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CURRICULUM VITAE
1. Name : Filiz KATMAN
2. Date of Birth : 15.04.1976
3. Title : Assist. Prof. Dr.
4. Education :
Degree Field University Year
Graduate Economics (in English) Istanbul University 1998
Masters Political Science and
International Relations (in
English)
Marmara University 2006
Certificate War, Conflict and Order Yale University 2007
PhD International Security and
Terrorism
Turkish Military Academy 2010
5. Academic Title: Assist. Prof. Dr.
6. Thesis Supervised:
- Jalil, Nurlana. The Changing Roles and Responsibilities of Woman in Southeastern Anatolia, Institute
of Social Sciences, Istanbul Aydin University, 2014.
7. Publications
7.1 Peer reviewed international journal articles
- Katman, Filiz. “NATO Policies in South Caucasus”, EURAS Academic Journal, Volume 1, Winter
2010, s. 36-41.
- Katman, Filiz. "Laden Died: Is it the End of Al Qaida?", EURAS Academic Journal, Volume 1, No: 1,
Autumn 2012, pp. 66-73, http://www.euras-
edu.org/dosyalar/4F7_academic_journal_september_2012.pdf#page=63
- E.Aghayev, & F.Katman. “Historical Background and the Present State of the Russian-Syrian
Relations”, European Researcher, Volume 35, Number 11-3, November 2012, pp. 2066-2070,
http://www.erjournal.ru/journals_n/1354741741.pdf
- Katman, Filiz. “Energy Chess in the Eastern Mediterranean”, EURAS Academic Journal, Volume 1,
No: 1, Winter 2014, pp. 52-60.
- N.Jalil & F.Katman, “Changing Roles and Responsibilities of Woman in Southeastern Anatolia”,
European Researcher, Volume 91, Is. 2, February 2015, pp. 144-154, DOI: 10.13187/er.2015.91.144,
http://www.erjournal.ru/journals_n/1424929278.pdf

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7.2 International Scientific Conference Papers, published in proceeding books.
- D.Mohamud and F. Katman. “Kurds of Syria: Sudden Discovery”, 3rd Bi-annual Conference on Syria
“Syria: Moving Beyond the Stalemate”, St. Andrews University, UK, 1-3 July 2015.
- Katman, Filiz. "Security in the Age of Ambiguity", 7th Transatlantic Conference, Instituto Franklin-
Universitat Alcala de Henares, 24-26 October 2013.
- Katman, Filiz. “Eurasian Great Transformation”, I. International Symposium on Eurasia and Turkey
Relations, Istanbul Aydın University, National Security and Strategy Research Center, 22 March 2013,
p. 313-328.
- Katman, Filiz. “IRA-ETA-HAMAS: Comparing the Politicisation of Violence”, IPRA Global Conference
2012, International Peace Research Association, Mie University-Japan, 24-28 November 2012.
- Katman, Filiz and H. Saygin. “Bullet vs. Ballot: Politicisation of Violence”, 62nd Political Studies
Association Annual International Conference, In Defense of Politics, 3 - 5 April 2012, Belfast, Ireland.
- Katman, Filiz. “Analysis of Global Climate Change Impacts on Security”, Global Climate Change,
Environment and Energy I. International Symposium, Istanbul Aydin University, 25 April 2011,
Istanbul,Turkey.
- Katman, Filiz. “Psycho-Social Aspects of Terrorism", I. International Davraz Congress, Suleyman
Demirel University, 24-27 September 2009, Isparta, Turkey.
- Katman, Filiz. “Changing NATO in Changing World", Second International Strategy and Security
Studies Symposium, Beykent University Strategic Researches Center, 16-17 April 2009, Istanbul,
Turkey.
- Katman, Filiz. “Deliberative Democracy in Dialog among Civilizations”, I. International Deliberative
Democracy Symposium, Istanbul Aydin University Turkey Research Center, 15-16 April 2009, Istanbul,
Turkey.
- Katman, Filiz. “Afghanistan”, Democratization and Security in Central Asia 9th Annual International
Security Conference, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey.
7.3 Books/Book Chapters in international edited books,
- Katman, Filiz (Publ. Coord.), Demokrasi Yapmak (Doing Democracy), ARI Publications, 2001,
ISBN: 9236125, p. 281.
- Katman, Filiz et al. Istanbul Aydın University Quality Handbook, Istanbul: Istanbul Aydın University,
2010, p. 81.
- Altunok, Taner and F.Katman. “Bölüm 3- Siber Tehdit Altyapısı ve Araçları (Technical Background and
Tools of Cyber Threats)”, s. 55-84, H.Çakmak ve T.Altunok (Ed.), Suç, Savaş ve Terörizm Üçgeninde
Siber Dünya (Cyber World in Triangle of Crime, War and Terror), Ankara: Barış Platin Yayınları,
2009, ISBN: 9789944137348, p. 236.
- Çakmak, Haydar and F.Katman. “Bölüm 7- Siber Tehditlerin Uluslararası Hukuk ve İç Hukuktaki Yeri
(Cyber Threats in International and Domestic Law)”, s. 163-208, H.Çakmak T.Altunok (Ed.), Suç,
Savaş ve Terörizm Üçgeninde Siber Dünya (Cyber World in Triangle of Crime, War and Terror),
Ankara: Barış Platin Yayınları, 2009, ISBN: 9789944137348, p. 236.
- Katman, Filiz et. al, (Eds.) I. International Deliberative Democracy Symposium Proceedings,
İstanbul: İstanbul Aydın Üniversity Press, 2009, ISBN: 9786054303014, p. 468.
- Katman, Filiz and E.E.Cesur (Çev.) Bodrunova, S. S. “Medya Siyasetinin Öncüsü Olarak Siyasal
Pazarlama: Binyılın Dönümünde İngiliz Siyasal Gazeteciliğinin Bunalımı (Politics and Power Practices
of Mind Industry)”, Uslu, Z. K. ve C. Bilgili, Bilinç Endüstrisinin İktidar ve Siyaset Pratikleri (Politics
and Power Practices of Mind Industry), Istanbul: Beta Publications, 2009, İstanbul, ISBN:
978603770428, p. 325.

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- Katman, Filiz (Ed.), Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy-Global Challenges to
Global Stability, Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2014.
- Katman, Filiz. “Introduction: Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy: Global Challenges &
Opportunities to Global Stability” in Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy-Global
Challenges to Global Stability, F. Katman (Ed.), Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars
Publishing, 2014, pp. xv-xxiii.
- Katman, Filiz. “Analysis of Global Climate Change Impacts on Security” in Global Climate Change,
Environment and Energy-Global Challenges to Global Stability, F. Katman (Ed.), Newcastle upon
Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2014, pp. 1-19.
- Katman, Filiz. “Conclusion: Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy: Global Challenges &
Opportunities to Global Stability” in Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy-Global
Challenges to Global Stability, F. Katman (Ed.), Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars
Publishing, 2014, pp. 229-236.
- Saygin, Hasan and F.Katman. “Turkey in International Energy Policies” in Turkey’s Rise:
Implications for Its Neighbours and the World, Z.B.Dalaman (Ed.), Istanbul: Istanbul Aydin
University&John Hopkins University, 2013, pp. 35-51.
- Katman, Filiz. Great Transformation in Eurasia, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2014.
Books/Book Chapters to be published :
- Katman, Filiz and H.Saygin. Bullet vs Ballot: Politicisation of Violence in HAMAS, LAP Lampbert
Academic Publishing, 2015.
- Katman, Filiz. Russia-Syria: A Prolonged Engagement, LAP Lampbert Academic Publishing, 2015.
- Katman, Filiz. “5. ON SECURITY: Security in the Age of Ambiguity” in Global Challenges to the
Transatlantic World, C. Crespo et al (Eds.), Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin, Universidad de Alcala,
Instituto Franklin, Spain, 2015.
- Katman, Filiz. “Countering Terrorism in Turkey: Politicisation of Violence from Bullet to Ballot” in
Counterterrorism: Policies of Individual States, Taylor & Francis, UK, 2015.
- Katman, Filiz. (Ed.), Energy in Turkey: Policies & Prospects, Cambridge Scholars, UK, 2015.
- Katman, Filiz and Hasan Saygin, The Cause-HAMAS’ Struggle for Survival vs Power, Hurst Series:
Crises in World Politics, Cambridge University, 2015.
- Katman, Filiz. “Regional Cooperation versus Confrontation: Challenges Ahead of ‘New Turkey’”, in
Modern Turkey: Opportunities and Challenges, The Anahuac University, Mexico City, 2015.
- Katman, Filiz. “Foreign Economic Relations Council Energy Workshop Final Report”, Foreign
Economic Relations Council Energy Business Council, 26 January 2015, Istanbul.
- Katman, Filiz. “Rising Powers and Adaptation to the Global Governance Structures in the Multipolar
World”, Turkish-Indian Roundtable Meeting -2: Turkish-Indian Relations: Rising Powers in the New
World, TASAM, 8-9 June 2015, İstanbul.
- F.Katman, “Analysis of International Relations Thesis in Turkey (1980-2014)”, Istanbul Aydin
Üniversity, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Political Science and
International Relations, 2015.
7.4. National peer reviewed journal articles
- Katman, Filiz. “Levant-Eastern Mediterranean and Energy”, ABMYO Journal, September 2013.
7.5 National Scientific Conference Papers, published in proceeding books
7.6 Other Publications

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- Katman, Filiz. Changing Balances in Arab-Israeli Conflict in the Post-Gulf War Period, 21. Yuzyil
Dergisi, Spring 2002, pp. 8-11.
- Katman, Filiz. NATO Policies in South Caucasus. EURAS Academic Journal, Winter 2010.
- Katman, Filiz. Field Research Report on University Youth and Tolerance, Istanbul Aydin University,
2009.
- Katman, Filiz. Research Final Report on Education and Entrance to Higher Education Systems in 10
Developed Countries According to OECD Data and South Africa and Australia, Istanbul Aydin
University, July 2009.
- Katman, Filiz. Research Final Report on Administration and Auditing in Higher Education Institutions,
Istanbul Aydin University, July 2009.
- Katman, Filiz. “Liberalization of the Energy Market”, Southeast Europe i Economic Forum, 23-24
November 2011, Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Katman, Filiz. “Palestinian Spring: Impact of Arab Spring and State Formation Efforts”, 4th Annual
California State University Conference on Middle Eastern Studies, 14-15 October 2011, California,
USA.
- Katman, Filiz. New Great Game, NATO and South Caucasus, Turquie Diplomatique, 2011.
- Katman, Filiz. “Nuclear Energy is Power and Security Concern for Turkey”, Ekovitrin Magazine, April
2011, s. 88-90.
- Katman, Filiz. “EPPAM and Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Practices”, Bridging Europe and
Turkey on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Technology Projects, Project Market, TÜBİTAK&İSO,
26 April 2011.
- Katman, Filiz. (Moderator) “I. Panel: NATO’s New Strategic View and New Security Issues since
Lisbon Summit”, NATO in the 21st Century, NATO İstanbul Youth Summit, 4 June 2011, İstanbul.
- Katman, Filiz. “End to Al-Qaida?”, İstanbul Aydın Üniversity, Aydın Journal, June-July 2011, Issue 4,
pp. 26-27.
- Katman, Filiz. “Palestinian Spring: Impact of Arab Spring and State Formation Efforts”, 4th Annual
California State University Conference on Middle Eastern Studies, 14-15 October 2011, California,
USA.
- Katman, Filiz. “Liberalization of the Energy Market”, Southeast Europe i Economic Forum, 23-24
November 2011, Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Katman, Filiz. “New Great Game in South Caucasus and NATO”, 2nd Eurasia Studies Conference,
University of London-School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), 2012.
- Katman, Filiz. “Goodbye to Toros”, İstanbul Aydın University, Aydın Newspaper, 1 January-1 February
2012, Issue 9, pp.1-3.
- Katman, Filiz. “Hitler”, İstanbul Aydin Üniversity, Aydın Journal, April-May 2012, Issue 9, pp. 12-15.
- Katman, Filiz. "Myanmar-Arakan-Muslims in Rohingya Müslümanlar-Energy Security", Aydın Journal,
İstanbul Aydın Üniversity, August-September 2012, Issue: 11, pp. 10-15.
- Katman, Filiz. “Increase Security at Strategic Oil Installations to Support Oil Installations as They
Restore or Expand Production”, The Libya Summit, 19-22 November 2012, Trablus, Libya.
- Katman, Filiz. "Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in the Energy Sector", Corporate
Social Responsibility Journal, January 2013.

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- Katman, Filiz. “Eurasian Energy Security is Discussed”, Gas & Power, Year: 8, Issue: 147, 30 April
2013.
- Katman, Filiz. (Moderator). “Panel I: Dynamics of Cooperation in the Caspian Region: Trade and
Transportation”, Cooperation in the Caspian Region: National Perspectives and Common Challenges”,
15-16 June 2013, Baku, Azerbaijan.
- Katman, Filiz. “Paradigm Shifting Energy Chess in the Eastern Mediterranean”, 21. Century Journal,
Issue 56, August 2013, pp. 71-76.
- Katman, Filiz. “Execution of Molla”, Aydın Newspaper, 1 November-1 December 2013, Issue 19, pp.1-
3.
- Katman, Filiz. “Whither Future, Debating Trajectories of Global Energy Supply”, Oxford Roundtables,
Oxford University, 15 November 2013, Oxford, United Kingdom.
- Katman, Filiz. (Moderator). “Energy Resources Market in Southeast Europe and Perspectives for
Investments and Developing of the Transmission Infrastructure”, Southeast Europe Business Forum,
22-23 November 2013, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Katman, Filiz. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources 2015-2019 Strategic Plan, Strategic Plan and
Joint Workshop, 13 February 2014, Ankara.
- Katman, Filiz. “Energy Security in the South Caucasus”. Energy Diversification Trends in the South
Caucasus and Neighbourhood, South Caucasus Energy Forum, 22-24 May 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Katman, Filiz. “Mediterranean Oil and Gas Discoveries”, IEI Turkey Energy Summit, 05-06 June 2014,
Istanbul, Turkey.
- Katman, Filiz. Aladdin-Yad Vashem Joint Project 2013-2015, Turkey-Israel.
- Katman, Filiz. “Analysis of Graduate Thesis on International Relations in Turkey (1980-2013),
Department of Political Science & International Relations, Faculty of Economics & Administrative
Sciences, Istanbul Aydin University, 2015.
- Katman, Filiz. “Turkey Energy Investments in the Neighbouring Regions”, Turkey Energy Forum, EEL
Events, Istanbul, 16 September 2014.
- Katman, Filiz. “Security at Strategic Energy Infrastructure”, South Caucasus Security Forum, 18-19
November 2014, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Katman, Filiz. “Foreign Economic Relations Council Energy Workshop Final Report”, Foreign
Economic Relations Council Energy Business Council, 26 January 2015, Istanbul.
- Katman, Filiz. “Rising Powers and Adaptation to the Global Governance Structures in the Multipolar
World”, Turkish-Indian Roundtable Meeting -2: Turkish-Indian Relations: Rising Powers in the New
World, TASAM, 8-9 June 2015, İstanbul.
- F.Katman, “Analysis of International Relations Thesis in Turkey (1980-2013)”, Istanbul Aydin
Üniversity, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Political Science and
International Relations, 2015.
CITATION
- Aghayev, E., Katman F. (2012). Historical Background and the Present State of the Russian-Syrian
Relations. European Researcher. Vol. 35, No. 11-3, pp. 2066-2070.
Theses
- Katman, Filiz. “HAMAS: Politicization of a Terrorist Organization", Turkish Military Academy,
Defense Studies Institute, 2010, Advisor: Prof. Dr. Hasan Saygın.
- Katman, Filiz. “NATO Policies in South Caucasus", Marmara University, Social Sciences Institute,
2006, Advisor: Prof. Dr. Aysegul Sever.

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8. Consultancy
- BBC World News, Expert
- Academic Research Funding Programs Directorate (ARDEB) of TUBITAK (The Scientific and
Technological Research Council of Turkey), Observatory Panelist
- Council of Observatory for Black, Gulf and Mediterranean Seas, Expert
- GE Innovation Center, Expert
9. Projects
- “Youth Spirit in Black Sea Region”, AIESEC Istanbul.
- “Europa Handbook”, Program: Europa Bridges of Knowledge Program, EU.
- “Skills Innovative Methodologies for Education and Training in Cooperatives”, Program: EU-Lifelong
Learning Programme (LLP), EU.
- “Bridging Europe and Turkey on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy”, TUBITAK.
- Aladdin-Yad Vashem Joint Project.
10. Administrative missions
Turkey Research Center, Istanbul Aydın University, Vice President, 2008-2010
Organization Committee Member, I. International Deliberative Democracy Symposium, 2008-2009
Publication Board Member, Proceedings of I. International Global Climate Change, Environment and
Energy Symposium, Istanbul Aydın University, 2008-2009
Organization Committee Member, International Symposium on Nagorno Karabakh Issue and
Resolution in terms of Stability in the Caucasus, Istanbul Aydın University, 2008-2009
Core Group Member, Istanbul Aydin University Catalog 2009-2010
Commission Member, Corporate Quality Book, Istanbul Aydin University, 2009-2010
Director, Energy Politics and Markets Research Center, Istanbul Aydin University, April 2010-
Chair, I. International Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy Symposium, Istanbul Aydın
University, 2010-2011
Editorial Board Member, Kalem Journal, 2012-
Organization Committee Member, Libya Summit, Tripoli, 2012
Organization Committee Member, Southeastern Europe Business Forum, 2012
Peer Reviewer, Mediterranean Journal, February 2012-
Member, TOBB Istanbul Women Entrepreneurs Association, April 2012-
Peer Reviewer, EURAS Academic Journal, November 2012-
Editor, EPPAM Policy Review, Istanbul Aydin University, 2015-
Peer Reviewer, Security Strategies Journal, Turkish War Academy, January 2015-

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11. Scientific Organization memberships
Executive Board President, Energy Politics and Markets Research Center, Istanbul Aydin University
AIESEC Istanbul, AIESEC Turkey
International Relations Committee, ARI Movement
Former Secretary General and Executive Board Member, Government and Leadership School,
Bahcesehir University
Head of Eurasian and American Studies, Diplomacy Turkey
Faculty of Economics Graduates Association
International Relations Council
ACYPL Alumni, GMT Alumni, NISA Alumni, Olympia Alumni, State Alumni
12. Awards
2013-2015, “Fellow”, Aladdin-Yad Vashem Joint Project, ISRAEL.
2011-2012, “Visiting Fellow”, FUBiS, The International Summer University of Freie Universität Berlin,
Erasmus Exchange Program, GERMANY.
2009, “Young Leader”, GermanyMeetsTurkey-A Forum for Young Leaders, Ernst Reuter Initiative,
Cultural Diplomacy Institute, Robert Bosch Stiftung, Istanbul Policy Center, GERMANY.
2007, “Scholarship”, Kokkalis Foundation, Yale University, MacMillan Center, Order, Conflict &
Violence, GREECE.
2004, “Young Society Leader” by ARI Movement, TURKEY.
2003, “Kentucky Colonel” by Governor of Kentucky State, USA.
2003, “The Model for Regional Development Projects”, AIESEC INTERNATIONAL.
1999, "Efficiency in International Arena: Best Exchange Activity in the world” – given to the
“Black Sea Youth Development Program”, AIESEC INTERNATIONAL.
May 1998, The Most Effective Project-Youth Spirit on Black Sea Region" in Turkey, awarded by
AIESEC TURKEY.
1997, "The Role Model”, National Training Seminar of AIESEC ROMANIA.

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13. Courses lectured on undergraduate and graduate level
Academic Year Sem. Course name / University
Teaching
hours
Number
of Stdnt
2014-2015
Fall
PSR225 History of Political Thought-I 3 90
PSR403 Geopolitics of Energy 3 55
SBU522 Pols Comparative Politics 3 47
SBU505 Int Advanced Studies in IR
Theories
3 38
Spring
PSR226 History of Political Thought-II 3 61
PSR222 Political History-II 3 68
PSR403 Geopolitics of Energy 3 18
2013-2014
Fall
PSR225 History of Political Thought-I 3 90
SBU522 Pols Comparative Politics 3 33
Spring
PSR226 History of Political Thought-II 3 78
PSR403 Geopolitics of Energy 3 24
PSR224 Research Methods in
International Relations
3 85
SBU519 Principles of Research Design
and Methods
3 46
2012-2013
Fall
PSIR101 Introduction to Political
Science
3 59
SBU508 POLS Comparative Politics 3 8
Turkey as Rising Power / Seminar for
Stanford University Exchange Students
3 38
Spring PSIR102 Introduction to International
Relations
3 91
2011-2012
Fall
PSIR101 Introduction to Political
Science
3 59
SBU508 POLS Comparative Politics 3 8
Energy and Turkish Foreign Policy /
Seminar for Stanford University
Exchange Students
3 25
Spring PSIR414 Central Asia and Caucasia in
World Politics
3 -

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Summer
Energy Security in the EU in Global
Perspective / Seminar for FUBiS, The
International Summer University of
Freie Universität Berlin (Erasmus)
3 15
2010–2011
Fall
PSIR101 Introduction to Political
Science (Undergraduate Course) /
Istanbul Aydin University
3 59
SBU508 POLS Comparative Politics
(Graduate Course) / Istanbul Aydin
University
3 8
PSIR203 History of World Politics-I
(Undergraduate Course) / Istanbul Aydin
University
3 48
SBU507 INT Security Issues In Global
Context (Graduate Course) / Istanbul
Aydin University
3 5
ISL593 INT European Political Structure
(Master’s Course) / Istanbul Aydin
University
3 20
Energy and Turkish Foreign Policy /
Seminar for Stanford University
Exchange Students
- 25
Spring
PSIR204 History of World Politics-II
(Undergraduate Course) / Istanbul Aydin
University
3 48
SBU 506 Politics of Terrorism
(Graduate Course) / Istanbul Aydin
University
3 5
Summer
Turkish Politics I-II (Summer School) /
Duke University-Rutgers University-
Istanbul Aydin University
3 30
2009-2010 Fall
Energy and Turkish Foreign Policy /
Seminar for Stanford University
Exchange Students
- 25
2009–2010 Spring Project Cycle Management (PCM) - 20
2008–2009 Spring
Strategy Analysis & Risk Analysis in
PCM
- 20
Logical Framework in PCM
- 20
Strategy Analysis & Risk Analysis
- 20
14. Other professional experiences
Job
Experiences
2002-2004, Deputy Secretary General, International Relations, ARI Movement
Director, International Exchange Programs, ARI Movement
Supervisor, YouthNet Project, ARI Movement
Content Manager, Web Site in English, ARI Movement
Publication Director, “Doing Democracy” Book, ARI Movement
Circulation Director, Turkish Policy Quarterly Journal
1998-2004, Founding President, "Black Sea Youth Development Program",
AIESEC Istanbul
2003-2004, Project Team Member, Europa Handbook Project, European

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Commission
2002-2003, Advertising Assistant, Turkish Policy Quarterly Journal
2002-2002, Project Coordinator, KIDOG (Advocacy Network for Supporting
Women), Human Resource Development Foundation (UNFPA Accredited
Organization)
1999- 2000, Research Assistant, IBS Research & Consultancy
1997-1998, Project Manager, "Youth Spirit in Black Sea Region", AIESEC
Istanbul
1997-1997, Vice President, External Relations, ANATOLIA '97 International
Cultural Understanding Congress, AIESEC Istanbul
Professional Courses
November 2008, Socio-Economic and Humanitarian Sciences Information Day,
TUBITAK
April 2008, Social and Psychological Aspects of Terrorism, Fighting Against
Ideological Aspects of Terrorism, NATO Center of Excellence on Defence
Against Terrorism (COE-DAT)
February 2008, Cyber Terrorism, COE-DAT
December 2007, Effective Crisis Management, COE-DAT
November 2007, Terrorism and Media, COE-DAT
July 2007, Olympia Summer Seminar, “War, Conflict and Identity”, Yale
University War, Conflict and Order Program and Kokkalis Foundation
October 2006-June 2007, School on Terrorism, Strategic Researches Center,
Bahcesehir University
April-May 2006, School on Terrorism2, Strategic Researches Center,
Bahcesehir University
May-June 2006, American Studies, Government and Leadership School,
Bahcesehir University
May-June 2006, Global Leadership Forum, Government and Leadership School,
Bahcesehir University
December 2006, NATO International School, Enhancing Security in the Area of
Three Seas: How to Build a Comprehensive Approach?
June 2004, NATO International School, Changing NATO in Changing World
Official Visits:
February 2010, Invited Speaker, South Caucasus Forum, Armenia
September 2009, Delegate (Representing Turkey), GermanyMeetsTurkey,
Germany
November 2006, Invited Speaker, NATO International School, Azerbaijan
November 2004, Delegate (Representing Turkey), NATO International
School, Azerbaijan
November 2003, Delegate (Representing Turkey), Young Leaders
Delegation to US-2003, American Council of Young Political Leaders
(ACYPL) Exchange Program, USA
August 2000, Delegate (Representing Turkey), European Youth Summit,
Belgium
November 1997, Delegate (Representing Turkey), AIESEC Romania,
National Training Seminar, Romania
Areas: Terrorism, Political Violence, Politicization of Violence, Security Studies,
Energy Markets|Policy|Security, Geopolitics, South Caucasus, NATO, European

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Security and Defense Policy, Black Sea Economic Cooperation.
Foreign Language: English-Fluent (TOEFL: 243|300 at CAT)
French-Basic (French Cultural Center), Chinese-Basic (Turkish Military
Academy)
References:
Prof. Dr. Hasan Saygin, Advisor to the Chairman, Istanbul Aydin University
Prof. Dr. Halis Ayhan, Former Head of Education Commission at Turkish Higher
Education Council
Prof. Dr. Sabahattin Balci, Acting Rector, Kyrgzistan-Turkish Manas University