Prof. Dr. Ali AKYILDIZ was born in Osmaniye in 1959. Currently, he lectures at Baskent University Faculty of Law (Administrative Law) and he is head of the public law department.


Education and Academical Titles

Bachelor’s degree : Ankara University Faculty of Law (1980-1984)

Master’s degree : Gazi University Institute of Social Sciences, Public Law, Thesis Subject:
State Supervisory Council (1987-1990)

Doctoral Degree : Istanbul University Institute of Social Sciences, Public Law, Thesis
Subject: State Supervisory on Foundations in Turkish Law (1991-1997)


Academical Assignments (Department of Administrative Law)

1998-2003: Asst. Associate Professor (Dr. Lecturer), Kirikkale University Faculty of Law
2003-2009: Associate Professor, Kırıkkale University Faculty of Law
2009-2016: Professor, Kirikkale University Faculty of Law
From 2016: Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Law



Experiences and Missions outside of Academia

Served as a math teacher early in his career (1980-1986) since he graduated from mathematics department of educational institute(1976-1980). After graduating from faculty of law in 1984, he officiated as an inspector at the inspection council of Turkish Republic Directorate General of Foundations from 1986 to 1998(respectively, associate inspector, inspector, chief inspector). Receiving master’s and doctoral degrees whilst officiating at Directorate General of Foundations, his academic career has begun at university as of 1998.

Prof. AKYILDIZ gained countless experiences and carried out various duties apart from his academical and administrative assignments at higher education institutions(vice dean, 1999-2006; founding director of vocational school of justice, 2009-2016). Some of those are; legal advisor of TUBITAK(The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye), 2009-2011; member of the scientific council of T.B.M.M.’s (The Grand National Assembly of Turkiye) interparty constitution reconciliation committee, 2011-2013; legal counsel of ATO(Ankara Chamber of Commerce), 2018-2019; general president of T.H.E(Turkish Law Institute Association), 2011-2015. Then again, his opinions are benefited by some of the committees of the Turkish Republic Justice Department and also by the Justice Committee of The Grand National Assembly of Turkiye, on preparations of several laws such as administrative jurisdiction procedures law, anti-corruption law, general administrative procedures law, law of foundations, etc.
Additionally, he has supervised plenty of master’s and PhD thesis’; contributed both national and international meetings as member of organizing committee, speaker, or moderator; lectured as a visiting professor at a variety of higher education institutions such as T.O.D.A.I.E(Institute of Public Administration in Turkiye and the Middle East), Turkiye Justice Academy and some other universities.

Administrative law and administrative jurisdiction law are in the first place of his numerous studies but he also has works on constitution law, foundation law and sports law (public law aspect of the latter two).


Some of his works

“State of Law and the Council of State”, State of Law – A Principle of Law and An Ideal (Editors: Çoban, Ali Rıza; Canatan, Bilal; Küçük, Adnan), Adres Publishing, Ankara 2008, pp.457-557.

“State of Law, Judicial Independence, and the Council of State”, Anıttepe Publishing, Ankara 2009.

“Administrative Process of Civil Servant Proceedings”, Gazi University Law Faculty Journal, June-December 2001, Vol. V, pp.144-201.

“Creating Crime by Administrative Act: Offence against the private security zone”, Hukuki Yaklaşımlar Dergisi(Journal of Legal Perspectives), Vol. 7, July 2006, pp.77-84.

“The Subsidiarity Principal and Its Effects on Turkiye’s Administrative Structure”, Türk Hukuk Dünyası Dergisi(Journal of Turkish Legal World), Vol.2, pp.77-100, 2001.

“Constitutional Approach to the Disciplinary Law”, Türk Hukuk Dünyası Dergisi(Journal of Turkish Legal World), Vol.3, pp.33-50, 2002

“The Effects of the Amendments Made in the Code of Civil Procedure on Administrative Jurisdiction Procedures”, Administrative Jurisdiction Symposium on the 30th Anniversary of Administrative Jurisdiction Procedure, Ankara Bar Association, 9th March 2012, pp.78-85 and pp.163-186.

Administration’s Power of Discretion and Its Judicial Review, Council of State and Administrative Jurisdiction Day: 151st Anniversary, Council of State Publications, 2019, Vol. 106, 2019, pp.57-133.

“Administration’s Liability In Zoning Law within the Context of Corporal Damages”, Corporal Damages on Non-Contractual Liability Without Fault, International Congress, A Publication of Turkiye Bars Association, 2018, pp.326-404.

“A Principle Based Approach Over Regional Court System”, Council of State and Administrative Jurisdiction Day: 147th Anniversary, Council of State Publications, Vol:89, 2015, pp.11-32.

“Examination of Democracy with Numbers: Election Systems”, Court of Disputes Journal, 2016, Vol.7, pp.127-148. (Same article also published in an e-book: Voting – Voting Methods in Terms of the Social and Public Preferences, A Publication of Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Derneği (Social Sciences Research Association) 2020, Editor: Prof. Coşkun Can Aktan, pp.66-88.)

“Instrumentalization of Democratic Institutions: Arabesque Democracy, Turkish Style Presidency”, Yeni Türkiye, 2013, Vol.51, s.831-843. (Same article also published in: Democracy Platform, Government Systems, Vol.9-33 2013/1, pp.91-112.)

“Freedom of Establishing Foundation, Civil Code and Administration”, Bilim Yolu(Kırıkkale University Institute of Social Sciences 3/2003), 80th Year Special Volume, pp.125-167.

“Universities of Foundations and Foundations of Universities”, Ünal Tekinalp Armağanı, Vol. III, pp. 459-500, Istanbul University Faculty of Law, Istanbul 2003.

“Fulfillment of Public Service Through Foundations: Social Security Foundations”, Prof. Dr. Fikret Eren’e Armağan, Yetkin Publishing, Ankara 2006, pp. 989- 1020.

“Coverage Problem on Regulating the Relations of State Institutions and Organizations with Foundations”, Idarecinin Sesi Dergisi, May-June 2006, pp.22-28.

“A Public Based Approach to the Developments of Turkish Foundation Law from the Empire to This Day”, Prof. Dr. Ali Naim İnan’a Armağan, 1st Edition, Ankara 2009, Seçkin Publishing, pp.965-1030.

“Law and Jurisdiction of Sports“, Av. Ömer Remzi Arıkan Armağanı, A Publication of Turkiye Bars Association, Editor: Atty. Tacar Çağlar, Ankara 2013, pp.59-116.

“Public Order of Sports: Obligations, Crimes, Prohibitions and Misdemeanors”, Av. Akın Ataksoy Armağanı, A Publication of Turkiye Bars Association, Editor: Atty. Tacar Çağlar, Ankara 2015, pp.43-148.

“Handling the Discipline and Jurisdiction of Sports from Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Point of View”, Av. Hasan Aydın Tansu Armağanı, A Publication of Turkiye Bars Association, Editor: Atty. Tacar Çağlar, Ankara 2016, pp.79-158.

“Limits of Mandatory Arbitration in Sports”, Av. Özdemir Özok Armağanı, Editor: Atty. Tacar Çağlar, Turkiye Bars Association Publishing Vol.356, Ankara 2018, pp.29-60.

“Disciplinary Law of Sports”, Av. Atila Sav Armağanı, A Publication of Turkiye Bars Association, Editor: Atty. Tacar Çağlar, Ankara 2019, pp.15-102.

“Independence Problem of Arbitration Boards In the Light of the Decisions of European Court of Human Rights”, Av. Hasan Güneş Atabay Armağanı, Editör: Av. Tacar Çağlar, A Publication of Turkiye Bars Association, Ankara 2020, pp.31-92.

“Problematic Structure of Mandatory Arbitration in Sports and Contractual Disputes”, Av. Türker Arslan Armağanı, A Publication of Turkiye Bars Association, Ankara 2021, pp.57-80.