Prof. Dr. Tünay KONTAŞ AŞKAR has been serving as a Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Çankırı Karatekin University (Türkiye) since 2017. With a strong interdisciplinary academic foundation bridging nutrition, biochemistry, and health sciences, Prof. Askar has consistently contributed to teaching, mentoring, and advanced research. Their academic career reflects sustained excellence in higher education, research supervision, and institutional development at both national and international levels.

Research Interests & Project Leadership

Prof. Askar has actively led and participated in 18 funded and institutional research projects, focusing on areas such as nutritional biochemistry, metabolic regulation, clinical and veterinary biochemistry, and health-related biochemical markers. These projects have contributed significantly to translational research linking nutrition science with clinical and veterinary applications.

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Prof. Askar has an outstanding publication record demonstrating sustained research productivity and global academic impact:

• Articles published in international refereed journals: 39

• Articles published in national refereed journals: 8

• Papers presented at international scientific meetings (published in proceedings): 20

• Chapters authored in national and international books: 19

In addition, Prof. Askar has presented influential research at national scientific forums, including studies on lipid metabolism and biochemical markers in disease conditions, highlighting interdisciplinary expertise and applied research relevance.

Awards & Academic Recognition

• Best Poster Award, II. International Veterinary Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry Congress,
  Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye (2019)

This recognition underscores Prof. Askar’s ability to translate complex biochemical research into impactful scientific communication at international platforms.

Professional Impact & Academic Service

Prof. Askar has made significant contributions through conference participation, scholarly peer review, academic mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Their work has strengthened the scientific visibility of their institution and contributed meaningfully to advancements in nutrition and biochemical sciences.

Eligibility for Distinguished Professor Award 

With a remarkable publication portfolio, extensive book chapter authorship, leadership in multiple research projects, and international academic recognition, Prof. Tunay Askar clearly meets and exceeds the criteria for the Distinguished Professor Award. Their sustained scholarly excellence, research leadership, and contributions to scientific advancement position them as a highly deserving candidate for this prestigious honor.