Ünal Deniz is an associate professor at The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK). In the past, he worked as a teacher, administrator, and inspector in public and private schools. He received a Ph.D. degree in Educational Administration from Hacettepe University in 2021. His research interests include comparative and international education, educational supervision, higher education policy and management. His recent research topic is on school leadership and management in different cultures.