Prof. Dr. Mümtaz Taner Torun. I was born in 1981 in Gaziantep. Since 2021, I have been the head of the ENT Department of Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. I mainly work in the field of Rhinology. Some of my publications. Prof. Dr. Mümtaz Taner Torun. I was born in 1981 in Gaziantep. Since 2021, I have been the head of the ENT Department of Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. I mainly work in the field of Rhinology. Some of my publications: 1. <u>Torun MT.</u> Usage of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Routine Otolaryngologic Surgeries in Turkey. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 2022. Doi:10.1055/s-0042-1745727. 2. <u>Torun MT</u>, Yılmaz E. The role of the rhinostomy ostium size on functional success in dacryocystorhinostomy. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2022;88(S1):S57-S62. doi: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2021.03.006. 3.<u>Torun MT</u>, Başer E, Tanış T, Kuşderci HS. Pneumatization of all turbinates: A very rare entity. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Feb;99(2): 19-20. doi:10.1177/0145561319825666.

Dr. Burak Ulkumen, MD, FTBORLHNS (Fellow of the Turkish Board of Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery), is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, an institution accredited by the Turkish Board of ORL-HNS. He currently serves as the Unit Manager of the Speech and Voice Disorders Division.

Dr. Ulkumen earned his medical degree from Marmara University School of Medicine (1994–2000) and completed his residency in Otorhinolaryngology at Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2000–2005). His early career included positions at Batman State Hospital (2005–2007), Batman Dunya Hospital (2007–2012), and Izmir Deniz Hospital (2012–2014). Since 2014, he has been serving at Manisa Celal Bayar University.

His primary clinical and academic interests include rhinology (particularly endoscopic sinus surgery and rhinoplasty), laryngology and phoniatrics, voice and speech therapy, endoscopic ear surgery, and animal-based experimental research.

Dr. Ulkumen has been serving as an examiner for the European Board Examination in Otorhinolaryngology (EBEORL) for the past five years, actively contributing to the assessment and development of ENT specialists across Europe.

In addition to his clinical and academic duties, Dr. Ulkumen has been a member of the editorial board of Forum KBB and ENTCase journals for the past five years, and has served as an editor for both journals for the last two years.

He has published extensively in both national and international journals. According to Google Scholar, he has 183 citations, with an h-index of 8 and an i10-index of 7. On the Web of Science, he has 55 citations and an h-index of 4.

Dr. Ulkumen continues to advance the field of otolaryngology through his clinical expertise, research contributions, and commitment to academic excellence and education.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Çukurova was born in İzmir in 1957. He is a senior physician and academician specializing in Otolaryngology (ENT) and Oral, Maxillofacial, and Facial Surgery.

Education and Specialization

• <u>Medical Education:</u> Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1981.

• <u>Specialization:</u> Completed his ENT specialization at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital in 1985.

• <u>Specialty:</u> Received his specialization in Oral, Maxillofacial, and Craniofacial Surgery in 2012.

  Academic and Professional Career

• <u>Career Steps: </u>Çukurova, who received the title of Associate Professor in 2012, continues his career as a Professor.

• <u>Administrative Positions:</u> Served as the Training Coordinator at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital for many years; then became the Head of the ENT Department at İzmir Faculty of Medicine.

• <u>International Experience: </u>Received specialized training in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery at Graz University in Austria. (1997,1999)

  Work Experience

• <u>1985-1988:</u> Compulsory Service - ENT Specialist at SSK Hospital-Rize

• <u>1988-1990:</u> Post-Compulsory Service - Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, ENT Clinic-İzmir

• <u>1990-1991</u>: Military Service – ENT Specialist at 300-Bed Military Hospital-Bursa

• <u>1991-2001:</u> Post-Military Service - Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, ENT Clinic-İzmir

• <u>2001-2011: </u>Assistant Clinic Chief - İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, ENT Clinic-İzmir

• Since December 2011, He has been working as an “educational officer”, administrative and training supervisor in the same clinic.

  Areas of Interest

  In addition to general ENT practices, he has specialized in head and neck surgery, sinus diseases, and facial surgery. He has numerous national and international publications. He is the author of the books "Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy (EDSR):From Diagnosis to Treatment", "Step-by-Step Septoplasty" and "Diagnostic and Treatment Options in Turbinate Diseases". He has a good command of English.