Suat Teker

Prof. Dr. Suat Teker is a full-time Lecturer in Economics at Işık University's Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of New Orleans (1994), a Master's in Economics from the same institution (1992), and a Master's in Accounting from the University of Toledo (1989). His academic career spans multiple institutions including Istanbul Technical University and Okan University.

• PhD, University of New Orleans (1994)
• MS in Economics, University of New Orleans (1992)
• MS in Accounting, University of Toledo (1989)
• BS in Management Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1986)

His research focuses on finance, cryptocurrency volatility, risk management, and digital transformation in higher education. His recent publications analyze cryptocurrency price movements, investor behavior, and financial inclusion. He has supervised numerous theses on topics ranging from fintech to tax compliance and corporate governance.

Key article trends include:

• Application of ARCH/GARCH models to cryptocurrency volatility
• Investor behavior analysis across gender and market segments
• Assessment of financial sustainability in higher education
• Digital payment systems evolution
• Regional economic impact of Istanbul Financial Center

He currently teaches courses in Financial and Cost Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Entrepreneurship. His professional memberships include the Multinational Finance Society and the National Finance Science Platform.