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Prof. Dr. Atilla Bir is an academic who has made contributions in both engineering sciences and history of science. He completed his education in electrical and control engineering in Germany and spent many years as a faculty member at Istanbul Technical University, teaching both theoretical and applied courses in systems and control engineering. Professor Bir, who bridged his engineering expertise with historical inquiry, is particularly known for his technical and historical analyses of mechan

Behice Boran, an academic and politician who played a significant role in the institutionalization of socialist thought in Türkiye, was the first woman to serve as general chair of the Workers’ Party of Türkiye. Boran gained recognition for her academic work in sociology and contributed to the development of leftist thought in the post–World War II period. Due to her political activism, she was removed from academia and subsequently became actively involved in politics. As a member of parliament

Prof. Dr. Sadettin Ökten is an academic and author with expertise in architecture, urban planning, and the history of civilization. Known for his work on architecture and urban aesthetics, Ökten has also made academic contributions in the field of the history and philosophy of science.Early Life and EducationSadettin Ökten was born in Istanbul on 1 September 1942. His father, Mahmut Celâlettin Ökten, was one of the founders of imam hatip schools in Türkiye. Ökten completed his secondary educatio

Birth and FamilyHe was born in Trabzon in 1904 (Nobel Medicus). His father, İsmail Hakkı Efendi, was a teacher of literature and French and served as chief customs director; his mother was Emine Veliye Hanım. His brother was Ord. Prof. Dr. Kâzım İsmail Gürkan, one of Türkiye’s renowned surgeons. Gürkan’s grandfather wrote poetry under the pseudonym Nef’i. He married Berhiz Hanım and had two children: Doç. Dr. Yalçın İsmail Gürkan (b. 1943), a dentist like himself, and Elçin Gürkan (b. 1939).Educ

Hatice Nüzhet Gökdoğan is recognized as one of the first female scientists in Türkiye to conduct academic work in astronomy and mathematics. Educated abroad through scholarships during the Republican era, she continued her academic career at institutions such as Istanbul University and Istanbul Technical University. Her scientific activities, institutional roles, and contributions to associations have served as a pioneering example for female academics in Türkiye.Birth and FamilyHatice Nüzhet Gö

Ord. Prof. Dr. Ali Yar was born in 1885 in the town of Turuski, at the foot of the Oral Mountains. His father was Ataullah. The family surname was originally "Allah Yar," but due to an error by a census official, it was recorded as "Yar." Ali Yar was of Kazan Turkish descent.Educational LifeAli Yar completed his primary education in his birthplace and then moved to Istanbul, where he enrolled at Galatasaray Sultanîsi. There, he completed two grade levels in one year and finished his ten-year edu

Birth and Early EducationMehmet Bahattin Baysal was born on 8 December 1922 in Kırşehir. He began his primary education in Posof and continued his studies in various cities of Eastern Anatolia. After his family settled in Buca, İzmir, he graduated from Buca Middle School in 1936 and İzmir High School in 1939.Higher EducationBaysal completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Chemistry at Istanbul University Faculty of Science and graduated in 1945. He also graduated from Istanbul Hig

"The Book of İnci Enginün" is a tribute volume dedicated to Prof. Dr. İnci Enginün (b. 1937), one of the leading scholars of Turkish literature, compiled with contributions from her students and friends, and focusing on her life and works. Published as part of Dergâh Yayınları’s "Tribute Book" series, this collective work evaluates Enginün’s academic persona, scholarly legacy, and contributions to Turkish literature from multiple perspectives. First published in June 1997, the book comprises 463

Fethi Heper is a former footballer and academician. He was part of the founding squad of Eskişehirspor and became one of the club’s all-time top scorers. Heper, who was the top goalscorer in the Turkish First League twice, also played for the national team. Advancing in academia alongside his football career, he attained the title of professor and held various positions within the Turkish Football Federation. He passed away on 13 February 2025 at the age of 81.Life and EducationFethi Heper was b