Prof. Dr. Mustafa Öz is a Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aksaray University, Türkiye, specializing in aquaculture, fish nutrition, aquatic animal health, and seafood quality. His research focuses on the application of functional feed additives, plant-derived bioactive compounds, essential oils, and natural antioxidants to improve fish growth, physiological performance, immune responses, and resistance to environmental stressors. His studies also investigate oxidative stress biomarkers, hematological and biochemical responses, histopathological alterations, and the nutritional and quality characteristics of fish muscle. He has published research on dietary supplementation strategies, fish health, and seafood preservation in international peer-reviewed journals. His current research interests include sustainable aquaculture nutrition, aquatic bioactive compounds, functional feeds, and the relationship between fish health and seafood quality.