Associate Professor of Social Work & Family Counselor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serdarhan DURU
Rather than leaving scientific knowledge solely within academic journals, I strive to touch human lives by carrying it from the radio microphone into homes, and from fieldwork into social policy.
Ankara University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serdarhan DURU
Department of Social Work
Official Academic CV
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Open Consultation FormIn my academic work, I address the traditional fields of social work together with contemporary societal transformations such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence and sustainability. The distinctive contribution of my research is to examine social problems in both their individual and structural dimensions, building bridges between scientific knowledge, social policy and practice.
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor
Ankara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Social Work
Assistant Professor
Ankara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Social Work
Research Assistant
Ankara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Social Work
Education & Dissertations
Ph.D. in Social Work
2023Ankara University, Graduate School of Health Sciences
Dissertation: Self-Neglect Status of Individuals Aged 60 and Over Living in Urban Areas in Türkiye (Advisor: Prof. Dr. Emine Özmete)
M.Sc. in Social Work (with Thesis)
2019Ankara University, Graduate School of Health Sciences
Thesis: Examining the Resilience Levels of Families with Children with Disabilities from a Social Work Perspective
M.A. in Interdisciplinary Family Counseling
2016Ankara University, Graduate School of Health Sciences
Term Project: Family Mediation in the Divorce Process
B.Sc. in Social Work
2008 – 2012Ankara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Social Work
Department of Social Work Bachelor's Degree
Core Research & Clinical Focus Areas
- Digital Social Work
- Elderly Welfare
- Family Welfare
- Disability Welfare
- Migration and Social Integration
- Psychosocial Support
Undergraduate & Graduate Courses Taught
- Social Work Practice with Individuals
- Social Work Practice with Communities
- Art and Social Work
- Social Work with Persons with Disabilities
- Psychosocial Support Services in Disasters
- Research Practice in Social Work II
- Human Rights and Social Work
- Sociology
- Psychology
Academic, Editorial & Administrative Leadership
- Journal of Ankara Health Sciences — Managing Editor
- Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences — Quality Commission Member (2023 – Present)
- Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences — Adaptation & Exemption Committee Member (2022 – Present)
- Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences — Curriculum Board Member (2021 – Present)
- Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences — Faculty Representative (2015 – 2025)
- 91.8 Hedef Radio — Producer & Host of 'Evin Yankısı' (2024 – Present)
Journal Peer Reviews
- Child & Family Social Work (SSCI Indexed Journal — Peer Reviewer)
- Journal of Social Policy Studies (TR Dizin Indexed Journal — Peer Reviewer)
- KADEM Journal of Women's Studies (TR Dizin Indexed Journal — Peer Reviewer)
- International Journal of Social Work Research (Indexed Journal — Peer Reviewer)
Scientific Congresses & Community Events
- Active & Healthy Living Gatherings – 'Digital Literacy and Intergenerational Solidarity' (June 2023)
- Green Talks Addiction Days I — Scientific Symposium Organization (December 2022)
- Family School — Scientific Symposium Organization (December 2022)
- Third Age University 'Digital Literacy for Older Adults' Training Module (December 2022)
- Intergenerational Science & Play Festival 'BİLİM-NESİL-FEST' Organization (October 2022)
- Social Awareness in Combating Violence Against Women Symposium (May 2022)
- Sustainable Healthy Societies Conference Organization (April 2022)
- Disaster & Fire Awareness Training and Evacuation Symposium (March 2022)
- Youth Dialogue Workshop at Ankara University (March 2022)
- Research and Statistical Methods in Health Sciences Conference (February 2022)
Certifications & Advanced Training
- Project Management & Project Cycle Management — Directorate for EU Affairs (2023)
- Advanced MAXQDA & Qualitative Data Analysis — AYEUM (2022)
- Foundational MAXQDA Training — AYEUM (2022)
- Interactive Academic Presentations with Mentimeter — AYEUM (2022)
- Academic Writing & Manuscript Preparation Training — AYEUM (2021)