Dr. Akin Un is a dedicated researcher specializing in Soil and Water Conservation, Irrigation Management, and Sustainability, recognized for his growing contributions to sustainable agricultural resource management. His research primarily focuses on advancing soil and water resource efficiency, developing climate-resilient agricultural practices, and exploring agroecological intensification to improve soil structure and carbon dynamics, as reflected in his comparative study published in Agronomy. Over the years, Dr. Un has built a strong professional portfolio through key roles at prominent Turkish research institutions, beginning with his fellowship at the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (2012–2016),followed by an extensive tenure as a Researcher in the Soil and Water Resources Department at the GAP Agricultural Research Institute from 2016 to 2025. He currently serves as a Researcher at the Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute in Ankara, where he continues to advance national and regional agricultural innovation efforts. Dr. Un’s key contributions include the development of improved soil and water conservation methodologies, enhanced irrigation management strategies for arid and semi-arid environments, and applied research supporting sustainable cropping systems and resource-use optimization. His work plays an important role in shaping evidence-based agricultural policies and supporting environmental sustainability initiatives across Türkiye. Through his commitment to applied research and field-oriented innovation, Dr. Un aims to improve agricultural resilience, enhance water-use efficiency, and promote long-term soil health—ultimately contributing to food security, climate adaptation, and sustainable natural resource governance at both local and global scales.