Prof. Dr. at Karabuk University, Turkey
Mücahit Coşkun is a Professor at Karabük University, specializing in Geography with a focus on physical geography, meteorological hazards, and forest ecology. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography Education from Gazi University, where his research centered on project-based learning approaches in geography teaching. Coşkun’s academic interests include climate analysis, vegetation geography, agroecological zoning, and forest fire ecology. In addition to his teaching and research roles, he has served as the Vice Rector of Karabük University and has held various administrative positions, including Associate Professor and Dean Assistant. His work contributes significantly to understanding and managing natural disasters, forest ecosystems, and environmental processes.
Profile:
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geography Education, Gazi University, Turkey (2004)
- Thesis: Project-Based Learning Approach in Geography Teaching
- M.Sc. in Geography Education, Gazi University, Turkey (2000)
- Thesis: Evaluation of Teaching Processes in Geography According to Student Opinions
- B.Sc. in Social Sciences Education, Gazi University, Turkey (1998)
Experience:
- Vice Rector, Karabük University (June 2019 – August 2023)
- Professor, Karabük University (August 2017 – Present)
- Associate Professor, Karabük University (January 2009 – January 2014)
- Additional Role: Dean Assistant
- Lecturer, Karabük University
Research Focus:
Mücahit Coşkun specializes in physical geography, including meteorological hazards, climate analysis, vegetation geography, and forestry. His research interests encompass agroecological zoning, forest ecosystems, hydrology, forest fire ecology, and natural disaster management.
Citation:
- Total Quotes (All): 1103
- Total Quotes (From 2019 to today): 539
- h-index (All): 18
- h-index (From 2019 to today): 12
- i10-index (All): 21
- i10-index (From 2019 to today): 18
Publication Top Notes:
- High School Students’ Metaphors (Mental Images) About the Concept of “Climate”
- Citations: 117
- Year: Not provided
- Project-Based Learning Approach in Geography Education
- Citations: 101
- Year: 2004
- Note: Unpublished Doctoral Thesis, Gazi University Institute of Educational Sciences
- Gifted Students’ Attitudes Towards Environment: A Case Study from Turkey
- Citations: 81
- Journal: African Journal of Agricultural Research
- Year: 2011
- Project Approach in Geography Teaching
- Citations: 78
- Journal: Ahi Evran University Kirsehir Faculty of Education Journal
- Year: 2004
- Secondary School Students’ Achievement Motivation Towards Geography Lessons
- Citations: 61
- Journal: Archives of Applied Science Research
- Year: 2011
- Geography Teacher Candidates’ Metacognitive Awareness Levels: A Case Study from Turkey
- Citations: 55
- Journal: Archives of Applied Science Research
- Year: 2011
- The Effects of a Problem-Solving Training Program on Problem-Solving Skills and Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills of Children Attending Kindergarten
- Citations: 52
- Year: 2016
- Note: Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Gazi University Institute of Educational Sciences
- Misconceptions About Humidity in Geography Teaching and Suggestions for Their Elimination
- Citations: 49
- Journal: Gazi University Gazi Faculty of Education Journal
- Year: 2003
- Observation of Students’ Earthquake Perceptions by Means of Phenomenographic Analysis (Primary Education 7th Grade–Turkey)
- Citations: 45
- Journal: International Journal of the Physical Sciences
- Year: 2010
- Changes in Türkiye’s Recent Foreign Trade
- Citations: 36
- Journal: Gazi University Gazi Faculty of Education Journal
- Year: 2004
- Attitudes of Trade Vocational High School Students Towards Geography Course (Elbistan Example)
- Citations: 32
- Journal: Çankırı Karatekin University Social Sciences Institute Journal
- Year: 2010
- Collaborative Learning in Geography Teaching
- Citations: 28
- Journal: Kastamonu Education Journal
- Year: 2004
- Effects of Natural Environmental Conditions on Floods in the Lower Part of Aksu Valley (Giresun)
- Citations: 22
- Journal: Gazi Turkiyat
- Year: 2010
- The Analysis of High School Students’ Perceptions Towards “Environment” Concept
- Citations: 21
- Journal: African Journal of Agricultural Research
- Year: 2010
- Geography Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions Towards the “Greenhouse Effect”
- June 19, 2004 Çubuk-Sünlü (Ankara) Tornado Incident
- Citations: 20
- Journal: Journal of Eastern Geography
- Year: 2019
- Wildfire Susceptibility Mapping Using Five Boosting Machine Learning Algorithms: The Case Study of the Mediterranean Region of Turkey
- Citations: 19
- Journal: Advances in Civil Engineering
- Year: 2022
- Fundamental Pollutants in the European Union (EU) Countries and Their Effects on Turkey
- Citations: 18
- Journal: Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Year: 2011
- From the Black Sea Coast to the Inland: Climate Parameters of the Kastamonu Surroundings
- Citations: 12
- Journal: The Journal of Social Science
- Year: 2017