HAMZA ALTIN

Prof. Hamza Altın is a Professor of History at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Previously, he worked at Kilis 7 Aralık University (2010–2016) and held associate professorships at both institutions. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Ankara University's Institute of Social Sciences (2009) and a master's degree from Fırat University's History of Religions department (1999). His research focuses on Ottoman educational history, teacher training systems, and the intersection of religion and education.

Education:

• PhD: Islamic History, Ankara University (2009)
• MA: History of Religions, Fırat University (1999)
• Bachelor's: History, Fırat University (1993)

Research Interests: Ottoman teacher training institutions, pedagogical theories in the Abdulhamid II and Second Constitutional periods, Ottoman periodicals, and women's roles in education. His work often analyzes primary sources like administrative records and educational treatises.

Recent Publications Trends: Recent articles (2017–2019) emphasize institutional histories of teacher colleges (Dârülmuallimât), female educators like Ayşe Sıdıka Hanım, and the evolution of disciplinary practices in Ottoman schools. Earlier work (2010–2014) explored figures like Ismail Hakkı Baltacıoğlu and the satirical press during the Second Constitutional period.

Awards: No specific awards mentioned, though his extensive publications indicate recognition in Ottoman educational historiography.

Teaching & Grants: Advised 4 master's theses on topics like Khazar state administration and 19th-century Ottoman newspapers. His research has been presented at international conferences in Kilis, Selanik, and Ankara, focusing on regional educational institutions and migration impacts post-Balkan Wars.

Labs/Teams: No formal lab mentioned, but collaborates with historical archives and periodical studies networks in Turkey.