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Prof. Dr. Menelaos Gkartzios is a distinguished academic affiliated with the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University , with extensive experience at institutions including Newcastle University , Izmir Institute of Technology , and University College Dublin . He has served as a Visiting Professor at Tongji University and contributes to editorial boards such as Habitat International and Journal of Rural Studies . Education: PhD in Regional & Urban Planning, University College Dublin (2008) MSc in Environmental Resource Management, University College Dublin (2003) MAgrSc in Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Agricultural University of Athens (2002) PGCert in Advanced Studies in Academic Practice, Newcastle University (2014) Research Focus: His work bridges sustainable rural development , urban-rural dynamics , and the cultural dimensions of place-making . Key themes include counterurbanisation , rural mobilities , and artistic practice in planning . Publication Trends: Recent articles and books examine climate-driven migration , community co-creation , and rural housing paradoxes . His scholarship spans interdisciplinary frameworks, merging rural sociology , geography , and planning theory . Leadership Roles: He co-leads the AESOP Thematic Group on Rural Planning and contributes to global planning discourse through edited volumes like The Routledge Companion to Rural Planning .

• Sustainable Rural Development
• Urban-Rural Relationships
• Mobilities and Social Change
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Prof. İpek İmamoğlu is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey, specializing in environmental chemistry and pollutant fate. She holds leadership roles, including former Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2012-2015) and Vice Chair of the Environmental Engineering Department (2009-2012). Her research focuses on organic compound fate, microplastic interactions, contaminated site management, and receptor modeling for pollutants like PCBs and PBDEs. Education: PhD from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2001), M.S. from University of Newcastle upon Tyne (1996), and B.S. from METU (1995). Awards include the METU Ph.D. Dissertation Supervision Award (2017, 2010) and the British Chevening Scholarship (1995/96). She has supervised over 20 PhD and MS students in environmental chemistry and engineering. Research spans contaminated sediment remediation, PCB/PBDE degradation pathways, and policy impacts of microplastics. Her projects include TUBITAK-funded studies on microplastic-organic interactions and POPs management. She advises on national policies, including Turkey’s implementation of the Stockholm Convention on POPs. Key Projects: Molecular Level Microplastic-Organic Interactions (TUBITAK 2021), PCB Fate in Aquatic Sediments (TUBITAK 2015), and Zeolite-Wastewater Treatment (METU Funded 2002). Awards: UWM Dissertator Fellowship, NATO Travel Grant, and ISO 17025 Auditor Certification. Her publications (over 80) cover environmental forensics, receptor modeling, and bioremediation. She actively participates in international conferences and serves as a consultant for UNDP and EU-funded initiatives.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Organic Compound Fate
• Microplastic-Organic Interactions
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Sevda Yalçın serves as a full-time Lecturer at Kafkas University's Kağızman Vocational School within the Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation. With continuous academic service since 1997, she maintains an active teaching schedule covering quality management, statistics, and customer relationship management courses at the associate degree level. Her educational background includes a BSc in Statistics from Anadolu University (1993-1997) and an MSc in Business Administration (without thesis) from Atatürk University's Institute of Social Sciences (2006-2008). Yalçın's research focuses on economic analysis of regional development with particular emphasis on South Caucasus countries, African economies, and Turkish agricultural sectors. Her work frequently employs global indices like Legatum Prosperity Index and World Bank's Doing Business indicators to evaluate economic performance and sustainable development potential. She maintains a strong regional focus on Kağızman district in eastern Turkey, analyzing local development challenges through community participation and rural tourism potential. Her publication record shows consistent output since 2012 with 39 total publications including 16 articles, 21 conference presentations, and 2 books. The research demonstrates evolving focus from broader Balkan and post-Soviet economic analysis toward increasingly specialized regional studies of South Caucasus and Turkey's agricultural sector. As a dedicated academic collaborator, she maintains a longstanding research partnership with Alper Yalçın (39 joint publications), with additional collaborations including Kubilay Aras, Coşkun Alıcı, and Kerem Karabulut. Her work demonstrates strong alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable local development research.

• Economic Analysis
• Regional Development Studies
• Sustainable Local Development
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Prof. Dr. Reyhan Çelik is a full professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Letters, Russian Language and Literature Department since 2023, with prior associate professor (2015–present) and assistant professor (2007–2015) positions at Erciyes University. She holds a doctorate in Russian Language and Literature from Ankara University (2007) and has authored/co-authored over 64 publications. Education: PhD (2007), Ankara University MA (2001), Ankara University BA (1995), Ankara University Research Focus: 20th-century Russian literature War narratives Siberian and village themes Gender studies Migration and cultural identity Comparative Turkish-Russian literary analysis Academic Leadership: Head of Russian Language and Literature Department (Akdeniz University, since 2018) Scientific Projects Committee Member (Akdeniz University, since 2019) Key Publications (2014–2021): World War II memory in Soviet works Gender representation in Ulitskaya and Yevtushenko Ecological themes in Astafyev and Aitmatov Analysis of Gumilyov’s orientalist perspectives Conference Participation: Chair/speaker at 20+ international conferences Peer reviewer for journals: RumeliDE, Karadeniz, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitü Dergisi

• Russian Literature
• Soviet Literature
• Slavic Studies
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Barış İşçi Pembeci is a researcher at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering. He also holds a secondary affiliation with the Faculty of Letters, Department of Art History. Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering (2001), M.A. in Sociology and Anthropology (2004), Ph.D. in Anthropology (2010). Research Focus: Social anthropology of Central Asia, Islamic studies, gender dynamics, post-Soviet cultural practices, and multispecies ethnography. His scholarly work examines: 2025 study on Muğla bullfights as rural masculinity rituals 2021 analysis of female humor patterns in Turkey 2019 spatial approach to youth identity formation 2018 ethnography of Kyrgyz healing traditions 2017 investigation of Islam-ethnicity interplay Scientific achievements: International Convention of Asia Scholars (2011) Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society (2009) He coordinates Erasmus programs (2021-2025) and leads evaluations for engineering education standards. Current TÜBİTAK-funded research explores socio-cultural impacts of cancer therapies.

• Social Anthropology
• Islamic Studies
• Central Asian Cultures
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Prof. Dr. Elif Alkay is a Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, where she has served since 2009, progressing from Assistant Professor to her current position since 2021. She has held significant administrative roles including Program Head (2019-2020) and Erasmus Coordinator (2015-2019). Her academic leadership extends to external institutions through her membership on the Şişli Municipality City Council Board and professional associations including the European Real Estate Society. Education: Doctorate in Landscape Planning, Istanbul Technical University (1998-2002) Master's in Landscape Planning, Istanbul Technical University (1993-1995) Bachelor's in Urban and Regional Planning, Istanbul Technical University (1988-1992) Post-Doctoral Research, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2006-2008) Prof. Alkay's research focuses on urban planning, urban economy, regional planning, urban policy, and housing policy. Her work examines the intricate relationships between planning systems, housing markets, and spatial patterns in Turkish cities. She investigates how economic factors, institutional frameworks, and policy interventions shape urban development, with particular attention to housing affordability, spatial segregation, and the impacts of urban transformation processes. Her research methodology combines quantitative spatial analysis with qualitative institutional analysis to provide comprehensive insights into urban dynamics. Prof. Alkay's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on housing markets, planning systems, and urban transformation in Turkey. Her work shows an evolution from analyzing specific case studies to developing broader theoretical frameworks connecting planning policy with housing market outcomes. She has increasingly incorporated collaborative governance approaches and experiential learning methodologies into her research, reflecting a growing interest in how planning education can address complex urban challenges. Her most recent work examines the effectiveness of new planning systems in transforming housing markets. Scientific Awards: Balkan Architecture Biennial, Urbanism, GRANDPRIX (first) award (2017) ANEVAR Best Paper Prize for Real Estate Development, European Real Estate Society (2015) British Academy-Newton Fund-Advanced Research Fellowship Award (2015) Prof. Alkay has successfully led multiple research projects funded by prestigious organizations including the British Academy and Istanbul Technical University's Scientific Research Projects Unit (BAP). Her project 'Construction, Economic Development, and Planning Policies: Investigating the Causal Links' examines the relationship between planning systems and housing market outcomes in Turkey. She has supervised numerous graduate students and currently has 15 theses in progress, reflecting her active mentorship role in developing the next generation of urban planning professionals. While specific laboratory affiliations aren't explicitly mentioned in the provided information, Prof. Alkay's work involves close collaboration with planning practitioners, municipal authorities, and international research teams. Her research on collaborative governance in planning education suggests active engagement with studio-based teaching environments that function as practical laboratories for urban planning innovation.

• Urban Planning
• Urban Economy
• Regional Planning
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Yağmur SÖNMEZ DEMİR is an Assistant Professor at Çankaya University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of English Language and Literature. She holds a PhD in British Literature (2020) and an MA in British Literature and Cultural Studies (2012) from Turkish institutions, with postdoctoral work at Heidelberg University (2022-2023). Specializes in comparative literature , gender studies , and postcolonial narratives . Active in science fiction analysis , focusing on AI embodiment, gender fluidity, and human-machine ethics. Her 2024-2022 publications address: Death motifs in Shelley's poetry Gendered domesticity in Felicia Hemans AI agency in McEwan and Newitz Postcolonial identity in Kureishi and Emecheta Orientalist frameworks in Christie's works Recipient of the European Language Prize (2013). Serves on the board of the British Association for Contemporary Literary Studies (2023-present) and as IDEA member (2021-present).

• Comparative Literature
• Gender Studies
• Postcolonial Literature
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Güneş ÖZAYTEN serves as an Assistant Professor in the Radio, Television and Cinema Department at Kafkas University's Faculty of Fine Arts since 2019, where she also holds the position of Department Chair. Previously, she held academic positions at Nişantaşı University (2018-2019) and Işık University (2009-2013). Her academic credentials include a PhD in Film Design from Marmara University's Institute of Fine Arts (2017), a Master's in Radio, Television and Cinema from Maltepe University (2009), and a BA in Cinema and Television from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2005). PhD: Marmara University, Institute of Fine Arts, Film Design (2017) MA: Maltepe University, Institute of Social Sciences, Radio/Television/Cinema (2009) BA: Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Cinema and Television (2005) Her research focuses on Film Production-Management, Documentary Film, and Video Design, with particular interest in cinematic representation, visual metaphors, and Turkish cinema's evolution. Her work explores how film constructs cultural identity, especially regarding Mediterranean and Balkan Turkish communities, while examining spatial representation in contemporary Turkish cinema. Her artistic output culminated in the award-winning short film "Sessizler" (2024), which received three international short film awards at Bangkok Movie Awards, Nitiin Film Festival, and Asian Talent International Film Festival. Her scholarly publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between film theory, cultural studies, and visual arts. Short Film Award - Bangkok Movie Awards (2024) Short Film Award - Nitiin Film Festival (2024) Short Film Award - Asian Talent International Film Festival (2024) Özayten actively contributes to academic discourse through conference participations and currently leads the research project "Kafkas University Campus Medicinal Plants in the Context of Botanical Art." Her teaching portfolio spans diverse courses including Video Art, Photography, Camera Acting, and Digital Content Production across multiple academic years.

• Film Production-Management
• Documentary Film
• Video Design

Dr. Meral Dursun Küçükoğlu is a Doctor Lecturer at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University's Faculty of Tourism since 2018, previously serving at Batman University's College of Tourism and Hotel Management (2014–2018). She holds a PhD in Business Administration from İstanbul University (2011), an MSc in Tourism Management from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (2004), and a BSc in Tourism Management (2001). Current Position: Doctor Lecturer at Nevşehir University's Tourism Faculty Past Roles: Deputy Director of Batman University's Vocational School (2014–2016) Her research focuses on tourism management, corporate image, intercultural communication, human resources in tourism, and gastronomy tourism. She has authored/co-authored 12 books and over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with notable studies on tourist behavior, hotel management, and sustainable tourism. Her recent publications include analyses of restaurant atmospheres in tourism (2023), living cuisine experiences in Cappadocia (2022), and stress management among tourism students (2020). She has supervised 16 theses, including studies on emotional labor in hotels and strategic flexibility in food businesses. Key projects include investigating the impact of foreign real estate sales on tourism (Yalova, 2017) and corporate identity in hotel websites. Her work emphasizes stakeholder relationships, sustainable tourism practices, and cross-cultural management in Turkey's tourism sectors.

• Tourism Management
• Human Resources Management in Tourism
• Corporate Image and Customer Loyalty
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Professor NİLGÜN KULOĞLU is a distinguished academic at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, where she has served since 1986. Currently holding the position of Professor since 2018, she also serves as Head of Department since 2023. Her extensive career spans architectural education, research, and administration, with significant contributions to architectural theory, design education, and urban studies. Education: Doctorate (1987-1994): Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Architecture Postgraduate (1985-1987): Karadeniz Technical University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Architecture Undergraduate (1980-1984): Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Architecture Professor Kuloglu's research interests focus on architectural theory, building information, and architectural design, with particular emphasis on spatial concepts, void theory, permeability in urban environments, and the relationship between text and architecture. Her work explores how spatial elements function in both architectural and urban contexts, examining concepts like spatial voids, permeability, and metaphorical interpretations of space. She has made significant contributions to understanding how architectural spaces are perceived, experienced, and represented through various theoretical frameworks. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on spatial concepts in architecture and urban design, with recurring themes of void theory, spatial permeability, and the relationship between text and space. Kuloglu's work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, connecting architectural theory with literary studies, environmental psychology, and design education. Her research often examines how spatial elements function across different scales, from architectural details to urban environments, with particular attention to Turkish contexts like Trabzon and Istanbul. Professor Kuloglu has supervised 15 graduate theses across multiple years, demonstrating her commitment to architectural education. She has also led or participated in numerous research projects, including EU-funded initiatives like DESIGNTRAIN for developing design education tools, and several university-supported projects focusing on architectural design, urban permeability, and spatial concepts. Her research has been supported by various funding bodies including TUBITAK and higher education institutions.

• Architecture
• Building Information
• Architectural Design
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Zeynep Gümüş Demir is an Assistant Professor and Vice Dean at Üsküdar University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology. She has been a faculty member at Üsküdar University since 2013, following her doctoral work in Clinical Psychology at Doğuş University completed in 2020. Her academic journey began with a Nursing degree from Gazi Osman Paşa University in 2004, followed by a Master's in Applied Psychology at Üsküdar University in 2014. Dr. Gümüş Demir's research focuses primarily on geropsychology and psychological well-being in elderly populations. Her work spans geriatric mental health, positive psychology applications for aging populations, intergenerational programs, and addressing loneliness and depression in older adults. She has made significant contributions to understanding ageism, aging anxiety, and the application of cognitive and art-based therapies for elderly care. Her research often examines rural-urban differences in elderly care and the psychological impact of caregiving for those with conditions like Alzheimer's. Her most recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on successful aging, cognitive reserve, and psychological well-being in elderly populations. She has conducted cross-sectional studies on daily living activities, investigated the impact of intergenerational interaction programs, and explored the relationship between new media literacy and digital loneliness among older adults. Her research demonstrates a consistent focus on practical interventions to improve quality of life for aging populations, with particular attention to hope, compassion, and positive psychological approaches. Dr. Gümüş Demir has served in numerous administrative roles including Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences leadership (2024), Head of Curriculum Preparation Committee, Web Commission Presidency, Bologna Coordination Office, and Erasmus Coordinatorship. She has been actively involved in student counseling (100-150 students) and has contributed to various research groups including the Psycho-Oncology Working Group and Positive Psychology Research Group since 2013. Her teaching portfolio is extensive, covering Clinical Supervision, Ethics in Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Approach in the Clinic, Health Psychology, Psychopathology, and Clinical Psychology courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has also edited significant publications including 'Yaşamın İçinden' (2021) and 'Yaşlılık Psikolojisini Anlamak' (2022), and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine (2025).

• Geropsychology
• Psychological Well-Being in the Elderly
• Positive Psychology
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Cafer ŞEN is a Professor of New Turkish Literature at Dokuz Eylül University since 2017. He previously served as Associate Professor at the same institution after receiving his associate professorship from the Higher Education Council (YÖK) in 2011. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Turkish Language and Literature from Gazi University Faculty of Education (1993), followed by a Master's (1997) and Doctorate (2004) in New Turkish Literature from Gazi University Institute of Social Sciences. Dr. Şen's research primarily focuses on the application of phenomenological and psychoanalytic theories to Turkish literature. His scholarly interests encompass Republican era Turkish poetry, Yunus Emre studies, Sufism, Bektashism, Ottoman literary traditions, and the philosophical dimensions of literary works. He has developed a distinctive approach that bridges Western philosophical frameworks with Turkish literary traditions, particularly exploring concepts of void, nothingness, and transcendence in poetry. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with a concentration on phenomenological literary criticism. His recent work shows increasing engagement with the intersections of psychoanalysis, phenomenology, and Turkish poetic tradition. He has published extensively in journals such as Turkish Studies, Journal of Turkology Research, and Modern Turkish Literature Researches, with particular emphasis on analyzing Turkish poetry through philosophical lenses. Dr. Şen has supervised at least one Master's thesis on values in novels published between 1930-1940. He has contributed to significant national projects including the Turkish Language Historical Dictionary Project and the Turkish World Common Literature Project, specifically authoring sections on National Literature Period Poetry and literary concepts for the Turkish World Literature Concepts and Terms Encyclopedia. As an active academic, he serves on editorial boards for prestigious journals including BİLİG, ERDEM, TÜBAR, GAZİ TÜRKİYAT, and TURKISH STUDIES, demonstrating his standing within the Turkish literary academic community. His scholarly activities extend to numerous national and international conferences where he has presented research on diverse topics spanning from classical Ottoman poetry to contemporary literary theory.

• Turkish Literature
• Phenomenology
• Psychoanalytic Theory
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Associate Professor Hayri Abar is affiliated with Gaziantep University , Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics and Department of Economic History. His career spans institutions including Atatürk University and University of Gent (post-doctoral 2024). Active in Quantitative Decision Methods , Data Analytics , and Heuristic Techniques , he integrates econometric rigor with real-world policy applications. Doctorate in Econometrics (Atatürk University, 2014) Master’s in Economic Theory (Atatürk University, 2011) Bachelor’s in Statistics & Computer Sciences (Karadeniz Technical University, 2007) Post-Doctoral Research (University of Gent, 2024) Abar’s research bridges financial econometrics and public health economics , with recent work applying Multivariate Probit models to mental health policy and machine learning to stock price forecasting. His 20 articles emphasize Turkey case studies in tobacco consumption, migration patterns, and energy economics. Key trends: Integration of LSTM/ML with traditional econometric models Focus on regional disparities in health and economic outcomes Policy-oriented spatial econometrics applications Analysis of ICT adoption and housing demand determinants Advising spans PhD and Master’s theses on topics like health expenditures, stock market volatility, and gender-based violence. Projects include technology-enhanced econometrics education and regional migration studies under national funding.

• Quantitative Decision Methods
• Data Analytics
• Heuristic and Metaheuristic Techniques
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Ali Talih SÜT is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Istanbul Beykent University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences since 2025, previously serving as a Research Assistant (2020-2025). A member of the Eurasian Economists Association since 2019, his work focuses on Turkish and emerging market economies using advanced econometric methods. Education: Doctorate in Social Sciences, Istanbul University (2024). Thesis: Dynamics of money supply endogeneity in Turkey: An analysis of the period 2005-2023 . Master's in Social Sciences, Marmara University (2018). Thesis: The economic structure of Turkish agriculture and its place in employment in 2005-2016 . Bachelor's in Economics and Administrative Sciences, Marmara University (2014). His research centers on macroeconomic policy transmission, financial sector dynamics, and development challenges in emerging economies. Key investigations include inflation-inequality linkages, FDI-unemployment relationships, banking sector stability, and structural shifts from urbanization. Methodologically, he specializes in panel data analysis, threshold models, and causality testing applied to Turkish and Fragile Five contexts. Publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent focus on policy-relevant econometric analysis of Turkish economic structures. His work demonstrates expertise in modeling nonlinear relationships (e.g., inflation thresholds), sectoral interdependencies (agriculture-urbanization), and international transmission channels (trade-ICT, FDI-unemployment). The research portfolio emphasizes empirical rigor with direct implications for monetary policy, financial regulation, and development strategies in emerging markets. Professional engagement includes active participation in Eurasian economic research networks through conference presentations at International Conference on Eurasian Economies, International Banking Congress, and Econometrics Symposia. No doctoral students or major research grants are publicly documented in available materials.

• Macroeconomics
• International Economics
• Development Economics
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Dr. Selin Akyüz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations of TED University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences . She has been actively teaching since at least 2019, offering courses such as Contemporary Turkish Politics , Politics of Masculinities , and Ethnic Problems and Nationalism . Her academic work focuses on gender studies, political masculinities, forced migration, and the intersection of gender with political economy and social reproduction. Her research critically examines topics like women's cooperatives in Turkey, gender-based violence among refugees, and the impact of pandemic policies on marginalized groups. She has authored/co-authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals (SSCI/AHCI-indexed), including works in Gender, Work & Organization , Journal of Refugee Studies , and Women's Studies International Forum . Dr. Akyüz has contributed to funded research projects such as Exploring Hegemonic Masculinity Hierarchy and Social Entrepreneurship in Turkey . Her books and chapters address themes like Political Masculinities in Turkish Cinema and Women's Empowerment Models . She serves on editorial boards for journals like Frontiers and Masculinities: A Journal of Culture and Society .

• Political Science
• Gender Studies
• Forced Migration
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