Lecturer, Kocaeli University Turkey
Sukru Cildir is a Lecturer in International Relations at Kocaeli University, Turkey. He earned his PhD from Lancaster University, UK, with a thesis on Saudi-Iranian oil relations under US hegemony. His academic journey includes an MA in International Relations from Middle East Technical University (METU) and a BA from TOBB ETU, both in Turkey. His research focuses on energy politics, US structural power, and Saudi-Iranian relations. He has contributed to international conferences and published extensively on oil politics. Cildir also serves as a peer reviewer for esteemed journals and teaches courses on energy politics and international law.
Profile
Scholar
Education
PhD in International Relations (2021) – Lancaster University, UK Thesis: Oil in Saudi-Iranian Relations Under US Hegemony (1990-2020). MA in International Relations (2015) – Middle East Technical University, Turkey Thesis: Turkey’s Approach to Humanitarian Intervention (Bosnia & Kosovo). BA in International Relations (2011) – TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Turkey. High School (2006) – Gonen Anatolian Teacher High School, Turkey
Experience
Lecturer (2022-present) – Kocaeli University, Turkey. Research Assistant (2012-2016) – Yildirim Beyazit University, Turkey. Coordinator (2013-2016) – Ankara Center for Thought and Research (ACTR). Policy School Tutor (2017-2018) – Lancaster University, UK. Internships – Foreign Policy Institute, Ankara Center for Thought and Research, EU Relay Office
Awards & Honors
2021 – PhD Scholarship by the Turkish Ministry of Education. 2006 – Full Scholarship for BA at TOBB ETU. 2006 – Ranked in the top 2% of half a million students in Turkey. Best Paper Presentations & Conference Recognitions. Reviewer for International Journals
Research Focus
Energy Politics & Oil Industry. US Structural Power in Global Affairs. Saudi-Iranian Relations & Geopolitical Rivalries. Historical Sociology in International Relations
🎯Conclusion
Dr. Şükrü Cildir is a strong contender for a Best Researcher Award, particularly in the field of energy politics and international relations. His research on oil diplomacy, US structural power, and Saudi-Iranian relations demonstrates academic depth and policy relevance. While he has solid international recognition, teaching experience, and peer-reviewed publications, further high-impact journal articles, research grants, and interdisciplinary collaborations could further solidify his candidacy for prestigious research awards.
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