1. Academic Background
- 2007-2011 : Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering in Turkish Army College
- 2012-2017 : Master’s Degree in International Relations in Selçuk University
2. Academic Areas of Interest
- Conducted/conducting studies in International Relations field
- Conducting free researches in the following sub-fields:
Global Security and Terrorism
Turkish Foreign Policy
Middle East and North Africa
Foreign Policies of Global and Regional Powers
International Conflict Analysis
Energy Security
Hybrid Threats and Hybrid Warfare
NATO
United Nations and European Union
Defense Industry
3. Academic Works
a. Theses
- Thesis of Master’s Degree: “Suriye’de Kara Kışa Dönen Arap Baharı: Küresel ve Bölgesel Güçlerin Yönetimindeki Vekalet Savaşı (How Arab Spring Grew Into Harsh Winter in Syria: The Proxy War Administered By Global and Regional Powers)”. Selçuk University. Institute of Social Sciences. 2018.
b. Published Works
- Book Section titled “The Islamic State and the World (Conflict Analysis in the Framework of The Rights-Based Strategic Peace Model)” in “The Possibilities of Peace in Syria” by (Ed.) Nezir Akyeşilmen and Önder A. Afşar. Orion Publishing. 2017.
c. Ongoing Works
- Research Article: “Chilly War in the High North Under Low Tension: Implications for NATO”. Second Author. (Pending publication in the Journal of Defense Sciences of National Defense University in June 2022.)
- Research Article: “The Antagonist Pro-Iranian Militias in the al-Hashd al-Shaabi as Sources of Terror and Instability in Iraq” (Pending peer review process in the Journal of Defence and War Studies.)
- Research Article: “Hybrid Warfare in the Law Realm: The Theory and Practices of Lawfare” (Underway)
- Research Article: “Libyan Civil War: Looking Into the ‘Whence’ of the Conflict and Foreseeing the ‘Whither’” (Underway)
- Research Article: “The Rudiments of US Threat Perceptions And Security Policies” (Underway)
4. Academic Research Groups
- Researcher in Hybrid Threats Research Group (National Defense University, Army War College Deanery)
5. Certificate Programs, Workshops and Courses
- NATO COE DAT Online Course - Efficient Crisis Management to Mitigate Terrorist Activities (24-28 May 2021)
- NATO COE DAT Online Course - Terrorism and Media (20-24 September 2021)
- NATO COE DAT Online Course - Border Security, Refugees and Counter-Terrorism (27-30 September 2021)
- NATO COE DAT Online Course - Defense Against Terrorism Course (25-29 October 2021)
- NATO COE DAT Online Course - Terrorist Use of Cyberspace (15-18 November 2021)
- CLIMSITY Certificate Program - Addressing Security Implications of Climate Change and NATO 2030 (01-17 November 2021)
6. Language Proficiency
- The holder of the CV has upper-advanced level proficiency skills in the English language. He can write research articles, read and analyze advanced-level passages, listen to and understand advanced-level products and speak fluently. He currently works at a post in NATO Joint Force Command Naples using all four skills in English frequently. He scored 98,75 (the highest, out of 100) in one of the English Foreign Language Exams conducted by the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center of the Turkish Republic, exams recognized officially by all state institutions in Türkiye.
- The holder of the CV also has intermediate-level proficiency skills in the French language. In addition to conversing and making presentations with preliminary preparations, he can read and conduct academic literature reviews in French. He scored 85 (the highest, out of 100) in one of the French Foreign Language Exams conducted by the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center of the Turkish Republic.
9. Miscellaneous
- The holder of the CV has participated actively in several meetings, briefings, courses and workshops in the international environment. He is considered to have proved adept in meeting management and briefing.