A record of institution building and university governance.
Founding Dean, Faculty of Transportation and Logistics, Istanbul University
Founded Türkiye’s first and only Faculty of Transportation and Logistics and established a modern academic structure with contemporary departments, positioning it as a prototype for logistics education. Advanced facilities and accessibility, and secured support from companies, government, and NGOs for a business-sponsored bursary program that supported more than 500 students.
Director, School of Transportation and Logistics, Istanbul University
Led the School’s transformation into the Faculty of Transportation and Logistics in 2015 and Türkiye’s first International Road Transport Union (IRU) accreditation process for undergraduate and master’s programs, establishing an internationally accredited home for logistics education.
Vice Dean, School of Business, Istanbul University
Contributed to faculty governance, academic development, and the AACSB accreditation process, through which the School of Business became the first state university in Türkiye to earn AACSB accreditation.
GOVERNANCE & ADVISORY SERVICE
University and professional governance.
University Senator, Istanbul University Senate
Participated in university-wide deliberations and decisions on educational and managerial processes across schools, faculties, and units.
University governance and board service
Served on the Boards of Directors of the School of Business (2010–2013), Institute of Business Economics (2011–2015), Research Center for Capital Markets (SERPAM, 2010–2014), and Istanbul University (2013–2015).
Member, Board of Global Advisors, International Federation of Nonlinear Analysts (IFNA)
Member, Advisory Board, Istanbul University Technocity
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Designing programs for practice.
Director, TURQUALITY Executive Development Program
Joint program with Istanbul University and Türkiye’s Ministry of Economics.
Designer & Director, Healthcare Management Certificate Program
Joint program with Istanbul University and Istanbul Local Health Authority.
Director, Chartered Accountancy Education Certificate Program
Joint program with Istanbul University and the Public Oversight Authority (KGK).