معرفی
Fatih Turanli is a Lecturer at the Department of Transportation Services within the Vocational School of Social Sciences at Kafkas University, where he has been working full-time since 2014. His research focuses on the History of Turkish-Islamic Arts, Cultural and Natural Heritage, and History of Architecture. He previously served as Department Head (2016-2020) and currently holds the position of School Deputy Director (since 2019).
Academic Background:
- Master's in Ancient History (Thesis), Kafkas University Institute of Social Sciences, 2018
- Bachelor's in Art History, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Atatürk University, 2004
- Associate Degree in Technical Programs, Kalecik Vocational School, Ankara University, 1999
Research Trends span from Turkic-Islamic tomb architecture (e.g., Kübed-i Aleviyan) to intangible cultural heritage preservation, with recent emphasis on tourism potential in Eastern Anatolia. His work combines comparative analysis of Urartian/Anatolian settlements and modern applications like medical tourism in Erzurum.
Scientific Contributions:
- 11 publications (1 journal article, 9 conference papers, 1 book chapter)
- 8 research projects including surface surveys in Kars-Iğdır region and cultural rituals like Kara Bayram
- Collaborated with Hakan Yüksel, Taner Solmaz, and Emrah Öztürk
Awards:
- Department Topper, Atatürk University, 2004
Professional Memberships:
- President, Kars Intangible Cultural Heritage Association (2021-2022)
- Member, TUADER Tourism Academicians Association (2020-2022)