جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• English Language
• Language Teaching
• Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nafi YALÇIN is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English Translation and Interpreting , Üsküdar Üniversitesi , within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in English Linguistics from Hacettepe Üniversitesi (2002) and has served as Head of the Department of English Translation and Interpreting (2021-2024). His research focuses on language teaching methodologies, linguistic analysis, cultural studies, and translation studies. Education: BSc in English Language and Literature, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi (1986) MSc in English Linguistics, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi (1989) PhD in English Linguistics, Hacettepe Üniversitesi (2002) Research Interests: His work explores cultural aspects of language education, syntactic structures in Turkish, language reform history, and the application of films in language classrooms. He actively contributes to academic conferences and editorial roles, including the International Journal of Human Studies and a 2023 anthology on expanded scientific frameworks. Recent Projects: Leading a BAP-funded project investigating translation technologies' impact on student performance (2026) Contributing to international congresses on creation and science Teaching Activities: In 2023-2024, he taught courses including English for Academic Purposes , General Linguistics I , and Contrastive Analysis of Turkish-English to undergraduate students.

Meltem Aksoyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Urban Development
• Social Housing Practices
• User Participation in Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Meltem Aksoy is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University. Her academic work spans urbanization processes, social housing practices, and digital design technologies, with a particular focus on user participation and ecological sustainability in the built environment. Current affiliation: Department of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University Research themes: Composite cities, informal settlements, parametric design, ambient intelligence Her research explores: Intersections of digital technologies and spatial perception Methodologies for participatory social housing Computational approaches to architectural decision-making Temporal-spatial dynamics in contemporary urbanization Recent publications demonstrate trends in: AI-assisted design negotiation frameworks Fuzzy logic applications in architectural performance Critical analyses of composite urban structures Evolution of home-street relationships She has supervised 33 graduate theses spanning topics from: Architectural essay films Political space narratives Smart facade technologies Urban data representation

Nesrin GÜLLÜDAĞمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Turkic Languages
• Historical Linguistics
• Dialectology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Nesrin GÜLLÜDAĞ serves as a full Professor in the Department of New Turkish Language at Iğdır University's Faculty of Science and Letters, where she teaches advanced linguistics courses including General Linguistics, History of Turkish Language, and Kipchak Turkish. Her academic career spans over three decades with continuous research output and administrative leadership roles including Department Head (2017-2019) and Project Coordinator. Her educational foundation includes a Doctorate in Old Turkish Language from Firat University (2005; thesis: Kırımçak Turkish Grammar ), a Master's in New Turkish Language from Firat University (1998; thesis: Nogay Turkish Grammar ), and a Bachelor's in Turkish Language and Literature from Hacettepe University (1988). GÜLLÜDAĞ's research focuses on the structural and historical dimensions of Turkic languages, with particular expertise in: Specialized dialectology of Crimean Tatar, Nogay, and Baraba Tatar Historical lexicology and semantic evolution in Ottoman/Turkish Toponymic analysis of Anatolian regions Grammatical features of Turkic suffixes Language preservation policies for minority Turkic communities Cultural linguistics of traditional practices Her 23 publications (2007-2024) reveal consistent engagement with Turkic linguistic diversity, demonstrating methodological range from archival document analysis to contemporary language policy evaluation. Recent work combines historical linguistics with sociocultural contexts, particularly examining how linguistic features reflect nomadic traditions and cross-cultural contact in Eurasia. Professor GÜLLÜDAĞ has directed 26 Master's theses on diverse linguistic topics while leading major research initiatives including the Turkey Turkish Dialect Atlas Project and Crimean Tatar Language Grammar project. Her administrative contributions include coordinating the Mapping Intangible Cultural Heritage of Kars Province project and serving on university management boards.

• Theoretical Morphosyntax
• Computational Linguistics
• Case Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ümit Atlamaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Boğaziçi University. His academic work bridges theoretical linguistics and computational approaches, with expertise spanning multiple language families including Turkish, Kurmanji, Laz, and South Asian languages. His research focuses on theoretical morphosyntax (case theory, agreement phenomena, differential object marking, and null arguments) and computational linguistics (neural network capabilities, natural language inference, sentiment analysis, and ontological representations). Recent publications demonstrate a growing integration of these strands, particularly in applying computational methods to typologically diverse languages like Turkish and Laz. His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on case-agreement interactions across theoretical and computational frameworks. The most recent works (2021-2023) increasingly combine formal syntactic analysis with computational applications, particularly in Turkish NLP benchmarking and morphological analysis. Key recurring themes include split-ergativity patterns, heritage language syntax, and the morphosyntactic properties of under-resourced languages. At Boğaziçi University, Atlamaz co-organizes the ST@BU (Syntactic Theory at Boğaziçi University) reading group with Ömer Demirok, focusing on advanced syntactic theory. Supported by Metin Bağrıaçık, Sumru Özsoy, and Balkız Öztürk, this bi-weekly forum examines topics like case theory and agreement systems. He teaches courses including Syntax and Semantics of Modern Turkish and Computational Methods in Linguistics , reflecting his dual research interests. Prior to academia, he applied his linguistic expertise in NLP roles at Facebook and Google.

Ruhan Güçlüمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Metadiscourse Analysis
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ruhan Güçlü is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences , Department of English Language and Literature. His academic journey includes a PhD in English Linguistics (2019–2022) and Masters in English Linguistics (2013–2015) from Hacettepe University , where he also earned his Bachelor’s in English Linguistics (2007–2011). His research spans metadiscourse analysis , contrastive linguistics , cognitive linguistics , and sociolinguistics . Key themes include: Metadiscourse in L2 Turkish writing Gender-based linguistic differences Diachronic evolution of discourse markers Word association behaviors Turkish language teaching methodologies Recent publications focus on interactive metadiscourse markers in Turkish and Albanian learners' essays, cognitive stylistic analyses of AI-generated vs. human texts, and diachronic corpus studies of linguistic trends. His work often bridges discourse theory , language education , and cultural reflections in academic writing. He has taught courses such as Advanced Grammar , Sociolinguistics , and Stylistics at Gaziantep University. Notable projects include a 2015 study on urban/rural Turkish children's word associations and a 2018–2020 TÜBİTAK-funded project on Turkish morphosyntactic constraints.

• Signal Processing
• Speech and Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ümit Güz serves as a full-time Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Işık University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. With over two decades of academic experience, his expertise spans biomedical signal processing, speech technology, and machine learning applications. Education: Post-Doc (2006-2007): SRI International, Menlo Park, CA - Speech Technology and Research Laboratory Post-Doc (2007-2008): UC Berkeley, International Computer Science Institute PhD (1997-2002): Istanbul University, Electronics Engineering MSc (1995-1997): Istanbul University, Electronics Engineering BSc (1990-1994): Istanbul University, Electrical-Electronics Engineering Associate Degree (1988-1990): Yıldız Technical University, Computer Programming His research centers on multimodal biometric systems using ECG and speech signals, medical image compression techniques, and Turkish language processing. Key innovations include SYMPES speech modeling framework and quadtree-based energy pattern blocks for biomedical image compression. His work bridges theoretical signal processing with practical healthcare and security applications. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on biometric identification (fingertip ECG/speech fusion), efficient compression algorithms for medical data (ECG/EEG/images), and semi-supervised learning for Turkish sentence segmentation. Recent work emphasizes multi-view learning strategies and deep neural network integration in compression systems. Scientific Awards: J. William Fulbright International Fellow (Postdoc Scholar Program, USA) Overseas Postdoctoral Research Award (TÜBİTAK BİDEB, Turkey) Prof. Güz has supervised 9 master's theses and 2 PhD dissertations on biometric recognition, speech compression, and medical image processing. His research is supported by TÜBİTAK grants including Project No 107E182 (Turkish spoken language processing) and Project No 10A301 (ECG-based biometric recognition). He actively contributes to IEEE and IEICE as a longstanding member.

F. Nihan Ketrezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Language Acquisition
• Turkish Morpho-syntactic Development
• Psycholinguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

F. Nihan Ketrez is a Professor in Linguistics at Istanbul Bilgi University's Department of English Language and Literature. Her primary research focuses on child language acquisition with special emphasis on Turkish morpho-syntactic development and psycholinguistics. Participant in the Crosslinguistic Project on Pre- and Protomorphology in Language Acquisition (University of Vienna/Austrian Academy of Sciences) Local collaborator for the Leibniz Dream project Her research explores: Second language word formation strategies Morphopragmatics in Turkish address terms Metalinguistic awareness in Turkish language learning Cross-cultural naming practices (pets, children's books) Recent publications analyze: L2 English morphology patterns Translation challenges in linguistic art Developmental stages of Turkish syntax Cultural significance in pet naming conventions

Hakan Tongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Architectural Design
• Design Tools and Technology
• Information Technologies in Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hakan Tong is a Researcher at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University. His work focuses on architectural design methodologies, digital design tools, and information technologies in architectural practice. Education: PhD in Building Science from Istanbul Technical University (1997–2001), MSc in Building Science (1986–1988), and BSc in Architecture (1982–1986). Research interests include AI applications in design education, generative computational models for housing design, and virtual reality tools for spatial perception. Recent publications explore AI-driven sketching techniques for freshmen and cellular automata-based mass housing solutions. Key projects include developing digital tools for customized housing and investigating topology perception in spiral virtual environments. He has contributed to architectural textbooks like 'İzdüşümler' and participated in international conferences on computer-aided architectural design.

• Architectural Design
• Urban Design
• Architectural Heritage Conservation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gencay Çubuk is an Associate Professor at Trakya University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, where she has been actively contributing to architectural education and research since 2017. She completed her undergraduate studies at Yıldız Technical University Department of Architecture and her master's at Istanbul Technical University in Architectural Design. She earned her PhD from Trakya University in 2022 and was promoted to Associate Professor in April 2024. Her educational journey began at Antalya Science High School, graduating in 2007. She has taught various courses including Computer Aided Design II (CAAD), Current Professional Practices, Globalization and Spatial Structuring, Space Design, Architectural Project courses, and Introduction to Digital Tools in Architecture. She has served as a jury member for architectural projects at multiple universities including Yıldız Technical University, Özyeğin University, Bahçeşehir University, and Altınbaş University. Çubuk's research focuses on architectural design, urban development, heritage conservation, and digital technologies in architecture. Her work explores spatial themes in urban identity formation, innovative approaches to architectural heritage through 3D printing and big data, and the intersection of architecture with contemporary art and social issues. She has pioneered research on floating structures, dystopian architecture, and the application of computational methods to architectural design processes. Her scholarly contributions demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach that bridges architecture with data science, environmental studies, and cultural theory. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on integrating traditional architectural knowledge with emerging technologies and methodologies, particularly in the areas of heritage conservation, spatial analysis, and sustainable design practices. Associate Professor at Trakya University (2024-present) PhD from Trakya University Department of Architecture (2022) Master's in Architectural Design from Istanbul Technical University (2018) Bachelor's in Architecture from Yıldız Technical University (2011) High School from Antalya Science High School (2007) Çubuk has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, including first place in the 6th International Young Architects Meeting and over 20 awards between 2010-2018, 8 of which were international. She has been recognized in the Writer of the Year selections in 2018 and 2020. In 2025, she organized the International Workshop on Contemporary Approaches in Architectural Design titled 'Bits to Bricks' and received the First Prize in the ÇEİS Building Design Competition for Urban Transformation. Her professional service includes moderating the 2022 Italian Design Days, serving on the jury of MimED 2024, and participating in the organizing committee of the XIII. International Sinan Symposium in 2023. She has also contributed to numerous workshops and exhibitions on parametric design and digital architectural tools, demonstrating her commitment to advancing architectural education and practice through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

ESRA GÜRBÜZ YILDIRIMمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Architecture
• Planning and Design
• Architectural Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Esra Gürbüz Yıldırım is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture of Gaziantep University , Turkey, where she has been teaching since 2019. She previously served as a Research Assistant at Istanbul Technical University (2007-2011) and Gaziantep University (2011-2019). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Informatics in Architectural Design (2018) and an MSc in Informatics in Architectural Design (2010) from Istanbul Technical University, along with a Licence in Architecture (2006) from the same institution. Current Role: Assistant Professor, Gaziantep University Educational Background: PhD (2018), MSc (2010), Licence (2006) Teaching Focus: Architectural Design, Digital Media, Architectural History Research Interests center on architectural design integration with digital technologies, urban morphology analysis, and socio-cultural sustainability in urban transformation. She employs computational methods like Space Syntax and generative modeling to study traditional architectural patterns and contemporary design applications. Scientific Contributions include publications on Gaziantep's traditional architecture and its modern adaptations, urban sustainability, and digital pedagogy in architecture. Her work bridges historical analysis with computational design tools. 2021: Two studies on Gaziantep's urban transformation 2018: Space Syntax analysis of socio-cultural impacts 2010: Generative design models for traditional patterns Awards and Collaborations include editorship roles in the MimED 2008 and Arched 2008 award programs. She has advised graduate students like Ipek Ozan (2020 thesis on historical building reuse) and leads administrative roles in her department (Head 2017-2018, Deputy Head 2020-2022, Head 2022-2024).

• Childhood Bilingualism
• Simultaneous and Sequential Language Acquisition
• First and Second Language Acquisition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Belma Haznedar is a full Professor of Applied Linguistics at Boğaziçi University's Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education. She holds a Ph.D. from Durham University (1997), an M.A. from Durham University (1992), and a B.A. from Hacettepe University (1989). Ph.D. in Linguistics, Durham University, United Kingdom (1997) M.A. in Linguistics, Durham University, United Kingdom (1992) B.A. in Linguistics, Hacettepe University, Turkey (1989) Her research focuses on childhood bilingualism with emphasis on simultaneous and sequential language acquisition, literacy development in monolingual and bilingual contexts, and foreign language teaching to young learners. She investigates cognitive and linguistic aspects of reading acquisition, particularly in Turkish orthography, and develops educational resources for teachers working with migrant populations. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, influencing teacher education programs and literacy assessment tools. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on bilingual cognition, literacy development in transparent orthographies, and pedagogical applications for multilingual classrooms. Her work increasingly addresses refugee and migrant education through projects like EU-SPEAK-3, emphasizing heritage language maintenance. Co-editor of Current Trends in Child Second Language Acquisition (John Benjamins, 2008) Co-editor of Handbook for Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Children in Primary Schools (Anı Publications, 2010) Co-editor of Acquisition of Turkish in Childhood (John Benjamins, 2016) Editorial Board member of Applied Psycholinguistics (SSCI) Professor Haznedar has directed numerous TÜBİTAK-funded research projects including "Factors Affecting Reading Acquisition in Turkish" (2015-2018) and COST Action IS1401 European Literacy Network (2015-2019). She has supervised 14 MA/PhD theses on bilingual literacy development and serves on multiple university committees including the Academic Committee and Excuse Committee. Her EU-SPEAK-3 project developed online resources for teaching immigrant adults with low literacy skills. She leads the "Living Laz Project" documenting endangered Laz language and presented findings at United Nations Headquarters in 2017 regarding educational challenges for migrant populations.

• Interior Architecture Education
• Digital Technologies in Interior Design
• Disaster Management in Interior Spaces
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orkan Zeynel Güzelci is an academic at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, leading the Interior Architecture Department. His roles include Department Vice Chair (2023–present) and Associate Professor since 2023. He holds a post-doctorate from the University of Porto's Faculty of Architecture (2020–2021) and a PhD from Istanbul Technical University (2012–2018). His research focuses on computational design education, disaster-resilient interior spaces, and traditional architectural forms' digital reinterpretation. Education: Post-Doctorate: University of Porto, Faculty of Architecture (2020–2021) PhD: Istanbul Technical University, Architectural Design (2012–2018) MSc: Istanbul Technical University, Architectural Design (2010–2012) Bachelor's: Istanbul Kültür University, Architecture (2006–2010) Research Interests: Integrating AI and generative algorithms into architectural education Disaster management in interior environments Historical architectural patterns' computational analysis 3D printing and digital fabrication in design Recent Research Trends: Prof. Güzelci's work emphasizes bridging traditional architectural knowledge with modern computational tools. Recent studies explore AI-driven design solutions, sustainable materials, and heritage preservation through machine learning models. His projects often combine theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as predictive models for historical mosque elements and risk-reduction strategies for residential interiors. Awards & Recognition: 2017: 1st Prize in Aegean Region Urban Design Competition 2013: 1st Prize in Bursa Urban Design Competition 2021: EDU-AI pedagogical innovation award Advising & Grants: Prof. Güzelci has supervised numerous design studios and research projects. His grants include funding for computational design education initiatives and disaster-resilient interior design frameworks. He actively participates in international conferences and serves as a jury member for architectural competitions. Lab & Teams: Leads the Computational Design Research Group at Istanbul Technical University, focusing on AI applications in design education and heritage conservation.

Levent Arslanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speech Recognition
• Speech Synthesis
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Levent Arslan is a faculty member at Boğaziçi University, where he has served since 1998. He earned his Ph.D. from Duke University in 1996 and worked as a Research Engineer at Entropic Research in the USA before joining academia. He is also the founder and Chairman of the Board at SESTEK, a pioneering company in Turkish speech recognition and synthesis technologies. His research focuses on speech recognition, speech synthesis, assistive technologies, and natural language processing . His innovations have enabled computer access for visually impaired users through synthesized speech. His work bridges academic research and real-world applications in AI-driven voice systems. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Turkish language speech technologies, including acoustic modeling, speaker adaptation, emotion detection, and robust feature extraction. His work combines deep learning, signal processing, and linguistic analysis to advance voice interfaces in challenging environments. Levent Arslan has made significant contributions to both research and industry. He holds 15 patents and has published extensively in speech technology. His work at SESTEK exemplifies technology transfer from academia to impactful commercial applications. He has advised multiple students and led research projects in speech processing, though specific names are not listed. His lab or research group likely focuses on spoken language systems and AI for accessibility. Future work may involve multilingual voice assistants, low-resource language modeling, and real-time emotion-aware systems.

• Translation Studies
• Subtitling
• Audiovisual Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muharrem YENİ is a Lecturer at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Translation and Interpretation since 2019. Previously, he worked as a Research Assistant at Ardahan University's Faculty of Humanities and Literature, Department of Translation Science (2014-2018). His academic profile spans multiple advanced degrees, including a PhD in Tourist Guidance from Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (expected 2025) and a PhD in Translation Studies from Istanbul University (2015). PhD in Tourist Guidance (2025) - Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University PhD in Translation Studies (2015) - Istanbul University Master's in Teaching the Hearing Impaired (2014) - Anadolu University Master's in Comparative Literature (2010) - Eskişehir Osmangazi University BA in English Language and Literature (2009) - Erciyes University As a translation specialist with expertise in audiovisual translation, children's literature adaptation, and sign language interpretation, Dr. Yeni has published 7 peer-reviewed articles focusing on cultural mediation, subtitling challenges, and multimodal translation. His research particularly examines ideological influences in translation processes and the representation of sensitive themes across languages. Scientific achievements include winning the 2019 Ardahan University Poetry Competition. He has collaborated with researchers like Damla Kaleş and participated in international translation workshops. His teaching experience spans both undergraduate and associate degree programs in foreign language instruction at various Turkish universities. 2019: Ardahan University Poetry Competition

Kadir GÖKGÖZمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Cross-Modal Typology
• Age Effects in Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kadir GÖKGÖZ is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Boğaziçi University, specializing in sign language linguistics with primary focus on Turkish Sign Language (TİD) and cross-modal typological studies. His research bridges theoretical syntax, phonology, and language acquisition within deaf communities. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Purdue University (2013) MA in Linguistics, Boğaziçi University (2009) BA in Linguistics (Minor), Boğaziçi University (2006) BA in Foreign Language Education, Boğaziçi University (2006) Research Focus: Professor Gökgöz investigates age effects in language acquisition, bimodal bilingualism, classifier systems, and syntax-phonology interfaces in sign languages. His work emphasizes how modality (visual-gestural vs. spoken) shapes linguistic structure, particularly examining negation, verb morphology, and discourse strategies in TİD. Recent studies demonstrate how age of acquisition impacts morphosyntactic processing and verbal fluency in deaf signers. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2020-2024) reveal consistent focus on age-of-acquisition effects across morphosyntax, discourse, and phonology domains. Key patterns include: (1) systematic investigation of classifier predicates and verb agreement; (2) cross-modal comparisons of syntactic phenomena; (3) computational approaches to sign language annotation; and (4) experimental analyses of reference tracking and telicity marking. Scientific Recognition: Winner of Best Article Contributing to Linguistic Diversity (2022) Impact Award for Established Investigators (2022) Research Leadership: As Principal Investigator for Boğaziçi University Research Fund #14458 (2018-2020), he developed linguistics-supported preschool story interventions for deaf children with hearing parents. He served as Turkish contact for the €5M Horizon 2020 Sign-Hub project (2016-2020), preserving European sign language heritage. His lab work includes directing the Sign Language Linguistics Lab at Boğaziçi University and previously managing the Sign Language Acquisition Lab at University of Connecticut. Academic Service: Teaches undergraduate courses including Sign Language Linguistics (LING 414) and graduate seminars on Sign Language Morpho-Syntax (LING 582), mentoring numerous students in TİD research.