Bulent Turan

Bulent Turan is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His academic work focuses on the intersection of social relationships and health outcomes, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations.

Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with Honors from Bogazici University
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola College
• Ph.D. in Social-Personality Psychology from Stanford University
• Postdoctoral training in Health Psychology from University of California, San Francisco

Dr. Turan's research primarily examines the mechanisms underlying the relationship between social bonds and well-being. His work focuses on stigma and other psycho-social factors in living with HIV, effects of stress and negative social evaluation on biological markers of health, social support, and attachment security. He also investigates HIV-related stigma and discrimination among persons living with HIV, contributing valuable insights to the field of health psychology.

Research Focus Areas:

• Social determinants of health
• Psychosocial aspects of chronic illness
• Stress physiology and health outcomes
• Interpersonal relationships and well-being
• HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination
• Attachment security in health contexts

As an adjunct faculty member, Dr. Turan maintains a research-focused academic position while potentially holding primary professional responsibilities outside the university setting. His interdisciplinary background bridges engineering, clinical practice, and academic research, providing a unique perspective on the mind-body connection in health outcomes.