Assist.Prof.Dr. at Ondokuz Mayıs University,Turkey
Hakan Tan is an Assistant Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University, specializing in Ottoman and Turkish history. With a career spanning over a decade, he has contributed significantly to historical research, teaching, and academic administration. His expertise lies in Ottoman economic and social history, Turkish foreign policy, and modernization processes. In addition to his research, he has held key administrative roles, including Vice Dean, Head of the History Department, and Erasmus Coordinator, demonstrating his leadership in academia. His commitment to education extends to supervising postgraduate research and mentoring students in historical methodologies. Through his scholarly work, he aims to deepen the understanding of historical transformations in Turkey and beyond.
Professional Profile
Education
Hakan Tan completed his higher education at Ondokuz Mayıs University, where he pursued a rigorous academic path in history. He earned his undergraduate degree in history before advancing to a master’s program focusing on the Ottoman Empire’s socio-political developments. His doctoral research delved into the economic history of the late Ottoman period, particularly trade and diplomacy. Throughout his academic journey, he engaged in multidisciplinary studies, integrating perspectives from political science, economics, and historical methodologies. His strong academic foundation has enabled him to contribute to both theoretical and applied historical studies. His research interests evolved through extensive archival work, comparative historical analysis, and participation in academic forums. The combination of his formal education and practical research experience has positioned him as a scholar with a deep understanding of Ottoman and modern Turkish history.
Professional Experience
With a professional career beginning in 2014, Hakan Tan has held multiple academic and administrative positions at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He started as a Research Assistant before being promoted to Assistant Professor in 2019. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Ottoman trade history, Turkish political history, and historical methodology. Beyond teaching, he has actively participated in university governance, serving on faculty and executive boards. His leadership roles include Vice Dean and Head of the History Department, where he played a vital role in shaping academic programs and fostering research initiatives. As an Erasmus Coordinator, he contributed to international collaborations, enhancing cross-cultural academic exchanges. His dedication to education, mentorship, and administrative leadership underscores his influence in the academic community.
Research Interests
Hakan Tan’s research interests primarily revolve around Ottoman economic and social history, Turkish modernization, and diplomatic relations. His work explores trade networks, the role of travelers in shaping historical narratives, and the socio-political evolution of the Ottoman Empire. He is particularly interested in the economic policies of the Ottoman state, their impact on regional and global commerce, and the transition to modern economic structures in Turkey. His studies also cover the role of women in economic history, as seen in his supervision of research on women’s economic participation during the Republic period. Through archival research, comparative studies, and historiographical analysis, he seeks to bridge historical perspectives with contemporary socio-economic developments. His scholarly contributions aim to enrich historical discourse while drawing connections between past and present economic and political trends.
Awards and Honors
Throughout his career, Hakan Tan has received recognition for his academic contributions and leadership. His work in Ottoman economic history and Turkish modernization has earned accolades within his university and at academic conferences. He has been invited to speak at national and international history forums, highlighting his expertise in historical research. His role in fostering academic exchange through the Erasmus program and administrative leadership has also been acknowledged with institutional honors. Additionally, he has been recognized for his mentorship of graduate students and contributions to the development of historical studies. While he continues to expand his research portfolio, his achievements in academia position him as a respected historian and educator. His dedication to historical scholarship and education remains at the core of his professional accomplishments.
Conclusion
Hakan Tan demonstrates strong academic leadership, research expertise in Ottoman and Turkish history, and an active role in education and administration. However, for the Best Researcher Award, increasing high-impact publications, research funding, and global academic engagement would strengthen his candidacy. If he has significant published work not listed in the resume, he could be a strong contender. Otherwise, focusing on research output and international presence could enhance his future chances.
Publications Top Noted
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- Title: Bulgar komite faaliyetlerine genel bir bakış
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Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2013
Citations: 10
- Title: Osmanlı Devleti’nde Hapishanelerin Islah Çalışmalarına Dair Bir İnceleme
Subtitle: Çarşamba Hapishanesi
Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2020
Citations: 9
- Title: Makedonya’da Bulgar komite faaliyetleri ve Boris Sarafof
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Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2013
Citations: 7
- Title: AMERİKALI BİR MİSYONERİN XIX. YÜZYIL ORTALARINDA BATI VE ORTA KARADENİZ İZLENİMLERİ
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Author(s): H. Tan, A. Çakır
Year: 2015
Citations: 4
- Title: Balkan Savaşı Öncesi Bulgar Komitelerinin Müslüman Köy Baskınları
Subtitle: Yanıklı (Hamidiye) Köyü Örneği
Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2017
Citations: 2
- Title: TRABZON VİLAYETİ’NDE ECNEBİLER (1853-1908)
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Author(s): H. Tan
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Citations: 1*
- Title: The engineer rebuilding the empire: the contributions of Mr. Ritter to the modernization of the Ottoman Empire (1856–1878)
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Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2025
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- Title: Recent Researches Social and Humanities 2024
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Author(s): H. Tan, İ. Serbestoğlu
Year: 2024
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- Title: AMERİKALI BİR MİSYONERİN XIX. YÜZYIL ORTALARINDA BATI VE ORTA KARADENİZ İZLENİMLERİ
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Author(s): H. Tan, A. Çakır
Year: 2024
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- Title: Social Sciences and Humanities
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Author(s): İ. Serbestoğlu, H. Tan
Year: 2024
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- Title: TRABZON VİLAYETİ ÖRNEĞİNDE OSMANLI DEVLETİ’NDE MUZIR NEŞRİYATLA MÜCADELE
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Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2023
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- Title: Struggling with Detrimental Publications in the Ottoman Empire in the Case of Trabzon Province
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Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2023
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- Title: Osmanlı Taşrasında Haberleşme Hizmetlerinin Modernleşmesi
Subtitle: Bafra Kazasında Posta ve Telgraf Hizmetleri
Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2023
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- Title: İngiliz Belgelerine Göre XIX. Yüzyılın İkinci Yarısında Fatsa
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Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2022
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- Title: XIX. YÜZYILDA SİNOP’TA RUS VARLIĞI
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Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2021
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- Title: Trabzon Vilayeti’nde Yunan Krallığı Vatandaşları
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Author(s): H. Tan
Year: 2018
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