Ozgur Altundas
PhD Student
Ozgur Altundas is an agricultural genetic engineer and a Ph.D. candidate in Plant Breeding and Genetics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His doctoral studies are supported by the YLSY scholarship from the Republic of Türkiye. He has experience in both industry and academia, having contributed to plant breeding projects as well as research in plant physiology. His work in molecular plant breeding led to the application of a patent, reflecting his innovative approach to advancing the field. Ozgur has also been recognized for his achievements in plant breeding, earning 3rd place in a national plant breeding competition in Türkiye and receiving a special recognition award from a leading Turkish plant breeding company.
In the News
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UNL-Bayer Hackathon
Ryleigh Kirby, Harshita Mangal, Sofiya Arora, Jensina Davis, Hadiya Kounsar, Ozgur Altundas, Amany Gomaa, and Karla Cuéllar joined the Bayer Agriculture Data Hackathon, where Sofiya’s team won first place, Hadiya and Ryleigh’s team took second, Jensina’s team placed third, and Ozgur’s team earned the social engagement award. -
Ozgur Altundas wins Agronomy Elevator Pitch competition
Two short months into his time in our lab, Ozgur Altundas took home second prize at the UNL Agronomy Elevator Pitch competition. -
New graduate students join in Fall 2025
Welcome to PhD candidates Karla Cuéllar and Ozgur Altundas, and MS student Hadiya Kounsar. Karla is a returning lab member having worked with us twice as a visiting undergraduate. Ozgur is a former student of Caner Yavuz, a former lab member who now works as an assistant professor in Turkey.