Gözde KOSA

Dr. Gözde KOSA is an Associate Professor at Kafkas University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration, with a full-time position since 2017. She previously held roles at Kafkas University’s Sarıkamış Faculty of Tourism (2016-2017) and Kocaeli University (2002-2003). Currently, she serves as Advisor to the Rector and Vice Dean at Kafkas University. Her research focuses on Human Resources Management, Strategic Management, and Organizational Behavior, with recent work on digital transformation, emotional labor, and leadership models.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Business Administration, Afyon Kocatepe University (2010)
• MSc in Communication Sciences (Non-Thesis), Kocaeli University (2004)
• BSc in Public Relations and Advertising, Selçuk University (2000)

Research Trends in her publications (41 total) explore:

• The interplay between leadership styles (paradoxical, green transformational) and organizational outcomes
• Digital communication challenges and media literacy in the context of disinformation
• Human resources dynamics, including emotional labor, burnout, and career management
• Society 5.0 strategies for political and structural reform

Scientific Awards:

• 2025: ULAKBİM UBYT (International Scientific Publications Incentive) Program - TÜBİTAK

Advising & Collaborations: Supervised 5 graduate students, including Pınar Altun (2019) and Duygu Adin (2021). Collaborated with 29 researchers across disciplines. Led projects like the Kafkasya Üniversiteleri Bilim ve Kültür Projesi (2018) and contributed to UN-supported initiatives.