معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Aksel Çelik is an academic at Dokuz Eylul University's School of Sports Sciences and Technology, currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Coach Education since 2017. He holds a PhD from Ege University (2008) and has held academic positions since 2009. His research focuses on sports physiology, exercise interventions, and athlete performance optimization. He has supervised four postgraduate theses and authored/co-authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Education:
- PhD: Ege University (2008), Institute of Health Sciences
- MSc: Ege University (2001), Institute of Health Sciences
Research Interests: Studying the effects of exercise (e.g., stretching, balance training, traditional dances) on physical performance, oxidative stress markers, and athlete development. He also explores age-related differences in sports performance and biometric parameters like digit ratios. His work bridges sports science, exercise physiology, and clinical applications.
Key Projects:
- Development of Wearable Technology for Athlete Performance Monitoring (2022–2024, TUBITAK)
- Investigation of Balance Training on Youth Soccer Shoot Accuracy (2017–2018)
- Study on Irisin Levels in Male Football Players (2012–2016)
Teaching: Teaches courses on human anatomy, volleyball techniques, and sports physiology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He emphasizes practical training and applied research in his teaching.
Labs/Teams: Involved in research teams focusing on exercise physiology, sports medicine, and wearable technology integration in athlete performance tracking.

