David H. Ugur, Ph.D.

Dr. Ugur is a distinguished professor and the founder of the Faculty of Education and Counseling Department at Fatih University inTurkey. He earned a PhD in Counseling and a master's degree in Sociology and has dedicated his career to comprehending and resolving students' problems and their motivation. In pursuit of this goal, he has extensively researched Positive Psychology and Self-determination theory, Bloom’s Taxonomy and some other theories, and has combined these approaches to develop his own unique methodology.

Dr. Ugur has made significant contributions to the field of school counseling through the development of his innovative PreventiveSchool Counseling Program, which has been implemented in several countries around the world. He has also published numerous articles in scientific journals and presented his research at conferences across the globe.

In 2009, Dr. Ugur spent a year as a visiting professor at the University of Northern Iowa, further expanding his knowledge and experience in the field of education. In 2017, he founded Academic Window, LLC, which provides preventive counseling services to middle and high schools worldwide.

Dr. Ugur got his green card in the U.S. through the National Interest Waiver (NIW) with the Preventive school counseling studies and he has received recognition for his outstanding contributions to the field of education and counseling. With his extensive experience and passion for helping students, he continues to impact the lives of countless students, teachers, parents and individuals worldwide positively