معرفی
Mehmet Özer is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Truman School of Government & Public Affairs, University of Missouri. Born in Turkey to a military family, he grew up in conflict zones such as eastern Turkey and Northern Cyprus. He holds a B.A. in International Relations from Gazi University, an M.A. in Global Affairs from George Mason University (2016), and a Ph.D. in Political Science and Public Administration from Mustafa Kemal University (Turkey). His research focuses on cybersecurity, migration policy, and Middle Eastern politics, informed by his military service in the Turkish Gendarmerie and advisory roles in Turkish government institutions.
Education:
- B.A., International Relations, Gazi University, Turkey
- M.A., Global Affairs, George Mason University, 2016
- Ph.D., Political Science and Public Administration, Mustafa Kemal University, Turkey
Research Interests: Digitalization and cybersecurity policy, Turkey’s role in the Syrian crisis, security governance in the Middle East, and the legal/administrative dimensions of national security. He has designed courses on Turkish foreign policy, cyber terrorism, and migration issues, and his work appears in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and international conferences.
Consulting & Experience: Advised the Provincial Department of Migration Management and Directorate of Security in Osmaniye, Turkey. Taught undergraduate courses in face-to-face, blended, and online formats since 2018, including Turkish Foreign Policy and Diplomatic English.
