Turmus Eyup Kuntay

Eyup Kuntay Turmus is currently advisor and programme manager for the Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme at the NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division. His main responsibility is the development and management of research and capacity-building activities for practical cooperation with NATO’s partners under the SPS Programme. These activities address key priorities such as emerging and disruptive technologies, explosives management and defence against CBRN agents.
He joined NATO following a 12-year career in the defence industry sector. In this capacity, he managed major national and international armaments programmes, involving industry, universities and research organizations.Eyup holds a PhD in technology management, a MSc in Management and Organisation and a BSc in Political Science and International Relations.