Turkish Cypriot professor becomes dean at Harvard

Turkish Cypriot scientist Prof. at Harvard, one of the world's leading universities. Dr. Rıfat Atun was appointed to an important management position. Atun, Harvard T.H. Chan began his career as Dean of Education and Innovation at the School of Public Health.

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dean Prof. Dr. The appointment, announced by Andrea Baccarelli, was also shared with the public by the Turkish Health Institutes.

Atun's new position was considered one of the important management successes of the Turkish academy in the international arena.

WILL MANAGE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

In his new position, Atun will be responsible for the strategic management of the faculty's diploma and certificate programs and professional development trainings, and will also undertake the development of short-term courses.

It will also pioneer the inclusion of artificial intelligence and new technologies in educational programs.

Atun, who has published more than 500 articles in international scientific journals such as The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and Nature Medicine, expressed that he hopes that being a Turkish Cypriot scientist working in Harvard's senior management will inspire young people.