Eren Cifci

Eren Cifci is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Austin Peay State University (APSU), specializing in the department of Accounting, Finance, & Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Alabama (2022), and prior degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology (M.S., 2018), Kent State University (M.A., 2016), and Ataturk University (B.A., 2012).

His research focuses on real estate finance, commercial real estate markets, sustainable real estate practices, managerial finance strategies, and risk management. Notable achievements include the 2019 American Real Estate Society Best Paper Award for 'Is Commercial Real Estate Gendered?' and semifinalist recognition at the 2021 Financial Management Association Conference.

Key research interests span social networking in commercial real estate brokerage, pandemic impacts on foreign investments, housing market dynamics and political outcomes, and environmental policy linkages. His work employs advanced methodologies like difference-in-differences analysis and trend score matching.

Dr. Cifci’s publications appear in journals such as the Journal of Real Estate Research and Sustainability, with additional working papers on topics like GHG emissions and electorate behavior. His research bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in real estate markets and environmental economics.