Mustafa Aksu

Mustafa Aksu is Lecturer in Uyghur Language at George Washington University's Department of Classical & Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations. He holds an M.A. in Central Eurasian Studies from Indiana University Bloomington and a bachelor's degree in Language and Literature from Tianjin Foreign Studies University in China.

Aksu's work focuses on Uyghur language education and cultural preservation. As an ethnic Uyghur educator and advocate, he contributes to international organizations supporting Uyghur communities. His research interests encompass language pedagogy, Central Eurasian linguistics, and human rights advocacy.