MUHAMMED ALI AKAY

Muhammed Ali Akay serves as a Research Assistant at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Law within the Department of Public Law and Department of History of Law, specializing in Islamic jurisprudence and legal history. His academic trajectory includes doctoral studies in Public Law at Gaziantep University since 2023, following an MA from Marmara University (2018-2022) and law degree from Istanbul University (2014-2018).

His educational qualifications include:

• Doctorate in Public Law (ongoing) at Gaziantep University Institute of Social Sciences
• MA in Public Law (2018-2022) from Marmara University Institute of Social Sciences
• Licence in Law (2014-2018) from Istanbul University Faculty of Law

Akay's research bridges historical Islamic law with contemporary legal challenges, focusing on criminal justice mechanisms, gender dynamics in military service, and ethical frameworks like Ihsan in jurisprudence. His work critically examines legal capacity acquisition, victim rights in Islamic criminal procedure, and political obedience theories through Ibn Khaldun's lens, revealing persistent tensions between traditional doctrines and modern human rights standards.

His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent thematic evolution toward practical applications of Islamic law in modern governance, with increasing emphasis on gender equity and victim-centered approaches since 2022. Recent outputs show methodological diversification from historical analysis to contemporary policy critique, particularly in military service and criminal justice reform contexts.

Scientific recognition includes:

• TÜBİTAK 2211-A General Domestic PhD Scholarship Program

Professional engagements span legal practice at Umut Coşar Law Firm (2019-2020) and editorial contributions to the Gaziantep University Faculty of Law Journal since 2023. As Advisor to the Gaziantep University Science Assemblies Community (since 2024) and Istanbul Bar Association member (since 2020), he integrates scholarly work with institutional service and professional legal practice.

His editorial leadership in GAÜN-HFD since 2023 demonstrates commitment to advancing Turkish legal scholarship, while ESPS Project mentoring roles (2024-2025) reflect active participation in academic community building beyond traditional faculty responsibilities.