Ramazan Kilinc

Ramazan Kilinc is a Professor of Political Science and the Director of the School of Government & International Affairs at Kennesaw State University, a position he assumed in July 2024.23 He is an accomplished scholar and educator with expertise in comparative politics, international relations, and Middle Eastern studies.

Academic Background

Dr. Kilinc received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Arizona State University in 2008, and both his M.A. (2001) and B.A. (1999) in International Relations from Bilkent University in Turkey.14 He also holds an MBA in Business Analytics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which he completed in 2022.2

Career Progression

Before joining Kennesaw State University, Dr. Kilinc held several academic positions:

• Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2021-2024)
• Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2016-2021)
• Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2011-2016)
• Visiting Assistant Professor at Michigan State University (2008-2011)2

Research and Publications

Dr. Kilinc's research focuses on the intersection of religion, human rights, and democracy. He is the author of "Alien Citizens: State and Religious Minorities in Turkey and France" (Cambridge University Press, 2020) and co-author of "Generating Generosity in Catholicism and Islam: Beliefs, Institutions and Public Goods Provision" (Cambridge University Press, 2018).14 His work has been published in prestigious journals such as Comparative Politics, Political Science Quarterly, and Politics and Religion.1

Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Dr. Kilinc has received numerous awards for his teaching and research, including:

• Faculty Service Learning Award (2022)
• NU System-Wide Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (2021)
• Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award (2021)
• Excellence in Teaching Award (2020)
• Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award (2018)12

Current Role

As the Director of the School of Government & International Affairs at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Kilinc is responsible for academic program oversight, research initiatives, budget management, and supporting fundraising efforts. He aims to enhance student success, scholarship, and community outreach in his new role.3