معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Elif ERGÜNE is a faculty member at Istanbul University, Faculty of Law, Department of Public Law, specializing in Criminal and Criminal Procedure Law. She earned her PhD, master's, and bachelor's degrees from the same institution and has been actively teaching and researching since 2008. Her academic focus lies in criminal law theory, legal reforms, and comparative criminal justice.
Education:
- Doctorate in Public Law, Istanbul University, Institute of Social Sciences (2011–2016)
- Postgraduate in Public Law, Istanbul University, Institute of Social Sciences (2008–2011)
- Undergraduate in Law, Istanbul University, Faculty of Law (2004–2008)
Her research interests include criminal law, criminal procedure, hate crimes, plea bargaining, child sexual abuse, and traffic offenses due to criminal negligence. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and books, with recent works focusing on theft, self-defense, and judicial reforms in Turkish criminal law. Her publications reflect a consistent engagement with doctrinal analysis, legal interpretation, and contemporary challenges in criminal justice.
Her scholarly output shows a strong trend in analyzing specific provisions of the Turkish Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code, often through comparative lenses (e.g., U.S. law). She frequently examines justification defenses, sentencing conditions, and procedural rights, indicating a deep commitment to both theoretical and practical aspects of criminal law.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- No specific scientific awards mentioned in the provided text.
She has advised over 20 graduate students and served on numerous thesis juries at Istanbul University and Marmara University. She has also contributed to academic service through editorial committee memberships and peer review activities for journals such as Journal of Penal Law and Criminology and Istanbul Hukuk Mecmuasi. She has participated in multiple national and international legal symposia and film festivals related to crime and justice.
Labs, Teams, and Research Groups:
No formal lab or research team is mentioned. However, she collaborates with scholars such as E. Sarıtaş, H. Algan Canseven, and D. Erkayıran, suggesting active participation in academic networks and joint research projects in criminal law.
