معرفی
Professor Harun Şahin serves as a faculty member in the Department of Economic History at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. He holds a Doctorate in Economic History from Marmara University (2010), a Master's in Economics from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (1996), and a Bachelor's in Economics from Atatürk University (1993).
- Doctorate: Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Economic History (2010)
- Master's: Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Institute of Social Sciences, Economics (1996)
- Bachelor's: Atatürk University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Economics (1993)
Professor Şahin's research focuses primarily on Ottoman economic history, Turkish economic history, and comparative world economy. His work examines institutional frameworks of Ottoman finance, taxation systems, educational institutions, and regional economic development, with particular attention to Maraş province and Ottoman-African economic connections. His publications span from classical Ottoman economic structures to contemporary development economics, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to historical economic analysis.
His scholarly output includes 17 peer-reviewed articles, 5 book chapters, and numerous conference presentations focusing on Ottoman economic systems, Turkish economic development, and Africa-Turkey economic relations. Professor Şahin has led research projects on Turkey-Africa economic relations within development assistance frameworks (2009-2019).
- 2012 University PhD THESIS AWARD
Professor Şahin has supervised 5 graduate theses, including one doctoral dissertation on rural development policies in Turkey during the planned period (1963-2019) and four master's theses covering digital transformation in Turkish industry, behavioral public policy applications in Gaziantep, Turkey-Africa economic relations, and competitive dynamics in OECD countries. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Economic History, Turkish Economic History, World Economy, and Islamic Economic Thought across multiple academic institutions.
