About
Prof. Dr. Ismail Baris is a Professor of Social Work at Uskudar University's Faculty of Social Work since 2014, holding the rank since 2021. He earned his PhD in Economy from Istanbul University (2008) and has served as Head of the Social Work Department and Director of the KÜGEMER Research Center. His research focuses on family sociology, social policy, disaster management, and marginalized populations. He has supervised 12+ theses addressing issues like Syrian children's psychosocial challenges, chronic disease coping during pandemics, and seasonal laborers' child education problems.
- Education:
- BSc Theology, Uludag University (1989)
- MSc Social Structure & Social Change, Istanbul University (1992)
- PhD Economy, Istanbul University (2008)
- Administrative Roles:
- Head of Social Work Department (2014-)
- Dean of Faculty (2017-)
- Board member of multiple academic committees
His research extends to NGO institutionalization, refugee childcare, and volunteer dynamics in disaster response. He leads projects on post-earthquake volunteer networks and co-authored works on Islamic economic models and green growth impacts. Current courses include Social Work Principles, Public Policy in Social Work, and NGO management seminars.
Notable contributions include studies on Roma educational marginalization, inflation's societal effects, and street children's family dynamics. His work bridges theory with practice in public health systems and social protection policies.
