Tarsus University organized the “2025 Academic Commendation Ceremony” for academic staff members who were deemed worthy of awards for their outstanding achievements in the fields of science, arts, and social contribution throughout 2025, as well as for faculty members who attained promotion in academic rank.

The ceremony, held at the Şehit İstihkam Üsteğmen Ozan Olgu Köreke Conference Hall, was attended by Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Özen, vice rectors, academic and administrative staff, and numerous invited guests. The program commenced with a moment of silence and the Turkish National Anthem, followed by a musical recital and dance performance presented by artists from the Mersin University State Conservatory.

In his address delivered within the scope of the University’s institutional activities, Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Özen emphasized the dynamism arising from Tarsus University’s status as a young higher education institution and highlighted the significance of academic productivity, scientific research, and contributions to institutional development. Stressing the University’s vision, Rector Özen stated: “I would particularly like to emphasize that today’s ceremony carries a special significance for us. Although our University is still in the early years of its establishment, it has rapidly become a higher education institution distinguished by its scientific productivity, academic dynamism, and momentum of development. I wholeheartedly congratulate our esteemed faculty members who have demonstrated success in the academic promotion process since 2018 and who have produced scientific publications, projects, and patents throughout 2025. I believe that these achievements constitute highly valuable contributions that will further advance the academic vision of Tarsus University. On this occasion, I sincerely congratulate all academics who have been honored with awards and wish them continued and increasing success. I would also like to extend my gratitude to all members of our University who contribute to its academic development.”

During the ceremony, certificates were presented to academic staff members who received awards in various categories following the evaluation of their scientific publications, projects, artistic works, and community engagement activities conducted over the past year. In addition, certificates of achievement were awarded to faculty members who were promoted in academic rank or attained new academic titles in 2025.

TARSUS UNİVERSİTY 2025 ACADEMİC AWARDS

FACULTY MEMBER SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION AWARDS

Scientific Publication Awards in the Field of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Gold Star Scientific Publication Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülden Gökşen

Silver Star Scientific Publication Award

Prof. Dr. Osman Murat Özkendir

Bronze Star Scientific Publication Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamil Neyfel Çerçi

Scientific Publication Awards in the Field of Health Sciences

Gold Star Scientific Publication Award

Prof. Dr. Duygu Sönmez Düzkaya

Silver Star Scientific Publication Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atiye Karakul

Bronze Star Scientific Publication Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gamze Bozkul

Scientific Publication Awards in the Field of Social Sciences

Gold Star Scientific Publication Award

Prof. Dr. Kemal Eyüboğlu

Silver Star Scientific Publication Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sefa Özbek

Bronze Star Scientific Publication Award

Prof. Dr. Serkan Şahin

Scientific Publication Awards for Lecturers

Gold Star Scientific Publication Award

Lect. Dr. Yusuf Korkmaz

Silver Star Scientific Publication Award

Lect. Dr. Şule Güngör

Bronze Star Scientific Publication Award

Lect. Dr. Ahmet Koluman

Scientific Publication Awards for Research Assistants

Gold Star Scientific Publication Award

Res. Assist. Aliye Beyza Bayyar

Silver Star Scientific Publication Award

Res. Assist. Tuğba Akbıyık

Bronze Star Scientific Publication Award

Res. Assist. Sibel Yalvaç

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS

Gold Star Community Contribution Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Emin Demir

Silver Star Community Contribution Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Atalay

Bronze Star Community Contribution Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evrim Göz

FINE ARTS EXHIBITION AWARDS

Gold Star Exhibition Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Enes

FINE ARTS PROJECT AWARDS

Gold Star Project Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Yelda Gezicioğlu

ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES PROJECT AWARDS

Gold Star Project Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Alcan

Silver Star Project Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülden Gökşen

HEALTH SCIENCES PROJECT AWARDS

Gold Star Project Award

Prof. Dr. Duygu Sönmez Düzkaya

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Kübra Çekok

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atiye Karakul

TEKNOFEST AWARDS

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ulusal

Assist. Prof. Dr. Abdulcelil Yüzer

YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARDS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS

Young Researcher Award in Engineering and Natural Sciences

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Onur Derse

Young Researcher Award in Health Sciences

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gamze Bozkul

Young Researcher Award in Social Sciences

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sefa Özbek

FACULTY MEMBER UPPER QUARTILE (Q1–Q2) RESEARCH AWARDS

Engineering and Natural Sciences

Gold Star Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülden Gökşen

Silver Star Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serdar Coşkun

Bronze Star Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Salih Hakan Yetgin

Health Sciences

Gold Star Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Duygu Sönmez Düzkaya

Silver Star Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömür Acet

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gamze Bozkul

Bronze Star Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atiye Karakul

Social Sciences

Gold Star Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Kemal Eyüboğlu

Silver Star Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sefa Özbek

Bronze Star Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Serkan Şahin

LECTURER UPPER QUARTILE (Q1–Q2) RESEARCH AWARDS

Gold Star Researcher Award

Lect. Pelin Zıvdır Yeşilyurt

RESEARCH ASSISTANT UPPER QUARTİLE (Q1–Q2) RESEARCH AWARDS

Gold Star Researcher Award

Res. Assist. Aliye Beyza Bayyar

Res. Assist. Tuğba Akbıyık

Silver Star Researcher Award

Res. Assist. Sibel Yalvaç

Res. Assist. Ferhat Alkan

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT TO ACADEMIC STAFF AWARDED THE TİTLE OF PROFESSOR

Prof. Dr. Egemen İpek

Prof. Dr. Salih Hakan Yetgin

Prof. Dr. Tuğba Yolcu

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT TO ACADEMIC STAFF AWARDED THE TITLE OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emrah Çetin

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem İpek

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Didem Demir Karakuş

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşenur Gökşen

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Tezcan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Buğra Sarper

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ata Kahveci

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Yelda Gezicioğlu

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ulusal Erkal

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ümit Şerifi

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Alcan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mine Akbaş

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aysel Özfidan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Gülriz Akaroğlu

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Atalay

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Enes

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yaman

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT TO ACADEMIC STAFF APPOINTED AS ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tugay Öney

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kemal Enes

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bekir Zengin

Assist. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Rençber

Assist. Prof. Dr. Volkan Deniz

Assist. Prof. Dr. Adem Erik

Assist. Prof. Dr. Serkan Alkan