About
Ali SAYGILI is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Istanbul Beykent University. He has been actively involved in academic duties since 2000, including teaching sociology courses, supervising graduate theses, and participating in administrative roles such as Vice Dean (2020) and Faculty Board Membership (2022).
- Doctorate: 2005-2011, Sakarya University Institute of Social Sciences
- Master's: 1999-2004, Istanbul University Institute of Social Sciences
- Bachelor's: 1994-1999, Istanbul University Faculty of Political Sciences
His research focuses on migration patterns of Turkic communities, consumer behavior in modern societies, urban sociology, and health-related social issues. He has conducted fieldwork on Ahiska Turks in Kyrgyzstan and explored topics like emotional labor in healthcare institutions.
Recent publications examine migration tendencies of Ahiska Turks and population movements, reflecting his expertise in ethnographic research and sociocultural adaptation. His work bridges macro-level societal changes with micro-level behavioral patterns.
- 2004 Ardak Gramata Award, Kyrgyzstan
He has supervised over 30 graduate theses on diverse topics including organizational cynicism, healthcare ethics, and urban sociology. Administrative roles include leading quality boards, presiding over commissions, and serving on multiple university committees.
