Fatih Mercan

Fatih Mercan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics Education at Boğaziçi University. His research focuses on science education, including personal epistemology, argumentation, curriculum development, and large-scale educational assessments. He has supervised graduate students such as SÜMEYYE ARPACI and SAĞLAM KARAÇAL SEZİN. Dr. Mercan has received multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards (2011, 2013) and contributes to educational societies including Fen Eğitimi Araştırmaları Derneği.

His publications analyze international education data (PISA), teacher training efficacy, and curriculum reforms, with recent work exploring technology's role in science performance. Research interests emphasize evidence-based pedagogical strategies and cross-national educational comparisons.