Khaled DERSHWI

Dr. Khaled DERSHWI is a Lecturer in the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences at Karabuk University. His academic credentials include a PhD in Islamic Banking and Finance from the International Islamic University Malaysia (2015-2017), a Master's in Jurisprudence from Sam University, Syria (2010-2013), and a Bachelor's from the same institution (2003-2007).

His research focuses on Islamic Law, Islamic Banking, Jurisprudence, and Islamic Economics, with emphasis on contemporary applications in finance, governance, and ethics. He actively investigates digital transformation in Islamic banking, economic welfare systems, and jurisprudential adaptations to modern challenges.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on:

• Islamic finance regulatory frameworks (e.g., UAE commercial law, AAOIFI standards)
• Digitalization of Sharia-compliant banking
• Ethical solutions for debt management in cooperative banks
• Bioethical jurisprudence (e.g., abortion rulings)
• Historical Islamic governance models

Dr. DERSHWI advises 31 graduate students (Master’s and PhD) in the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences. Current theses under his supervision explore topics like Ottoman manuscript analysis, contemporary applications of Hanafi jurisprudence, and Islamic commercial law.

He is a researcher on the project: "Cataloging of Manuscripts Belonging to Turkish Scholars in Damascus Al-Zahiriyah Library" (2025-2026).