Özgür Oral

Özgür Oral is an Associate Professor at Istanbul University's Faculty of Literature, Department of History, specializing in Ottoman-Venetian trade and diplomatic relations. His career spans roles as a Research Assistant (2006-2018), Assistant Professor (2018-2023), and Director of the Center (2023-continues). He has served as Erasmus Program Institutional Coordinator (2009-2024) and contributed to academic governance.

• Education: Doctorate and postgraduate studies in Modern History at Istanbul University (2004-2017), undergraduate in History (1997-2001).

Research Focus: Ottoman Mediterranean trade systems, Venetian-Ottoman diplomatic protocols, maritime taxation, and historiographical practices. His work examines economic enforcement mechanisms, piracy regulations, and cross-cultural exchange frameworks.

Recent Publications analyze treaty dynamics (1573 Ahdname), archival plagiarism (Edirne Incident), and commercial tariffs (Izmir 1763). Themes include diplomatic law, maritime sovereignty, and pre-industrial trade networks.

• Scientific Awards: Overseas Research Scholarship (2010-continues).

Conference Participation includes symposia on Ottoman military history (2019), Passarowitz anniversary (2018), and maritime history workshops (2014-2019).