Mahmut BOLAT

Mahmut BOLAT is an Associate Professor at the Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Turkey. His academic career spans over two decades, with a focus on Atatürk's Principles, Republican Era History, and diplomatic relations.

• Education: PhD in Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History (2007-2011, Ankara University); MA in History (1998-2001, Erciyes University); BA in History (1990-1994, Atatürk University).

Research Interests center on Atatürk Studies, Republican Turkey, and regional conflicts. His work examines Hatay's historical role, French Mandate Syria, and international diplomatic policies during the National Struggle period.

Publication Trends (15 most recent):

• 2025: Medical history of Atatürk, Hatay state health policies, and Turkish-Yugoslav diplomacy.
• 2023: Economic development during Atatürk's era.
• 2022: Montreux Convention principles and aviation collaborations.
• 2020: Hatay's administrative struggles and Syrian partition under French mandate.

Academic Contributions: Supervised 5 graduate theses on topics like Atatürk's cultural policies and Hatay's political history. Active in international conferences (e.g., Rome 2014, Warsaw 2015) and co-authored works on Turkish-Bulgarian relations and minority education.

Metrics: 61 publications, 124 citations (h-index: 6), and contributions to 11 academic journals. No scientific awards listed.