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Andreas TreskeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Interactive Media
• Filmmaking
• Video Production
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Andreas Treske is a Senior Lecturer and Chair in the Department of Communication and Design at Bilkent University's Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture. He holds a degree from the Munich Film Academy (1992) and a background in German Literature and Political Science from the University of Siegen (1986). His professional career spans filmmaking, editing, and academic leadership, including chairing the Department of Communication and Design (2005–2010). He has taught extensively in film production, new media theory, and graduate thesis supervision. Education: Munich Film Academy (1992), University of Siegen (1986) Research focuses on interactive media, new media theory, and the sociological implications of streaming platforms. His work includes feature documentaries, such as Takim Böyle Tutulur , and contributions to initiatives like the Video Vortex Ankara conference. His recent scholarship analyzes audience activity transformations in digital platforms, emphasizing how streaming media reshape cultural engagement and public life. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his academic contributions include organizing international film festivals and serving on EU-Turkey civil society dialogues. He advises students on graduate studio projects and master’s theses, fostering innovation in visual communication and media art. He is involved in the Bilkent Media Future Initiative and the New Media Open Lab, promoting interdisciplinary experimentation in digital media. His work bridges artistic practice and critical theory, reflecting a commitment to evolving media landscapes.

• Islamic Philosophy
• Metaphysics
• Ethics
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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Murat KARAKAYA is an Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Religious Sciences, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Ankara Social Sciences University. He holds a PhD in Islamic Philosophy from Ankara University (2016) and has served in various academic administrative roles including Department Chair and Deputy Dean since 2018. His research focuses on Islamic philosophy, metaphysics, and classical philosophical texts. Education: PhD: Islamic Philosophy, Ankara University (2012–2016) MSc: Fundamental Islamic Sciences, Erciyes University (1996–2002) Bachelor's: Theology, Marmara University (1990–1995) Research interests emphasize philosophical analysis of classical Islamic thinkers (Al-Farabi, Ibn Rushd), metaphysical concepts, and ethical theories. His work explores topics like the nature of evil, political philosophy, and comparative studies between Islamic and Western ethical systems. He actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and has authored books on Plotinus' metaphysics and Islamic philosophical texts. Advising: Supervised three graduate students focusing on Islamic philosophy and classical texts. Engaged in curriculum development for Islamic studies and philosophy programs. Served as a consultant for the Ministry of National Education's Religious Education Department. Labs/Teams: No specific labs mentioned but collaborates with international scholars on philosophical and religious studies projects.

• Intercultural Communication
• Pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics
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Leyla Martı is a Professor and Department Chair at Boğaziçi University's Faculty of Education, Department of Linguistics and English Language Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and Modern English Language from Lancaster University (2000), an M.A. in English Language Teaching from Çukurova University (1994), and a B.A. in English Language Teaching from the same institution (1991). Her research focuses on intercultural communication, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language education, with particular emphasis on cross-cultural comparisons, migration studies, and academic writing practices. Dr. Martı has authored and co-authored numerous publications, including edited volumes and journal articles on topics such as intercultural pedagogy, impoliteness theory, and L2 pragmatics. Her work frequently explores cross-linguistic dynamics in Turkish, German, and English contexts. She has led and contributed to research projects, including the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung-funded initiative on migration and interculturality (2013–2016) and corpus-based studies of academic writing. Her teaching and advising span courses like Cross-Cultural Communication and Research Methods in TEFL. She has supervised over a dozen MA theses and served on numerous thesis juries. Dr. Martı is actively involved in academic organizations such as the European Second Language Association (EUROSLA) and the International Pragmatics Association (iPrA). She also coordinates Erasmus exchange programs and has held visiting scholar roles at institutions including Chemnitz Technical University and the University of Strasbourg.

• Neonatal Nursing
• Child Health
• Maternal Health
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Dr. Günay ARSLAN is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Child Health and Disease Nursing at Üsküdar Üniversitesi. She holds a PhD from Marmara Üniversitesi (2023) and has been actively involved in research and education since 2012. Her academic roles include serving as Head of ÜSÇÖZÜM Research Center (2024-present), coordinator for multiple research groups, and student adviser. She specializes in neonatal care, maternal health, and nursing education innovations. Her research focuses on non-pharmacological interventions in neonatal units, vaccination education for expectant mothers, and challenges faced by international nursing students. Key publications include work on childbirth anxiety, pediatric vaccination attitudes, and noise reduction strategies in neonatal intensive care units. Educational Background: BSc in Nursing, Maltepe Üniversitesi (2012) MSc in Pediatric Nursing, Maltepe Üniversitesi (2015) PhD in Pediatric Nursing, Marmara Üniversitesi (2023) Dr. Arslan has supervised two master's theses (2024) and actively participates in BAP-funded research projects investigating simulation-based nursing education. She has received the 2025 Kocaeli Üniversitesi Poster Award for her work on vaccination compliance. Her administrative roles include managing simulation labs, coordinating Bologna process implementation, and serving on academic committees. She teaches courses like Neonatal Care, Pediatric Health, and Critical Thinking in Nursing Education. Active memberships include the Turkish Nurses Association and the Turkish Pediatric Nurses Association. Her research portfolio includes over 15 peer-reviewed articles and multiple international congress presentations focusing on child health, nursing education, and clinical innovation.

• Ethics
• Social Sciences
• Philosophy
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Assoc. Prof. ÖNDER BİLGİN is a prominent academic at Akdeniz University , where he has served in the Faculty of Letters, Department of History and Philosophy since 2010, advancing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 2020. His scholarly leadership includes multiple tenures as Head and Deputy Head of Department, Board Member roles, and coordination of international exchange programs. Education: Ph.D. in History of Philosophy (Ankara University, 2001-2008), MA in Philosophy (Fırat University, 1997-2001), BA in Theology (Erciyes University, 1990-1997). His research spans Ethics , Social Sciences , and History of Philosophy , with a focus on Islamic ethics (e.g., Al-Ghazali), classical traditions (Aristotle, Heraclitus), and contemporary issues like neoliberal subjectivity. Articles published in journals such as Turkish Academic Research Review and Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi reflect his interdisciplinary engagement. Scientific activity includes 34 publications, 12 thesis advisories, and participation in peer-review processes for journals like Toplum Bilimleri Dergisi . He serves on boards including the Uluslararası Türk Kültür Coğrafyasında Eğitim Bilimleri Araştırmaları Derneği and Türk Felsefe Derneği , and has organized international symposia such as the International Antalya Nomadic and Turkishness Studies and Art Symposium (2022).

• Turkish Language Education
• Educational Technology
• Literacy Development
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Zeynel Hayran is an Associate Professor at the Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, Ahi Evran University. Holding a PhD in Fine Arts Education from Ankara University (2010) and an MSc in Curriculum and Instruction from Hacettepe University (2002), his research focuses on Turkish language education, educational technology, and cognitive development in children.

• Coaching Education
• Youth Athlete Development
• Sports Pedagogy
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Koray KILIÇ is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Coach Education at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Sports Sciences. He holds a PhD in Physical Education and Sports from Middle East Technical University (METU), where he also completed his master's and bachelor's degrees. His academic career spans over 15 years, including postdoctoral research at the University of Ottawa's School of Human Kinetics (2021-2022). PhD: Physical Education and Sports (METU, 2019) MA: Physical Education and Sports (METU, 2013) BA: Physical Education and Sports (Ankara University, 2009) Research focuses on Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy , with particular emphasis on coach professional development, teaching styles, and holistic athlete development. His work explores needs-focused learning communities and technology-supported training programs for coaches. Articles analyze teaching methods in youth sports, athlete-initiated learning, and para sport coach education, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with sports psychology, pedagogy, and inclusive training frameworks. Design Thinking in Para Sport Coaching Social Learning Spaces for Coach Development Teaching Style Evaluation Tools Relative Age Effects in Team Sports Scientific recognition includes: 2024: Outstanding Journal Publication of the Year (The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning) 2020: ODTÜ Doctoral Thesis Award (2018-2019) Advising highlights: Gamze Saatçi (2025): Social Learning Spaces in Nursing Education Rabia Öztürk Kızılkaya (2024): Coach Development for Para Sport Current projects include TÜBA/TÜBİTAK-supported initiatives on long-term athlete development and technology-enhanced coach training in competitive youth sports (2024). His work has been presented at international venues like CRIC International Coaching Conference (UK, 2013) and SCRI Conference (Canada, 2023).

• Philosophy
• Social Sciences
• History of Philosophy
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Assoc. Prof. Songül Demir is affiliated with Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Arts & Science, Department of Philosophy. Her academic career spans over two decades, focusing on philosophy, social sciences, and critical theory. Education: Doctorate in Philosophy from Freie Universität Berlin (2002-2010), Postgraduate in Philosophy from Gazi University (1995-1997), Undergraduate in Philosophy from Hacettepe University (1989-1994). Her research interests include Nietzschean philosophy, Hannah Arendt studies, Hegelian dialectics, feminist theory, and cultural critique. She has published extensively on topics such as authenticity, freedom, and the ethical implications of existentialism. Recent publications highlight her focus on Nietzsche's concept of God, Judith Butler's recognition theory, and the intersection of philosophy and social sciences. She has participated in international conferences, including Hegel Congresses and Nietzsche studies symposiums. She has held managerial roles such as Erasmus Program Coordinator, Deputy Head of Department, and Vice Dean at Yıldız Technical University. Her academic contributions also include book chapters and peer-review activities.

Ervin Daleth Ostos SantosView profile

Lecturer

• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Language Teaching
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Ervin Daleth Ostos Santos is a Spanish Lecturer in the Modern Languages Program at Özyeğin University. He holds advanced qualifications including a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Nebrija University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo. Academic Title: Lecturer Institution: Özyeğin University School: School of Foreign Languages Department: Modern Languages Program His research is centered on linguistic analysis and pedagogy, particularly focusing on the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. Key areas include: Morphosyntactic structures in language learners Applied linguistics for language instruction Development of teaching methodologies Analysis of written production by Turkish learners Spanish teacher certification frameworks Virtual classroom instruction (AVE certificates) Ervin has been teaching Spanish since 2009. He possesses specialized certifications from the Cervantes Institute, including DELE Examiner status and AVE virtual classroom instruction credentials. His graduate thesis at Nebrija University investigated the morphosyntactic patterns in written Spanish by Turkish speakers, indicating a focus on error analysis and language acquisition challenges.

ÖNDER ÇANGALView profile

Associate Professor

• Teaching Turkish as a Foreign/Second Language
• Digital Language Teaching Tools
• Language Acquisition
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ÖNDER ÇANGAL is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University Faculty of Education Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education since 2024. He previously served as Associate Professor (2022-2024) and Lecturer (2015-2022) at Gaziantep University Turkish Language Teaching Center. His international experience includes teaching Turkish at Yunus Emre Institutes in Belgrade (2021), Algeria (2019-2020), and Bosnia (2012-2015), as well as Turkic studies at Emir Abdulkadir Islamic Sciences University (2019-2020). PhD in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (Hacettepe University, 2016-2020) MSc in Turkish Language Education (Gazi University, 2011-2013) BSc in Turkish Language Teaching (Gazi University, 2007-2011) His research focuses on Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL) pedagogy, digital language tools, cultural context in language learning, and technology integration in education. With over 27 articles and 20 book chapters, his work examines social media applications, grammar acquisition challenges, and specialized Turkish curricula for migrants and professionals. Scientific recognition includes the 2024 Ziya Gökalp Başarı Ödülü and 2022 Kurtuluş Bilim Ödülü . He designed online Turkish learning portals under national projects and developed cultural immersion programs for Serbian students. His publications analyze Turkish language teaching methods across 18 countries and address writing skill challenges for Syrian and Bosnian learners.

TZU-YU LINView profile

Assistant Professor

• English Literature
• Literary Theory
• Spatial Studies
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TZU-YU LIN serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Foreign Language Education at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Education. Holding a doctorate from Goldsmiths, University of London (2004-2010), they previously taught at Hasan Kalyoncu University's School of Foreign Languages (2010-2013) and National Taiwan Ocean University (2008-2009). PhD: Goldsmiths, University of London (2004-2010) MA: Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan (1999-2001) BA: Providence University, Taiwan (1993-1997) Specializing in English literary studies with emphasis on London-centric modernism, their research intersects spatial theory, visual culture, and literary representation. Key scholarly focus includes Virginia Woolf's London writings, urban poetics, and cross-cultural educational frameworks. Their work consistently examines how cities shape narrative forms and ideological constructs through visual-verbal interfaces. Publications reveal sustained engagement with London's literary topography across 12 books/chapters and 21 peer-reviewed articles. The most recent works analyze digital language pedagogy (2024), life-writing theory (2024), and Taiwan's English education landscape (2023), demonstrating evolving scholarly trajectory from textual analysis to contemporary educational applications. Conference presentations since 2000 document deepening specialization in urban literary studies. Teaching responsibilities encompass 82 course periods since 2013, primarily instructing English Literature I/II, History of English Language, Literature and Language Teaching, and Structure of English courses. Their pedagogical approach integrates literary theory with language education across undergraduate programs.

Emre UgurView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Robot Learning
• Cognitive Robotics
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Emre Ugur is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Bogazici University, where he serves as the head of the Cognition, Learning and Robotics (CoLoRs) laboratory. His research focuses on bridging the gap between continuous sensorimotor experiences and discrete symbolic representations in robotics. Funded by major international sources including the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program and TUBITAK, his work has significant implications for cognitive robotics and autonomous systems. Education: PhD in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU, Turkey) Ugur's research interests center on cognitive and developmental approaches to robotics, with particular emphasis on neuro-symbolic integration, affordance learning, and symbol emergence. His work explores how robots can autonomously develop high-level cognitive capabilities through continuous interaction with their environment, similar to human cognitive development. His approach combines machine learning, cognitive science, and robotics to create systems that can learn, predict, and reason about their actions. His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward neuro-symbolic robotics, where he develops methods for extracting discrete symbolic representations from continuous sensorimotor experiences. This work enables robots to perform complex planning and reasoning tasks while maintaining connection to physical reality. There is also significant focus on social robotics, particularly in human-robot interaction, social navigation, and embodied cognition. Scientific Awards: The Young Scientist Award by the Science Academy (BAGEP) The Excellence in Teaching Award by the Faculty of Engineering (2023) As Principal Investigator of major projects including INVERSE (EU Horizon 2025), DEEPPLAN (TUBITAK), and previously DEEPSYM and IMAGINE, Ugur has established a robust research program that bridges theoretical advances with practical applications. He has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students who have made significant contributions to the field. His leadership extends to organizing major workshops at top robotics conferences including IROS, RSS, and ICRA. At the Cognition, Learning and Robotics (CoLoRs) lab, Ugur leads research on cognitive robotics, developmental robotics, and neuro-symbolic AI. The lab explores fundamental questions about how robots can develop understanding of their actions, learn from interaction, and form abstract representations necessary for high-level cognition. Current projects focus on symbolic reasoning, prediction, and planning in robotic systems.

Serkan ŞenerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Turkish Syntax
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Dr. Serkan Şener is an Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University's Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He holds academic roles in multiple programs including the Cognitive Science Master's Program and Comparative Literature Master's Program. His career spans research and teaching positions at Ankara University and the University of Connecticut, where he completed his PhD in Linguistics (2001-2010). Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Connecticut (2001-2010) MSc in Linguistics, Ankara University (1995-1999) BSc in Linguistics, Ankara University (1991-1995) Research Interests: Focuses on syntax, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and Turkish language structures. His work explores topics like word order variation, code-switching, and syntactic processing in aphasia. He combines formal linguistic theory with experimental methods, including ERP analysis and cognitive psychology approaches. Advising & Grants: Supervised over 10 theses (2017–2024), covering topics from syntactic processing to metaphor comprehension. Lead researcher in TÜBİTAK-funded project (2019) analyzing relative clause processing using EEG and time-frequency analysis. Administration: Served as Bologna Coordinator (2011), Program Coordinator (2014), and Erasmus Coordinator (2016) at Yeditepe University. Currently holds Quality Council membership (2018).

• Linguistics
• Language Teaching
• Second Language Acquisition
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Ugur Turksource serves as a Lecturer in the School of Foreign Languages at Pamukkale University, where he contributes to language education programs across the institution. His role involves curriculum development and instruction in foreign language pedagogy. His research focuses on core areas of Linguistics , Language Teaching , and Second Language Acquisition , with specialized attention to Applied Linguistics and English Language instruction methodologies. These interests reflect his engagement with contemporary challenges in multilingual education and cross-cultural communication. Contact is available through institutional email: uturkkaynagi@pau.edu.tr .

• Turkish Language Education
• Bilingual Education
• Cultural Studies in Education
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Bahadır GÜLDEN serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Turkish Education at Bayburt University's Faculty of Education, where he actively contributes to teacher training programs and educational research. His institutional roles include membership in the Turkish Teaching (BAYÜTÖMER) Application and Research Center Management Board, the Turkish and Social Sciences Education Diameter-Yap Commission, and several university committees focused on academic incentives, Bologna data entry, and occupational health and safety. His research centers on Turkish language pedagogy with specialized emphasis on bilingual education contexts, particularly Turkish instruction for bilingual students in France. Key investigation areas include the integration of intangible cultural heritage (SOKÜM) and folklore into language curricula, teacher perspectives on educational policy reforms, and the analysis of cultural representation in textbooks and dictionaries. His methodological approach frequently employs qualitative analysis of teacher viewpoints and systematic evaluation of educational materials. Examination of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on cross-cultural language teaching challenges, especially regarding curriculum adaptation for bilingual learners in diaspora communities. Significant research threads include the cultural dimensions of Turkish-as-a-foreign-language instruction, teacher responses to regulatory changes in career advancement systems, and sustainable educational practices that nurture creativity. His work demonstrates particular attention to French-Turkish bilingual contexts and the pedagogical application of cultural heritage elements.