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Deniz Yetkin Aker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Istanbul Beykent University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. She previously held the same position at Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, where she also served in multiple administrative roles including Department Head, Bologna Coordinator, Erasmus Coordinator, and Faculty Foreign Student Coordinator, demonstrating strong institutional leadership and academic engagement.
Her research focuses on migration studies, refugee integration, public policy, and international relations, with particular emphasis on Turkey’s migration dynamics, EU-Turkey relations, labor market integration of asylum seekers and return migrants, and public attitudes toward migration. She has extensively published in high-impact, internationally refereed journals such as International Migration, Comparative Migration Studies, Migration Letters, and Turkish Studies.
The thematic trend in her recent articles (2016–2025) reveals a consistent focus on migration policy, economic and social integration of refugees (especially Syrians and Afghans), human capital, labor market access, and public opinion. Her work bridges academic research and policy relevance, often analyzing real-world integration challenges in Turkish urban contexts like Şanlıurfa and Tekirdağ.
She has advised at least two graduate students on topics related to Syrian migration and staff vaccine behavior during the pandemic, indicating active mentorship. Although no scientific awards are listed, her administrative leadership and publication record reflect significant academic contributions.
Dr. Yetkin Aker is actively involved in academic service, including editorial and review roles, and maintains a current ORCID profile. She is not part of any lab or research team mentioned in the text, but her collaborations with scholars such as Mehmet Murat Erdogan, Saima Ozcurumez Bolukbasi, and Idris Akkuzu suggest active research networking.
