blooms in Antarctica Using Remote Sensing Data, Simultaneous On-Site Measurement of Nitrate and Phosphate Amounts in Specified Regions Using Specially Designed Sensors and Detection of Dominant Species in Polar Algal Blooms, Executor: Prof. Dr. Didem Özçimen (YTÜ)
  • Polar Studies in Science-Policy Interaction: The Case of Antarctica National Science Program, Exec: Dr. Elçin Doruk (Yaşar Unv.)
  • DNA Barcoding of Horseshoe Island (Antarctic Peninsula) Lichenized Fungal Species and Comparative Expression Analysis of Stress-Related Genes, Coordinator: Prof. Dr. M. Gökhan Halıcı (Erciyes Unv.)
  • Investigation of Microbial Biodiversity of Cryoconite Habitats in Horseshoe Island by Culture Independent (Metagenomics) Approaches and Obtaining Isolates of Biotechnological Importance by Culture Dependent Methods, Executor: Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karadayı (Atatürk Unv.)
  • Site Selection in Antarctica for Astronomy, Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Nazim Aksaker (Çukurova Unv.)
  • Determination of Antarctic Tae-6 Polar Region Vertebrates (Ostracoda, Benthic Harpacticoida and Kinorhyncha) and Sedimentological Analyses, Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Okan Külköylüoğlu (İzzet Baysal Unv.)
  • Satellite-Based Bathymetry Modeling for Shallow Waters: A Research Specific to Horseshoe Island, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uğur Algancı (ITU)
  • Identification of Zooplankton and Ichthyoplankton Species in the Neritic Zone around Horseshoe Island (Antarctica) by DNA Barcoding Method and Definition of Morphological Characteristics, Executor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yalçın Yaman (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)
  • Discovery of New Actinobacteria Species from Horseshoe Island Environmental Samples, Polyphasic Characterization Based on Whole Genome Analysis and Investigation of Their Potential Use as Probiotics in Aquaculture, Executiv: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hilal Ay (Ondokuz Mayıs Unv.)
  • Investigation of the Antarctic Temporary Turkish Research Area in terms of Atmospheric and Astronomical Quality and Preliminary Studies and Tests for Future Astronomical and Atmospheric Research, Executiv: Dr. Onur Şatır (Atatürk Unv.)
  • Determination of Earth crust movements with GNSS data, HGM
  • Monitoring of Atmospheric Vertical Profiles and Aerosols in the Antarctic Region with Terrestrial and Satellite Based Techniques, Bilateral Cooperation Project (TÜBİTAK-İTÜ-NASB)
  • Monitoring and 3D Modeling of Antarctic Horseshoe Island Glaciers with UAV-GPR Observations, Bilateral Cooperation Project (TÜBİTAK-İTÜ-BAI)

2019 - 2020 Projects

Antarctic Scientific Research and Science Base Project, Exec: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu ÖZSOY, 2020

  • Determination of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants in Environmental Samples Collected from Horseshoe Island and Analysis by Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Methods Combined with Preconcentration Strategies, Executiv: Prof. Dr. Sezgin Bakırdere (YTÜ)
  • Origin and Timing of King George Island (NW Antarctica) Magmatism: Approaches to Meozoic-Senozoic Igneous Arc Evolution, Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Safak Altunkaynak (ITU)
  • Determination of Coastal Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Diversity of Horseshoe Island, Establishment of Culture Collection and Evaluation of General Biotechnological Characteristics of Cultured Species, Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Turgay Çakmak (Istanbul Medeniyet Unv.)
  • Establishment of a Global Positioning System (GNSS) Station on Horseshoe Island in Antarctica, Executor: Prof. Dr. Lect. Prof. Mahmut Oğuz Selbesoğlu (YTÜ)
  • Establishment of a Global Positioning System (GNSS) Station on Faure Island in Antarctica, Executor: General Directorate of Mapping
  • Maintenance and Renovation Activities of the Meteorological Station Established on Horseshoe Island, Executor: General Directorate of Meteorology
  • Education Project, Executive: Canan Evecen
  • Meteorite Exploration and Collection Expeditions in Antarctica, Executor: Prof. Dr. Öğr. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Yeşiltaş (Kırklareli Unv.)
  • Hydrographic Investigation of Horseshoe Island Using Multi-Beam Echosounder, Executor: Department of Navigation Hydrography and Oceanography
  • Monitoring the Health Status of Researchers, Coordinator: Dr. Seren Kırmızı / Dr. Selahattin Çakıroğlu (IU)
  • Evaluation of Psychological and Medical Characteristics of Researchers, Executiv: Prof. Dr. Hayriye Elbi (Ege Unv.)
  • Media and Documentary Studies to Raise Public Awareness about the Polar Regions, Coordinator: Anadolu Agency/TRT
  • Determination of Geochemical Properties of Marguerite Bay Islands in the Antarctic Peninsula, Executor: Sergey Kakareka (Belarus)
  • Hydrobiological Monitoring of Horseshoe Island, Executor: Lyubomir Kenderov (Bulgaria)
  • Sky Quality Measurements at TAE-4, Executor: Furkan Ali Küçük (ITU)