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Hakkı ÇILGINOĞLU is an Assistant Professor at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Tourism, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, where he has been employed since 2019. He currently serves as Assistant Dean (since 2024), Head of Department (since 2020), and Head of Academic Discipline (since 2021). His academic work focuses on the intersection of gastronomy, tourism law, and tourism management, with particular emphasis on regional culinary heritage and health tourism.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Business Administration from Kastamonu University (2018)
- Master's in Public Administration from Sakarya University (2013)
- BA in Political Science and Public Administration from Anadolu University (2002)
Dr. ÇILGINOĞLU's research primarily explores gastronomy tourism, regional culinary heritage, and the legal aspects of tourism. His work examines how traditional foods can be leveraged for tourism development, particularly focusing on Kastamonu region's culinary identity. He has conducted significant research on health tourism applications including speleotherapy and sound therapy, as well as exploring the relationship between religious tourism and local communities. His recent work increasingly incorporates AI applications in tourism education and analyzes gluten-free dietary trends within tourism contexts.
His publication record shows strong growth since 2018, with increasing international collaborations and publications in both Turkish and international journals. The research demonstrates a clear progression from foundational tourism studies to more specialized areas like health tourism, gastronomy branding, and the application of technology in tourism education.
Dr. ÇILGINOĞLU has successfully supervised seven graduate students through thesis completion and has led three research projects including 'Development of Valla Canyon as a Touristic Product' and 'Gastronomy Bridge from High School to University.' His work demonstrates strong regional engagement with Kastamonu's tourism development while maintaining international scholarly connections.
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