Metehan KAPLAN

Metehan KAPLAN is a Researcher at Trakya University's Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Department of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, since 2019. He holds a Master's Degree (2022) and Bachelor's Degree (2017) in Labour Economics and Industrial Relations from Dokuz Eylül University, where he was recognized as the top student in his department during the 71st term. Currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree at Dokuz Eylül University, his research focuses on global labor dynamics and regulatory frameworks.

• Education:
  • Doctoral Degree (Ongoing): Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Dokuz Eylül University
  • Master's Degree (2022): Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Dokuz Eylül University (Thesis: International Framework Agreements and Impact on Labour Law)
  • Bachelor's Degree (2017): Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Dokuz Eylül University
  • High School (2012): Karşıyaka Gazi Highschool
• Academic Roles:
  • Researcher, Trakya University Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences (2019–Present)
  • Assistant Editor, Trakya University E-Journal of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (2020–Present)
  • Unit Quality Commission Member, Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences (2024–Present)
  • Unit Quality Representative, Trakya University (2020–2024)
• Research Interests:
  • Labour economics, industrial relations, global value chains, multinational enterprises, and international labor law frameworks
• Scientific Awards:
  • Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences 71st Term Top Student
• Publications:
  • Conference proceedings on state regulation in global value chains and multinational enterprises (2024)