Ferda Halicioglu

Dr. Ferda Halicioglu is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Bradford’s Department of Peace Studies and International Development, UK, and holds a Senior Visiting Fellowship at the University of Lincoln. He earned his PhD from Istanbul University and has held academic positions at institutions in the UK and Turkey, including professorships at Yeditepe University and Istanbul Medeniyet University. His research focuses on applied econometrics, international economics, energy economics, and policy analysis, with over 60 peer-reviewed articles and 5,900+ citations.

Education: PhD in Economics (Istanbul University, 1996), MSc in Economics (Cardiff University, 1990), BSc in Economics (Ankara University, 1986). He has supervised numerous theses and serves as Editor of Global Business and Economics Review and on editorial boards of over 20 journals. Awards include the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist List (2019–2023) and Yeditepe University’s Top Academic Person Award (2014).

Research interests span international trade dynamics, energy consumption-Economic Growth-Environmental outcomes, and development economics. Notable publications include seminal work on CO₂ emissions in Turkey (2009) and J-curve effects in Turkish trade (2008). His recent work examines governance impacts on human development. Grants and consulting include roles with JCR Eurasia Rating and the Turkish Scientific Research Council.