About Koç University

Attila Aşkar serves as a Professor of Mathematics at Koç University, where he previously held key leadership positions including President (2001-2009), Provost (1998-2001), and founding Dean of Arts and Sciences (1993-1998). His academic journey includes an MSc from Istanbul Technical University (1966) and a Ph.D. from Princeton University (1969), followed by postdoctoral research at Brown University. His distinguished career spans prestigious institutions including Boğaziçi University, Paris University VI, Max-Planck Institute in Göttingen, and the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology in Stockholm. His research contributions encompass differential equations, molecular dynamics, quantum mechanics, elasticity theory, and fluid mechanics, with over 95 ISI-indexed publications and two influential books. His work earned him multiple prestigious awards including the TÜBİTAK Science Award, TÜBİTAK Encouragement Award, and the Ministry of Culture Information Age Award. As a full member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences, he continues to contribute to academic literature while preparing a four-volume series on calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations for engineering and science students

Professor Aygül Akyüz serves as a Professor and Deputy Director at Koç University School of Nursing, bringing extensive expertise in women's health and nursing education. Her academic credentials include degrees from GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), culminating in a Ph.D. in Women's Health and Diseases Nursing (2001). Her research portfolio includes over 40 international publications, with 36 articles in internationally indexed journals and contributions to nine national books. Her most cited works include groundbreaking research on gynecologic cancer experiences and cervical cancer screening. As an educator, she has supervised 12 graduate students (5 Master's and 7 Doctoral theses) and continues to mentor three Master's students. Her research interests span infertility nursing, gynecological oncology, reproductive health, nursing education, and specialized tobacco cessation studies. Her contributions have earned her four international and four national awards, reflecting her significant impact on nursing education and women's healthcare. Previously, she held key administrative positions at GATA, including Assistant Director of the School of Nursing and various department head roles

A. Tamer Güler serves as a Lecturer at Koç University, bringing a unique combination of artistic and academic expertise. His educational background spans multiple disciplines, including a degree in Acting from Mimar Sinan University State Conservatory, master's degrees in International Economics from Marmara University and Theater from Haliç University, and studies in Economics at Anadolu University. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cinema-TV at Beykent University, his career began at Istanbul Municipality City Theatres as an Assistant Artist. His professional experience includes roles in over twenty cinema films and television series, along with extensive work in voice-over and directing. As an author, he published "Sugar War" (2006), focusing on health impacts of starch-based sugars and GMOs, and "Effective Speech" (2011, second edition 2014). His teaching career includes positions at Müjdat Gezen Art Center Conservatory, Sadri Alışık Cultural Center, and AKKAdemi Theater workshops. Currently, he teaches Effective Speaking, Acting, and Conservatory Preparation at both Koç University and Berksoy Art Academy.