Nesim Şeker

Prof. Dr. Nesim Şeker is a prominent historian and Chair of the Department of History at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara. His research focuses on Ottoman and modern Turkish history, nationalism, Cold War dynamics, and media analysis. He holds an office in the Social Sciences Building and can be reached at nesim@metu.edu.tr.

Key research interests include the formation of Turkish national identity post-WWI, Cold War-era religious-political interactions, and the socio-economic policies of early Turkish republicanism. His work also examines media framing of political events, including coup attempts and constitutional developments.

Prof. Şeker’s publications span over decades, analyzing topics such as demographic engineering, ideological conflicts in media, and the role of religious institutions in international politics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges historical analysis with contemporary social issues.

He currently advises no formally listed students and has not received explicitly mentioned awards, though his academic contributions are widely recognized in his field.