Associate Professor Oğuz Şimşek passes away

Associate Professor Oğuz Şimşek, a prominent academic at Iğdır University, has passed away following a battle with an incurable illness. A memorial service was held in front of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, attended by University Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Gürel, university administration, colleagues, students, and family members.

Born in 1967 in the Kazancı village of Iğdır, Şimşek completed his undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies at Atatürk University. His academic career included roles at Ardahan University starting in 2014, before joining Iğdır University in 2018, where he earned his associate professorship in 2022.

Şimşek was recognized for his specialized research in human and economic geography, focusing on the regions of Tuzluca, Iğdır, Kars, Ardahan, and Nakhchivan. Following the ceremony, he was laid to rest at the Asri Cemetery.