Mr. İbrahim Dalbudak is a distinguished academic and Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Management at Uşak University’s Faculty of Sports Sciences, whose career is defined by a profound commitment to sports science, particularly in the realm of adaptive sports and the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. His academic journey, rooted in Physical Education and Sports Teaching, was solidified with advanced degrees where his seminal research investigated the psychological profiles including emotional intelligence, aggression, and stress levels of visually impaired athletes, establishing a foundational focus that continues to inform his work. An exceptionally prolific scholar, Mr. İbrahim Dalbudak has authored a substantial body of research published in numerous international refereed journals, exploring diverse themes such as the psychological well-being of athletes with disabilities, motivation, nutrition, and the broader socio-economic aspects of sports. His dedication extends beyond publication through active mentorship as a supervisor of graduate theses and participation in significant national and international projects, including pioneering research on implementing the DIR model to teach sport and life skills to hearing-impaired children. Complementing his research and teaching, he has demonstrated significant leadership by occupying crucial administrative positions such as Director of the Research and Application Center, Manager of the Disabled Unit, and membership on the University Senate. This blend of scholarly excellence, dedicated mentorship, and administrative service underscores a career consistently devoted to understanding and promoting the holistic benefits of sports, with a specialized and impactful emphasis on ensuring athletic participation is accessible and beneficial for disabled individuals, thereby championing inclusivity within the field.
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Dalbudak, İ., Yilmaz, T., & Yigit, Ş. (2020). Nomophobia levels and personalities of university students. Journal of Education and Learning, *9*(2), 166–177.
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Afyon, Y. A., Mülazimoğlu, O., Celikbilek, S., Dalbudak, İ., & Kalafat, Ç. (2021). The effect of Tabata training program on physical and motoric characteristics of soccer players. Progress in Nutrition, *23*(S2), e2021255.
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Dalbudak, İ., & Yigit, Ş. (2019). Hearing impaired students’ attitudes towards physical education and sports. Journal of Education and Training Studies, *7*(9), 55–60.
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Dalbudak, İ., Gürkan, A. C., Yigit, Ş. M., Kargun, M., Hazar, G., & Dorak, F. (2016). Investigating visually disabled students’ attitudes about physical education and sport. International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, *11*(16), 9437–9447.
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Dalbudak, İ., & Yaşar, Ö. (2021). Study of the social acceptance and self-esteem levels of high school students who do sports towards disabled students. Journal of Educational Psychology – Propositos y Representaciones, *9*.
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Dalbudak, İ., & Yiğit, Ş. (2021). Technology use attitudes of teachers in the field of special education. Propósitos y Representaciones, *9*(SPE2), 1014.
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Dalbudak, İ., & Yiğit, Ş. (2019). Evaluation of healthy lifestyle behaviors of B2-B3 visually impaired people doing sports. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science.
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Dalbudak, İ., & Balyan, M. (2021). The relation between psychological wellness and perception of success of high school students doing sports. Revista on line de Política e Gestão Educacional, *25*(2), 1432–1450.