معرفی
Prof. Dr. Yavuz Selim KAFKASYALI is a full-time Professor at Kafkas University State Conservatory, Department of Music, Turkey, since 2024. He previously held academic positions as Associate Professor (2019–2024), Doctoral Faculty Member (2013–2019), and Instructor (2005–2013) at the same institution.
- Current leadership roles: Head of the Main Arts Department (2023–), Conservatory Director (2020–), Department Chair (2019–)
- Academic background: Master of Science in Music Sciences and Technology (İnönü University, 2013), MA in Musicology (Atatürk University, 2005), BA in Musicology (Atatürk University, 2003)
His research focuses on Turkic musicology, Classical Western Music interpretation, and socio-cultural analysis of folk traditions. Recent work examines national identity in music, cultural unity through folk songs like Sarı Gelin, and historical connections between Ottoman/Iranian and Turkic musical systems.
Collaborations include researchers from Dicle University, Atatürk University, and international institutions in Azerbaijan and Turkey. His pedagogical activities include teaching chamber music, orchestral performance, and violin specialization courses (2023–2024).
