Akif Eskalen is a Professor and Cooperative Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology. His research focuses on understanding and managing fungal diseases of fruit crops, with emphasis on developing practical, science-based solutions for growers. He works closely with industry partners to translate discoveries in pathogen biology, ecology, and diagnostics into sustainable disease management strategies.

AWARDS:

• APS-Pacific Division Distinguished Service Award (2025)
• Professional Travel Award-Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources: 2012 – 2025
• Recognition, The APS Pacific Division 2017, Local Arrangement Team.
• Award of Arboricultural Research. International Society of Arboriculture. 2016
• Outstanding Education Materials Award. California Master Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition 2015.

OFFICES:

• President of APS-Pacific Division 2020-2021
• Scientific Committee Member of 14th International Citrus Congress (ICC 2020)
• Scientific Committee Member of VI. Turkish Plant Protection Congress in 2018.
• Advisory Board Member for the Journal or Turkish Phytopathology 2016-Present.
• Secretary-Treasurer, American Phytopathology Society-Pacific Division, 2012-13
• Senior Editor_Disease Note Assigning Editor, Plant Disease 2012-2015
• Associate Editor_Citrograph, California Citrus Research Board 2010-2012