Prof. Dr. Murat Erdoğan · Sport Scientist, Başkent University
A scientist on the field
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Prof. Dr. Murat Erdoğan is a faculty member in the Exercise & Sport Sciences department at Başkent University. He completed his bachelor's, master's and PhD at Gazi University, with postdoctoral work at Central Washington University and TU Berlin. He works in exercise and sport physiology and training science, advising athletes, clubs and federations on an evidence-led basis.
01Academic background
- Prof. Dr., Exercise & Sport Sciences, Başkent University
- Google Scholar: 362 citations · h-index 9, exercise & sport physiology
- 6 books, chief among them the Office Exercise Handbook (2017)
- Member of the Turkish Tennis Federation Coaching Board and the Turkish Modern Pentathlon Federation Technical Committee; Turkish Football Federation Health Board (2020–2024)
- Member of the Ministry of Youth and Sports High Performance Science Committee
- Postdoctoral (TÜBİTAK fellowship), Central Washington University (2014), TU Berlin; ECSS 2024 (Glasgow) presentation
- Speaker at the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy, and the Future Soldier 2024 conference
02Areas of expertise
Exercise & Sport PhysiologyTraining ScienceAthletic PerformanceSport Facility Management
03On stage, in the field
Recent talks and committee seats
Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy, Traditional Wednesday Conferences
"The Tactical Athlete Concept and Contemporary Approaches in Exercise and Sport Sciences" · 15 April 2026
- Turkish Football Federation Health Board membership (2020–2024)tff.org
- Ministry of Youth and Sports Health & Performance Science Committee membershipgsb.gov.tr
04Recent work
From stage to field
Seminar13.04.2022Healthy Living and Exercise Strategies
Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), Knowledge Break Programme
Evidence-led seminar for staff in the Nuri Demirağ Conference Hall on lifespan, energy expenditure and movement.
Event07.03.2026Europe Triathlon Annual General Assembly
Bucharest, Romania
With the Türkiye delegation at the assembly, where the Turkish Triathlon Federation received the 2025 Best Organisation award.
Event2026Visa Maximum Gran Fondo Başkent 2026
Ankara
Panel speaker on the event stage, and at the race start.