Birthplace
ADANA
Languages
GERMAN, ENGLISH
Medical Areas of Interest
- Depression and mood disorders
- Panic disorder and anxiety disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- EMDR therapy
- Psychotic disorders (schizophrenia and related disorders)
- Bipolar disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Forensic psychiatry
Highlights
Assoc. Prof. İlker Taşdemir, MD was born in Adana in 1985. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2009.
Between 2009 and 2014, he completed his specialty training at the Department of Psychiatry, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, and received the title of Psychiatry (Mental Health and Diseases) Specialist. He completed his specialty thesis titled ""Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration in Bipolar Disorder"".
After his specialty training, he completed his state service obligation at Van Regional Training and Research Hospital between 2014 and 2017.
He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2026.
Throughout his professional career, he has worked at the Council of Forensic Medicine and private medical centers, and has continued his academic and clinical work.
He has developed his knowledge and experience in his field by taking part in various professional trainings and scientific studies in Türkiye and abroad.
He has taken part as a speaker or participant in numerous national and international congresses, courses and scientific meetings. He has more than 15 scientific articles, and his work has been cited in national and international literature.
Combining his scientific knowledge with current diagnostic and treatment methods, Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlker Taşdemir aims to evaluate each patient individually and to create personalized diagnosis and treatment plans.
Experiences
2019 - 2024
Council of Forensic Medicine
Specialist Physician
2014 - 2017
Humanite Medical Center
Specialist Physician
2014 - 2017
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Public Hospitals Authority of Türkiye, Van Province Public Hospitals Association, SBÜ Van Training and Research Hospital
Specialist Physician
Educations
2014
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
2009
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
Publications
"Tasdemir, I., Boylu, M. E., Dogan, M., & Gurhan, A. S. (2025). Forensic Psychiatric Evaluations of Juvenile Sexual Offenses and Criminal Responsibility Assessments. Journal of Adolescence, 97(7), 1710.
Tasdemir, I., Demir, A., Emin Boylu, M., Saygili, S., & Karamustafalioglu, K. O. (2025). Exploring extreme violence: Forensic and psychiatric analysis of overkill and brutal homicide cases in Türkiye. Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 25(5), 873-892.
Taşdemir, I., Boylu, M. E., Aslıyüksek, H., Saygılı, S., & Karamustafalıoğlu, K. O. (2025). Criminological and psychiatric profiles of immigrant and refugee offenders: a retrospective analysis of cases in a forensic setting. International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, 69(9), 1296-1315.
Tasdemir, I., Cesur, E., Mengus, A., Asliyüksek, H., & Karamustafalioglu, K. O. (2023). Sociodemographic, psychiatric and criminal characteristics of elderly offenders under evaluation for criminal responsibility in Turkey. International journal of law and psychiatry, 88, 101888.
Boylu, M. E., Taşdemir, İ., Doğan, M., & Özcanlı, T. (2024). Forensic psychiatric assessment in autism spectrum disorder: Experience of a forensic psychiatry inpatient clinic from Türkiye. Journal of forensic sciences, 69(6), 2091-2102.
Boylu, M. E., Taşdemir, İ., Doğan, M., & Duran, A. (2024). What is important in forensic psychiatric evaluation in people with Down syndrome? A sample from Türkiye. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 15(1/2), 1-13.
Boylu, M. E., Taşdemir, İ., Aslıyüksek, H., & Karamustafalıoğlu, K. O. (2025). Sociodemographic, clinical and criminal characteristics of offenders disqualified from conscription with antisocial personality disorder: A sample from Türkiye. Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 25(3), 686-705.
Sancak, B., Tasdemir, I., & Karamustafalioglu, O. (2021). Mother–daughter incest: A brief review of literature and case report. Journal of forensic sciences, 66(5), 2054-2059.
Karabulut, S., Taşdemir, I., Akcan, U., Küçükali, C. I., Tüzün, E., & Cakir, S. (2019). Inflammation and neurodegeneration in patients with early-stage and chronic bipolar disorder. Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 30(2), 75.
Doğan, M., Boylu, M. E., Taşdemir, İ., & Saygılı, S. (2025). Exploring female sexual offending with the concepts of hypersexuality and atypical psychotic disorder. Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Articles Published in National Journals:
Taşdemir, İ., & Boylu, M. E. (2024). Divorce due to mental illness or mental deficiency: An examination from a forensic psychiatric perspective. Adli Tıp Dergisi, 38(3), 246-254.
Taşdemir, İ., Boylu, M., Merzifonlu, Z., Özcanlı, T., & Turan, Ş. (2024). Comparative Analysis of the Forensic and Psychiatric Aspects of Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia or Delusional Disorder for Whom a Guardian or Legal Advisor Was Recommended. Adli Tıp Dergisi, 38(2).
Karabulut, S., Taşdemir, İ., Akcan, U., Küçükali, C. İ., Tüzün, E., & Çakır, S. (2019). Findings of inflammation and neurodegeneration in patients with early-stage and chronic bipolar disorder. Turk Psikiyatri Derg, 30, 75-81.
Taşdemir, İ., Boylu, M. E., & Erdim, N. K. (2023). Comparison of the sociodemographic, criminal and forensic psychiatric characteristics of children who committed theft or robbery. Adli Tıp Dergisi, 37(3), 150-159.
Cesur, E., Yıldırım, Z., Taşdemir, İ., & Cansunar, F. N. (2021). Neurocognitive disorder in forensic psychiatry: A retrospective single-center study. Adli Tıp Dergisi, 35(3), 176-185.
Cesur, E., Taşdemir, İ., Büyükakıncak, E., Asliyüksek, H., & Turan, Ş. (2022). Clinical characteristics and forensic psychiatric examination of cases evaluated due to alleged medical malpractice related to the psychiatry branch (Turkish). Klinik Psikiyatri Dergisi, 25(4), 395-403.
Cesur, E., Yılmaz, G., Taşdemir, İ., Sancak, B., & Cansunar, F. N. (2023). Comparison of clinical characteristics, gender perceptions, and rape-related beliefs of people assessed for criminal liability for rape against children and adults. Turkish journal of psychiatry, 35(1), 14.
Tasdemir, I., Demir, A., Boylu, M. E., Cansunar, N., Asliyüksek, H., & Karamustafalioglu, K. O. (2025). Neurocognitive and forensic psychiatric profiles of offenders aged 65 and older: a comparative study with legal controls. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 15(3), 101.
Taşdemir, İ., Boylu, M. E., Merzifonlu, Z., Özcanlı, T., & Turan, Ş. (2024). Comparative analysis of guardianship recommendations in schizophrenia and delusional disorder: Insights from psychiatric and legal perspectives. Adli Tıp Dergisi, 38(2), 124-134.
Taşdemir, İ., & Çakır, S. (2025). Inflammatory and Neurodegenerative Biomarkers in Bipolar I Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study. Neuropsychiatric Investigation, 63(1), 1-7."