Assoc. Prof. Dr. A. Sinan Türkyılmaz Lecturer at the Department of Technical Demography

Lecturer,  Asst. Prof. Dr., Hacettepe University, Institute of Population Studies 2008,

Instructor, Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, Ankara, 2004 to 2007.

Research Associate, Survey Methodology Program, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, (USA), 2001-2002.

Research Assistant, Hacettepe University, Institute of Population Studies, Ankara, 1994 to 2003.

EDUCATION

Primary School: Yahya Galip Kargı İlkokulu (Yahya Galip Kargı Primary School), Ankara (Turkey), 1982.

Secondary School: Namık Kemal Ortaokulu (Namık Kemal Secondary School), Ankara (Turkey), 1985.

High School: Ankara Lisesi (Ankara High School), Ankara (Turkey), 1988.

Undergraduate: B.Sc. in Statistics, Department of Statistics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara (Turkey), June 1994.

Postgraduate:  M.A. in Technical Demography, Department of Technical Demography, Institute of Population Studies, Hacettepe University, Ankara (Turkey), February 1998, Cumulative GPA: 3.81 (High Honors).

Ph.D. in Technical Demography, Department of Technical Demography, Institute of Population Studies, Hacettepe University, Ankara (Turkey), May 2003, Cumulative GPA: 4.00 (High Honors).

Relevant Education: Fellowship student in "Sampling Program for Survey Statisticians" in Summer Institute 2000, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, (USA), 2000.

Visiting student in "Detroit Area Study, 2001" fall-term course, LSA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, (USA), 2002.

Student in Summer Institute 2002, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, (USA), 2002.

Certificate, "Graduate Summer School on New Advances in Statistics Participation Certificate -  Sampling and Research Methodology Module", Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, August 2007.

DISSERTATIONS

M.A. in Technical Demography
Indirect Estimation of Infant and Child Mortality Trends for Turkey from Birth-Survival Histories, Supervised by Attila Hancıoğlu, Department of Technical Demography, Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, September 1998.

Ph.D. in Technical Demography
Estimation of Selected Demographic and Health Indicators for Provinces of Turkey from Census and Survey Data by Using Small Area Estimation Techniques, Supervised by Prof. James M. Lepkowski (Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA) and Attila Hancıoğlu, Department of Technical Demography, Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, May 2003.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Michigan, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, Summer
Institute 2009-2008,2006-2005,2002
Invited Lecturer, to participate Workshop on Survey Sampling Techniques

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies
M.A. Courses
Introduction to Social Statistics and Data Processing (1999- 2001)
Data Processing and Social Statistics for Demographers (2003-2006,2008-2009)
Sampling Techniques (2004-2010)
Demographic Models and Advanced Demographic Analysis (2005-2009)
Social Survey Methodology (2005-2009)

Ph.D. Course
Mortality (2005-2009)
Vital Registration Systems (2007)

State Institute of Statistics, In-service Training Program on Interviewer Education
Survey Methodology (1999-2000)

Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Demographic Structure and Health (1999 - 2001, 2003-2009)

GRANTS / FELLOWSHIPS

Fellow, Frank Andrews Fellowship, Sampling Program for Survey Statisticians, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 2000.

Grant, MireKoc (Migration Reserach Program at Koç University) 2005-2006 Projects, "Analyzing the Aspects of International Migration in Turkey by Using 2000 Census Results" with Yadigar Çoşkun.

M. A THESIS ADVISOR

Doğu Karakaya, October 2009, "Provincial and Regional Population Projections for the Centenary of the Republic of Turkey", Techinical Demography Department, Hacettepe University, Institute of Population Studies, Ankara.

Ayşe Abbasoğlu,  January 2009, "Investigating the Causality between Female Labour Force
Participation and Fertility in Turkey", Economical and Social Demography Department, Hacettepe University, Institute of Population Studies, Ankara.

Mehtap Demirci,  September 2008, "Demographic and Socioecenomic Profile of Households in İstanbul Metropolitan Area according to the UN-Habitat Slum Creteria", Economical and Social Demography Department, Hacettepe University, Institute of Population Studies, Ankara.

Bengi Uğuz, June 2007, "An Analysis of a Multiple Imputation Model for the Missing Values in Selected Variables of TDHS-2003 Data: The Case of Anthoropemetric Measures", Techinical Demography Department, Hacettepe University, Institute of Population Studies, Ankara.

Nüket Ünsal,  July 2006, "The Determinants of  Malnutrition of Children Under-five Years in Turkey", Techinical Demography Department, Hacettepe University, Institute of Population Studies, Ankara.

RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY

Researcher, Supervisor and Sampling Assistant, Survey for the Evaluation of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning Services in the Provinces with Second Degree Priority in Development, Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, Ministry of Health General Directorate of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 1995-1996.

Researcher, Supervisor and Sampling Expert, Analysis of the Determinants of Push and Pull Factors of International Migration Flows, Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies and the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI)/EUROSTAT/European Union, 1996-2000.

Researcher, Community Volunteers Project in Antalya, Niğde and Karaman, The Intersectoral Children’s Council and UNICEF, 1997.

Researcher, Head of Listing and Head of Sampling (with Attila Hancıoğlu), 1998 Turkish Demographic and Health Survey, Hacettepe Institute of Population Studies, Macro International Inc/USAID, and UNFPA, 1998-1999.

Researcher and Field Director, Baseline Survey for the "IEC Intervention and Advocacy in Slum (Gecekondu) Areas in Turkey" Project, Ministry of Health General Directorate of Mother and Child Health and Family Planning and Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 1998-1999.

Researcher, "Use of Commercial Household Lists in Area Samples" Project, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 2001-2002.

Visiting Researcher, "Detroit Area Study, 2001", LSA and Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 2001.

Researcher, 2003 Turkish Demographic and Health Survey, Quantitative Study, Hacettepe Institute of Population Studies, 2002.

Sampling Consultant, Survey on "Referendum of Attitude of Turkish Cypriots on Annan Plan", Ministry of Tourism, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 2003-2004.

Sampling Consultant, Researcher and Trainer, "Burden of Lung Disease Initiative (BOLD) Pilot Study of Turkey, COPD Prevalence in Adana", BOLD, Portland, USA and Turkish Thoracic Society, 2003-2004.

Sampling Consultant, "Turkey Helicobacter Pillory Prevalence Survey", Marmara University, Department of Public Health, 2003-2004.

Researcher, Head of Listing and Head of Sampling (with Attila Hancıoğlu), 2003 Turkish Demographic and Health Survey, Hacettepe Institute of Population Studies, Ministry of Health, State Planning Organization and European Union, 2002-2004.

Researcher, "Estimation of UN Habitat Indicators for Istanbul Slum Areas", UN-Habitat and Hacettepe Institute of Population Studies, 2003-2005.

Key Expert, Sampling Expert and Statistician," Turkey, National Maternal Mortality Study", European Union, Ministry of Health, 2004-2006.

Researcher, Field Director, Head of Sampling and Statistician, "Turkey Migration and Internally Displaced Persons Survey", State Planning Organization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior and Hacettepe Institute of Population Studies, 2004-2006.

Researcher, MireKoc (Migration Reserach Program at Koç University) 2005-2006 Projects, "Analyzing the Aspects of International Migration in Turkey by Using 2000 Census Results" with Yadigar Çoşkun, 2005-2006.

Researcher, Sampling Consultant, "Socio-Economic Status and Mobility Survey in Ankara City Center", Middle East Technical University, Department of Sociology, sponsored by TUBITAK, 2007.

Consultancy, for planning  Azerbaijan Maternal Mortality Study, Azerbaijan, Hacettepe Institute of Population Studies, UNFPA office, 2007.

Researcher, Head of Listing and Head of Sampling , 2008 Turkish Demographic and Health Survey, Hacettepe Institute of Population Studies, Ministry of Health, State Planning Organization, 2007-2010.

Researcher, Technical Coordinator, Statistician, Head of Listing and Head of Sampling, Turkey National Research on Domestic Violence in Turkey, Hacettepe Institute of Population Studies, The General Directorate of Woman Status, European Union, 2007-2008.

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Member, Expert Commission on Population for the Preparation of the 8th Five-Year Development Plan, State Planning Organization, 1999-2000.

Member, International Association of Survey Statisticians (IASS), 2000.

Member (ex-member of Board), Turkish Population Association, 2004-2007.

Member (full membership sponsored by UNFPA), IUSSP, 2005-2009

Member, Population Association of American, PAA, 2007

Member, European Population Association, EAPS, 2008

Academic Coordinator, Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 2007 to date.

Member, Editorial Board, "The Turkish Journal of Population Studies" Nüfusbilim Dergisi, 2004 - (ongoing)

PUBLICATIONS

Published Papers

Türkyılmaz, A. S., 2003. "Application of Synthetic Estimation to Selected Demographic and Health Indicators as a Traditional Small Area Estimation for Provinces of Turkey", The Turkish Journal of Population Studies, 2006, Vol. 25, pp. 53-68.

Türkyılmaz, A. S., Ünalan T. and Civelek, Y., 2006."Knowledge of AIDS among Ever-Married Women in Turkey", HIV and AIDS Review, 2006; 5(2): 17-24, ISSN 1730-1270.

Türkyılmaz, A. S. and Hancıoğlu A., 2004. "2003 Türkiye Nüfus ve Sağlık Araştırması’nda Bölge yaklaşımları: Avrupa Birliği Bölgesel İstatistik Sistemine Uygunluk ve Örnekleme Tasarımına Etkiler (Region Definitions in 2003 Turkey Demographic and Health Survey: Appropriatness to European Union Regional Statistical System and Effects on Sample Design)", The Turkish Journal of Population Studies, 2007, Vol. 26, pp. 3-14.

Buist, A.S. and et al, on behalf on the BOLD Collaborative Research Group, 2007, "International variation in the prevalence of COPD (The BOLD Study): a population-based prevalence study", Lancet, Vol 370, pg 741-750.

Tozum, T.F., Turkyilmaz, I., Yamalık, E., Karabulut, E., Türkyılmaz, A.S. and Eratalay, K., 2008, Analysis of the possibility of the relationship between various implant-related measures: an 18-month follow-up study, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Vol 35, pg 95-104.

El H, Türkyılmaz A.S.,  Kocadereli İ., Sagun S.E., "Perception of Golden Proportions in Orthodontically Treated Smiles", Hacettepe Journal of Dentistry [Hacettepe Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Dergisi], Vol: 32, No: 1, Pg: 55-64, 2008.

Türkyılmaz, A.S., Koç, İ, Schumacher, R. and Campbell, O.M. R. (2009),'The Turkey National Maternal Mortality Study', The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care,14:1,75 — 82. DOI: 10.1080/13625180802376127.

W.M. Vollmer W.M. and et al, for the BOLD Collaborative Research Group, 2009, "Comparison of spirometry criteria for the diagnosis of COPD: results from the BOLD study", European Respiration Journal 2009; 34: 588-597, DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00164608.

Published Survey Reports

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 2009, "Turkey Demographic and Health Survey, 2008". Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, Ministry of Health General Directorate of Mother and Child Health and Family Planning, T.R. Prime Ministry Undersecretary of State Planning Organization and TÜBİTAK, Ankara, Turkey.
Chapter 2: Household Population and Housing Characteristics (with Eryurt M.A and Koç İ.)
Chapter 3: Characteristics Of Survey Respondents (with Yiğit E. and Yüksel İ.)
Chapter 8: Fertility Preferences (with Eryurt M.A. and Çağatay P.)
Appendix B:  Survey Design (with Koç İ. And Yiğit E.)
Appendix C: Sampling Errors (with Adalı T.)

Özcebe, H., Ünalan T., Türkyılmaz A.S., Çoşkun Y., 2008, "2007 Turkey Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Survey", Main Report, Turkey Population Association and UNFPA, Ankara, 2008.

Marmara Sağlık Eğitim ve Araştırma Vakfı, 2007. TURHEP Türkiye Helikobakter Pilori Prevalans Araştırması 2003 (TURHEP Turkey Helicobacter Pillory Prevalence Survey 2003) , İstanbul.
Özaydın, A.N.G., , Çalı, Ş., Türkyılmaz, A. S. and Hancıoğlu A.

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, ICON-INSTITUT Public Sector GmbH and BNB Consulting (2006) "National Maternal Mortality Study, 2005". Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Mother and Child Health and Family Planning and Delegation of European Commission to Turkey, Ankara.
Koç, İ., Schumacher R., Campell, O., Türkyılmaz, A.S.,  Ergöçmen, B. and Yüksel, İ.

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 2005. Turkey Demographic and Health Survey 2003: Further Analysis, Ankara.
"Chapter 8: Antenatal Care" (with Banu Ergöçmen, Yadigar Çoşkun and Levent Eker).

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 2004. Turkey Demographic and Health Survey 2003, Ankara.
"Chapter 13: Knowledge of HIV/AIDS" (with Turgay Ünalan and H. Yaprak Civelek), pp.155-162.
"Appendix B: Survey Design" (with Attila Hancıoğlu and İsmet Koç), pp.167-186.
"Appendix C: Estimates of Sampling Errors", pp.187-210.

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 2003. Turkey Demographic and Health Survey 2003, Qualitative Study: Contraceptives and Induced Abortion, Ankara.
"Chapter 1: Why Qualitative Study ?" (with Banu Ergöçmen), pp.1-7.

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies and Measure DHS+/Macro International Inc., 1999. Turkey Demographic and Health Survey 1998, Ankara.
"Chapter 11: Knowledge of AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases" (with Attila Hancıoğlu), pp.135-144.
"Appendix B: Survey Design" (with Alfredo Aliaga), pp.153-168.
"Appendix C: Estimates of Sampling Errors" (with Alfredo Aliaga), pp.171-181.

EUROSTAT, 2000. Push and Pull Factors of International Migration, Country Report Turkey, No:8, European Commission, 2000.
"Chapter 2: Study Design (with H. Öztaş Ayhan, Ahmet İçduygu, Turgay Ünalan and Attila Hancıoğlu)", pp.5-19.
"Chapter 7: Why and Where: Migration Motives and Destinations (with Sunday Üner)", pp.70-78.
"Chapter 13: Sample Design, Implementation and Outcome (with H. Öztaş Ayhan, Attila Hancıoğlu and Turgay Ünalan)", pp.112-130.

Unpublished Survey Reports

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 1999. Report on the Baseline Survey for the "IEC Intervention and Advocacy in Gecekondu Areas in Turkey" Project, Ministry of Health General Directorate of Mother and Child Health and Family Planning and Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, Ankara.
"Bölüm I: Metodoloji (with Attila Hancıoğlu)" [Chapter I: Methodology], pp.1-5.
"Bölüm VIII: Sağlık Hizmetlerinin Kalitesi ve Kullanımı (with Aykut Toros)" [Chapter VIII: The Quality and Utilisation of Health Services], pp.173-188.

Türkyılmaz, A.S. and Hancıoğlu, A., 1997. Intersectoral Project for Training Community Volunteers: Report on the Quantitative Study, Unpublished report prepared for UNICEF, Ankara.

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 1996. Survey for the Evaluation of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning Services in the Provinces with Second Degree Priority in Development, Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, Ministry of Health General Directorate of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 1995-1996.
"Chapter I: Methodology (with Mahir Ulusoy)", pp.1-11.
"Chapter II.1: Housing Characteristics (with Mahir Ulusoy)", pp.12-27.
"Chapter II.3: Background Characteristics of Respondents (with Attila Hancıoğlu)", pp.34-43.
"Chapter II.6: Infant and Child Mortality (with Attila Hancıoğlu)", pp.84-87.

Published Conference Papers

National Conferences

Ünalan T. and Türkyılmaz AS, 2003. "1990 Genel Nüfus Sayımı Bilgilerini Kullanılarak Uluslararası Göç Bilgilerinin Analizi" [The Analysis of International Migration Data by using 1990 National Population Census Information], III. National Population Conference Volume 2, Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies, 2-5 December 1997, yayın No: NEE-HÜ.03-01, pp.757-774, Ankara.

Working  Papers

Hancıoğlu, A. and Türkyılmaz A. S., 2001. "The Estimation of Perinatal Mortality from Birth Histories and Demographic Calendars: 1998 Turkish Demographic and Health Survey" (In Turkish), Papers in Demography, Institute of Population Studies, Hacettepe University, No:1, Ankara.

Published Commission Reports

Türkyılmaz A. S. and et al., 2001. "Data Sources, Analysis and Population Projections, Sub-Commission Report" in, "Expert Commission Report on "Population, Demographic Structure and Migration" for the 8th Five-Year Development Plan (in Turkish), pp 125-177, ISBN 975-19-2637-8, Prime Ministry, State Planning Organization, Ankara (Turkey), 2001.

Contributions to Working Group/Committee/Commission Reports

Working Group Meeting on Comparability of Morbidity and Mortality Data in Europe, European Association of Population Studies Working Group on Health, Morbidity and Mortality Differentials in Europe, Ürgüp (Turkey), October 1995.

Books or Book Chapters

Üstel F. And et al., 2002. "Coğrafya 2001 (Geography 2001). TÜSİAD, ISBN:975-8458-40-X,Lebib Yalkım Press.

Çoşkun Y. and Türkyılmaz A.S., 2009. "Analysing the Aspects of International Migration İn Turkey by Using 2000 Census Results", Chapter in "Land Diverse Migrations: Challenges of emigration and Immigration in Turkey" edited by İçduygu A. And Kirişçi K., pg:365-429, ISBN: 978-605-399-040-6, Istanbul Bilgi University Press.

Türkyılmaz A.S., et al, 2009. "Chapter 2. Methodology, book chapter in Domestic Violence Against Women in Turkey (Bölüm 2. Yöntem", "Türkiye’de Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet" kitabı içinde bölüm, Kadının Statüsü Genel Müdürlüğü), 2009, ISBN:978-975-19-4498-6, KSGM Press. (In Turkish)

Koç İ., Türkyılmaz A.S., ve Eryurt M.A., 2009. "Chapter 3. Characteristics Of The Household Population And The Respondents, book chapter in Domestic Violence Against Women in Turkey (Bölüm 3. Hanehalkı Nüfusunun ve Cevaplayıcıların Özellikleri", "Türkiye’de Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet" kitabı içinde bölüm, Kadının Statüsü Genel Müdürlüğü) 2009, ISBN:978-975-19-4498-6, KSGM Press. (In Turkish)

Üner S. ve diğerleri, 2009. "Chapter 8. An Overview of the Results, book chapter in Domestic Violence Against Women in Turkey (Bölüm 8. Sonuçlara Genel Bakış", "Türkiye’de Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet" kitabı içinde bölüm, Kadının Statüsü Genel Müdürlüğü), 2009, ISBN:978-975-19-4498-6, KSGM Press. (In Turkish)

Yavuz S. And Türkyılmaz A.S., 2009, "2000’li Yıllarda İstanbul Nüfusu: Yeni Gelişme Eğilimleri (Population of İstanbul in 2000s: New Development Trends), Chapter in "Eski İstanbullular, Yeni İstanbullular" edited by Murat Güvenç, pg 141-60, ISBN:978-9944-731-18-8,Osmanlı Bankası Press.

Poster Presentations

Coşkun Y. and Türkyılmaz A. S., (2008), "Analysing the Aspects of International Migration in Turkey by Using 2000 Census Results", European Population Association (EAPS) 2008 Barcelona Conference, Poster session 1.

De Nevo Data Collection Strategy in Maternal Mortality Study in Turkey", Population Association of America (PAA) 2007 Annual Meeting, Poster session 3.

Kocabas, A., Turkyilmaz, S., Unalan, T. and et al. (2006). "Under-diagnosis and under-treatment of COPD in Adana,Turkey (BOLD-Turkey study)",  Session COPD world-wide, P2595.

Kocabas, A., Hancioglu, A. Turkyilmaz, S., Unalan, T. and et al. (2006). Proceedings of the American Thoracic Society 2006; 3 (Abstract Issue): A543.

Interest Areas

• Sampling
• Survey Methodology
• Statistical Analysis Techniques
• Small Area Estimates
• Life Tables
• Population Projections

Email :  aturkyil@hacettepe.edu.tr
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