<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

<p>Primary school: Cengiz Topel Primary school, Şanlıurfa, Turkey 1983-1988</p> <p>Secondary school: Şanlıurfa Anatolian High School, Şanlıurfa, Turkey 1988-1992</p> <p>High School: Vehbi Dinçerler Science High School, Gaziantep, Turkey 1992-1995</p> <p>University: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara , Turkey 1995-2001</p> <p>Otolaryngology Training : Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara , Turkey 2001-2006</p> <p>European Board examination Certificate 11 Nov 2017</p> <p>Master of Science in Audiology Gaziantep University .: 2010-2013</p> <p>JOB EXPERIENCEHakkari Government Hospital, Hakkari, Turkey 2006-2008</p> <p>Başkent University Hospital 2008-2008</p> <p>Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine Department of ORL 2009-2015</p> <p>Inonu University Faculty of Medicine Department of ORL 2015-2017</p> <p>Private Balat Hospital 2017-2019</p> <p>Giresun University Faculty of medicine Department of ORL 2019-2023</p> <p>Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine Department of ORL 2023-</p>

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<p>Born in 1976. He graduated from the 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in 2003 and joined the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck of the 1st Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital in Motol under the supervision of Prof. Betka. Since 2017, he has been the Deputy Head for Science and Research under the leadership of Prof. Jan Plzak, Ph.D. During his postgraduate studies and habilitation he focused on the differences of the immune system in patients with head and neck tumours depending on the aetiology. He is a professor of ENT with focus mainly on otology, surgical treatment of hearing loss, cochlear implantation and skull base surgery. He is a director of Cochlear implant center for adults in UHM. He has completed a number of international fellowships (USA, Holland, Germany, Italy, UK), is the principal investigator of several grant projects, author of 40 publications with IF, H-index 15.</p>

<p>Pediatric audiology and ENT unit, ENT Department CHU Montpellier, Montpellier University, France</p> <p>Cochlear Implant Center, ENT Department CHU Montpellier, Montpellier University, France</p> <p>Reference Center Genetic Deafness, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier University, France</p>