Mehmet ILKUCAN

• TUBITAK-1001 STAR Scholar at "The Project of Researching Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Maritime Trade Disputes and Establishing a Maritime Trade Arbitration Center in Turkiye". Within the scope of the project, whether arbitration in Turkiye will be functional in terms of maritime trade disputes at the first stage shall be compellingly assessed, and then the main arbitration centers in Turkiye and the suitability of these centers for the resolution of maritime trade disputes shall be delved into thoroughly. Afterward, the most preferred arbitration institution and/or rules in the international context for the resolution of maritime trade disputes will be examined and evaluations will be made about the structure of the maritime arbitration center that is likely to be established in Turkiye. In the project, the possible yield of establishing a maritime arbitration center in the put-forth structure shall be meticulously stated in detail.
• Erasmus+ Project "The Role of Young People in Turkiye's Maritime Climate Strategy", dated in 2024.

• DEKAT is a student community at Ankara University Faculty of Law which facilitates the academic endeavors of DEHUKAM.
• Provided strong leadership and impactful decision-making in times of crisis.
• Created and maintained relationships with industry leaders and communities to encourage academic investments.

Balanced academic work with organizations and extra-curricula's to maintain well-rounded education. For this aim, I took the role of member of organizing committee of the events below mentioned:

• The Effects of the Ukraine- Russia War on Marine Insurance, dated 24 May 2023.
• The Workshop Program of the Technical Support Project for Marine Environment Law, dated 5 July 2023.
• 46th Annual Conference on Ocean Law and Policy co-organized with Stockton Center for International Law of U.S. Naval War College, dated 21-22 September 2023.
• The Colloquium on Enforcement Claims in Maritime Law co-organized with the Court of Cassation, dated 12 October 2023.
• A Glimpse into the Policy in the Realm of Maritime, Aviation and Space Law, dated 23 October 2023. This panel was held on the occasion of 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkiye.
• The International Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Convention, dated 4-5 November 2023.
• The Symposium on Free and Open Seas, dated 20 March 2024. This event is co-organized with the Japanese Embassy.

Took extracurricular classes and attended workshops to expand knowledge.

• I attended to the Kadir Has University Summer Academy themed "International Law of the Sea" which designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the LOS. I took courses from ITLOS Judges, leading Academicians in their field. Asked intelligent questions during class discussions, contributing to group learning. Completed assignments, special projects and group work on time and achieved good marks.