Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal was born on May 5, 1974, in Eynesil, Giresun. After graduating from İstanbul University Faculty of Law in 1996, Topal completed his master’s degree in Public Law at Marmara University in 1999 and his doctoral studies in Public Law at Ankara University in 2005.
Topal began his academic career in 1998 as a Research Assistant in the Department of International Relations at Karadeniz Technical University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. He became an Assistant Professor at Karadeniz Technical University in 2005, an Associate Professor at İstanbul Medipol University in 2013, and a Professor at the same university in 2018.
During his doctoral studies, Topal spent a year as a visiting researcher at Florida State University in the United States. He has served as a project evaluator, reviewer, and panelist at various institutions, and also reviews for academic journals.
Topal specializes in international law, human rights, terrorism, armed conflict law, and individual international criminal responsibility. Among his major works is the book "International Terrorism and the Use of Force Against Terrorist Acts," which examines methods for combating terrorism, a significant threat to international peace and security, and discusses the use of force in response to state-supported terrorist attacks within the framework of the prohibition of force, including case studies.
In his book " Crimes of sexual violence in International Criminal Proceedings," Topal explores the role and legal framework of international law in preventing sexual violence in armed conflicts and punishing perpetrators. The work examines legal standards applicable to sexual violence, focusing on decisions made by international judicial bodies, particularly the International Criminal Court.
His book "Refugee Law and Asylum seeker displaced by Armed Conflicts" analyzes the legal framework for individuals fleeing armed conflicts, such as civil wars, and seeking refugee status in another country. The work reviews the international protection regime established around the 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and discusses alternative practices and solutions to address protection gaps.
On May 24, 2019, Topal was appointed as the Rector of Kastamonu University by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and was reappointed to this position on August 1, 2023.
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