Leadership Team - Vice Rector
Prof. Dr. Sevim Savaşer
Sevim Savaşer (born April 27, 1953, Erzincan) is a Turkish physician and academic. She currently serves as Vice Rector at Biruni University.
Education
She graduated in 1977 from Istanbul University Florence Nightingale School of Nursing. She completed her doctorate at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases. She became an associate professor in 1995...
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solak
Mustafa Solak (born October 1953, Eskişehir) is a Turkish academic and former Rector of Afyon Kocatepe University.
Education
He graduated in 1976 from Atatürk University, Department of Biology. In 1985, he completed his PhD in Medical Genetics at Anadolu University. He became an associate professor in 1992 at Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine and was appointed as a full professor in 1999 at Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine...
Prof. Dr. Fatma Çelik
Education
She graduated from Hacettepe University, School of Health Technology, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1988. She completed her Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at the Institute of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University in 1991. She received her PhD in Public Health in 1996 from the Institute of Health Sciences, Dicle University, with a thesis titled “The Effect of Physical Activity and Nutrition on the Development of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Young People.”...
Leadership Team - Advisor of the Rector
Prof. Dr. M. Yusuf ÇELİK
Education and Academic Background
He graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of Statistics in 1980. In 1981, he began his academic career as a research assistant at the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health. He completed his Master’s degree at the Ege University Computer Applications and Research Center under the supervision of Prof. Dr. M. Cudi Okur, and his PhD at Hacettepe University under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Alaettin Kutsal...
Prof. Dr. Helen SHERIDAN KELLEHER
Prof. Dr. Helen Sheridan serves as Advisor to the Rector at Biruni University, contributing her international academic experience to strategic development and global engagement initiatives.
Dr. Muhammet AVCİL
Dr. Muhammet Avcil is a Turkish scientist, entrepreneur, and academic leader specializing in biotechnology, drug discovery, and translational research. He has an extensive international academic and entrepreneurial background and serves in strategic research and clinical development roles at Biruni University and Biruni University Hospital...
Prof. Dr. Tarif BAKDASH
Prof. Dr. Tarif Bakdash is a distinguished physician, pediatric neurologist, and academic leader serving as Director of the English Medical School and Rector Advisor at Biruni University. He is internationally recognized for his clinical expertise, medical education leadership, and contributions to child neurology and medical ethics....
Dr. Lecturer Yıldırım Mehmet RAMAZANOĞLU
Prof. Dr. Yıldırım Mehmet Ramazanoğlu is a Turkish pediatrician, neurologist, and academic clinician serving as an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Advisor to the Rector at Biruni University and a specialist physician at Biruni University Hospital’s Department of Pediatric Health and Diseases...
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak ÖNAL
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Önal is a Turkish pharmacologist, academic researcher, and higher education leader serving as Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Rector’s Advisor at Biruni University. He holds a faculty position within the Department of Medical Pharmacology at the Biruni University Faculty of Medicine and contributes to both academic governance and research activities...
Leadership Team - Deans of Faculties
Prof. Dr. İsmail Tuncer Değim
Pharmacy
Prof. Dr. İsmail Tuncer Değim is a Turkish pharmaceutical scientist, educator, and academic leader who serves as Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Biruni University. He is widely recognized for his contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, and nanotechnology-related research...
Prof. Dr. Adnan Ömerustaoğlu
Education
Prof. Dr. Adnan Ömerustaoğlu is a distinguished Turkish philosopher, educator, and academic leader serving as Professor of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Education at Biruni University, where he also leads research and academic development initiatives in the social sciences...
Prof. Dr. Özgür Koray Şahingöz
Engineering and Natural Sciences
Prof. Dr. Özgür Koray Şahingöz is a highly respected computer scientist, researcher, and academic leader serving as Professor of Computer Engineering and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Biruni University. He has been a member of Biruni University’s academic leadership team since 2020, where he also serves on the university’s Senate and Executive Board...
Prof. Dr. Nezihe Kızılkaya Beji
Health Sciences
Prof. Dr. Nezihe Kızılkaya Beji is a highly respected nurse scientist, educator, and academic leader specializing in women’s health, reproductive health, and gynecology-focused nursing. She serves as Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Biruni University, where her research and teaching contribute to advancing evidence-based nursing practice and health-related quality-of-life research...
Prof. Dr. İlknur ÖZCAN
Dentistry
Prof. Dr. İlknur Özcan is a distinguished dental radiologist, researcher, and academic leader serving as Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Biruni University. She has played a key role in advancing oral and maxillofacial radiology education and clinical science within the university’s Faculty of Dentistry...
Prof. Dr. Esra KAYTAN SAĞLAM
Medicine
Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam is a distinguished Turkish radiation oncologist, clinician-scientist, and academic leader serving as Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine. She has made significant contributions to clinical cancer care, radiotherapy research, and academic education, combining her expertise in oncology with leadership roles in medical education and clinical service...
Prof. Dr. Zeynep HOŞBAY
Applied Sciences
Prof. Dr. Zeynep Hoşbay is a prominent Turkish physiotherapist, rehabilitation scientist, and academic leader serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Biruni University Faculty of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on clinical measurement, motor development, functional rehabilitation, and evidence-based practice in physiotherapy...
Leadership Team - General Secretary
Dr. Lecturer Aysel Şenyurt Usta
Dr. Lecturer Aysel Şenyurt Usta is a Turkish academic, researcher, and educator serving as Professor of Management and General SecretaryBiruni University. Her scholarly work focuses on leadership, organizational performance, emotional intelligence, and health management — particularly in the context of crisis response in healthcare environments...
Leadership Team - University Administration
