Serdar Ünal

Professor Serdar Ünal is a faculty member at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, Aydın Adnan Menderes University. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Adnan Menderes University (joint with Pamukkale University) and has published extensively on topics such as individualization, migration studies, and youth political behavior in digital environments.

• Bachelor of Sociology (2004), Adnan Menderes University
• Master of Sociology (2008), Adnan Menderes University
• PhD in Sociology (2013), Adnan Menderes University (joint with Pamukkale University)

His research focuses on identity formation in fluid modernity, digital otherization, migration integration, and generational value shifts. Recent publications examine Generation Z's romantic relationships, microaggressions against African-descent students, and digital surveillance dynamics.

Scientific contributions include 15+ peer-reviewed articles analyzing:

• Racial discrimination in digital spaces
• Political participation through social media
• Refugee integration challenges
• Individualization's impact on traditional institutions