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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aydoğan Kutlu serves as a full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences since 2025, following progressive academic appointments from Research Assistant (2011) to Doctoral Lecturer (2017-2022) and Department Chair (2022-2023). His academic journey includes a PhD (2019), Master's (2011), and BA (2006) in Political Science from Ankara University's Faculty of Political Sciences.
His research concentrates on History of Political Thought, Political Movements, and Comparative Political Institutions, with particular emphasis on Turkish political development, republican theory, and conceptual history. Kutlu's scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with foundational political concepts like sovereignty, social contract theory, and nationalist ideologies across historical contexts.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2025) demonstrates a methodological focus on conceptual-historical analysis applied to Turkish political evolution, comparative regime studies, and philosophical examinations of democracy. His work frequently bridges classical political philosophy with contemporary Turkish political challenges, especially regarding republican institutions and democratic transitions.
Administratively, Kutlu holds significant responsibilities including Graduation Commission Chairmanship (2022-present), Remote Education Coordinator (2022-present), and Disability Student Unit Representative (2024-present) at Kastamonu University. He has taught diverse courses including Contemporary Political Philosophy, History of Political Thought, and Turkish Political Problems across undergraduate and graduate levels.