Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Eken is an academic at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, İnönü University, Türkiye. His research focuses on exercise physiology, sports performance, training adaptations, neuromuscular function, motor performance, and exercise-induced physiological responses. His scientific interests include endocrine and metabolic responses to exercise, fatigue and recovery, physical fitness, and performance optimization across different athletic populations. He has contributed to peer-reviewed scientific publications and international research collaborations in sports and exercise sciences. He also serves as Guest Editor for the Special Issue “Exercise-Induced Metabolic Adaptations: Benefits, Mechanisms, and Organ-Specific Responses” in Metabolites.