Ahmet Akin

Ahmet Akin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance/Business Analytics at Oglethorpe University. He holds a B.E. in Business Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, an M.A. in Management from Faith University, Istanbul, and a Ph.D. in Finance from Istanbul University. His research focuses on finance, corporate strategy, and banking efficiency, with a particular emphasis on emerging markets and global economic dynamics.

Key research interests include capital structure, innovation capital, gender diversity in environmental performance, and the impact of globalization on financial institutions. His work also explores post-crisis bank efficiency, corporate social responsibility disclosures, and the effects of foreign investments in securities and banking sectors. Akin’s studies frequently address Turkey’s banking and manufacturing sectors, analyzing foreign vs. domestic entities’ performance.

His articles span topics such as risk assessment via VaR models, mergers and acquisitions in banking, and the effects of the 2008 financial crisis on institutional profitability. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects active engagement in academic discourse on finance and international business.

He advises no listed students and no labs/teams are mentioned in the provided materials.