Academic Talks · Research, careers & people
A series of informal research dialogues across disciplines — exploring academic journeys, career pathways, and the connections between academia and industry.
Seed Registration Specialist
LinkedIn Profile ↗Gülizar Pınar’s contribution to Episode 04 explores maize breeding, haploid seed production, seed registration, and balancing doctoral research with a career in the seed industry.
Episode 04 · Full conversation available
Founder · Aryalis Agricultural Consulting
LinkedIn Profile ↗Tuğba Özdemir’s contribution to Episode 03 explores onion breeding, agricultural consulting, international sales and marketing, and building a career across research, industry, and entrepreneurship.
Episode 03 · Full conversation available
Seed Production Manager · Kayseri Şeker
LinkedIn Profile ↗Hasan Hüseyin Dede’s contribution to Episode 02 focuses on seed production, seed quality, and genetic purity.
Episode 02 · Responses forthcoming
Crop Production Manager · Prof Farm
LinkedIn Profile ↗Merve Kılıç’s contribution to Episode 02 focuses on crop production management and seed growing, with particular attention to seed vigour, genetic purity, and germination rate.
Episode 02 · Responses forthcoming
Foreign Trade Executive · Alkim Kimya
LinkedIn Profile ↗Hatice Kübra Ali’s contribution to Episode 02 explores the chemical industry and the transfer of an agricultural background into international communication and trade.
Episode 02 · Responses forthcoming
Field Operations Manager · Hasgül Tarım
LinkedIn Profile ↗Abdiraim Nadirov’s contribution to Episode 02 focuses on managing a field team of more than 200 agricultural workers and producing diverse crops, including vegetables and stone fruits.
Episode 02 · Responses forthcoming
PhD Candidate · Texas A&M University
LinkedIn Profile ↗Merve Sağlam’s contribution to Episode 01 explores cowpea breeding and genetics, mentorship, teamwork, and navigating graduate research while maintaining balance in academic and personal life.
Episode 01 · Full conversation available