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Rasime Demirel
Turkey
Eskişehir Technical University
Universities
Biodiversity monitoring, eDNA metagenom, Fungal biodiversity, Bioindicators,
TOPIC 1 – Climate-Resilient Forest Systems
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Our research focuses on filamentous fungi, utilizing expertise in DNA barcoding-based taxonomy, phylogeny, and biodiversity monitoring. As a group leader, I have coordinated and published projects integrating ecological assessments with the study of microfungi—particularly in soils and heat-stressed habitats—where they play critical roles in maintaining ecosystem processes. Our research group has developed comprehensive and efficient biodiversity monitoring frameworks that utilize DNA barcoding for identification and highlight the ecological significance of fungal communities. Our work spans from monitoring soil biodiversity and resilience under climate stress and disturbance to assessing land-use regimes. Through these efforts, we aim to contribute to European policy frameworks, including the European Green Deal, the EU Forest Strategy for 2030, and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. We strive to advance inclusive biodiversity monitoring by strengthening fungal representation in biodiversity databases, harmonizing data across Europe, and fostering the development of accessible tools (e.g., GlobalFungi) for predictive ecosystem modelling.
Linkden: www.linkedin.com/in/rasime-demirel-47122a39
ORCID: 0000-0001-6702-489X
Website: https://akademik.eskisehir.edu.tr/rasimed
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
• Houbraken, J., Visagie, C.M., Meijer, M., Frisvad, J.C., Busby, P.E., Pitt, J.I., Seifert, K.A., Louis- Seize, G., Demirel, R., Yilmaz, N., Jacobs, K., Christensen, M., Samson, R.A.,A taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of Penicillium section Aspergilloides, Studies in Mycology, 78: 373-451, 2014, doi.org/10.1016/j.simyco.2014.09.002
• Demirel, R., Comparison of rDNA regions (ITS, LSU, and SSU) of some Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Talaromyces spp., Turkish Journal of Botany, 40: 576-583, 2016, DOI: 10.3906/bot-1603-12
• Chen AJ, Hubka V, Frisvad JC, Visagie CM, Houbraken J, Meijer M, Varga J, Demirel R, Jurjević Ž, Kubátová A, Sklenář F, Zhou YG, Samson RA, Polyphasic taxonomy of Aspergillus section Aspergillus (formerly Eurotium), and its occurrence in indoor environments and food, Studies in Mycology, 88: 37-135, 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.simyco.2017.07.001
İrdem, E., İlhan, S., Özbiçen, E., Usakbek Kyzy, L., Tunca, G., Ocak, E., Zorluer, N. C., Çiğdem, U., Ayva, F., & Demirel, R. (2023). SCREENING OF MICROFUNGI ISOLATED FROM ACIGÖL, TÜRKİYE FOR HYDROLYTIC ENZYMES, BIOACTIVE METABOLITES AND SILVER NANOPARTICLE PRODUCTION. Trakya University Journal of Natural Sciences, 24(1), 51-62. https://doi.org/10.23902/trkjnat.1190972
Ayva, F., Demirel, R., İlhan, S., Usakbek Kyzy, L., Çiğdem, U., Zorluer, N. C., İrdem, E., Özbiçen, E., Ocak, E., & Tunca, G. (2021). Haloalkalitolerant and Haloalkaliphilic Fungal Diversity of Acıgöl/Turkey. Mantar Dergisi, 12(1), 33-41. https://doi.org/10.30708/mantar.836325
Our research focuses on filamentous fungi, utilizing expertise in DNA barcoding-based taxonomy, phylogeny, and biodiversity monitoring. As a group leader, I have coordinated and published projects integrating ecological assessments with the study of microfungi—particularly in soils and heat-stressed habitats—where they play critical roles in maintaining ecosystem processes. Our research group has developed comprehensive and efficient biodiversity monitoring frameworks that utilize DNA barcoding for identification and highlight the ecological significance of fungal communities. Our work spans from monitoring soil biodiversity and resilience under climate stress and disturbance to assessing land-use regimes. Through these efforts, we aim to contribute to European policy frameworks, including the European Green Deal, the EU Forest Strategy for 2030, and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. We strive to advance inclusive biodiversity monitoring by strengthening fungal representation in biodiversity databases, harmonizing data across Europe, and fostering the development of accessible tools (e.g., GlobalFungi) for predictive ecosystem modelling.
Linkden: www.linkedin.com/in/rasime-demirel-47122a39
ORCID: 0000-0001-6702-489X
Website: https://akademik.eskisehir.edu.tr/rasimed
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
• Houbraken, J., Visagie, C.M., Meijer, M., Frisvad, J.C., Busby, P.E., Pitt, J.I., Seifert, K.A., Louis- Seize, G., Demirel, R., Yilmaz, N., Jacobs, K., Christensen, M., Samson, R.A.,A taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of Penicillium section Aspergilloides, Studies in Mycology, 78: 373-451, 2014, doi.org/10.1016/j.simyco.2014.09.002
• Demirel, R., Comparison of rDNA regions (ITS, LSU, and SSU) of some Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Talaromyces spp., Turkish Journal of Botany, 40: 576-583, 2016, DOI: 10.3906/bot-1603-12
• Chen AJ, Hubka V, Frisvad JC, Visagie CM, Houbraken J, Meijer M, Varga J, Demirel R, Jurjević Ž, Kubátová A, Sklenář F, Zhou YG, Samson RA, Polyphasic taxonomy of Aspergillus section Aspergillus (formerly Eurotium), and its occurrence in indoor environments and food, Studies in Mycology, 88: 37-135, 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.simyco.2017.07.001
İrdem, E., İlhan, S., Özbiçen, E., Usakbek Kyzy, L., Tunca, G., Ocak, E., Zorluer, N. C., Çiğdem, U., Ayva, F., & Demirel, R. (2023). SCREENING OF MICROFUNGI ISOLATED FROM ACIGÖL, TÜRKİYE FOR HYDROLYTIC ENZYMES, BIOACTIVE METABOLITES AND SILVER NANOPARTICLE PRODUCTION. Trakya University Journal of Natural Sciences, 24(1), 51-62. https://doi.org/10.23902/trkjnat.1190972
Ayva, F., Demirel, R., İlhan, S., Usakbek Kyzy, L., Çiğdem, U., Zorluer, N. C., İrdem, E., Özbiçen, E., Ocak, E., & Tunca, G. (2021). Haloalkalitolerant and Haloalkaliphilic Fungal Diversity of Acıgöl/Turkey. Mantar Dergisi, 12(1), 33-41. https://doi.org/10.30708/mantar.836325
Eskişehir Technical University is an education and research university where various international projects—such as Horizon, Erasmus, and similar initiatives—are implemented.
Leveraging our university's existing infrastructure, we will contribute to the Working Groups with expertise in filamentous fungi and taxonomy, phylogeny, and biodiversity monitoring based on DNA barcoding and eDNA metabarcoding. Our researches have advanced molecular frameworks for identifying fungal diversity in soils, heat-resistant habitats, and forest ecosystems, linking microfungal communities to nutrient cycling, soil structure and properties, mapping of the biotics and abiotics and resilience under climate stress. We have coordinated projects and published studies integrating DNA barcoding enabling rapid and inclusive biodiversity assessments. We are committed to collaborative tasks such as methodological development, surveys, training, and dissemination, while also engaging in organizational and strategic discussions.
SELECTED PROJECTS
TUBITAK, 111T925; Position: Researcher; The project titled "Determination of Microfungal Biodiversity Posing Potential Infection Risk in the Indoor Air of Hospital Neonatal Units in Five Provinces of Türkiye"
This project is a project carried out by phenotypic and DNA barcoding of airborne microfungi.
TUBITAK, 111T927; Position: Researcher; The collaborative project "Modern Revision of Caloplaca Species Distributed in Türkiye with Morpho-anatomical Characters and Multilocus Sequence Analyses"
This project is a revision study in which the morphological characteristics and multi-gene sequences of Caloplaca members are applied.
TUBITAK, 212T037; Position: Researcher; The collaborative project "Modern Revision of the Morpho-Anatomical Characters of Cladonia Species Distributed in Turkey with Multi-Locus Molecular Sequence Analysis and Secondary Compounds"
This project is a revision study of the morphological characteristics of Cladonia members based on multi-gene sequence analysis and secondary metabolites.
TUBITAK, 118Z359; Position: Coordinator; The project titled "Polyphasic Taxonomy of Turkey's Heat-Resistant Aspergillus Genus Members from Soilborne Soils"
This project is a project in which the morphological characteristics of the heat-resistant
Aspergillus genus members in Turkey's agricultural soils are determined, and DNA barcoding is performed through multi-gene sequence analysis.
ESTU-BAP_1704F10; Position: Coordinator; The project titled "Polyphasic Taxonomy of Turkey's Heat-Resistant Penicillium and Talaromyces Genus Members from
Soilborne Soils" This project is a project in which the morphological characteristics of the heat-resistant Penicillium and Talaromyces genus members in Turkey's agricultural soils are determined and DNA barcoding is performed through multi-gene sequence analysis.
Leveraging our university's existing infrastructure, we will contribute to the Working Groups with expertise in filamentous fungi and taxonomy, phylogeny, and biodiversity monitoring based on DNA barcoding and eDNA metabarcoding. Our researches have advanced molecular frameworks for identifying fungal diversity in soils, heat-resistant habitats, and forest ecosystems, linking microfungal communities to nutrient cycling, soil structure and properties, mapping of the biotics and abiotics and resilience under climate stress. We have coordinated projects and published studies integrating DNA barcoding enabling rapid and inclusive biodiversity assessments. We are committed to collaborative tasks such as methodological development, surveys, training, and dissemination, while also engaging in organizational and strategic discussions.
SELECTED PROJECTS
TUBITAK, 111T925; Position: Researcher; The project titled "Determination of Microfungal Biodiversity Posing Potential Infection Risk in the Indoor Air of Hospital Neonatal Units in Five Provinces of Türkiye"
This project is a project carried out by phenotypic and DNA barcoding of airborne microfungi.
TUBITAK, 111T927; Position: Researcher; The collaborative project "Modern Revision of Caloplaca Species Distributed in Türkiye with Morpho-anatomical Characters and Multilocus Sequence Analyses"
This project is a revision study in which the morphological characteristics and multi-gene sequences of Caloplaca members are applied.
TUBITAK, 212T037; Position: Researcher; The collaborative project "Modern Revision of the Morpho-Anatomical Characters of Cladonia Species Distributed in Turkey with Multi-Locus Molecular Sequence Analysis and Secondary Compounds"
This project is a revision study of the morphological characteristics of Cladonia members based on multi-gene sequence analysis and secondary metabolites.
TUBITAK, 118Z359; Position: Coordinator; The project titled "Polyphasic Taxonomy of Turkey's Heat-Resistant Aspergillus Genus Members from Soilborne Soils"
This project is a project in which the morphological characteristics of the heat-resistant
Aspergillus genus members in Turkey's agricultural soils are determined, and DNA barcoding is performed through multi-gene sequence analysis.
ESTU-BAP_1704F10; Position: Coordinator; The project titled "Polyphasic Taxonomy of Turkey's Heat-Resistant Penicillium and Talaromyces Genus Members from
Soilborne Soils" This project is a project in which the morphological characteristics of the heat-resistant Penicillium and Talaromyces genus members in Turkey's agricultural soils are determined and DNA barcoding is performed through multi-gene sequence analysis.