Dr. Mehmet Ali Engin, Corporate Social, Best Researcher Award
Doctorate at Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
Dr. Mehmet Ali Engin is a distinguished academic with a robust background in social sciences. He earned his Ph.D. from Marmara University’s Institute of Social Sciences in May 2023, focusing on globalization, global value chains, and corporate social responsibility in the Turkish apparel industry. His dissertation was supervised by Prof. Dr. Zeki Parlak. Dr. Engin also holds a Master’s degree from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, where he explored the role of non-governmental organizations in combating poverty under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Suat Uğur. He completed his undergraduate studies in Economics and Administrative Sciences at Süleyman Demirel University. Since March 2017, Dr. Engin has been serving as a lecturer at Karadeniz Technical University’s Araklı Ali Cevat Özyurt Vocational School in the Department of Property Protection and Security, specializing in Occupational Health and Safety. His research interests include labor standards, corporate social responsibility, and the integration of Turkish industries into global value chains.
Profile:
Education:
Dr. Mehmet Ali Engin earned his Ph.D. from Marmara University’s Institute of Social Sciences in May 2023. His dissertation, titled “Globalization, Global Value Chain, and Corporate Social Responsibility Codes: An Analysis of the Turkish Apparel Industry,” was supervised by Prof. Dr. Zeki Parlak. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed a Master’s degree at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University’s Institute of Social Sciences in November 2014, where he focused on the role of non-governmental organizations in combating poverty under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Suat Uğur. Dr. Engin’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Administrative Sciences from Süleyman Demirel University, which he obtained in July 2012.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Mehmet Ali Engin has a rich professional background in academia and research. Since March 2017, he has been serving as a Lecturer at Karadeniz Technical University’s Araklı Ali Cevat Özyurt Vocational School, specifically in the Department of Property Protection and Security with a focus on Occupational Health and Safety. In this role, Dr. Engin contributes to educating and mentoring students in these critical areas of expertise. Additionally, he has published several articles in international and national refereed journals, addressing topics such as labor standards, corporate social responsibility, global value chains, and migration issues. His research contributions have added valuable insights to the fields of social sciences and economics.
Research Interest:
Dr. Mehmet Ali Engin’s research interests revolve around several key areas within the fields of social sciences and economics. He is particularly focused on labor standards, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and their implications, with a specific emphasis on the Turkish apparel industry. His research also delves into the governance of global value chains (GVCs) and the integration of Turkish industries into these chains. Additionally, Dr. Engin has a keen interest in social welfare policies, including topics such as universal basic income (UBI) and the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in poverty alleviation and social development. His work contributes significantly to understanding the complex dynamics of globalization, CSR practices, labor issues, and social policies, particularly in the context of Turkey and its industries.
Awards 🏆
- Certificate of Excellence from the International Conference on Management, Economics, and Social Science in 2018.
- Certificate for Best Oral Presentation at the 3rd International Conference on Management and Humanities in 2016.
- Certificate of Best Presentation at the International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Science, and Humanities in 2016.
Top Noted Publication:
Labour standards and corporate social responsibility: the case of Turkish apparel industry
- Journal: Labor History
- Publication Date: 2024-06-14
- Type: Journal article
- DOI: 10.1080/0023656X.2024.2365711
- Contributors: Mehmet Ali Engin, Zeki Parlak
Sosyal Demokrat Refah Devletlerinde Evrensel Temel Gelir: Finlandiya Örneği
- Journal: IBAD Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
- Publication Date: 2021-03-30
- Type: Journal article
- DOI: 10.21733/ibad.837065
- Contributors: Ahmet Cem Esenlikci, Mehmet Ali Engin
1960’DAN GÜNÜMÜZE AVRUPA BİRLİĞİ ÜLKELERİNDE YAŞAYAN TÜRK GÖÇMENLERİN SORUNLARI
- Journal: Hak İş Uluslararası Emek ve Toplum Dergisi
- Publication Date: 2019-04-30
- Type: Journal article
- DOI: 10.31199/hakisderg.524500
- Contributors: Ahmet Cem Esenlikci, Mehmet Ali Engin