About
Prof. Fatih Uslu is a faculty member at Akdeniz University, currently serving as Professor at the Manavgat Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Department of Social Service since 2025. He has held prior academic positions including Associate Professor (2019-2025), Assistant Professor (2015-2019), and roles at vocational schools. He earned his PhD in Sociology from Selçuk University (2014), a postgraduate in International Relations (2011), and undergraduate degree in German Language and Literature (2002).
- Education: PhD (Sociology, Selçuk University, 2014)
- MA (International Relations, Selçuk University, 2011)
- BA (German Language and Literature, Selçuk University, 2002)
His research spans Sociology, Cultural Studies, and Tourism Research, focusing on topics like cultural authenticity, environmental sustainability, and nomadic heritage. Recent publications analyze sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, and digital sociology, with 15+ articles in SCI/SSCI journals and 75 total publications. He has presented at international conferences on topics including Yörük culture, augmented reality, and migration impacts.
The 15 most recent articles reveal a research trajectory centered on sustainable tourism, cultural heritage, and environmental psychology, often intersecting with digitalization and social stratification. Key journals include Sustainability and National Folklore, with sub-fields like Green HRM and Food Neophobia analysis.
As Director of Manavgat Vocational School (2021-present) and Yoruk Culture Research and Application Center (2016-present), he leads academic initiatives. His work involves 28+ conference presentations, book chapters on Yörük culture, and editorial roles in peer-reviewed journals.
