Refik Balay

Prof. Dr. Refik Balay is a Turkish academic specializing in Education Management at Harran University's Faculty of Education. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has served in various roles including Professor (2015-present), Associate Professor (2010-2015), and Assistant Professor (2008-2010). He earned his PhD in Educational Administration and Planning from Ankara University (2000) and Master’s degree in Educational Sciences from Yüzüncü Yıl University (1996).

• Research Focus: Organizational commitment, leadership in education, conflict management, digital literacy, and learning organizations
• Key Publications: 93 total (6 in international journals), including works on school resilience, trust management, and teacher burnout
• Awards: Teşekkür Plaketi from Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü (2012) and Harran University (2007)

His academic work emphasizes the intersection of educational administration and organizational psychology, with a particular interest in positive school management and digital transformation in education. He has mentored over 18 graduate students and contributed to 5 research projects, including a TR Dizin-indexed study on Dede Korkut values in character education.