معرفی
Prof. Dr. Mitat DURMUŞ is a full-time Professor in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Kafkas University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He serves as Dean and Department Head, with affiliations including the Turkish Language Association (elected Principal Member in 2022). His academic journey includes a BA (1994) and MA (1996) from Fırat University, and a PhD (2004) from Ankara University, all in Turkish Literature.
His research focuses on Modern Turkish Literature, with expertise in:
- Poetic analysis (Melih Cevdet Anday, epic traditions)
- Identity construction in Ottoman/Turkish narratives
- Turkic literary connections (Azerbaijani, Kyrgyz)
- Sociolinguistic dimensions of Turkish nationalism
Publications (189+ works) emphasize poetry interpretation and historical-literary intersections, particularly exploring themes of cultural trauma, national identity, and existential philosophy in Turkic contexts. His editorial leadership includes journals like Turkology and book series on Turkish literary figures.
He has advised 25+ graduate students (MA/PhD) on topics spanning Turkish poetry, novel analysis, and cultural identity. Administrative roles include Dean of Faculty (2022–present), Erasmus/Farabi program coordination, and research center directorships.
