Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sercan Karabulut | Psychiatry | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. Sercan Karabulut is a distinguished psychiatrist and academic with a strong educational background from İstanbul Medicine Faculty and earlier training at leading Turkish schools. He completed his residency in psychiatry at İstanbul Medicine Faculty and is fluent in English and German, which has supported his international academic presence. His professional career includes service at prominent state hospitals in Antalya and Van, with his current appointment at Akdeniz University School of Medicine. His research interests span schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, personality traits, psychopharmacology, and the cognitive and clinical aspects of addiction. He has published extensively in national and international journals, addressing key issues such as clozapine use in schizophrenia, cognitive impairments in methamphetamine users, psychiatric outcomes of encephalitis, and the interplay between trauma, empathy, and substance use. His research skills include clinical psychiatry, psychometric evaluation, statistical analysis, study design, and long-term patient follow-up. In addition, he has authored book chapters on addiction and psychiatric care and has actively contributed to scientific congresses through oral presentations, panels, and case reports. Recognized for his academic productivity and dedication, he has received honors in scientific meetings and has gained respect as both a clinician and researcher. Overall, Dr. Karabulut’s career demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing psychiatry through clinical practice, research, and education, making him a valuable contributor to the understanding and treatment of complex psychiatric and addiction-related disorders.