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Mahmut GÜLER is a Professor in the Department of Public Administration at Trakya University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. He has been serving at Trakya University since 1997, progressing from Research Assistant to Assistant Professor (2005), Associate Professor (2010), and Full Professor (2016). He also holds administrative positions as Quality and Strategy Development, Application and Research Center Director since 2016 and Academic Structure Strategy and Planning Commission Member since 2017.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from İnönü University (1992)
- Master's Degree in Public Administration from Trakya University (1995)
- PhD in Public Administration and Political Science (Urban and Environmental Sciences) from Ankara University (2005)
Professor GÜLER's research focuses on public administration, local governance, and urban development. His work examines metropolitan governance structures, municipal finance systems, strategic planning in local governments, and the relationship between urbanization and regional development. He has conducted extensive research on Turkey's metropolitan municipality system, particularly analyzing the implementation of Law No. 6360 and its effects on local governance. His publications demonstrate a consistent interest in democratization of local administration, citizen participation in municipal decision-making, and adaptation of local governments to global challenges.
His scholarly output shows a clear trajectory from theoretical explorations of urban rights and local democracy to increasingly applied research on metropolitan governance reforms, municipal service delivery, and strategic planning in Turkish municipalities. Recent work has focused on practical implementation challenges of Turkey's metropolitan municipality system.
Key Projects:
- Trakya University 2016-2020 Strategic Plan (2016-2017)
- European Local Government Autonomy Condition and New Regulations in Metropolitan Areas in Turkey (2016)
- Responsibility of Municipalities for Urban Transportation in Turkey (2015)
- Strategic Planning and Regional Public Satisfaction at Trakya University (2017)
Professor GÜLER has held various administrative roles including Deputy Head of Department (2008-2009) and currently serves as Director of the Quality and Strategy Development, Application and Research Center. He has contributed significantly to academic conferences and symposiums, particularly on local governance issues in Turkey and the Balkans region.
