ATİK ASLAN

ATİK ASLAN is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His academic career spans over a decade, with previous appointments at Muş Alparslan University as both a Research Assistant and Doctor Lecturer. His research focuses on critical sociological issues related to migration, globalization, and development, with particular emphasis on the Syrian refugee experience in Turkey.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences (2015)
• MA in Sociology (with thesis), Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences (2007)
• BA in Sociology, Ankara University, Faculty of Language, History and Geography (1998)

Dr. Aslan's research interests center on migration sociology, particularly examining the social integration of refugees, gender dynamics in forced migration, and the impact of globalization on regional development. His work often takes a critical perspective on development policies and their implementation in Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Turkey, with recent focus on the Syrian refugee crisis.

His scholarly contributions reveal a consistent engagement with pressing social issues in Turkey, particularly the integration of Syrian refugees. A significant portion of his recent work examines gender-specific challenges faced by refugee women, psychological trauma, and labor market participation. His research employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, often in interdisciplinary collaborations with psychologists, social workers, and public health researchers.

Supervision and Research Projects:

• Supervised 13 master's theses, with 8 completed and 5 ongoing as of 2025
• Principal investigator for multiple research projects, including a UNHCR-funded study on refugee youth access to vocational training
• Coordinated research on elderly integration in Gaziantep and psycho-social analysis of substance addiction
• Active in interdisciplinary research teams addressing refugee integration, social policy, and regional development