Emrah Bilgic

Dr. Emrah Bilgic is a Lecturer in Business Management at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Leadership, Management and Marketing within the Faculty of Business and Law. His academic work focuses on business analytics, data mining, and decision-making in business contexts.

Education:

• PhD in Business Analytics, Marmara Business School, Istanbul, Turkey (2016)
• MA in Finance, University of Skövde, Sweden (2007)
• BSc in Statistics, Osmangazi University, Turkey (2005)

Dr. Bilgic has extensive experience in higher education, including an Associate Professorship in Türkiye and a visiting researcher position at the University of Louisville, USA (2014–2015). His research spans data-driven decision-making, retail analytics, fraud detection, and educational practices in business analytics. He teaches modules such as Business Research, Operations Research, and Contemporary Sustainability Issues.

His recent publications show a strong trend in applying analytical and data mining techniques to real-world business problems, including retail segmentation, traffic safety, insider trading, and e-commerce. The integration of fuzzy logic and crisp data methods highlights his methodological versatility. His work increasingly addresses the pedagogical aspects of business analytics education, indicating a growing interest in curriculum development and educational impact.

Dr. Bilgic actively contributes to academic discourse through conferences such as MCCSIS, ICDSBA, and Springer’s Industrial Conference on Data Mining. He has published with reputable international publishers including Emerald and IGI Global. His research bridges technical analytics with managerial implications, making it highly relevant to both academic and industry audiences.

Professional and Academic Service:

• Visiting Researcher, University of Louisville, USA (2014–2015)
• Presentations at IEEE, Springer, and IGI Global conferences
• Contributor to international book chapters on HRIS and Big Data in virtual organizations

He advises on curriculum development and integrates sustainability into business education. While specific grant details are not mentioned, his research output suggests active involvement in data analytics projects with practical applications in finance, retail, and transportation.