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TEACHING JOBS
Graduate teaching experience:
1. Associate Professor: Altınbaş University, School of Law. July 2021 – January 2022. Istanbul, Turkey.
2. Assistant Professor: Istanbul Center of International Law. September 2019 – January 2022. Istanbul, Turkey.
3. Assistant Professor: Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, School of Law. February 2016 – September 2016. Poços de Caldas, Brazil.
4. Assistant Professor: FUMEC University, School of Law. February 2015 – July 2015. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
5. Assistant Professor: Newton Paiva University Center, School of Law. August 2015 – December 2015. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
6. Visiting Professor: Community Foundation for Higher Education of Itabira (FUNCESI), School of Law. August 2014 – December 2014. Itabira, Brazil.
7. Associate Professor: Izabela Hendrix Methodist Institute, School of Law. August 2012 – March 2014. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
8. Assistant Professor: Minas Gerais College (FAMIG), School of Law. August 2012 – December 2012. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
9. Assistant Professor: Integrated Education System of Minas Gerais, School of Law. February 2011 – December 2012. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Post-Graduate teaching experience:
1. Assistant Professor: Brazilian Institute for Teaching, Development, and Research (IDP). August 2012 – August 2015. Brasília, Brazil.
2. Visiting Professor: PROMOVE Integrated Colleges, School of Law. April 2015 – June 2015. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
3. Visiting Professor: Inter-American College of Porto Velho (UNIRON). August 2011 – May 2012. Porto Velho, Brazil.
Courses taught:
Public International Law, Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Theory, Legal Sociology, Theory of Justice, Introduction to Legal Studies.
Teaching and curriculum development:
- Responsible for instruction, as well as for the selection and compilation of readings, preparation of scholarly articles and supplementary materials, and the development of assignments and online discussion exercises.
- Demonstrated a consistent record of delivering high-quality instruction in both undergraduate and graduate law courses, evidencing expertise in curriculum design and pedagogical delivery.
- Developed comprehensive curricula, course syllabi, lectures, presentations, and other instructional materials to present complex content in an accessible and engaging manner, thereby ensuring student engagement and achievement of desired learning outcomes.
- Created and curated instructional materials, including syllabi and presentations; selected and compiled pertinent readings, prepared scholarly articles, and designed assignments and online discussion exercises to support course objectives and transform technical legal content into compelling learning resources.
- Delivered course content responsively, employing instructional design methodologies and active learning strategies to facilitate student comprehension and successful application of course material.
- Supervised and advised students in the preparation of academic theses and capstone projects.
Student support and mentorship:
- Provided specialized academic guidance to a diverse student body, offering direction on research projects, career resources, and extracurricular activities.
- Advised students on career pathways, extracurricular engagement, and the utilization of resources to support their professional and personal development.
- Advised students on the writing of monographs.
- Demonstrated a strong capacity for student mentorship, expanding opportunities and enhancing both personal and professional growth.
Assessment and administration:
- Evaluated student performance utilizing a variety of assessment methods, maintaining detailed records of academic progress and grade distribution.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in the fulfillment of course requirements.
- Fostered effective and respectful working relationships with university administration.
- Participated as a member of thesis and capstone project examination committees.
RESEARCH JOBS
Independent Research Fellow and Policy Analyst Contractor
International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF). Bonn, Germany.
Nov 2022 – May 2025.
- Conducted comprehensive monitoring and analysis of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) rights in select countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a focus on the identification and detailed documentation of incidents of religious intolerance and persecution through both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Contributed subject-matter expertise to the IIRF Violent Incidents Database, a pivotal data collection initiative on religiously motivated violence.
- Played a significant role in the Annual Audit of the Open Doors World Watch List (WWL), an internationally recognized ranking of countries with the highest levels of religious persecution; critical academic analyses have enhanced both the methodological rigor and the credibility of the WWL.
- Prepared in-depth reports and analytical assessments on religious persecution and the status of religious freedom in various countries.
Independent Research Fellow and Policy Analyst Contractor
Research Fellow and Policy Analyst Contractor
21Wilberforce. Washington-DC, USA.
June 2023 – October 2024.
Research Project on the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
- Conducted research on the impact of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the implementation of human rights recommendations related to Freedom of Religion, Belief, and Conscience (FoRB Rights).
- Performed comprehensive literature reviews examining issues pertaining to FoRB Rights and CSO engagement in the UPR process, synthesizing complex information into accessible formats.
- Conducted interviews with leading CSO personnel, identifying and analyzing effective strategies and tactics for potential replication by other organizations.
- Developed detailed case studies highlighting the successes and challenges faced by CSOs within the UPR mechanism, extracting valuable lessons for future advocacy efforts.
- Contributed to the advancement of human rights implementation strategies through rigorous analysis of UPR recommendations.
Doctoral Researcher
Koç University. Istanbul, Turkey
Oct 2016 – Ago 2021.
- Led comprehensive research projects in International Criminal Law, particularly in studies on genocide and crimes against humanity perpetrated against children, employing rigorous methodologies to analyze vast quantities of qualitative and quantitative data while maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity.
- Demonstrated exceptional analytical skills in identifying and evaluating primary and secondary sources, compiling extensive bibliographies, and interpreting complex data to derive insightful conclusions.
- Authored and published peer-reviewed articles in prestigious academic journals, significantly contributing to scholarly discourse and presenting findings at international conferences.
- Exhibited strong communication skills through persuasive presentations to academic committees and the successful preparation of research proposals, securing financial support for projects.
- Displayed meticulous attention to detail in conducting thorough fact-checking, textual revision, and proofreading of academic documents to ensure publication-ready quality.
- Fostered a productive and innovative research environment through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, amplifying the overall impact of research initiatives.
Researcher
War Crimes Research Office, American University Washington College of Law. Washington-DC, USA.
September 2010 – December 2010.
- Short-term internship contract work: Conducted extensive legal research and drafted legal opinions, studies, pleadings, reports, and memoranda on diverse substantive and procedural matters of considerable complexity in International Criminal Law.
Legal Intern
Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations in Geneva. Geneva, Switzerland
August 2010 – October 2010.
Diplomacy Training Program – Capacity Building Educational Program.
- Assisted the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations (Delbrasgen) in high-level meetings at the UN Human Rights Council.
- Supported the Brazilian delegation in meetings relevant to Delbrasgen’s interests.
- Prepared comprehensive support materials, meeting reports, and summaries.
- Conducted research and monitored issues of Human Rights Law.