Alperen Akbulut is a PhD candidate in Audiology and Speech Disorders at Marmara University, with his doctoral studies expected to conclude in mid-2026. Since 2020, he has served as a Lecturer in the Department of Audiology at the University of Health Sciences in Istanbul. He is currently the Principal Investigator for a project funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK), which involves evaluating verbal and musical short-term memory in pediatric cochlear implant users with a game-based software. His research further utilizes neurophysiological measurements to examine auditory processing and memory-related brain responses in this population.

Akbulut holds an MSc. in Audiology and Speech Disorders from Marmara University, where he graduated as a High Honors student, and a BSc. from Istanbul University. His master’s thesis provided the Turkish adaptation of the 'Music-Related Quality of Life' questionnaire. Prior to his current academic role, Akbulut spent three years as a Clinical Specialist at Advanced Bionics (2017–2020), providing technical and clinical support for cochlear implant user. His research revolves around cochlear implants and music perception, particularly with a commitment to enhance music-related quality of life.

Professor doctor Mehmet AKDAĞ

In 2014, I spent 2 months as an observer in the field of ear and skull base surgery at the United College of London University in London, England. I also attended courses and observed in the field of ear, nose and throat in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Poland for various periods.

I am currently the chairman of the Turkish Ear, Nose and Throat Education Commission. Apart from being a member of the Turkish Ear, Nose and Throat, I am the vice president of the Diyarbakır and Surrounding Ear, Nose and Throat Head and Neck Surgery Association. I am the head of the Department at Dicle University. I am a member of Otology and Otonorology.

I perform Otology and Oto-neurootologİC surgery and mostly Cochlear implants and Cholesteatoma surgery

I have written nearly 100 articles international and in domestic publications , and I have also served as a chairman of many panels, sessions and seminars, in addition to case presentations.

I work as an Associate Professor at Gaziantep Islam, Science and Technology Ünivercity & Gaziantep City Hospital Ear Nose Throat and Head & Neck Surgery Clinic.

Education

 China Medical College, Taichung, Taiwan M.D.

 Harvard School of Public Health, Boston

Master of Science in Health Policy and Management

 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston

Research Fellowship in Otolaryngology

 National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Executive MBA Program in Accounting and Management Decision-Making

Master in Business Administration

Current Position

 Deputy Superintendent, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

 Board Director, Joint Commission of Taiwan

 Board Director, Taiwan Academy of Otology

 Fu Jen Catholic University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan Chair Professor

 Member, International Otopathology Scosiety

 Member, CORLAS (Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum)

Prof. Dr. Esra Yücel is a distinguished scientist specialized in the field of audiology, recognized for her academic and clinical contributions. She completed her undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies at Hacettepe University, focusing on auditory rehabilitation, pediatric audiology, and cochlear implant applications. Throughout her academic career, she has authored numerous national and international publications, actively participated in scientific projects, and supervised many graduate students.

She currently serves as a faculty member and Head of the Department of Audiology at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences. By integrating clinical practice with academic knowledge, she has made significant contributions to improving the quality of life of individuals with hearing loss. Conducting education, research, and community awareness activities simultaneously, Prof. Dr. Yücel is regarded as one of the leading academics in her field.