Nureddin Gülaçtı serves as Professor and Head of the Ceramics and Glass Department at Dumlupınar University's Faculty of Fine Arts, a position he has held continuously since 2011 with promotion to full Professor in 2023. His academic journey began at Anadolu University where he earned his Bachelor's (1990-1994), Master's (1995-1998), and Proficiency in Arts (1998-2011) degrees in Ceramic disciplines. Educational background: Bachelor's in Ceramic Department, Anadolu University (1990-1994) Master's in Ceramic Main Branch with Thesis, Anadolu University (1995-1998) Proficiency in Arts, Ceramic Main Branch, Anadolu University (1998-2011) Research interests center on ceramic and glass arts with dual emphases: historical analysis of Kutahya's ceramic traditions and contemporary applications including surrealism in ceramic design, architectural integration, and cross-disciplinary motif adaptation. His work examines technical aspects like glaze systems and firing temperatures alongside cultural dimensions such as religious symbolism in ceramics and the evolution of ceramic art from Hittite to Republican eras. Recent publications demonstrate consistent output bridging academic research and artistic practice. Scientific recognition: Presidency of the Board of Higher Education Achievement Award (2022) Special Jury Award at 3rd International Kütahya Tile Symposium (2010) Nadya Kaya Special Award (1998) and multiple student competition honors Izmir Painting and Sculpture Museum Special Award (1996) Ministry of Interior Special Jury Award (1994) Academic leadership includes Erasmus Coordination since 2022 and continuous departmental headship since 2011. His research projects like the 'Protocol Entrance Staircase Pediment Wall Panel Application' (2015) and 'Evaluation of Frit-Based Crystal Glaze Systems' (2014-2015) demonstrate applied scholarship with institutional support. Graduate supervision occurs through courses including 'Scientific Research and Ethics' and 'Ceramic Design in Environmental Design', though specific student counts aren't documented. While no dedicated laboratory is specified, Prof. Gülaçtı directs departmental artistic production through courses like 'Artistic Ceramics Workshop' and project-based initiatives. His administrative roles provide structural support for ceramic arts education, with the department serving as the primary hub for creative and technical development in ceramics and glass.
