Serap Keles

Serap Keles is a Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Stavanger (UIS), Norway. She is actively engaged in research and academic dissemination, with a strong focus on inclusive education, teacher education, mental health among adolescents, and the well-being of refugee and minority youth. Her work bridges psychology and education, emphasizing evidence-based practices and systemic interventions.

Her research interests include:

• Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Mental Health Interventions for Adolescents
• Acculturation, Resilience, and Well-being of Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Education
• Cyberbullying and School-Based Prevention
• Discrimination, Racism, and Prejudice in Educational Settings
• Use of AI (e.g., ChatGPT) in Higher Education

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend toward high-impact, methodologically rigorous studies, particularly systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials. These works often explore psychological and educational interventions, with a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and evidence-based practice. Her collaborations span multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to complex social and educational challenges.

Serap Keles has not been awarded any scientific prizes or fellowships that are mentioned in the provided text.

She actively mentors and collaborates on research projects, though specific names of advisees or students are not listed. She is involved in grant-funded research, particularly in areas related to youth mental health, inclusion, and educational interventions, as evidenced by her participation in multiple large-scale studies and conference presentations. Her role in organizing workshops and symposia indicates leadership in methodological training and knowledge dissemination.

Serap Keles is a key contributor to the Knowledge Centre for Education at UIS. She collaborates with research teams focused on educational psychology, mental health, and inclusion. Her work is often conducted within interdisciplinary research groups involving psychologists, educators, and public health researchers, particularly in projects related to refugee integration and adolescent well-being.