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PERSONAL INFORMATION Görkem Atsungur gatsungur@gmail.com www.linkedin.

Tokombaev Street, Bishkek, 720060 Kyrgyz Republic, www.auca.

1 PERSONAL INFORMATION Görkem Atsungur goerky_a (Skype ID) WORK EXPERIENCE August 2012 Onwards Assistant Professor in European Studies Department American University of Central Asia (AUCA), 7/6 Aaly Tokombaev Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Teaching: ES European Government Systems, ES Modern Europe, ES European Integration and External Relations, ES Extremism and Democracy in Europe, ES Introduction to European Security, ES Identity, Nation State, Europeanization, ES Multicultural Societies: Religious and Social Conflicts in Europe, and ES 321 Research Methods. Research Grants: The European Union Policies towards Israel in the light of the Middle East Peace Project MEPP and Political Culture of Kyrgyzstan (Spring 2013), The EU Conflict Management in Moldova: The Case of Transnistria (Fall 2013), The European Union and Central Asia from Technical Assistance to a New Partnership: Challenges and Opportunities (Spring 2014), Russian Choice of Democracy: Friends vs. Foes (Spring 2015), The Politics of Religion in Russia since 1991 (Spring 2016). University Service: Member of the AUCA Entrance Admission Exam Committee since 2012, Member of Study Abroad Committee since 2012, Member of the European/American Studies State Exam Committee since 2012, Member of the Faculty Senate since 2013, Chair of the Student Intellectual Life Committee since 2013, and Member of the Orientation Program Committee since 2014, Senior Thesis Supervisor for Politics, Security and Integration, Advisor of the Students, and Editor in Student Research Journal Mercury. Academic Education

2 EDUCATION AND TRAINING The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science: Major in International Relations & Minor in Nationalism Studies Central European University, Budapest/Hungary Courses: Critical Approaches to the Study of Nationalism, Institutional and Legal Approaches to Religious Diversity, International Relations Theory, Methods and Research Design, On the Road The Global Challenges of Migration in Europe, Comparative Diasporas, International Security, Prospectus Seminar, Religion in the Secular State Historical Foundations and Contemporary Challenges, States, Classes, and Industries in the International Political Economy. Magister in Political Science: European Politics Masaryk University, Brno/Czech Republic Thesis Title: A comparison of Greek and Turkish foreign policies towards Visegrad- Four countries (relatively; the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary) Courses: International/Transnational Organizations and European Politics, Making of Europe, Radicalism in Europe, Europe and Global Politics, Comparative Politics of Western Europe, Czech Politics, Party Politics in Central Europe, European Union in European Politics since 1989 and Thesis Writing Seminar. Master of Arts in European Studies Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul/Turkey Thesis Title: Enlargement of the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary to the EU Courses: Introduction to the EU, Relations Between Turkey and the EU, European Institutions and Common Policies, Acquis Communautaire, Banking-Finance and Money in the EU, EU Trade Law, EU Business Law, European Economic Integration, Common Foreign and Security policy of the EU, Challenge to the EU. Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Cyprus International University, Lefkosia/Cyprus Courses: Diplomatic History, Political Science, International Relations Theories, Principles of Law, Politics in the Balkans, International Politics, International Law, Business Law, Media Law, International Organisations, Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe, Communication in International Relations, International Political Economy, Middle East, Human Rights, Turkish Foreign Policy, International Conflict, Problems in International Relations, European Integration, EU Social Policy.

3 PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue Turkish Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C2 C2 Proficiency Exams and University Degrees in English German Russian B2 B2 B1 Goethe Institute/Österreich Institute A2/B1 A2 B1 A2 B1 A2 Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - /2 Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Communication skills Strong interpersonal communication skills in face to face dialogue; able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences by showing interest, carefully listening to needs and appropriately adjusting my message; Good oral communication and presentation skills from chairing team meetings and conferences, reporting to committee meetings and communicating with other colleagues in different languages; Nonverbal Communication Skills; Excellent writing communication skills from varied experience of writing minutes and reports as well as developing and using various pro forma; Confidence, Empathy, Open-mindedness, Respect, Responsible, Friendliness. Organisational / managerial skills Working within a diverse faculty and staff team across the university; Taking the role of team leader and work effectively in a group; Facilitating the coordination and prioritisation of different tasks in a short time; Excellent ability to plan ahead and manage time effectively, complete all tasks before due date; Preparing publicity materials for events, research and development; Excellent administration and organizational skills gained through university services. Job-related skills Flexibility, Self-knowledge, Ability to handle conflict, Goal setting, Decisiveness, Accurate. Computer skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, access and power point), and the Internet for research purposes; Daily use of HTML, databases and software programs to create information and prepare presentations and online training materials, make web conferencing, produce learning modules and share user desktop through some programs such as Adobe Connect and Prezi, etc. Other skills Successful study and work abroad in Cyprus, Czech Republic and Kyrgyzstan show that I can creatively develop my skills and experience and adapt to new and different environments.

4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Presenting Academic Papers in International Conferences, Symposiums and Workshops (21): Bard College, Higher Education Support Program Network Meeting, Rethinking the Human Rights Cannon Workshop, Human Rights Critiques from Post-Colonial Perspective presented, February 4 6, 2016, Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, United States. Bard College and St. Petersburg State University, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences (FLAS), How to Be Authoritarian Joint Conference, Political Youth Movements in the Contemporary Russia presented, February 1 3, 2016, New York City, United States. Bard College Berlin, Higher Education Support Program Network Meeting, Teaching Global Citizenship Workshop, Global Citizenship in Theory and Practice presented, November 19 21, 2015, Berlin, Germany. University of Helsinki, Aleksanteri Institute, 15 th International Aleksanteri Conference on Culture and Russian Society, Rethinking Russian Nationalism since 1990s: Sobornost as an Element of Social Mobilization presented, October 21 23, 2015, Helsinki, Finland. American University of Central Asia, VI Annual International Anthropology Conference, Great Game(s) in Central Asia Beyond: Exploring International Regional Rivalry Using Cultural and Historical Lenses, The EU and Central Asia from Technical Assistance to a New Partnership: Challenges and Opportunities presented, May 15 16, 2015, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bard College, Higher Education Support Program Network Meeting, Digital and Visual Culture in the Liberal Arts Workshop, Urban Space as Visual Text in Serbia presented, March 15 19, 2015, Istanbul, Turkey. American University of Central Asia, Gender and Research Conference, Human Security: A Gender Approach presented, November 11 13, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Goethe University, World International Studies Committee (WISC), German Association of Political Science International Relations Section (DVPW-IB), Fourth Global International Studies Conference, Justice, Peace and Stability: Risks and Opportunities for Governance and Development, Russia s Rebirth: As a Weak Parliamentary or Strong Authoritarian Presidential System in the Post-Soviet Affairs? presented, August 06 09, 2014, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. University of Surrey, An International Multidisciplinary Symposium on the Receiving End of Intervention: Methods in Human Security, A Gender Perspective of Human Security in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Freedom from Want vs. Freedom from Fear presented, June 16 17, 2014, Guildford, The United Kingdom. The University of Nottingham, Politics without Borders: A cross-disciplinary exploration of the challenges facing a globalized world, The Philosophical Debate on Russian Choice of Democracy: Zapadnichestvo (Westernizers) vs. Slavophiles presented, June 12, 2014, Nottingham, The United Kingdom. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), The Varieties of Russian Modernity II: Religion, State and Approaches to Pluralism in Russian Contexts, The Politics of Religion in Russia since 1991: The Compatibility of Russian Orthodox Church and a Pluralist Society presented, May 14 16, 2014, Moscow, Russian Federation. Université Libre de Bruxells, Institute for European Studies, Greek Politics Specialist Group, The Economic Adjustment Programs and their Alternatives: Exploring the Impact of Austerity on Southern Europe Workshop, The Social Impacts of the Economic Adjustment Program in Cyprus presented, May 02, 2014, Brussels, Belgium. Actual Historical Research Assistance Foundation Historical Memory, International Scientific Conference, Concepts of the Continuity and the Succession of State in Modern Times: Historical, Legal and Comparative Aspects, Change and Continuity of Political Regime in Russia during the Yeltsin Period ( ) presented, February 06 07, 2014, Moscow, Russian Federation. The Regional Research Promotion Programme Western Balkans (RRPP) of the Interfaculty Institute for Central and Eastern Europe of the University of Fribourg in Switzerland and The Academic Swiss Caucasus Net (ASCN), Informal Practices and Structures in Eastern Europe and Central Asia International Conference, Siloviki in Russian Politics presented, November 21 24, 2013, Fribourg, Switzerland.

5 Saint Petersburg State University, Russia s Statehood: The Authorities and Societies across the Twentieth Century International Conference, Transformation of Political Regime during the Yeltsin period presented, May 30 31, 2013, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. Uludağ University, I. International Interdisciplinary Social Inquiry Conference, The Role of Political Youth Movements in the Democratisation Process of the Contemporary Russia presented, June 17 21, 2012, Bursa, Turkey. Nordic and Baltic Studies of the Romanian Association (Asociatia Romana pentru Studii Baltice si Nordice), III. International Conference on European Networks: The Balkans, Scandinavia and the Baltic World in a time of Economic and Ideological Crisis, The Politics of Painting: Political Graffiti in the Balkan and Baltic Regions presented, May 25 27, 2012, Targoviste - Dambovita, Romania. Ege University, European Student Conference on International Relations: The Balkans: From Past to Present on the 100th Anniversary of the Balkan Wars, Kosovo Issue in the light of Ethnic Conflict Theories and the Role of the European Union presented, May 03 04, 2012, Izmir, Turkey. Bilkent University, I. International Politics and Diplomacy Congress: The Arab Spring: Reasons and Effects, Monday to Friday; From Unity to Diversity presented, March 08 11, 2012, Ankara, Turkey. Okan University, The Turkish Political Science Association, 9th Graduate Conference, European Union Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) presented, December 03, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. Okan University, The Turkish Political Science Association, 8th Graduate Conference, European Union and International Terrorism presented, December 04, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey. Summer Schools, Trainings and Certificate Programs (15): Central European University, The Political Psychology of Populism, July 04 13, 2016, Budapest, Hungary. Institute of Advanced Studies Koszeg (iask), 21 st International Summer University, To be or Not to be: Europe at Crossroads, June 19 July 01, 2016, Koszeg, Hungary. Tallinn University, XIII Postgraduate Summer School in Social and Cultural Studies, Late Socialism ( ): The Forgotten Years between Stalinism and Perestroika, July 24 31, 2015, Tallinn, Estonia. Central European University, National Identity in Europe and in Russia at the Crossroads, June 28 July 11, 2015, Budapest, Hungary. Coventry University, The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies (CPRS), in partnership with Kadir Has University, Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building Skills Advanced Training, June 22 26, 2015, Istanbul, Turkey. NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme Advanced Training Course (ATC) , Cooperative Solutions to Critical Security Issues in the Black Sea Region, June 08 12, 2015, Tbilisi, Georgia. Bielefeld Universität, Erasmus IP Project, International Summer School, Broadcasting the Americas: Academic Reflections and Media Practise on Politics and Culture, Ethnicity and Identities Workshop, July 20 August 01, 2014, Bielefeld, Germany. Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, International Summer University (HUWISU), Crisis and Future of the European Union, June 30 - July 11, 2014, Berlin, Germany. Konrad Adenauer Stiftung - Rule of Law Program South East Europe and the Association Pravnik, International Summer School, Institutional Reform in the light of European Integrations in countries of South East Europe, July 17 27, 2013, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Coventry University, Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies (CPRS), Karadeniz Technical University, and Cesran International, Youth in Conflict Transformation, Post-Conflict Peace building and Reconstruction, July 01 05, 2013, Trabzon, Turkey. Prishtina International Summer University, Kosovo s Way to EU & Opposition Research: Campaign and Policy, July 09 22, 2011, Prishtina, Kosovo.

6 Sakarya University, Graduate Summer School: Current Issues in Turkish Foreign Policy, July 01 15, 2010, Sakarya, Turkey. Bahçeşehir University, School of Government and Leadership: Political Campaign Methods, April 09 May 28, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey. Bahçeşehir University, School of Government and Leadership: School of Politics, January 09 - April 17, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey. International Relations Council of Turkey, Ilgaz Security Academy, Understanding International Security in the 21st Century, December 18 22, 2009, Ilgaz, Turkey. International Projects (3): Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) American University of Central Asia Cooperation Project, "Strengthening Graduate Curriculum and Research in Economics and Agribusiness," Gender Studies Working Group, , Norway and Kyrgyzstan. ATR Consulting, International Project of Study on Security Cooperation in the Heart of Asia Region, Country Expert (Turkey and Kyrgyzstan) February - May Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), NMBU American University of Central Asia Partnership in Education and Research on International Development and Sustainability Project, April 06 12, 2014, Aas, Norway. Publications (2): International Journal of Social Inquiry (IJSI), The Role of Political Youth Movements in the Democratization Process of the Contemporary Russia, published by Uludağ University Social Sciences Institute in collaboration with RMIT University, James Cook University and Washington State University, Peer Review Journal, IISN , Volume 6 Number 2, June 2013, Study on Security Cooperation in the heart of Asia Region Addendum: Country Profiles by Johannes Chudoba, Usman Shah, Aryaman Bhatnagar, Mahmoud Naderi, Gorkem Atsungur, and Nargis Rahmonova, The Asia Foundation - ATR Consulting, Public Lectures Given (5): American University of Central Asia (AUCA), Public Lecture, The Politics of Religion in Russia since 1991, May 05, 2016, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The School of Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS) London School in Bishkek, Public Lecture, The Crisis in Ukraine and Russian Interests, April 16, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The School of Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS) London School in Bishkek, Public Lecture, Political, Economic and Security Interests of Russia in Central Asia, October 30, 2013, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. American University of Central Asia (AUCA), Public Lecture, Political Youth Movements in the Contemporary Russia, November 16, 2012, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The School of Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS) London School in Bishkek, Public Lecture, The Analysis of Russian interests in Central Asia, October 10, 2012, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Attending Conferences and Workshops Programs (6): American University of Central Asia, Bard College Orientation Workshop, May 26 30, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The University of Nottingham, The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Methods and Data Institute, Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods Workshop, June 13, 2014, Nottingham, The United Kingdom.

7 American University of Central Asia, Bard College Orientation Workshop, June 03 07, 2013, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Iustinianus Primus Law Faculty and Macedonian Political Science Forum, Second Academic Conference: Europe with(out) Borders, March 29 - April 01, 2012, Ohrid, Macedonia. Kadir Has University, International Relations Studies of Turkey, XIII. Student Congress: International Relations in New World, March 01 02, 2012, Istanbul, Turkey. The Office of Public Diplomacy of the Prime Ministry of Turkey and Selçuk University, The First Turkish Foreign Policy Workshop (European and Balkans Panel), December 23 25, 2011, Konya, Turkey. Honours and Awards: Amy Sturrock Advising Award for Best Student Advisor certificate by American University of Central Asia for outstanding contribution to the development of the University s academic advising system, September 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Certificate of Appreciation by American University of Central Asia for outstanding contribution to the development of the University s academic advising system, September 2013, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

MEHMET ZEKİ GÜNAY

MEHMET ZEKİ GÜNAY E-mail: zeki.gunay@altinbas.edu.tr EDUCATION Middle East Technical University, Department of International Relations, Ankara, Turkey 2009-2016, Ph.D. Qualified the Ph.D. comprehensive