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YAVUZ SİNAN ULU is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences within the Department of Turkish Language and Literature . He holds a PhD in Turkish Language and Literature from Ardahan University (2017) and has taught courses like Western Literature , Text Analysis , and Comparative Turkic World Literature . Doctorate: Turkish Language and Literature (2014-2017, Ardahan University) Master's: Turkish Language and Literature (2011-2014, Ardahan University) Bachelor's: Turkish Language and Literature (2007-2011, Hacettepe University) His research focuses on New Turkish Literature , comparative Turkic world literature , and identity construction in early 20th-century Turkish novels . He explores themes like historical figures in poetry, postmodernist elements in war literature, and gender roles in Turkish fiction. He has authored 29 books/chapters, including works on Servet-i Fünûn literature and commodification in Necip Fazıl Kısakürek's theatres . His 12 peer-reviewed articles span topics from modernist critique in Ferit Edgü's works to structural analysis of Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil's stories , published in journals like Turkish Studies and Karadeniz Araştırmaları . He has supervised 9 theses, including studies on character casts in Turgut Özakman's plays and space representation in Murathan Mungan's fiction . He also serves as an editorial board member for Gaziantep University Social Sciences Journal .

• Turkish Literature
• Literary Criticism
• Comparative Literature
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Habip Türker is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy , Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Gaziantep University, Turkey. His academic career spans roles in systematic philosophy, aesthetics, and twentieth-century philosophy, with a focus on phenomenology, Islamic theology, and comparative ethics. PhD in Philosophy (2007), Marmara University MA in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (2003), Marmara University Licence in Theology (2000), Marmara University His research explores the intersection of phenomenology (notably Husserl and Heidegger), Islamic philosophy (Ibn Sina, Yusuf Has Hacib), and classical aesthetics (Aristotle, Plato). Articles address poetic transcendentality, aesthetic debates in Islamic and Western traditions, and historicist critiques in phenomenology. Recent publications analyze Husserl’s anti-psychologism, Heidegger’s political philosophy, and Ibn Hazm’s aesthetics through Kantian frameworks. His work is indexed in TR DİZİN , EBSCO , and Philosopher's Index . Türker has led TÜBİTAK-funded projects on phenomenology in critical theory and dialectics in Husserl’s philosophy. He has served as Head of Department at Gaziantep University (2019–2025) and Ibn Haldun University (2018–2019).

• Philosophy
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Art
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Yunus SÜRÜCÜ serves as an Instructor at Kastamonu University within the Rectorate General Secretariat. He holds a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from Istanbul Civilization University (2022), a Master's degree in Turkish Language and Literature from Kocaeli University (2018), and a BA in Turkish Language and Literature from Istanbul University (2015). His educational background: PhD, History and Philosophy of Science, Istanbul Civilization University, 2022 Master's, Turkish Language and Literature, Kocaeli University, 2018 BA, Turkish Language and Literature, Istanbul University, 2015 His research spans Turkish literary studies, historical analysis of cultural discourse, and interdisciplinary applications of eco-criticism. He investigates intersections between language, cultural identity, and environmental consciousness in Turkish literary traditions, with particular focus on early 20th-century journalism and modernist poetry. His methodological approach combines philological analysis with contemporary critical theory to examine socio-linguistic evolution and ecological perspectives in national literature. Both 2018 publications demonstrate his dual expertise in historical literary analysis (Cenab Şehabeddin's journalism) and theoretical innovation (eco-critical framework for Külebi's poetry). The works collectively establish his research trajectory in contextualizing Turkish literary production within broader cultural and environmental paradigms, revealing continuities between Ottoman-era intellectual discourse and modern ecological thought. His Google Scholar metrics indicate 10 citations and an h-index of 2, reflecting emerging scholarly impact in specialized literary studies despite limited publication volume. He maintains professional English proficiency (YDS score 72, 2022) for international academic engagement.

• Turkish Language and Literature
• History and Philosophy of Science
• Eco-criticism
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Prof. Dr. Özlem UZUNDEMİR is a faculty member at Çankaya University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of English Language and Literature, holding the rank of Professor since 2018. She previously served as Associate Professor (2012–2018) and Assistant Professor (1999–2012) at the same institution, and as Department Head since 2016. She earned her PhD (1996) and MA (1991) from Bilkent University and BA (1989) from Boğaziçi University in English Language and Literature. Education: BA, Boğaziçi University (1989) MA, Bilkent University (1991) PhD, Bilkent University (1996) Her research focuses on Literary Criticism , emphasizing Gender Studies , Visual Arts , and Postcolonial Literature . She has explored topics such as ekphrastic techniques, dialogism in Victorian novels, and intersections of identity in postmodern and diasporic works. Her publications and supervised theses highlight themes like patriarchal critique, transhumanism in speculative fiction, and spatial memory in contemporary fiction. As an editor for the Journal of American Studies of Turkey (2018), she contributes to academic discourse. Her collaborations, such as with Ali Özkan Çakırlar (2024), and international conference participation, underscore her engagement with interdisciplinary and comparative methodologies.

• Literature
• Literary Criticism
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Arsev Ayşen Arslanoğlu Yıldıran serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Artvin Coruh University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences since 2014, with prior academic appointments at Dokuz Eylul University including Assistant Professor and Instructor positions in American Culture and Literature. Education background: B.A. in American Culture and Literature, Dokuz Eylul University (1995-1999) M.A. in Turkish Literature, Bilkent University (1999-2002) Ph.D. in American Culture and Literature, Dokuz Eylul University (2003-2010) Currently pursuing Computer Technologies, Anadolu University (2024-present) Research focuses on interdisciplinary connections between literature and medical humanities, with primary expertise in: Mental health representation in graphic narratives Trauma studies (particularly World War I shell shock) Cognitive approaches to literary analysis Stigmatization of psychological conditions Mythology in contemporary literary contexts Autobiographical and visual storytelling mediums Recent publication trends (2012-2023) demonstrate increasing specialization in graphic medicine, with 60% of her conference presentations since 2018 examining mental illness through comics and graphic novels. Her work consistently bridges literary analysis with clinical psychology, focusing on depression, alcoholism, and trauma narratives. Scientific recognition: No formal awards listed in source documentation Administrative leadership includes Department Head roles (2015-2018) and Program Head positions (2016-2021) at Artvin Coruh University. Current membership in IDEA (English Language and Literature Research Association) since 2024. Teaching portfolio encompasses 33 undergraduate and 2 graduate courses including Contemporary American Literature, Mythology, and Psychological Themes in American Literature. No specific research grants or doctoral student supervision details were documented.

• American Literature
• British Literature
• Graphic Medicine
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