ZAFER GÜZEY

Lecturer Zafer Güzei has been affiliated with Anadolu University, State Conservatory since 1996, working in the Department of Instrument Making and Repair. His academic career focuses on traditional string instrument craftsmanship and material science in musical instrument construction.

• 1996-Present: Lecturer in Instrument Making and Repair
• 2012: Competence in Art from Halic University
• 1999: Postgraduate from Istanbul Technical University
• 1995: Undergraduate in Music Technologies

His research spans Organology, Wood Science, and Traditional Turkish Music, with particular emphasis on material analysis for string instruments. Recent publications examine Kemane acoustic properties and chemical effects on string performance, continuing his 2014 comparative study of maple/poplar woods for viola making.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2024 - Certificate of Music Award (4th International Rast Music Congress)
• 2017 - International Violin and Bow Making Workshop Certificate
• 2015 - Özkan Mert Art Honor Award

He has taught graduate courses including Postgraduate Violin Making Workshop and undergraduate workshops on polishing methods, restoration, and instrument maintenance since 1996.