As part of the ATIIC Talks series, ATIIC hosted a special online program on August 29, 2026, dedicated to exploring the profound meaning and significance of August 30 Victory Day through psychological and sociological perspectives.
Our distinguished guest, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan, presented an interdisciplinary perspective on August 30, examining the concept of victory not only within its historical context but also through the lenses of leadership, collective resilience, social cohesion, national identity, and collective memory.
The program was moderated by Dr. Yasemin Aldemir Thomas, Founder of ATIIC. The discussion provided a meaningful platform for academic reflection on how defining historical events shape individuals, communities, and societies across generations.
Watch the event video.
All were welcome
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Workshop Leader
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan – Academic | Researcher | Author
Moderator
Dr. Yasemin Aldemir Thomas – Academic | Researcher | Author | ATIIC Founder | Moderator
Date:Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM (Hawaii) 10:00 AM (Seattle) 1:00 PM (New York) 8:00 PM (Türkiye)
The Psychological and Sociological Dimensions of Victory
About Our Guest: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan graduated from the Department of Sociology at Süleyman Demirel University in 1998, where his academic coursework also encompassed philosophy, psychology, logic, and educational sciences.
He completed his Master’s degree in Sociology at the Institute of Social Sciences at Süleyman Demirel University in 2001 and earned his Ph.D. in Physical Education and Sport from the Institute of Health Sciences at Manisa Celal Bayar University in 2019. In 2024, he was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor in Sport Sciences.
From 1998 to 2024, he served as a Philosophy Group Teacher under the Turkish Ministry of National Education, teaching courses in philosophy, sociology, and psychology. During this period, he also taught at a military high school and served for two years on a textbook writing committee of the Ministry of National Education.
He has also served as a guest faculty member at Ege University, Manisa Celal Bayar University, and Eskişehir Technical University. His scholarly work focuses primarily on the philosophical, sociological, and psychological dimensions of education and sport.
As of August 2026, his scholarly output comprises 8 books, 12 book chapters, 35 scientific articles, and 1 edited volume, with nearly 300 citations to his work in Türkiye and internationally.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afacan has shared his knowledge and expertise through numerous congresses, workshops, conferences, seminars, panels, radio programs, and television appearances. He is also known for pioneering the use of the term “Mental Trainer” in the field of sport in Türkiye and holds the trademark registration for the term “Mental Support.”
Our Gratitude
We express our sincere gratitude to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan for joining ATIIC Talks and delivering an insightful and inspiring presentation that illuminated the meaning and significance of August 30 through a rich interdisciplinary framework.
His contribution brought together history, sociology, psychology, education, and sport sciences, offering our audience an opportunity to reflect on August 30 not merely as a pivotal historical milestone, but also as a powerful expression of collective memory, resilience, leadership, social cohesion, and the enduring transmission of shared values across generations.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants who joined us and contributed to this meaningful gathering.
Through ATIIC Talks, we remain committed to bringing together academics, researchers, professionals, and communities across disciplines to foster academic exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, intercultural understanding, and lifelong learning.
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The Psychological and Sociological Dimensions of Victory
As part of the ATIIC Talks series, ATIIC hosted a special online program on August 29, 2026, dedicated to exploring the profound meaning and significance of August 30 Victory Day through psychological and sociological perspectives.
Our distinguished guest, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan, presented an interdisciplinary perspective on August 30, examining the concept of victory not only within its historical context but also through the lenses of leadership, collective resilience, social cohesion, national identity, and collective memory.
The program was moderated by Dr. Yasemin Aldemir Thomas, Founder of ATIIC. The discussion provided a meaningful platform for academic reflection on how defining historical events shape individuals, communities, and societies across generations.
Watch the event video.
All were welcome
Workshop Leader
Moderator
Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Time:
7:00 AM (Hawaii)
10:00 AM (Seattle)
1:00 PM (New York)
8:00 PM (Türkiye)
Cost: FREE
Who is invited: Everyone
Platform: Zoom
ATIIC Talks Panel
The Psychological and Sociological Dimensions of Victory
About Our Guest: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan graduated from the Department of Sociology at Süleyman Demirel University in 1998, where his academic coursework also encompassed philosophy, psychology, logic, and educational sciences.
He completed his Master’s degree in Sociology at the Institute of Social Sciences at Süleyman Demirel University in 2001 and earned his Ph.D. in Physical Education and Sport from the Institute of Health Sciences at Manisa Celal Bayar University in 2019. In 2024, he was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor in Sport Sciences.
From 1998 to 2024, he served as a Philosophy Group Teacher under the Turkish Ministry of National Education, teaching courses in philosophy, sociology, and psychology. During this period, he also taught at a military high school and served for two years on a textbook writing committee of the Ministry of National Education.
He has also served as a guest faculty member at Ege University, Manisa Celal Bayar University, and Eskişehir Technical University. His scholarly work focuses primarily on the philosophical, sociological, and psychological dimensions of education and sport.
As of August 2026, his scholarly output comprises 8 books, 12 book chapters, 35 scientific articles, and 1 edited volume, with nearly 300 citations to his work in Türkiye and internationally.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afacan has shared his knowledge and expertise through numerous congresses, workshops, conferences, seminars, panels, radio programs, and television appearances. He is also known for pioneering the use of the term “Mental Trainer” in the field of sport in Türkiye and holds the trademark registration for the term “Mental Support.”
Our Gratitude
We express our sincere gratitude to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Afacan for joining ATIIC Talks and delivering an insightful and inspiring presentation that illuminated the meaning and significance of August 30 through a rich interdisciplinary framework.
His contribution brought together history, sociology, psychology, education, and sport sciences, offering our audience an opportunity to reflect on August 30 not merely as a pivotal historical milestone, but also as a powerful expression of collective memory, resilience, leadership, social cohesion, and the enduring transmission of shared values across generations.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants who joined us and contributed to this meaningful gathering.
Through ATIIC Talks, we remain committed to bringing together academics, researchers, professionals, and communities across disciplines to foster academic exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, intercultural understanding, and lifelong learning.
About the Event
ATIIC Talks brings together scholars, professionals, researchers, and community leaders to explore ideas that strengthen intercultural understanding and global dialogue. This panel will examine the relationship between reality, human perception, communication, and psychological well-being in an era increasingly influenced by misinformation and competing narratives.
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