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Ahmet GÜLSOY is a full-time Lecturer at Kastamonu University's Taskopru Vocational School, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, a position he has held since 2012. He previously served as Department Head (2013-2014) and Deputy Director of the Vocational School (2017-2019), demonstrating sustained commitment to academic administration and emergency health education.
His educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Disaster Management, Gümüşhane University, Social Sciences Institute (2019-2025)
- Master's in Disaster Management (Thesis), Gümüşhane University, Institute of Social Sciences (2015-2018)
- Bachelor's in Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale Health School (2006-2010)
Dr. GÜLSOY's research critically examines Disaster Management through the lenses of Risk Management, Prevention Planning, and Insurance. His work investigates disaster literacy's impact on community preparedness, with specialized focus on vulnerable populations including homeless individuals and those with chronic diseases. Notably, his pandemic-related research analyzes psychological consequences of contagion fears on university students, bridging public health and emergency response disciplines through interdisciplinary methodologies.
Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals a strategic emphasis on digital transformation in disaster management, with recurring themes in risk communication systems, disaster literacy metrics, and technology-enhanced emergency protocols. His contributions span 6 journal articles (including SCI-indexed publications in Natural Hazards and Journal of Clinical Nursing), 4 conference papers, and 10 book chapters addressing context-specific challenges in disaster scenarios, particularly highlighting demographic vulnerabilities during crises.
Dr. GÜLSOY has not supervised any theses but actively contributes to research as a team member on the international project 'Current Approaches to Disaster Management in the Digital Age' (2024-2025), which examines emerging technologies in crisis response systems. His teaching portfolio includes advanced emergency care courses such as Resuscitation, Advanced Life Support, and Case Management, directly applying his research to vocational training.