معرفی
Prof. Yavuz Unat is a distinguished Professor at Kastamonu University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Philosophy. He specializes in the History of Science and Technology, Philosophy of Science, and Turkish-Islamic Thought, with a focus on astronomy's historical and epistemological evolution. His administrative roles include serving as Vice-Rector (2010) and Dean of Forestry (2010) at Kastamonu University.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, Ankara University (1996)
- MA in History of Science, Ankara University (1990)
- BA in Philosophy, Ankara University (1987)
Research: Unat explores the mechanical interpretation of Aristotelian cosmology in Islamic astronomy, Ottoman scientific transformation, and cross-cultural knowledge transmission. His work emphasizes the nexus between astronomy, philosophy, and cultural history, with projects like TÜBİTAK's Ottoman Astronomy Transformation.
Awards & Recognition:
- TUBA Social Sciences Publication Award (2004)
- Member of UNESCO Astronomy Committee (2009)
- Affiliations: Turkish Astronomical Association, Atatürk Cultural Center Scientific Board.
Students & Grants: Advised 12+ graduate theses on topics like Ottoman epidemics and Copernican theory. Secured 19 TÜBİTAK grants for astronomy education and historical research.
Labs & Teams: Collaborates with international scholars on projects such as Medieval Islamic Astronomy's Mechanical Interpretation and leads public science initiatives like TÜBİTAK sky observation events.
