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Ali Ozkan is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Tourism, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, where he has served since 2020. Previously, he was a Doctor Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (2013-2020), and at Kilis 7 December University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology (2008-2013).
His educational background includes a Doctorate in Field Crops from Çukurova University (2002-2007), a Master's in Meadow-Passage and Forage Crops from Ege University (1998-2001), and a Licence in Field Crops from Ege University (1987-1991).
Dr. Ozkan's research spans multiple interconnected domains including tourism studies, gastronomy, culinary arts, agricultural science, and food security. His work particularly focuses on the intersection of cultural heritage and food systems, examining how migration, conflict, and agricultural changes impact culinary traditions. He has conducted significant research on traditional foods like keşkek, Mevlevi cuisine, and regional specialties in Southeastern Anatolia, with a special emphasis on Gaziantep's culinary landscape.
His scholarly output demonstrates a clear progression from plant science and agricultural research toward food studies and cultural gastronomy. Early publications focused on crop science, particularly chickpea diseases, sesame cultivation, and water stress effects on various crops. More recently, his work has increasingly centered on culinary traditions, migration's impact on food culture, and the preservation of intangible culinary heritage. This evolution reflects his transition from agricultural science to culinary anthropology and tourism studies.
- Kamu YAYIN TEŞVİK ÖDÜLÜ (2015)
- Kamu YAYIN TEŞVİK ÖDÜLÜ (2015)
- Kamu YAYIN TEŞVİK ÖDÜLÜ (2013)
Dr. Ozkan has supervised 26 master's theses covering diverse topics from culinary traditions to food security and migration impacts. His grant portfolio includes significant projects related to agricultural development in conflict zones, particularly in Northern Syria, as well as research on Maraş pepper, sesame production, and gastrodiplomacy. His leadership roles include serving as Department Head, Head of Departmental Board, and Deputy Dean at Gaziantep University.
