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Prof. Dr. Sait AŞGIN is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Karabük University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, where he has served since 2009. He previously held significant positions at the Turkish Ministry of Interior from 1990 to 2009 and served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Nottingham in 2013. At Karabük University, he was the founding dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences for two terms and also served as Vice Rector from 2011-2012.
His educational background includes:
- PhD from Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences (1994-1999), advisor: Prof. Dr. Azmi SÜSLÜ
- MA from Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences (1989-1994), advisor: Prof. Dr. İlber ORTAYLI
- BA from Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration (1985-1989)
Prof. AŞGIN's research primarily focuses on Public Administration, Strategic Management, Turkish Administrative History, Administrative Law, and Ethics in Public Administration. His work bridges historical perspectives with contemporary governance challenges, particularly analyzing classical Turkish political texts like Kutadgu Bilig and applying their insights to modern public administration. He has made significant contributions to understanding Turkish state tradition, administrative structure, and strategic planning in Turkish governmental institutions.
His 65 publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with recent works focusing on strategic coordination in public administration, historical analysis of Ottoman governance systems, and contemporary challenges in Turkish public sector management. His research shows a clear trajectory from historical administrative studies to practical applications in modern strategic planning and public policy implementation.
His notable achievements include:
- 'Science Contributor Award' from Selçuk University (2005)
- 'Governor Course First Place Award' from Ministry of Interior (2003)
- 'Administrator of the Year Special Award' from Turkish Administrators Association (2002)
- Multiple 'Career Advancement Awards' from Ministry of Interior
- Significant contributions to the Ministry of Interior's first strategic plan
Prof. AŞGIN has advised 22 master's students with diverse research topics spanning Turkish administrative history, strategic management, public policy, and governance issues. He has led or participated in 10 research projects funded by various sources including Higher Education Council, United Nations, World Bank, and European Union technical assistance programs. His work demonstrates strong connections between academic research and practical public administration.
While no specific research laboratory is mentioned in his profile, Prof. AŞGIN has established himself as a leading figure in Turkish public administration through his extensive publications, academic leadership as founding dean, and significant contributions to strategic planning in Turkish governmental institutions.
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