MUSTAFA METE

Professor MUSTAFA METE is a faculty member at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, Department of International Trade and Logistics. He has been serving as a Professor since 2023, having previously held the positions of Associate Professor (2017-2023) and Assistant Professor (2013-2017) at the same institution. His academic career spans various roles including department chair, vice chair, and institute deputy director.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Economics (2009-2013) from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Institute of Social Sciences
• Master's in Business Administration (2006-2008) from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Institute of Social Sciences
• Licence in Economics (1998-2002) from Atatürk University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Professor METE's research focuses on International Economics, International Trade, Strategic Foreign Trade Policies, and Economic Integration. His work particularly emphasizes Emerging Market Economies and Developed Country Economies, with numerous publications analyzing trade relations within Turkic states and regional economic development. His research methodology combines theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of trade patterns and economic indicators. A significant portion of his work addresses practical applications of trade theory to regional economic development in Southeastern Turkey.

His recent publications show a trend toward practical applications of international trade theory, with increasing focus on diaspora tourism, green consumer behavior, service quality in tourism infrastructure, and financial literacy. His work bridges theoretical economic concepts with practical trade policy considerations, particularly in the context of Turkey's position between Europe and Asia, with special attention to Turkic states' economic cooperation.

Professor METE has received the following scientific award:

• 2016 Sivil Toplum Kuruluşu 20. ULUSLARARASI TÜRK DÜNYASINA HİZMET ÖDÜLÜ from Türk Dünyası Yazarlar ve Sanatçılar Vakfı

Professor METE has supervised numerous graduate students, including 4 doctoral candidates and 22 master's students. His research has been supported by projects including "International Trade Risks and Management: A Sample Application" (2021-2022) which was completed as a national scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, with him serving as the principal investigator. He has also participated in the international project "Turkic World Citizenship from an Intercultural Education Perspective" (2014-2016) as a researcher.

Professor METE has taught a wide range of courses at all academic levels, from undergraduate courses like "International Political Economy" and "International Economics and History of Globalization" to graduate courses such as "Advanced International Economics" and "International Economic Analysis." His teaching reflects his research interests, emphasizing practical applications of international trade theory with relevance to Turkey's strategic position between Europe and Asia.