Prof. Dr. İsmail Marakoğlu graduated top of his class from Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry in 1991 and began his academic tenure at Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry the same year. He earned his PhD from Selçuk University in 1996.

In 1997, he continued his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Dentistry, where he achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2004. In 2009, he became a full Professor at Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry.

Throughout his academic tenure, he has served in distinguished executive roles including Chief Physician, Head of Department, Vice Director of Institute, and Vice Dean.