Mustafa Şahin Bülbül

 Mustafa Şahin Bülbül is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at Kafkas University, Dede Korkut Faculty of Education. He completed his undergraduate and master’s education in physics and earned his PhD in physics education from Middle East Technical University. His academic trajectory reflects a strong interdisciplinary orientation that integrates the natural sciences with educational sciences.

Beginning his academic career as a research assistant in 2005, Bülbül has developed a distinctive research line at the intersection of physics education, special education, and gifted education. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2017 and to Full Professor in 2023. Since 2024, he has been serving as the Head of the Department of Special Education.

His research and publications focus on gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners, accessible science and STEM education for students with visual impairments, inclusive learning environments, principles of universal design for learning, micro-drama and embodied learning approaches, biomimicry and reverse biomimicry, creative thinking, chaos theory in education, and artificial intelligence–supported pedagogical models. Within this framework, he has produced a substantial body of work including books, edited volumes, book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, and conference papers.

Bülbül’s academic practice extends beyond conventional classroom settings to include hospital-based science education, Science and Art Centers (BİLSEM), teacher professional development programs, and community-oriented science initiatives. His work has resulted in the development of accessible laboratories, tactile instructional materials, and original instructional models designed for students with visual impairments and other special educational needs. He has served as a principal investigator and researcher in numerous national and international projects and currently undertakes editorial responsibilities for academic journals and edited book volumes. His scholarly approach emphasizes inclusivity, ethical responsibility, creativity, and social relevance, viewing education not merely as knowledge transmission but as a transformative process for individuals and society. In addition to his academic roles, Bülbül actively engages with teachers, students, and families through workshops and outreach activities, contributing to science communication, educational philosophy, and interdisciplinary thinking at both academic and public levels.