In 1954, Gokdogan made history as Türkiye's first female university dean, leading the Science Faculty at Istanbul University.
At the Paris Observatory, she continued research, and made the resolute choice to return to her homeland, Türkiye. Her entry into the institution marked a pivotal moment, as both instructional materials and lectures were primarily conducted in foreign languages such as English and German. In 1937, Gokdogan's academic prowess crystallised in her dissertation on interstellar dark matter surrounding the sun, which culminated in the awarding of her Ph.D. Her trajectory soared further as she ascended to the esteemed position of professor at Istanbul University.A watershed moment arrived in 1954 when Gokdogan secured her place in history by becoming the Dean of the Science Faculty, becoming Türkiye's first female university dean.