--- title: Muzaffer Şeker slug: muzaffer-seker-57173 url: /detay/muzaffer-seker-57173 type: biography language: English entity: primary: Muzaffer Şeker type: biography categories: - name: Health And Medicine slug: saglik-ve-tip url: /kategori/saglik-ve-tip - name: Science And Technology slug: bilim url: /kategori/bilim - name: Biography And Autobiography slug: biyografi-ve-otobiyografi url: /kategori/biyografi-ve-otobiyografi tags: - Muzaffer Şeker - Türkiye Academy of Sciences - Turkish Scientific Personnel - TUBA TIS - University Management - Academic Management - Higher Education Management - Neuroanatomy - Science Policy - Science Management - TÜBA - History of Science - Academic Career - Presidency - Medical Education - Science - Higher Education - anatomy - Science diplomacy - Medicine author: Zeynep Fidanay created_at: 2026-07-28T14:50:40.383776+03:00 updated_at: 2026-07-28T14:50:40.383787+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/05/20/iSUWfqKkfnv6EXwVyjJeamjGLMyVQ3W7.jpg --- # Muzaffer Şeker > Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker is a Turkish scientist, medical doctor (expert in anatomy), and President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Muzaffer Şeker ![m.seker.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/05/20/nWO49tDHmNH4BFO5AAtyKvvtWar82nmk.jpg) *TUBA* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Title | Prof. Dr. | | Place of Birth | Konya | | Date of Birth | 19.09.1961 | | Place of Employment | Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi | | Field | Neuroanatomy,Human anatomy,Reverse brain drain,Science diplomacy,Clinical anatomy | | Educational Background | Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine,University of Leicester,Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine | ## Article Content Prof. Dr. [Muzaffer Şeker](/en/detay/muzaffer-seker-d6754/llms.txt) is a Turkish scientist, medical doctor (specialist in anatomy), and President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences ([TÜBA](/en/detay/tuba-turkiye-bilimler-akademisi/llms.txt)). In addition to his academic career, Prof. Şeker is recognized for his work in higher education administration, science policy, and science diplomacy. He also served as the founding rector of [Necmettin Erbakan University](/en/detay/necmettin-erbakan-universitesi-neu-bbb58/llms.txt). ### Education and Academic Development Born in İzmir in 1961, Prof. Şeker completed his higher education at the Faculty of Medicine of [Uludağ University](/en/detay/bursa-uludag-universitesi-buu-3a26d/llms.txt), earning his medical degree. He obtained his PhD in anatomy at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom (1995). After returning to Türkiye, he began his career at the Faculty of Medicine of [Selçuk University](/en/detay/selcuk-universitesi-5e4ab/llms.txt), becoming an associate professor in 2000 and a full professor in 2006. ### Administrative and Academic Career Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker has played key roles in shaping Türkiye’s higher education system. In 2010, he was appointed founding rector of [Necmettin Erbakan University](/en/detay/necmettin-erbakan-universitesi-neu-bbb58,text:/llms.txt) (NEÜ), serving two terms (2010–2018) and establishing the university’s institutional identity. In 2019, he was elected President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences and, as TÜBA President, actively participates in working groups and steering committees of numerous international scientific organizations. During this period, he has led strategies to enhance Türkiye’s scientific visibility on the global stage. He has served on various commissions within the Council of Rectors (ÜAK) and provided advisory and board membership roles for institutions such as [TÜBİTAK](/en/detay/tubitak-turkiye-bilimsel-ve-teknolojik-arastirma-k/llms.txt) and the Ministry of Health. ### Areas of Expertise and Research Prof. Şeker conducts in-depth research in human anatomy, neuroanatomy, and clinical anatomy. He publishes and teaches on the development of modern medical education, the establishment of ethical standards, the promotion of scientific research, brain drain, and science diplomacy. ### Publications and Selected Works Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker has authored and edited numerous publications in both his field of expertise, medicine, and in science policy. His work on Clinical Anatomy serves as a foundational textbook for medical and specialty students. His book Anatomy for Health Sciences is one of the core educational resources for nursing and health vocational schools. In neuroanatomy, he has conducted academic studies on the structure of the nervous system. His international peer-reviewed publications include articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Anatomy and Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, focusing on morphology and clinical anatomy. In higher education reports, he has provided strategic assessments on university-industry collaboration, research universities, and the future of higher education in Türkiye. In science diplomacy publications, he has presented at international academy alliances (IAP, ALLEA, AASSA) on scientific ethics and the role of science in regional development. In the realm of social and cultural contributions, Prof. Dr. Şeker advocates that science should not remain confined to laboratory settings. He has led numerous publications and projects aimed at building bridges between the history of science, traditional arts, and modern science. He also places significant emphasis on the TÜBA – Turkish-Islamic Science and Cultural Heritage Project. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi. t.y. "Kurucu Rektörümüz: Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker." Accessed May 20, 2026. 2. Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi. 2021. "TÜBA-Türk-İslam Bilim Kültür Mirası Projesi." Accessed May 20, 2026. https://www.tuba.gov.tr/tr/programlar-ve-projeler/akademi-program-ve-projeleri/turk-islam-bilim-kultur-mirasi-projesi 3. Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi. t.y. "Başkan: Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker." Accessed May 20, 2026. 4. Şeker, Muzaffer, ed. 2018. Klinik Anatomi. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.