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