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Professor Selda Çağlar is a distinguished academic at Trakya University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, where she serves in the Department of Public Administration and Legal Sciences. She has been a faculty member since 1999 and was promoted to Professor in 2019 after serving as Associate Professor since 2014. Beyond her teaching role, she holds significant administrative positions including Member of the Board of Directors of Trakya University (since 2020), Member of the Legislation Commission (since 2017), and Barrier-Free Trakya University Coordinator (since 2021).
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Public Law from Marmara University Institute of Social Sciences (2009), with dissertation on "The Right to Education of the Disabled and State Obligations in International Law and the Turkish Legal System"
- Master's Degree in Public Administration from Trakya University Institute of Social Sciences (2001), with thesis on "The Effects of Civil Society Organizations on Political Power (With Regard to the 1961-1982 Constitutions)"
- Bachelor's Degree from Ankara University Faculty of Law (1986)
Professor Çağlar's research spans constitutional law, human rights, and disability rights, with particular focus on the rule of law principle, equality, and accessibility. Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent commitment to examining how legal frameworks protect vulnerable populations and ensure government accountability. She has made significant contributions to understanding the implementation of international human rights standards within Turkish legal context, especially regarding persons with disabilities.
Her recent publications reveal a continued focus on constitutional interpretation, particularly regarding equality principles and legislative immunity. She has also maintained a strong research agenda on disability rights, examining accessibility issues and the implementation of the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Turkey. Her work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical human rights protection mechanisms.
Professor Çağlar actively contributes to academic governance through multiple editorial board memberships, including the Constitutional Law Journal (since 2022), Yeditepe University Faculty of Law Journal (since 2018), and Kadir Has University Faculty of Law Journal (since 2013). She also serves on the Board of the Public Lawyers Platform's Initiative and Executive Board (since 2009).
As Barrier-Free Trakya University Coordinator and Faculty representative for the Disabled Student Unit (since 2013), she leads institutional efforts to improve accessibility and support for students with disabilities. Her administrative work complements her scholarly focus on disability rights, creating a comprehensive approach to advancing inclusion both within the university and through her research.
