Ilhami Gunay

Prof. Dr. Ilhami Gunay is a Professor at Dumlupinar University's Faculty of Theology, where he serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences and Vice Dean. His career spans academia, religious education, and media, with roles including:

• Teacher at Imam Hatip high schools (1998–2013)
• Program producer for Ensar TV and ENGİN FM Radio
• Researcher for the Presidency of Religious Affairs

His research focuses on Quranic Exegesis (Tafsir), Islamic manuscript studies, and pedagogical innovations in religious education. He leads projects like the thematic commentary of the Quran and Ottoman manuscript cataloging. Prof. Gunay's publications emphasize:

• Quranic hermeneutics and textual analysis
• Youth development through Islamic ethics
• Historical Quranic manuscripts

Awards include multiple commendations from Turkey's Ministry of National Education for educational contributions. He teaches courses in Tafsir methodology, Quranic sciences, and Arabic language.