Mustafa HOCA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hoca serves as Associate Professor, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Near East University since 2023. Previously appointed Assistant Professor in 2021, he holds additional roles as Faculty Website Coordinator, Event Coordinator, and Özay Günsel Children's University Coordinator.

His academic foundation includes:

• Valedictorian, Namık Kemal High School (2009)
• BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics, Near East University (2014) - department & faculty valedictorian
• MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics, Başkent University (2016)
• PhD from Near East University (2019) on phenolic compounds in pancreatic cancer

Research centers on nutrition-health intersections with emphasis on aging, cancer, and diabetes pathologies. His work explores molecular mechanisms of dietary compounds in disease progression, nutritional epidemiology, and clinical assessment methodologies. Current projects include European Union-funded initiatives addressing food accessibility.

He actively engages in academic service through departmental leadership, student club reactivation, and media appearances including the 'As We Grow Older' program. His scholarly output comprises numerous national/international journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations across nutrition science domains.