Yusuf UYAN

Yusuf UYAN is a Lecturer at Kastamonu University, affiliated with the Taşköprü Vocational School and the Department of Medical Services and Techniques. His academic career spans disaster management, risk prevention, and crisis response.

• PhD in Disaster Management, Dokuz Eylül University (2019)
• MSc in Disaster Management, Dokuz Eylül University (2014)
• BA in Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (2010)

Research interests focus on statistical analysis of flood disasters, disaster literacy, pandemic mental health impacts, and digital transformations in emergency protocols. Collaborations with Ahmet Gülsoy, Mahinur Durmuş, and Ebru Özcan have produced 17 publications across journals, conferences, and book chapters since 2016.

Recent work includes optimizing QR code applications for disaster tracking, exploring mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and addressing vulnerabilities of chronic disease patients and homeless populations in crises. His projects, such as "Taşınabilir Bir Yangın Tüpü Kullanıcı Tasarımı" (2024) and "Hemşirelikte Arama Kurtarma Eğitimi" (2023), highlight practical solutions for emergency scenarios.

Metrics show 19 citations and an h-index of 2, with significant contributions to journals like Natural Hazards and Journal of Emergency Aid and Disaster Science. Despite no explicit awards, his interdisciplinary approach bridges disaster science, public health, and technology.