Prof. Dr. Şaban Kordalı is a full professor at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Fethiye Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection, Division of Phytopathology. He received his B.Sc. (1993) and M.Sc. (1997) degrees in Plant Protection from Atatürk University, where he also completed his Ph.D. in 2002. His research mainly focuses on plant secondary metabolites, biological activities of natural compounds, plant–pathogen interactions, and environmentally friendly approaches to pest and disease management. He has published numerous research articles in international peer-reviewed journals (SCI/SSCI indexed) on the antifungal, insecticidal, allelopathic, and antioxidant properties of plant extracts and essential oils. His notable works include studies on Ricinus communis, Satureja species, Inula viscosa, and boron-based compounds with bioactive potential. Prof. Kordalı has supervised several graduate theses, coordinated scientific research projects, and served as a reviewer and editorial board member for various international journals. His research contributes to sustainable agriculture through the use of bioactive natural products in plant protection.