Muhittin Hakan Demir

Muhittin Hakan Demir is an Associate Professor at İzmir University of Economics, where he has been working in the Department of Logistics Management since 2008. He currently serves as both Department Head and faculty member. His academic journey includes a PhD in Industrial Engineering (2001) from Bilkent University, following Master's (1994) and Bachelor's (1992) degrees in the same field.

• Bilkent University: BSc (1992), MSc (1994), PhD (2001) in Industrial Engineering
• Izmir University of Economics: Faculty member since 2008, Department Head since 2009

Demir's research focuses on supply chain management, logistics, and facility location, with particular emphasis on energy policy, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. His recent publications examine topics such as environmental behavior change interventions, Arctic research trends, and low-carbon energy data management.

Key research areas include:

• Climate change policy implementation
• Behavioral approaches to energy conservation
• Urban sustainability strategies
• Energy security frameworks
• Smart and green energy technologies
• Community engagement in Arctic research

Demir collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects related to energy transition and environmental sustainability, with publications in major journals covering topics from LNG supply security to sustainable food consumption patterns.