Nur Çetin is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University. She has held academic roles since 2003, including previous positions at Giresun University (2016-2019) and Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Uluslararası Türk-Kazak University (2006-2015). Education: PhD in History (2003), MA in History (1998), BA in Public Administration (2005), and a certificate in Kazakh Language Teaching (2018). Her research focuses on Turkish World Studies , International Politics , and International Institutions . She has published extensively on Central Asian history, Turkey-Kazakhstan relations, and geopolitical dynamics. Notable awards include the Ahmet Yesevi Üniversitesi 25.Yılı Madalyası (2017) and the Üstün Başarılı Bilim Adamı Madalyası (2016). She has supervised 12 formal theses, including works on Afgan migration, cultural diplomacy, and Russia's foreign policy. Her leadership roles include Dean of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University (2020-) and Chair of the International Relations Department (2019-).
Gülçin CEBECİOĞLU is an Assistant Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Sociology. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Sociology from Abant İzzet Baysal University (2015-2022), a Master's in Sociology from the same institution (2012-2015), a BA in Foreign Language Education from Hacettepe University (2005-2009), and associate degrees in Law (2018-2020) and Social Work (2022-2025) from Anadolu University. Her research focuses on: Gender, race, and ethnicity studies Sociology of law and criminal justice systems Crime research with emphasis on social contexts Digital sociology and technology's social impact Her publications frequently examine gender dynamics in Turkish society, criminal justice perceptions, and pandemic-related educational transformations. Award recognition includes: Golden Research Award (2016) from the International Conference of Strategic Research TÜBİTAK Publication Incentive Award (2015) She currently leads a research project (2025-2026) titled 'Accessibility Problems of Physically Disabled Individuals in Urban Life: Kırşehir Example' and teaches courses including Crime Sociology, Quantitative Data Processing, and Social Statistics.
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Kavaz is a full-time Professor in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Science and Letters. Previously, he held academic positions at Fırat University (1997-2021) and served as Dean at Bitlis Eren University (2013-2015). His academic journey includes a PhD in Modern Turkish Literature from Fırat University (1990), a Master's degree in the same field (1985), and a BA in Turkish Language and Literature from Atatürk University (1981). His research focuses on: New Turkish Literature and its evolution Poetic analysis of figures like Necip Fazıl Kısakürek and Yahya Kemal Beyatlı Historical development of Turkish novels and short stories Intersections between literature, culture, and religious identity Comparative literary studies and criticism methodologies His publications predominantly explore Turkish literary modernization, with recent works examining metaphysical poetry, historical authenticity in literature, and regional cultural expressions. Over 85% of his articles analyze 20th-century Turkish literary figures and movements. Honors include the Writer, Thinker and Artists of the Year Award (2020) from Türkiye Yazarlar Birliği. He has supervised 27 graduate students (15 PhD, 12 MA) with topics spanning Ottoman to contemporary Turkish literature. Administrative roles include Department Head at Fırat University (2000-2007) and editorial work for literary journals.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metin IŞIK serves as Department Head and full-time faculty member in the Management Information Systems Department at Kirşehir Ahi Evran University's Kaman School of Applied Sciences since 2020. His academic appointments reflect continuous progression within Turkish higher education institutions with current leadership responsibilities. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Educational Administration and Supervision from Marmara University (2018) Joint PhD in Educational Administration and Supervision from Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (2017) Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Beykent University (2009) BA in Theology from Marmara University (1990) Associate Degree in Law from Istanbul University (1985) Metin IŞIK's research centers on educational administration and higher education studies with specialized focus on technological leadership in school environments. His work examines critical intersections between administrative practices, teacher development, and digital transformation in educational settings. Current investigations address AI integration challenges, internationalization barriers in Turkish universities, and systemic factors influencing student retention—particularly within management information systems programs. His methodology combines qualitative leadership studies with quantitative analysis of educational outcomes across diverse institutional contexts. Analysis of his 42 publications (2017-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Technology leadership's impact on teacher professionalization, (2) Structural barriers affecting student success in higher education, and (3) Cross-cultural adaptation challenges in internationalized academic environments. Recent works increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence frameworks while maintaining core focus on administrative decision-making processes. His publications appear primarily in Turkish educational journals with growing international collaboration visible in co-authorship patterns. Metin IŞIK has supervised at least one master's thesis on school administrators' technology leadership self-efficacy and serves as consultant for the institutional project 'Management Information Systems Students' Career Goals and Barriers.' His teaching portfolio spans 25 undergraduate courses including Educational Introduction, Special Education Guidance, Classroom Management, and Consumer Behavior—demonstrating interdisciplinary application of his expertise across education and management domains.
Prof. Dr. Evren Küçük is a Turkish academic specializing in Turkish Foreign Policy History and European History at Kastamonu University , where he serves as a Professor in the Department of International Relations since 2025. Previously, he held positions as Associate Professor (2019-2025) and Researcher (2016-2019) at the same institution. He has also served as Head of Department and Editorial Board Member for various academic organizations. Education: PhD in Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History , 2011-2016, Ankara University MA in History of the Republic of Turkey , 2009-2011, Atatürk University BA in History , 2005-2009, Atatürk University His research focuses on Turkish Foreign Policy History and European History , with particular emphasis on Ottoman-Swedish diplomatic relations, Nordic-Turkish historical ties, and archival analysis. He has published extensively on topics including: Non-career ambassador appointments in Turkish foreign policy Finland's role in NATO integration processes Scandinavian archival resources for Turkish historical studies Diplomatic crises in early Turkish Republic history Recent publications analyze Sweden's NATO membership through Turkish perspective and archival resources in Finland regarding Turkish history. His 53 publications demonstrate strong institutional collaboration with scholars from Sweden, Finland, and other Nordic countries. Scientific Awards: 2022 - Yayın Teşvik Ödülü (Publication Incentive Award) 2021 - DEMİRKENT TARİH ÖDÜLÜ (Demirkent History Award), Demirkent Foundation 2020 - TÜBA-TESEP KAYDA DEĞER TELİF ESER (TÜBA-TESEP Registered Valuable Work) He has supervised 5 master's theses and served as principal advisor for topics including: Diplomatic asylum concepts Twitter diplomacy Backdoor diplomacy in Turkish foreign policy UN Security Council memberships India-Iran diplomatic relations His editorial work includes contributions to journals like The International History Review and CTAD , and he has participated in numerous international conferences across Turkey, Sweden, and Kyrgyzstan.
Harun İLÇİOĞLU is a Lecturer at the Department of Turkish Language at Kastamonu University since 2019. He holds a PhD in Turkish Language Education from Abant İzzet Baysal University (2018-2025), an MSc in Modern Turkish Language from Pamukkale University (2009-2013), and a BA in Turkish and Social Sciences Education from Sakarya University (2006-2009). He has served as Chair of the Commission at Kastamonu University (2020-2022). Educational Background PhD: Turkish Language Education, Abant İzzet Baysal University (2018-2025) MSc: Modern Turkish Language, Pamukkale University (2009-2013) BA: Turkish and Social Sciences Education, Sakarya University (2006-2009) His research focuses on Turkish Education , emphasizing technological integration in language teaching. He has contributed to projects like the UN-Supported Turkish Language Education (2022) and 3 Dakikada Türkçe (2015-2016). His work explores the use of AI, films, and music in teaching Turkish to foreigners. Key publications include a 2024 study on AI-driven Turkish speech robots, a 2023 analysis of idiom teaching through films, and a 2018 book on teaching Turkish through songs. He also co-edited the 2024 book Current Discussions in Teaching Turkish to Bilinguals and Foreigners . Active in international conferences, he chaired a session on AI and Turkish education at the 2023 International Symposium on Teaching Turkish as a Heritage and Foreign Language . Certifications include a Turkish Teaching Certificate from Yunus Emre Institute (2016) and training in multicultural teaching environments (2008).
Furkan Kıraç is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Özyeğin University, specializing in Computer Vision and Machine Learning . He previously served as a Part-Time Instructor at the same university (2012-2013) and as a Research Assistant at Boğaziçi University (2009-2013). Education: PhD in Computer Engineering, Boğaziçi University (2013) MS in Systems and Control Engineering, Boğaziçi University (2002) BS in Mechanical Engineering, Boğaziçi University (2000) His research focuses on real-time hand pose estimation , deep learning , and computer vision applications in industrial automation. Recent publications highlight his work on pedestrian tracking, spatio-temporal mapping, and image processing pipelines for test oracle automation. Notable achievements include founding two computer vision companies ( Proksima and Fortibase ) and receiving awards at SIU conferences (2004, 2005, 2012). He has contributed to projects funded by TÜBİTAK and the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey. Scientific Awards: 3rd place in best demo award (SIU 2012) Best application paper award (SIU 2012) 3rd degree in Turkish National Science Competition (1994, 1995) Gold/Silver/Bronze medals in National Computer Science Olympiads
ENİS ARSLAN is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. His research spans Natural Language Processing, Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Remote Sensing. Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Çukurova University (2020) Master's in Computer and Information Sciences from Doğuş University (2013) Master's in Business Administration from Beykent University (2009) B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Yıldız Technical University (2001) His work focuses on UAV-based 3D documentation of cultural heritage, flood mapping with machine learning, and Turkish morphological disambiguation. He has contributed to journals like ACM Transactions on Asian and Low-Resource Language Information Processing and Environmental Monitoring and Assessment . His projects include Tübitak-funded initiatives on smart tracking systems and UAV applications in geospatial analysis. He has taught courses in software development and computational linguistics.
Selçuk Bilgin is a Lecturer at Özyeğin University's School of Foreign Languages since 2015. He holds a Master's degree in Distance Education Technologies from Sakarya University (2024) and is pursuing a PhD in Computer and Educational Technologies at Sakarya University. Research Interests: Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Language Teaching Methodology Education: MA in Distance Education Technologies (Sakarya, 2024), BA in English Language Teaching (Marmara, 2008) His work focuses on cognitive challenges in EFL speaking, relative clause processing dynamics, reading engagement strategies, and grammar integration in writing. He previously served as English Instructor, Level Coordinator, and Assessment Office Coordinator at Hasan Kalyoncu University.
YAVUZ SİNAN ULU is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences within the Department of Turkish Language and Literature . He holds a PhD in Turkish Language and Literature from Ardahan University (2017) and has taught courses like Western Literature , Text Analysis , and Comparative Turkic World Literature . Doctorate: Turkish Language and Literature (2014-2017, Ardahan University) Master's: Turkish Language and Literature (2011-2014, Ardahan University) Bachelor's: Turkish Language and Literature (2007-2011, Hacettepe University) His research focuses on New Turkish Literature , comparative Turkic world literature , and identity construction in early 20th-century Turkish novels . He explores themes like historical figures in poetry, postmodernist elements in war literature, and gender roles in Turkish fiction. He has authored 29 books/chapters, including works on Servet-i Fünûn literature and commodification in Necip Fazıl Kısakürek's theatres . His 12 peer-reviewed articles span topics from modernist critique in Ferit Edgü's works to structural analysis of Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil's stories , published in journals like Turkish Studies and Karadeniz Araştırmaları . He has supervised 9 theses, including studies on character casts in Turgut Özakman's plays and space representation in Murathan Mungan's fiction . He also serves as an editorial board member for Gaziantep University Social Sciences Journal .
Mehmet Nur Çelikaslan serves as a Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Vocational School of Social Sciences within the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance since 1997. His academic profile bridges finance education with specialized research in international relations, particularly focusing on geopolitical dynamics between Türkiye and Western powers. His educational trajectory includes: Doctorate in Political Science and International Relations (2021) from Hasan Kalyoncu University Master's in Personnel Management (1997) from Istanbul University Institute of Social Sciences Licence in Public Administration (1992) from Istanbul University Faculty of Political Sciences Research centers on Turkish-American relations across multiple crisis points including military cooperation disputes (S-400/F-35), Syria policy divergences, historical tensions (March 1st Bill), and diplomatic friction (visa restrictions). His work extends to broader European security analysis covering Ukraine war implications, German leadership roles, and diaspora influences on Türkiye-Armenia normalization. This scholarship consistently examines how geopolitical ruptures impact institutional frameworks and bilateral trust. Publication trends from 2020-2024 reveal methodical progression from bilateral Turkey-US analysis toward wider European security architecture studies. While maintaining Turkish-American relations as the core focus, recent work incorporates Ukraine war repercussions and diaspora politics, demonstrating expanding analytical scope. All publications appear in internationally indexed journals with dual-language output (English/Turkish), reflecting targeted scholarly communication strategies for both global and domestic academic audiences.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Dr. hc Sahin Albayrak is a distinguished academic and entrepreneur at the Technical University of Berlin , where he founded and directs the Distributed Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (DAI Laboratory) . He leads the Agent Technologies in Business Applications and Telecommunications research group and serves as founding member of Deutsche Telekom Laboratories (2004) and European Center for ICT (EICT) (2005). As initiator of Connected Living e.V. (2009) and managing director of German-Turkish Advanced Research Center for ICT (2012), he bridges international collaborations. He also founded IOLITE GmbH (2014) and other startups. Research Focus: Agent technology, autonomous driving, smart cities, cyber security, machine learning, and AI applications in energy systems Awards: Federal Cross of Merit (2014), multiple Best Paper Awards Leadership: Director of DAI Laboratory, head of research group at TU Berlin His 20+ recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate expertise in agent-based architectures , smart mobility solutions , context-aware computing , and AI-driven security systems . Notable trends include integrating large language models into database interfaces, optimizing multi-agent coordination for logistics, and advancing explainable AI through feature attribution frameworks. Scientific Contributions: Recipient of Germany's Bundesverdienstkreuz for German-Turkish cooperation Best Paper Award at Smart Grid Architectures conference
Sertel ALTUN serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Sciences at Yildiz Technical University's Faculty of Education, where she has taught undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses since 2005. Her institutional role includes thesis supervision for graduate students and active participation in national and international research projects. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree from Yildiz Technical University's Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences, followed by consecutive Master's and Doctoral degrees in Curriculum and Instruction at the university's Social Sciences Institute. Dr. ALTUN's research centers on curriculum development and instructional design , with pioneering work in Understanding by Design (UbD) methodology. She champions teacher-led school development models through her 'Tasarımcı Öğretmen' (Teacher as Designer) learning community, emphasizing that sustainable educational change requires teachers to co-create and implement classroom-specific models. Her scholarship spans teacher education, differentiated instruction, growth mindset strategies, and 21st-century skills integration across diverse subjects. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on UbD applications in science, mathematics, and language education, alongside investigations into growth mindset impacts, curriculum-policy alignment, and technology-mediated learning. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom implementation, particularly in Turkish educational contexts. As an academic advisor, she has successfully supervised 4 doctoral and 18 master's theses. Her project portfolio includes serving as Methodology Education Project Coordinator for Turkey's Educational Volunteers Foundation and as Researcher in a European Union Council project, with ongoing national and international collaborations. She founded the 'Tasarımcı Öğretmen' learning community to foster collaborative teacher development, conducting workshops nationwide on school-based program development, instructional design, assessment strategies, and curriculum implementation for educators and administrators.
Mehmet Kiliç serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Language Education at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Education. His academic journey includes a Doctorate in English Language Education from Çukurova University (2008-2013), a Master's from Gaziantep University (2005-2007), and undergraduate studies at Boğaziçi University (2001-2005). Current Rank: Associate Professor (2020-present) Previous Positions: Doctor Lecturer (2013-2020), Lecturer (2005-2013) Administrative Roles: Department Head (2018-2020), Institute Deputy Director (2018-2020), Erasmus Coordinator (2013-present) His research spans English Language Teaching with emphasis on second language acquisition mechanics, particularly phonetic phenomena like pausing patterns and lexical stress in cross-linguistic contexts. Key interests include teacher identity construction, language learning strategies, foreign language anxiety, and the impact of L1 on L2 acquisition. His work integrates psycholinguistic analysis with educational applications, examining how speech patterns correlate with proficiency and how teacher development affects classroom outcomes. Kiliç's publication trends reveal sustained focus on empirical linguistic analysis (40% of recent work), teacher development (30%), and language learning psychology (30%). His research increasingly incorporates cross-cultural comparisons (Turkish, Iraqi, Swahili, Hausa speakers) and examines technology's role in language education. The 2020-2024 period shows growing emphasis on AI integration in ELT and refugee language acquisition. As a thesis supervisor, he has guided 17 master's students to completion and currently oversees 2 doctoral candidates. His administrative contributions include journal editorships for Gaziantep University Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Sciences. Current teaching responsibilities include Linguistics, Teaching Language Skills, and Psychological Foundations of Language Education courses at graduate and undergraduate levels. Professional activities include frequent conference presentations at international venues like GlobELT and ULEAD Congress. His editorial work focuses on advancing Turkish scholarship in language education through national journal development.
Associate Professor Hasan Karaca is affiliated with Gaziantep University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Turkish Language and Literature. He specializes in Turkish language, historical linguistics, and syntax, with a focus on Old Anatolian Turkish and Ottoman Turkish. PhD: Cumhuriyet University (2013) MA: Gaziantep University (2004) BA: Ondokuz Mayıs University (1994) His research spans Turkish grammar, semantic structures, and historical linguistic analysis. He has supervised 16 graduate theses on topics like Anatolian Turkish manuscripts, Turkic dialects, and lexical studies. Recent publications focus on syntactic transformations, compound verbs, and morphological patterns in Turkish. He teaches courses including General Linguistics , Semantics , and Turkish Sound History . From 2016-2020, he served as Deputy Director of the Domestic Research Application Center at Gaziantep University.
