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Handan Diker is a Lecturer at Yildiz Technical University, specializing in Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History. She earned her PhD in 1995 and has been teaching courses like "Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution 1" and "2" since at least 2015.
- PhD in Atatürk's Principles and Revolutionary History (1995, Yildiz Technical University)
- Master's in Atatürk's Principles and Revolutionary History (1990, Yildiz Technical University)
- Licence in Philosophy (1980, Istanbul University)
Her research focuses on the history of the Turkish Revolution, Atatürkist thought, media development in the early Republic, and language reforms. She has extensively published on these topics in journals and newspapers like Cumhuriyet, with a notable 2016 book on Turkey's transition from empire to nation-state.
The 15 most recent publications highlight her expertise in Turkish Republicanism, military campaigns (e.g., Great Offensive), educational policies, and revolutionary laws. Her work often explores Atatürk's strategic leadership, media's role in nation-building, and the sociopolitical impact of reforms.
- "Turkish Revolution History from Empire to Nation State" (2016) – comprehensive analysis of republican transition
- 2012-2010 articles on Misak-ı Milli, Great Offensive, and educational policies
- 2009-2000 works on post-war reforms, media history, and language revolution
She previously served as Deputy Head (1997-2005) in her department and has presented at conferences analyzing Atatürk's principles, secularism, and historical milestones from 2000-2008.
