Isik Ozturk

Senior Scientist in Climate and Agriculture

Isik is an expert in climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture, with over 15 years of experience bridging the gap between scientific research and field implementations.

At Shamba Centre, Isik leads initiatives that drive both environmental impact and sustainable growth, leveraging his extensive background to develop and implement relevant strategies.

Before stepping into his current role, Isik was involved in developing high-impact carbon projects in the private sector. His expertise in carbon offset certification, GHG quantification and landscape restoration helped him play a role in the transition to sustainable practices within the agro-food industry.

With a PhD in Plant Physiology from Aarhus University, Isik has a strong academic foundation that underpins his practical work. During his time in academia, he was involved in international research projects on the effects of climate change on agriculture. His contributions to the field have been published and he worked on developing strategies for climate-smart agriculture in various countries in south-east Asia, Africa, Europe and North America.

Languages: Turkish, English, Spanish