ICTürkiye2025 International Brokerage Event

10 Apr 2025 | İstanbul, Türkiye

levent kirval

Prof. Dr.

İstanbul Technical University

Istanbul, Türkiye

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(European Union-International Relations & Maritime Policy-History-Law ) Relations, European Politics and Policy, Maritime Economics and Policy, Law)

My organisation

At İstanbul Technical University (ITU), we pride ourselves on being a leading institution in engineering, architecture, and natural sciences. With a rich history dating back to 1773, we have cultivated a vibrant academic community that fosters innovation and research excellence. Our commitment to industry collaboration and technological advancement positions us as a key player in shaping the future of various sectors. Through networking events and partnerships, we strive to connect with businesses and organizations that share our vision for progress and sustainability.
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About me

Dr. Kırval was born in Bursa, Turkey on November 1, 1976. After graduating from TED Ankara College (Turkey) in 1994, Dr. Kirval received his BSc in International Relations-Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (High Hons) from Middle East Technical University (Ankara-Turkey) in 1998 and MSc in European Politics and Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science-Department of Government (UK) in 2000 (MSc Thesis Title: The Development of Turkish Political Party System: How Far From Consolidation Today?), where he attended as a British Chevening/TEV Fellow.

He received his PhD in Political Science from Ghent University (Belgium) in 2005 (Dissertation Title: Legitimising the European Union: Can Supranational Identity and Efficient Welfare State Policies Be The Answer?), where he attended as a Jean Monnet Fellow of the European Commission.

Between 2006 and 2008, Dr. Kirval has worked as Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Political Science Department & Centre for EU Studies of Ghent University (Belgium) as a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow (FP6/Intra-European Fellowship) of the European Commission. 

Currently he is working in the Basic Sciences Department (European Union-International Relations & Maritime Policy-History-Law Research Division) at Maritime Faculty of Istanbul Technical University and teaching courses/researching on International Relations, European Politics and Policy, Maritime Economics and Policy, and International Public Law.

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Skills

  • International relations
  • Maritime and Transport Policy
  • Maritime Law
  • European Union
  • Port Policy

Interests

  • Port Policy
  • Maritime and Transport Policy
  • International relations
  • Maritime Law

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