Serdar CEYLAN

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serdar Ceylan, a faculty member at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Kastamonu University, specializes in Human and Economic Geography with a focus on Cultural and Natural Heritage. His career spans institutions like Ankara University, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, and Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University.

• PhD in Human and Economic Geography (Ankara University, 2013-2019)
• Master’s in Human and Economic Geography (Atatürk University, 2010-2013)
• BA in Geography (Atatürk University, 2006-2010)
• Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management (Anadolu University, 2024)

His research explores sustainable tourism in cultural heritage sites, second-home tourism in rural areas, and environmental impacts of recreational activities. Recent work analyzes the transformation of rural landscapes and green economy frameworks in tourism.

Key article trends include anthropogenic impacts on lakes, postmodern tourism practices, and socio-spatial dynamics of second-home ownership. His publications frequently address UNESCO heritage sites and Eastern Black Sea region case studies.