Staff

Directors

Director
Prof. Dr. Mensur Akgün

Prof. Dr. Mensur Akgün is the Director of the Global Political Trends Center (GPoT) and the Chair of the Department of International Relations at Istanbul Kültür University.
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Deputy Director
Dr. Sylvia Tiryaki

Dr. Sylvia Tiryaki is a founding partner and the Deputy Director of the Global Political Trends Center GPoT). She also holds the position of Vice-Chair of the International Relations Department of Istanbul Kültür University.
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Current Staff

Project Officer
Sofia Hafdell

Sofia Hafdell completed her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations at Malmö University in Sweden and has also studied at University of Sydney in Australia and Istanbul Kültür University in Turkey.
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Project Officer
Lenka Peťková

Lenka Peťková received her master's degree in European studies and bachelor's in international relations from the Comenius University in Bratislava.
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Project Officer
Duygu Alpan

Duygu Alpan received her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations at Istanbul University, Faculty of Political Science.
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Administrative Assistant
Gamze Coşkun

Gamze Coşkun, a graduate of tourism and hotel management, has previously held various positions at several 5-star hotels.
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