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Umut Uzer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Istanbul Technical University, with a distinguished research profile focusing on Turkish nationalism, identity politics, and the sociopolitical implications of Ottoman legacy in contemporary Turkey. His scholarly work bridges historical analysis with current political developments, offering critical perspectives on nation-building processes and minority communities in Turkey.
Dr. Uzer's research interests form a cohesive intellectual trajectory centered on:
- Turkish Nationalism and Identity Formation
- Neo-Ottomanist Approaches in Modern Turkish Politics
- Turkish Foreign Policy and Regional Relations
- Minority Communities including Jewish and Islamic populations in Turkey
- Nation-building through religious and cultural institutions
His recent publications demonstrate an evolving research agenda that increasingly examines the intersection of religion, politics, and national identity. The 2024 publications on mosque construction as nation-building and the Şalom newspaper's language transformation showcase his methodological diversity, combining architectural sociology with media studies to explore identity formation processes.
With an h-index of 8 and 175 citations according to Scopus metrics, Dr. Uzer's work has gained significant scholarly recognition. His research has been widely disseminated through academic channels with notable readership on Mendeley and mentions in news outlets, particularly for his analyses of Turkish-Israeli relations.
As a principal investigator, Dr. Uzer has led two major research projects: 'Construction as Nation Building: The Case of Turkey' (2023-2024) and 'Nostalgic View of History: Perception of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey' (2017-2019). His supervision of five academic works demonstrates his commitment to mentoring emerging scholars in Turkish sociopolitical studies.
