Pinar Hamurcu

Associate Professor Pinar Hamurcu serves in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Istinye University's Faculty of Health Sciences, where she conducts research at the intersection of nutritional science and psychological health. Her academic profile demonstrates focused expertise in behavioral nutrition with particular emphasis on eating disorders, body image perception, and mental health outcomes.

Her research program systematically explores how dietary patterns influence psychological states and vice versa, with recurring investigations into young adult populations. Key thematic areas include emotional eating mechanisms, social media's impact on body image, scale development for nutrition assessment, and physiological-psychological interactions in conditions like diabetes and bipolar disorder. This work consistently applies rigorous psychometric methods and population-based survey designs.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong methodological consistency with growing sophistication in measurement approaches. The trend shows progression from descriptive studies toward more complex investigations comparing self-report and objective data, particularly in emotional eating research. Her work maintains practical relevance through focus on modifiable factors like dietary quality, physical activity, and social media usage.