معرفی
Prof. Dr. Mehmet AK is a Professor at the Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University. Specializing in Ottoman History and the cultural history of nomadic groups like the Yoruks/Turkmens, he holds a PhD in History from Akdeniz University (2012). His academic roles include Director of the Research and Application Center (2021), Department Head (2017–2020), and Vocational School Director (2016–2020).
Education:
- PhD in History, Akdeniz University Institute of Social Sciences (2012)
- MA in History (Thesis), Akdeniz University (2007)
- Bachelor's in History Teaching, Suleyman Demirel University (2001)
Research Interests: Focus on Ottoman social structures, nomadic communities (Yoruks/Turkmens), historical demography, and cultural anthropology. His work combines archival research with ethnographic analysis, particularly on Yörük migration patterns, governance, and interactions with settled populations.
Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on Yörük tent designs, Ottoman disease management, and population demographics. Edited books such as Teke Yörükleri 1800-1900 and Batılı Gezginlerin Yörük/Türkmen İmgesi. Active in international journals like OTAM and Türkiyat Journal.
Awards: Received the Good luck Awards Encouraging International Scientific Publications (2014).
Advocacy & Media: Regular contributor to TRT Antalya Radio’s Yörüklerin Dünyası series (2021–2022), discussing Yörük culture, traditions, and historical issues. Keynote speaker at national and international conferences on nomadic studies, including the 1st National Yoruk Turkmen Workshop (2016).
Labs/Teams: Editor-in-Chief of Asian Studies, a peer-reviewed journal focusing on social sciences and humanities, and founder of research initiatives on Yörük cultural preservation.
