Murat OKCU

Prof. Dr. Murat OKCU serves as a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Süleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, where he actively contributes to public administration scholarship through research, publications, and academic leadership. His career bridges theoretical frameworks with contemporary governance challenges in Turkish and European contexts.

His academic foundation includes:

• Licence in Political Science and Public Administration (English) from Middle East Technical University (1993)
• Master's degree in Political Science and Public Administration (MA) with thesis from Middle East Technical University (1997)
• Doctorate in Political Science and Public Administration from Middle East Technical University (2002)

Professor OKCU's research critically engages with Public Administration Theory, Postmodernism, 'New Sciences', Ethics, Organizational Theories, and Europeanization processes. He examines administrative convergence within the European Administrative Space and Multi-Level Governance frameworks, emphasizing ethical dimensions and paradigm shifts in bureaucratic culture. His work consistently connects theoretical discourse to practical governance transformations, particularly in digital-era public administration.

Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals a pronounced focus on digital governance evolution, including EU digital/AI strategies, social media's impact on political participation, and bureaucratic culture shifts within Turkish ministries. He pioneers applications of artificial intelligence in urban data analysis while critically assessing public administration education reforms, demonstrating how technology reshapes administrative practices and citizen-state interactions in contemporary governance.