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Omca ALTIN is an Associate Professor at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations. She has been serving in this position since 2024, after working as a Doctoral Lecturer at the same institution from 2020 to 2024. Dr. ALTIN also holds several administrative roles at Kastamonu University, including membership in the Faculty Management Board, Quality Committee, and Academic Incentive Committee.
Dr. ALTIN received her PhD in European Union Studies from Istanbul University's Institute of Social Sciences (2013-2018), followed by a Master's degree in European Union Studies (2011-2013) and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and European Union from Izmir University of Economics (2005-2011).
Her research focuses on European and Regional Studies, European Union-Turkey Relations, and European Security and Defense Policies. Dr. ALTIN has published extensively on topics related to EU integration, foreign policy, energy security, migration, and the impact of EU policies on Turkey. Her work often examines the intersection of EU law, security frameworks, and regional development.
Dr. ALTIN's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary EU challenges, including Brexit implications, cybersecurity frameworks, foreign direct investment impacts, and EU relations with neighboring regions such as Central Asia and Africa. Her research spans multiple disciplines, combining political science, international relations, and policy analysis to address complex questions about European integration and global governance.
- "Foreign Direct Investment and Environmental Impact: A Comparative Analysis of Türkiye, Bulgaria, and Romania" (2025)
- "Effectiveness of EU-Central Asia Cooperation and EU Initiatives in the Field of Education" (2024)
- "Brexit'in Avrupa Birliği Üzerindeki Mevcut ve Olası Ekonomik Etkilerinin Değerlendirilmesi" (2023)
- "AB'nin Siber Güvenlik Alanındaki Politikalarının ve Uygulamalarının Etkinliği" (2023)
Dr. ALTIN has supervised at least one Master's student, Hilal Özdemir, whose thesis examined "The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis on EU Energy Security within the Framework of Neoclassical Realism" (2024).
She has led or participated in several research projects, including "Ihtisaslaşma Baglaminda Kastamonu Ilinde Faaliyet Gösteren Orman Endüstrisi ve Turizm Isletmelerinin Sorunlarinin Tespiti ve Bu Sorunlarin Çözümüne Iliskin Strateji ve Politika Gelistirilmesi" (2023), "FSM Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi Kurulumu Projesi" (2018-2020), and "Organization of Local Initiatives and Validation of Experience on Migrants' Accommodation (OLIVE)" (2016-2017).
Dr. ALTIN is actively involved in various academic committees at Kastamonu University, including the Faculty Management Board, Quality Committee, Academic Incentive Committee, and the Middle East Research Application and Research Center Board. She also serves as the Director of the Faculty Social Responsibility Unit and coordinates Erasmus+ programs at both faculty and department levels.