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Andrea Selleri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Literature at Bilkent University, where he joined in September 2020. He holds a BA and MA from the University of Trieste and a PhD from the University of Warwick. His research focuses on the intersections between British literature, criticism, and philosophy in the long nineteenth century, with particular attention to authorship, aesthetics, and interdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Selleri has published extensively on Victorian literature and its philosophical contexts, including a monograph exploring the evolution of authorship concepts and co-editing Literary Studies and the Philosophy of Literature (Palgrave, 2016). His recent work includes a three-volume critical edition, Literature and Philosophy in Nineteenth-Century British Culture (Routledge, 2024), which compiles annotated primary sources. At Bilkent, he teaches courses such as ELIT 246 (Drama and Performance) , ELIT 366 (Victorian Literature) , and ELIT 458 (Literature and Philosophy in Nineteenth-Century British Culture) . He coordinates the Philosophy and Literature Colloquia series and serves as a review editor for the Journal of Victorian Culture . His research interests span literary history, modern literatures in English, French, Spanish, and Italian, and the philosophy of literature. Current projects include studies on free will in Victorian fiction and the legacy of Romantic authorship in formalist aesthetics.

• Literary History
• Nineteenth-Century British Literature
• Literary Criticism
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Prof. Neslihan YETKİNER is the current Dean of İzmir University of Economics and a member of the TÜBİTAK SOBAG Advisory Board. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from Groningen University (Netherlands) and has served as a research assistant at Hacettepe University and part-time lecturer at London University. Her academic career spans over two decades, with expertise in Translation Studies, Pragmatics, and Corpus-based Translation. Education: BA (Summa Cum Laude) and MA in Translation from Hacettepe University; PhD in Linguistics from Groningen University. Administrative Roles: Dean since 2023, previously Head of the Department (2006–2009). Research Interests: Focus on translation theory, critical discourse analysis, children’s literature, and cultural studies. Her work explores themes like censorship in children’s books, translator prefaces, and intercultural adaptation. Her recent articles address topics such as the impact of the pandemic on the translation industry, liminality in folk tale translations, and community interpreting professionalism. She has led three TÜBİTAK-funded projects on translation and literary analysis. Prof. YETKİNER has received multiple awards, including the TÜBİTAK Scientific Publication Encouragement Award (2012–2017), and has advised PhD student Hamide Çakır. She is actively involved in academic administration and contributes to national and international conferences.

• Translation Studies
• Pragmatics
• Corpus-based Translation
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Dr. Apala Das is a Research Fellow at Bilkent University, specializing in 20th-century global anglophone literatures, modernist poetry and poetics, and postsecularism studies. Her academic work bridges postcolonial theory, South Asian literatures, and political theology within transnational frameworks. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Toronto, completed in 2024. Dr. Das's research centers on modernist asceticism as a critical lens for examining literary experiments by figures like Rabindranath Tagore, Hilda Doolittle, Aurobindo Ghose, and May Sinclair. She investigates how these writers negotiated ascetical ideals within colonial and postcolonial contexts, connecting literary form to biopolitics, secular citizenship, and ethno-nationalist ideologies. Her approach synthesizes postcolonial ethics, comparative literature, and political theology to analyze transnational modernist aesthetics. Her publications from 2018-2024 reveal consistent engagement with mobility, hybridity, and spiritual dimensions across literary traditions. Early work analyzed mobility in ethnography and Romantic-era travel, evolving toward contemporary meta-minimalist fiction and systematic studies of asceticism in global modernism. Dr. Das has received significant recognition for her scholarship: Ontario Graduate Scholarship (awarded twice) Chancellor Jackman Junior Fellowship from the Jackman Humanities Institute, University of Toronto Khashu Award for Tagore Studies from the Institute for South Asia Studies, UC Berkeley As a recent PhD graduate, she has not yet taken on formal graduate advising roles. Her research has been supported by competitive doctoral grants including the Ontario Graduate Scholarships and Chancellor Jackman Junior Fellowship, with current work funded through the Bilkent University/British Institute at Ankara Joint Fellowship. Dr. Das is actively developing her book manuscript "Modernist Asceticisms: Discipline, Form, and the Postsecular in the Transnational Twentieth Century" while participating in academic initiatives like the 2024 book launch for "Mind and Embodiment in Late Victorian Literature".

• 20th-century global anglophone literatures
• modernist poetry and poetics
• postsecularism studies
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Aydoğdu is an academic at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Turkish Language and Literature. He holds academic rank of Associate Professor since 2023. His expertise spans Modern Turkish Literature, Postmodernism in Literature, and Socialist Realism in Poetry. Education: Bachelor's (2003–2008): Turkish Language and Literature Teaching, Dokuz Eylül University Master's (2008–2011): İzmir Dokuz Eylül University, thesis on 'Socialist Realist Elements in Kemal Özer's Poetry' PhD (2012–2016): Atatürk University, thesis on 'Postmodern Elements in Murathan Mungan's Fiction' Research interests include modern Turkish literary movements, postmodern narrative techniques, and cultural identity studies. His 15 most recent articles (2014–2024) explore themes such as postmodern historiography, socialist realism in poetry, and hermeneutic literary criticism. Notable works include analyses of Murathan Mungan's short stories and Namık Kemal's existential narratives. He is a referee for journals like Bingöl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi and has authored/co-authored books on postmodern Turkish literature and literary criticism.

• Modern Turkish Literature
• Postmodernism in Literature
• Turkish Poetry Analysis
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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.

• Arabic Literature
• Islamic Studies
• Translation Studies
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Prof. Dr. Reyhan Çelik is a full professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Letters, Russian Language and Literature Department since 2023, with prior associate professor (2015–present) and assistant professor (2007–2015) positions at Erciyes University. She holds a doctorate in Russian Language and Literature from Ankara University (2007) and has authored/co-authored over 64 publications. Education: PhD (2007), Ankara University MA (2001), Ankara University BA (1995), Ankara University Research Focus: 20th-century Russian literature War narratives Siberian and village themes Gender studies Migration and cultural identity Comparative Turkish-Russian literary analysis Academic Leadership: Head of Russian Language and Literature Department (Akdeniz University, since 2018) Scientific Projects Committee Member (Akdeniz University, since 2019) Key Publications (2014–2021): World War II memory in Soviet works Gender representation in Ulitskaya and Yevtushenko Ecological themes in Astafyev and Aitmatov Analysis of Gumilyov’s orientalist perspectives Conference Participation: Chair/speaker at 20+ international conferences Peer reviewer for journals: RumeliDE, Karadeniz, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitü Dergisi

• Russian Literature
• Soviet Literature
• Slavic Studies
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Assoc. Prof. Arif Yilmaz (b. 1970, Manisa) is a Turkish academic, poet, and literary scholar affiliated with Usak University since 2012, where he serves as Chair of the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He previously held academic positions at Gaziantep University (2008-2012), Celal Bayar University, and Ankara University. Doctorate (2004): Ankara University - New Turkish Literature Master's (1996): Gazi University - New Turkish Literature Bachelor's (1992): Van Yuzuncu Yil University - Turkish Language and Literature His scholarly focus lies in modern Turkish literature, philology, and literary criticism, particularly examining social realism, epic theater, and 20th-century Turkish poets like Sabahattin Kudret Aksal and Niyazi Yıldırım Gençosmanoğlu. He has published critical editions of Aksal's works and over 15 peer-reviewed articles. Scientific contributions include: 2019 Special Jury Prize for Aksal's critical editions Leadership in Turkish language education centers (GAÜN TÖMER) Academic service including Institute of Social Sciences deputy directorship As an educator, he has mentored 3 doctoral students and taught courses spanning New Turkish Literature , Literary Theory , and Poetic Analysis across multiple universities. His 2024 visiting scholar appointment at Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages underscores his international academic engagement.

• Philology
• Literary Theory
• Poetry
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Assoc. Prof. Nusret YILMAZ, affiliated with Iğdır University's Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Modern Turkish Literature, is a prominent scholar focusing on Turkish literary criticism, poetry analysis, and thematic studies. His work bridges philosophical inquiry with socio-cultural contexts, particularly in modern and contemporary Turkish literature. Doctorate (2013-2017): Atatürk University, Institute of Turkish Studies, New Turkish Literature Master (2011-2013): Caucasus University, Social Sciences, New Turkish Literature Bachelor (1992-1996): Atatürk University, Faculty of Kazım Karabekir Education, Turkish Language and Literature Teaching His research spans phenomenological criticism, archetypal imagery, and metaphysical themes in Turkish poetry and novels. Articles highlight his exploration of socio-political narratives, historical contexts, and interdisciplinary methodologies like semiotics and feminist critique. He has analyzed works by poets such as İlhan Berk, Ahmet Muhip Dıranas, and Cahit Koysak, emphasizing symbolic representation and cultural discourse. TAKDİR BELGESİ (2020) from Iğdır University for academic contributions He has supervised master's theses on authors like Refik Durbaş, Gülten Dayıoğlu, and Alper Akçam, reflecting his mentorship in Turkish literary studies. His administrative role as Deputy Dean at Iğdır University (2018-2019) underscores his institutional engagement.

• Turkish Literature
• Literary Criticism
• Poetry Analysis
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Turan Özgür GÜNGÖR is a Lecturer in the Department of Western Languages and Literatures at Kafkas University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specializing in English Language and Literature. He has been a full-time faculty member since 2013, previously serving as an Instructor from 1994-2007 and as a Teaching Staff member from 2007-2013 at the same institution. He has also held administrative positions including Assistant Dean (2016-2020) and Assistant Department Head (2013-present). His educational background includes: PhD in English Culture and Literature (2007-2013) from Atatürk University's Institute of Social Sciences MA in English Language and Literature (2002-2005) from Kafkas University's Institute of Social Sciences BA in English Language and Literature (1988-1992) from Atatürk University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences GÜNGÖR's research spans multiple areas within English literature, with particular focus on Gothic literature, feminist literary criticism, ecocriticism, and postcolonial studies. His work demonstrates a strong interest in 19th century Victorian literature, especially authors like George Eliot, as well as Romantic poetry including Shelley and Coleridge. He has also explored Turkish literary works through comparative lenses, examining cross-cultural literary connections between Western and Turkish literature. His publication trends reveal a consistent scholarly output with recent emphasis on ecofeminist readings, Gothic literary analysis, and postcolonial perspectives. His work frequently examines gender representation, cultural identity, and historical consciousness in literary texts across different periods and traditions. As an academic advisor, GÜNGÖR has supervised numerous graduate theses, primarily focusing on literary analysis of works by authors such as Chinua Achebe, Toni Morrison, Thomas Hardy, and George Eliot. His teaching portfolio includes courses on 19th and 20th century English literature, English poetry across multiple periods, and literary terminology. He has participated in two research projects: one examining address forms for spouses in Kars province (2016-2017) and another studying expressions used when addressing babies and children in the Kars region (2015-2016), demonstrating his interest in sociolinguistic aspects of language use.

• English Language and Literature
• Gothic Literature
• Feminist Literary Criticism
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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.

• English Literature
• Literary Theory
• Spatial Studies
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Dr. Mehmet YILMAZ is an Associate Professor at Adıyaman University's Faculty of Education, specializing in Turkish and Social Sciences Education. Born in 1981 in Adıyaman, he earned his PhD in Modern Turkish Literature from Atatürk University. He previously served as faculty at Cumhuriyet University's Faculty of Letters before joining Adıyaman University in 2015. His education includes a Turkish Language Teaching degree from Selçuk University (2002), a master's from Cumhuriyet University (2008), and a doctorate from Atatürk University (2013). He has authored 13 books including *The Other Shore of Language* (2024) and *Poetry and Mysticism* (2023), focusing on Turkish literary history, mysticism, and education methodology. YILMAZ's research interests span modern Turkish poetry, cultural memory studies, and refugee narratives. His work frequently examines literary criticism, Sufi influences, and socio-political themes in Turkish literature. He has published over 46 articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences on topics like Syrian refugee experiences and Ottoman intellectual history. As an editor for *National Literature* (2019), he contributes to academic publishing. His research highlights intersections between language, culture, and identity, with recent focus on postmodern Turkish literary movements and educational challenges faced by marginalized groups.

• Turkish Literature
• Modern Poetry Analysis
• Literary Criticism
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Salih Koralp Güreşir is an Associate Professor at the Turkish Language Department of Trakya University . He holds a PhD in Turkish Literature from Marmara University (2014) , a Master’s in Turkish Literature from Marmara University (2006) , and a Bachelor’s in Turkish Language and Literature from Uludag University (2004) . PhD: Turkish Literature, Marmara University, 2014 Master’s: Turkish Literature, Marmara University, 2006 Bachelor’s: Turkish Language and Literature, Uludag University, 2004 His research focuses on Turkish literature , with a particular emphasis on ideology in historical novels , Balkan migration narratives , and cultural history during the Republican period . His work explores how political ideologies , geographical symbolism , and daily life practices shape literary representations. Recent publications include analyses of Atatürk’s portrayal in Tanpınar’s works , Marxist ideology in İrfan Yalçin’s novels , and epistolary culture in Republican period literature . His academic contributions extend to co-edited volumes like Payidar: Studies on the Balkans and Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'nin 100. Yılına Armağan . He teaches courses on Turkish Literature of the Republican Period , Literary Analysis , and Turkish Language at Trakya University.

• Turkish Literature
• Historical Novels
• Ideology in Literature
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Dr. Mehmet Gül is a Lecturer at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Turkish Language and Literature (New Turkish Literature). He holds a PhD from Fırat University (2019) and has been a Research Assistant since 2010. His research focuses on 19th/20th-century Turkish poetry, sociopolitical themes in literature, and modernization processes in Turkish literary traditions. **Education:** Bachelor's: Fırat University, Turkish Language and Literature (2003) Master's (non-thesis): Fırat University, Turkish Language and Literature (2004) Master's (thesis): Fırat University, Modern Turkish Literature (2013) PhD: Fırat University, New Turkish Literature (2019) **Research Interests:** Analysis of Ottoman and Republican-era poets (Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan, Nurettin Durman, Halit Ziya) Themes of faith, death, nature, and gender in literature Modernization in Turkish literary discourse Social media's role in political communication **Key Publications:** Explores Halide Edip Adıvar's education and intellectual development (2025) Compares traditional vs. modernist poetic expressions through Âşık Veysel and Orhan Veli (2023) Analyzes Nurettin Durman's poetic melancholy and Shahriyar's classical ode structures (2021-2022) Examines Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan's treatment of belief and mortality (2016) **Languages:** Persian, Arabic, English.

• Turkish Literature
• Poetry Analysis
• Sociopolitical Themes in Literature
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Cemile Odunkiran is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature, Istanbul University. Her work bridges Modern Turkish Literature, Literary Theory, and Philology, with a focus on the Second New Movement and interfaith influences in poetry. Education: PhD (2022), MA (2015), BA (2012) in Turkish Literature from Istanbul University Research interests include: Modernist poetry and narrative techniques Religious symbolism in Turkish secular poetry Urban themes in contemporary literature Comparative studies of French and Turkish modernism Her recent publications analyze intersections of Charles Baudelaire and Ece Ayhan, Bilge Karasu's visual narratives, and urban escape motifs in Second New poetry. Scientific Awards Domestic PhD Scholarship (TUBITAK, 2015-2022) Domestic Master's Scholarship (TUBITAK, 2012-2015) She supervises graduate theses and participates in TUBITAK-funded projects on children's libraries and reading culture transformation in Turkey.

• Modern Turkish Literature
• Literary Theory & Criticism
• Social Sciences General
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Ferudun Ay is a Doctor Lecturer at the Department of Modern Turkish Literature, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, where he currently serves as Head of the Department. He previously held the same position at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (2021–2022). His academic focus centers on Ottoman and modern Turkish literature, translation studies, and comparative literary analysis. Research interests include Ottoman literary figures (e.g., Muallim Naci), Turkish literary journals of the Republican era, cross-cultural poetic adaptations (such as Madame Bovary in Turkish literature), and the role of translation in cultural modernization. His work bridges historical and contemporary literary trends, emphasizing Ottoman-Turkish intellectual continuity and the interplay between tradition and innovation. His publications contribute significantly to his department’s output, accounting for 8 of 155 articles, 13 of 124 conference papers, and 18 of 211 books/chapters in the Turkish Language and Literature field. Though no formal awards are listed, his prolific output reflects sustained academic engagement. He leads student meetings on Wednesdays and Thursdays, fostering mentorship within his department.

• Turkish Literature
• Translation Studies
• Literary Criticism
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