About
Kıvanç BURU serves as a Lecturer at Kafkas University's Kağızman Vocational School in the Sports Management department. His academic career spans over a decade with continuous engagement in teaching and research since 2014.
His educational background includes a diverse range of qualifications: a PhD in Physical Education and Sports from Fırat University (2021-2025), dual Master's degrees in Physical Education and Sports and Veterinary Physiology from Kafkas University, and three Bachelor's degrees in Veterinary Medicine, Physical Education and Sports, and Biology from Kafkas and Fırat Universities.
BURU's research focuses on the intersection of exercise science and health outcomes, particularly examining how physical activity impacts nutrition, chronic disease management, and healthy aging. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on practical applications for sedentary populations and special demographic groups.
His publication record shows consistent output since 2018, with recent acceleration in 2022-2024, focusing on contemporary issues including pandemic-related exercise anxiety, advanced fitness modalities like EMS and Pilates, and nutritional interventions combined with exercise.
He actively contributes to the Turkish sports community as a member of the Science Board at the Turkish Boxing Federation since 2025 and has participated in multiple international conferences across Europe.
His current research includes a 2024-2025 project investigating submaximal exercise effects on biomarkers like alamandin, myonektin, and HIF-1α in diabetic women with varying body mass indexes.
