Prof. Dr. Gülşen Eryiğit is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University within the Faculty of Computer and Informatics , Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering . She founded and directs the ITU Natural Language Processing Group , Turkey's leading team in Turkish-language NLP, and serves as Senior Action Editor for ACL RR , Director of ITU TÖMER (Turkish Language Teaching Center), and Co-Chair of the EU UniDive Cost Action WG3. Education: PhD in Computer Engineering from ITU (2007), MSc and BSc from ITU and Marmara University Research: Focuses on Natural Language Processing for Turkish, including dependency parsing , coreference resolution , multiword expressions , and language education technology Her recent work involves multilingual transfer learning , LLM applications for Turkish text simplification, and gamification for morphology education. She has received prestigious awards like the Siemens Excellence Award and TÜBİTAK's Above Threshold Award . Her research has produced 65+ publications and 29+ projects funded by EU, TÜBİTAK, and industry partners. Scientific Awards: Siemens Excellence Award (2007) Above Threshold Award (TÜBİTAK, 2015) Certificate of Appreciation (EU 7th Framework, 2012) Thank You Plaque (ITU, 2017) The ITU NLP Group under her leadership has developed Turkey's first licensed NLP software exported internationally. She collaborates with European institutions through COST actions and participates in ACL, CoNLL, and LREC conferences. Her lab focuses on language technology for Turkish , including sign language processing and social media normalization.
Yaşar Fatih AKBAŞ is an Associate Professor at Kafkas University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences. He specializes in Arabic Language and Rhetoric, focusing on grammatical structures, semantic analysis, and classical Arabic texts. Education: PhD in Fundamental Islamic Sciences, Atatürk University (2016-2020) Master's in Arabic Language and Rhetoric, Atatürk University (2014-2016) BA in Theology, Atatürk University (1997-2002) Research Interests: Arabic Grammar Rhetoric and Stylistics Semantics and Syntax Quranic Exegesis Historical Linguistics Scientific Contributions: He has published 11 articles, focusing on topics like particle analysis, syntactic flexibility, and stylistic features in classical Arabic texts. His work spans journals such as Şırnak University Theology Faculty Journal and Sakarya University Theology Faculty Journal. Awards: Aylıkla Ödüllendirme (2010) Academic Collaborations: He has co-authored works with Yakup Kızılkaya (2024) and advised Master's theses for Adem Ağbaba (2025) and Fırat Çeledir (2023).
Assoc. Prof. USAME İHTİYAR holds the position of Associate Professor at Bingöl Üniversitesi's Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi, specifically in the Arapça Mütercim ve Tercümanlık Anabilim Dalı. He previously held roles at Damascus University and Bilad Al Sham Üniversitesi, transitioning to Bingöl Üniversitesi in 2013. His academic journey includes a PhD from Damascus University (2004) focusing on Sicilian Arabic poetry and a career spanning over three decades in academic administration and editorial roles. Education: B.A. (1987-1991), M.A. (1998), and Ph.D. (2004) in Arabic Language and Literature from Damascus University. Academic titles include Doktor Öğretim Üyesi (2006-2011), Doçent (2006–present), and multiple international editorial board memberships. Research interests center on classical Arabic poetry, Islamic literary criticism, Andalusian literature, and Arabic language pedagogy. He has advised over 30 graduate students and authored/co-authored books on topics like Sicilian Arabic poetry, tasavvuf (Sufi) literature, and translation studies. His work appears in journals such as Şarkiyat Mecmuası and Fırat Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, with a focus on Quranic linguistics and medieval Arabic texts. Professional activities include editorial roles for Diyanet Arapça İlmi Dergisi (2019–2022) and membership in international academic committees like the Katar Üniversitesi's Postgraduate Academic Board. His contributions span editorial leadership, conference participations, and authoring textbooks on Arabic grammar and rhetoric. Notable works include Siciliya Şiirleri Antolojisi (2016) and Modern Tasavvuf Şiirinde Manevi Değerler (2022). His research bridges classical Arabic literary traditions with contemporary pedagogical challenges in teaching Arabic as a second language.
MUSTAFA KESKİN serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric within the Faculty of Theology at Gaziantep University, Turkey. Appointed to this position in 2021 after serving as a Doctor Lecturer since 2013, his academic career is deeply rooted in Islamic theological studies with specialized expertise in Arabic linguistics and rhetoric. His institutional affiliation spans both the Department of Fundamental Islamic Sciences and the specialized Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric, reflecting his dual focus on theological scholarship and linguistic analysis. His educational trajectory includes: Doctorate (2013-2017): Gaziantep University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences Master's (2011-2013): Harran University, Institute of Social Sciences, Tafsir (Thesis) Licence (2008-2010): Ankara University, Faculty of Theology, Theology Undergraduation Completion (Distance Education) Associate Degree (2006-2008): Anadolu University, Faculty of Open Education, Department of Theology Licence (1995-2002): Anadolu University, Faculty of Business Administration Professor Keskin's research centers on the intersection of Arabic linguistic structures and Islamic theological texts, with particular emphasis on rhetorical devices in the Quran and Hadith literature. His work explores how classical Arabic grammatical frameworks inform Quranic exegesis, analyzes historical linguistic schools like the Baghdad tradition, and investigates poetic devices in early Islamic literature. This scholarship bridges philological precision with theological interpretation, revealing how linguistic choices shape religious meaning in foundational Islamic texts. His publications consistently demonstrate methodological rigor in applying classical Arabic linguistic theories to theological source materials. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals three dominant scholarly trajectories: systematic examination of rhetorical devices in Quranic surahs (particularly tibāq and metaphor), critical engagement with classical Arabic grammatical treatises (including works by Müberred and al-Fārisī), and historical studies of Islamic scholarly networks connecting Anatolia and Syria. His work demonstrates growing international collaboration, with increasing co-authorship in Arabic-language publications alongside Turkish and English outputs. The research consistently applies linguistic analysis to theological questions, creating a distinctive niche in Quranic stylistics and classical Arabic rhetoric. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Professor Keskin has supervised 15 graduate students across doctoral and master's programs, with thesis topics reflecting his core research interests. Doctoral work includes semantic analysis of Quranic roots (e.g., 'krm') and classical rhetorical poetry, while master's research spans prophetic traditions in poetry, Quranic command structures, and human values in early Arabic poetry. His editorial work on 6 academic volumes complements this mentoring role, particularly in publishing classical Arabic texts with contemporary commentary. Conference presentations (9 international venues) demonstrate active scholarly engagement, though specific research grants were not documented in the source materials. No dedicated research laboratories or formal research teams were mentioned in the institutional documentation.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Şükrü Özbay currently serves as an Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Arts, Department of English Language and Literature. He earned his PhD and MA in Applied Linguistics from Karadeniz Technical University and holds a BA in English Language and Literature from Ankara University. Education : PhD (2015) and MA (2004) from Karadeniz Technical University; BA (1996) from Ankara University Dr. Özbay's research focuses on Corpus Linguistics , Learner Corpora , Academic Writing , Translation Studies , and Language Pedagogy . His work investigates lexical bundles, support verb constructions, and pragmatic markers through computational corpus analysis. Recent publications analyze four-word recurrent expressions in educational technology contexts, collocational priming in Turkish EFL learners' mental lexicon, and semantic prosody of intensifiers in academic corpora. He supervises theses on data-driven learning applications and corpus-based teaching materials. Dr. Özbay has held managerial roles including Deputy Head of Department (2019–present) and Assistant Coordinator for Erasmus+ programs (2017–2021). He actively participates in international conferences and has published in journals like Turkish Studies , Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics , and Hacettepe Eğitim Dergisi .
Dr. Duygu Yavuz is an Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Turkish Language and Literature. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Turkish Language and Literature from Sakarya University (2011-2017), MA in Old Turkish from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2009-2011), and BA in Turkish Language and Literature from the same institution (2005-2009). Education: PhD: Turkish Language and Literature, Sakarya University (2011-2017) MA: Old Turkish, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2009-2011) BA: Turkish Language and Literature, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2005-2009) Her research focuses on historical linguistics, Turkic dialectology, metaphorical semantics, and loanword adaptation in Old Turkish texts. She has extensively analyzed Turkic conceptual systems through light and fire metaphors, verb morphology, and reduplication patterns in folklore. Recent publications examine Harezm Turkish, Uyghur texts, and compounding mechanisms in Turkic languages. She has presented at international conferences on topics like dialectal variations and cultural symbolism in historical linguistics. Teaching Experience: Turkish Language History (EDTR 121, TLL 113) Old Turkish (EDTR 211-212, TLL 219-220) Contemporary Turkish (EDTR 261-262, TKL 201-202) Teacher Training (PTUR 402-403) Previously worked at the Turkish Ministry of National Education (2014) teaching Turkish Language and Literature. Affiliated with academic societies tracked through memberships in indexing services like TR DİZİN, MLA, and SOBIAD.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Sökmen serves as a full-time academician at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Faculty of Medicine within the Department of Internal Medical Sciences . His clinical and research activities focus on cardiology, particularly coronary artery disease and electrophysiological assessments. His educational background includes a Medical Degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (2007) and Medical Specialization in Internal Medical Sciences from Health Sciences University (2012). He maintains professional certifications in Good Clinical Practices and holds advanced English proficiency (YDS 93). Dr. Sökmen's research centers on cardiovascular pathophysiology with emphasis on: Electrocardiographic parameters in myocardial infarction Inflammatory biomarkers in hypertension Coronary artery anomalies and reperfusion phenomena Metabolic interactions in cardiovascular disease His publication analysis reveals consistent contributions to understanding no-reflow phenomenon, ventricular repolarization abnormalities, and novel biomarkers like nesfatin-1 and omentin-1. He actively participates in academic service as a member of both the Turkish Cardiology Association and European Society of Cardiology since 2012. His mentorship includes supervising Samet Altunbaş's thesis on myocardial infarction biomarkers. With an h-index of 11 (UNIS) and 10 (WoS), his work demonstrates significant scholarly impact in cardiovascular medicine.
Dr. Jonathan D. Payton is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Director of Graduate Studies at Bilkent University. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2016) and completed a SSHRC postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Calgary (2018–2020). His research focuses on metaphysics, philosophy of action, philosophy of language, and philosophical logic, with particular emphasis on negative actions and mereological theories. Education: PhD, University of Toronto (2016) SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Calgary (2018–2020) Research Interests: Metaphysics of parts and wholes Ontology of negative actions (omissions, refrainments) Philosophical logic and semantics Event ontology and agency theory Notable Achievements: Published Negative Actions: Events, Absences, and the Metaphysics of Agency (Cambridge University Press, 2021) Recipient of the Distinguished Young Scientist award (BAGEP, 2024) Advising and Grants: No formally listed advisees at present Active in organizing departmental reading groups Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary research networks through Bilkent’s Philosophy Department, including initiatives like the Bilkent Philosophy Festival and Prokopton undergraduate journal.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman AKTAŞ is a Turkish academic affiliated with Ankara Social Sciences University as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences , Department of Basic Islamic Sciences. His career spans roles such as Research Assistant (2013–2017) at Osmaniye Korkut Ata University and Doctorate Teaching Staff (2019–2022) at his current institution. Education: PhD in Fundamental Islamic Sciences (2016–2019), Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Master's in Fundamental Islamic Sciences (2014–2016), Yıldırım Beyazıt University BA in Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge (2002–2006), Ankara University Research Interests include Arabic Language and Rhetoric , comparative linguistics between Turkish and Arabic, Islamic sciences, and interdisciplinary neuroscience studies on topics like epilepsy and laughter physiology. He has published extensively in these areas, including works on punctuation systems, prepositions, and word/sentence structures. Advising involves guiding four graduate students, including Mehmet Fevzi Sargın (PhD, 2024) and Asma Idrıs Mohammed Alfassı (Master’s, 2024). A TÜBİTAK 2211/A Domestic Doctoral Scholarship (2017–2019) supported his doctoral research. Despite his academic output, no scientific awards are documented.
Hüseyin Çiçek is a Researcher in the Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Theology, Turkey, serving since 2019. His expertise bridges classical Arabic linguistic theory with contemporary pragmatic and syntactic analysis, focusing on Islamic scholarly traditions. His academic credentials include: Doctorate in Basic Islamic Sciences, Ankara Social Sciences University (2020-2025) Master's in Basic Islamic Sciences (with thesis), Ankara Social Sciences University (2018-2020) Licence in Islamic Sciences, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University (2013-2018) Çiçek's research centers on Arabic pragmatics, syntax, and functional grammar, with specialized investigations into medieval scholars like Abd al-Qahir al-Jurjani and Sekkâkî. He examines religious expressions through sociolinguistic lenses and conducts diachronic semantic analyses of Arabic roots, connecting historical Islamic scholarship to modern linguistic discourse. His 2024-2025 publications reveal a cohesive trajectory: applying functionalist and formalist frameworks to classical Arabic texts while exploring pragmatic functions in religious contexts. This work consistently bridges Islamic intellectual heritage with contemporary linguistic theory across multiple publication formats. As a researcher on the national project "Translation of Theology Academy Journal Issues on Islamic Economics and Religious Discourse" (2021-2023), he contributed to translating Turkish theological content into Arabic and English. No information indicates student supervision or additional grant activities.
Nafi YALÇIN is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English Translation and Interpreting , Üsküdar Üniversitesi , within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in English Linguistics from Hacettepe Üniversitesi (2002) and has served as Head of the Department of English Translation and Interpreting (2021-2024). His research focuses on language teaching methodologies, linguistic analysis, cultural studies, and translation studies. Education: BSc in English Language and Literature, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi (1986) MSc in English Linguistics, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi (1989) PhD in English Linguistics, Hacettepe Üniversitesi (2002) Research Interests: His work explores cultural aspects of language education, syntactic structures in Turkish, language reform history, and the application of films in language classrooms. He actively contributes to academic conferences and editorial roles, including the International Journal of Human Studies and a 2023 anthology on expanded scientific frameworks. Recent Projects: Leading a BAP-funded project investigating translation technologies' impact on student performance (2026) Contributing to international congresses on creation and science Teaching Activities: In 2023-2024, he taught courses including English for Academic Purposes , General Linguistics I , and Contrastive Analysis of Turkish-English to undergraduate students.
Ayça Dinçer serves as a Lecturer at Çukurova University's School of Foreign Languages since 2010, holding a PhD in English Language Education from the same institution. Her academic foundation includes doctoral (2008-2014) and postgraduate (2005-2008) studies in Foreign Language Education at Çukurova University, and an undergraduate degree in English Linguistics from Hacettepe University (1994-1999). Her educational background encompasses: Doctorate (2008-2014): Çukurova University, Foreign Language Education, English Language Education Postgraduate (2005-2008): Çukurova University, Foreign Language Education, English Language Education Undergraduate (1994-1999): Hacettepe University, Faculty of Literature, English Linguistics Dinçer's research centers on English Language Teaching methodology, with emphasis on discourse analysis, figurative language, and self-regulated learning strategies. She investigates collocations in EFL materials, metonymy in coursebooks, gender representation, and teacher-student dynamics in writing instruction. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with classroom applications, particularly in Turkish higher education contexts. Analysis of her 2014-2022 publications reveals persistent focus on linguistic phenomena in pedagogical materials and learner outcomes. Key trends include collocation patterns in student writing, metonymic structures in textbooks, and self-regulation frameworks for writing instruction. These studies collectively advance evidence-based ELT practices through empirical classroom research. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. She executed two significant research projects: 'Promotion of Self-Regulation in Writing Instruction' (2015-2016) and 'Collocational Analysis of EFL Coursebooks' (2018-2020). Dinçer actively promotes institutional collaboration through the Language-for-All Conference series, serving as editor for multiple proceedings and organizing four international conferences (2022-2025) focused on language education innovation.
Prof. Dr. Ali KARATAŞ is a Professor at the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Theology at Sakarya University. He holds a PhD from Ankara University and has served in academic leadership roles, including Head of the Tafsir Department and member of the Senate. His expertise lies in Quranic exegesis (Tafsir), focusing on the Maturidi School and methodological approaches to interpretation. He has authored influential works like Tefsir Geleneğinde Rivayet and Anlamdan Yoruma Kur'an . Education: PhD: Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences (2011) MA: Dicle University, Institute of Social Sciences (2002) Bachelor's: Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Theology (1999) His research emphasizes historical and philosophical dimensions of Tafsir, with a focus on Maturidi’s hermeneutics and contemporary challenges in Quranic interpretation. He has published over 50 articles in indexed journals and edited volumes, including works on the methodology of Tafsir and critical editions of classical texts. Prof. Karataş has supervised numerous PhD and master’s theses, such as those analyzing Maturidi’s works, contemporary Tafsir problems, and the role of narration in exegesis. He has also served as editor for journals like Tefsir Araştırmaları Dergisi and received the Best Presentation Award in 2016.
Prof. Atik Aydın is a full-time Professor in the Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric at Ankara Social Sciences University's Faculty of Theology. He obtained his PhD from Ankara University (2004) after completing degrees at Marmara University (BA, 1993) and Sakarya University (MA, 1996). Before joining Ankara Social Sciences University, he taught at İnönü University (2010-2022) and conducted research at the University of Nottingham (2018). He also served at Qatar's Ministry of Defense School of Foreign Languages (2019-2022). His research spans: Arabic language pedagogy and grammar systems Historical development of Arabic literature Ottoman-era Arabic manuscripts Quranic linguistic analysis His publications focus on Arabic syntax, educational methodologies, and classical text analysis, with recurrent themes in Quranic exegesis and Ottoman linguistic heritage. Recent works analyze pedagogical frameworks (2020) and rhetorical structures in Islamic texts (2022). He advises graduate students on topics like classical Arabic poetry metrics and Quranic reception history. He co-developed the Abjad Arabic textbook series (2016-2021) and participated in a national project for Arabic language education materials.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Kılay ARAZ is a faculty member at Ankara Social Sciences University's Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric. He holds a PhD in Arabic Language and Literature from Ankara University (2013), a Master's in Arabic Literature and Rhetoric from Yüzüncü Yıl University (2003), and a Bachelor's from Ankara University (1999). His career includes teaching and administrative roles in the Ministry of National Education (1999–2013), Afyon Kocatepe University (2013–2014), Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (2014–2018), and his current position since 2018. His research focuses on: Arabic Language and Literature Arabic Teaching Methodologies Modern Algerian Literature (Story/Novel) Consecutive Interpretation Literary Translation He frequently examines dialectology, pedagogical strategies, and cross-cultural literary analysis. Publications emphasize Arabic linguistics, educational materials for refugee communities, and classical/modern literary criticism. Recent works analyze Jordanian dialects, Syrian textbooks, and Ottoman-era pedagogical texts, reflecting consistent engagement with language education in transitional societies. Awards & Recognition: Sertifika (Ministry of National Education, 2016) Teşekkür Belgesi ×2 (Ministry of National Education, 2016) He advises doctoral and master's students in Arabic rhetoric and literature, with 21 supervised theses since 2015. Administrative roles include Department Deputy Chair and Institute Directorship at Ankara Social Sciences University. He speaks Arabic, Persian, and English.
