Prof. Selim YAZICI is a Professor at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Political Sciences, Istanbul University. He has been actively involved in academic and managerial roles since 1993, including multiple terms as Head of Department and Deputy Head of Department , and serves on ethics committees and academic boards. Education: PhD (1999) and Master's (1994) in Business Administration from Istanbul University; BSc (1992) in Mechanical Engineering from Yildiz Technical University. Research Interests span Entrepreneurship , FinTech , Business Ethics , Organizational Behavior , Project Management , and Healthcare Management , with a focus on cultural and cognitive factors influencing organizational resilience and technological adoption. Recent Publications highlight trends in FinTech ecosystems , organizational governance , and design thinking applications for business models. His studies often integrate cross-sectoral analysis, especially in healthcare and financial services. Thesis Advisory includes mentoring 18 doctoral and 21 non-thesis Master's students on topics ranging from project culture to entrepreneurial potential . He has contributed to Technopark research projects and scientific consultancies for institutions like TARSİM . International Collaborations include Erasmus lecturing at Universität Hamburg (2007) and conference presentations in Turkey, Sweden, and the USA.
İBRAHİM HALİL EFENDİOĞLU is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Economics and Administration, Department of Business Administration. Previously, he served as a Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Presidency, Department of Informatics from 2016 to 2023. His academic journey includes a Doctorate in Business Administration from Hasan Kalyoncu University (2015-2019), a Master's in Computer Education from Gazi University (2006-2008), and a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from Mersin University (2000-2004). His primary research interests focus on the intersection of marketing and emerging digital technologies. EFENDİOĞLU's work spans digital marketing, artificial intelligence applications in marketing, Metaverse marketing, blockchain technology, and NFT marketing. His research demonstrates how these emerging technologies are reshaping consumer behavior and marketing strategies in both Turkish and global contexts. His recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a strong trend toward examining cutting-edge digital marketing phenomena. His work covers diverse areas including AI-powered marketing, Metaverse consumer behavior, cryptocurrency adoption, and NFT market dynamics. These publications appear in both Turkish and international journals, demonstrating his ability to contribute to scholarly discourse across linguistic boundaries. 2024 Kamu UBYT Programı Araştırmacı Teşvik Ödülü (TÜBİTAK) Yayın Teşvik Ödülü 3rd. Best Paper Award (International Islamic Marketing Association, 2023) EFENDİOĞLU has supervised graduate students, including NİHAL BÜLBÜL's thesis on social media marketing activities and their impact on purchase intention. His teaching responsibilities span undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree levels, covering courses in electronic commerce, marketing principles, digital marketing, and information technologies. He has also participated in numerous research projects related to digital marketing, Metaverse applications, and e-commerce education. His interdisciplinary background in computer engineering and business administration uniquely positions him to analyze the technological and behavioral aspects of digital marketing phenomena. This dual expertise is evident in his research that bridges technical understanding of emerging platforms with consumer behavior insights.
Tülay Yazar ÖZTÜRK serves as Assistant Professor and Head of both the Real Estate Development and Management Undergraduate Program and Customs Management Undergraduate Program at Yeditepe University. As a full-time academic staff member, she maintains an active office presence in TBF-Z04 with direct contact via tyazar@yeditepe.edu.tr and (0216)5780955. Education: 1978-1983: B.A. in Business Administration, Boğaziçi University, Faculty of Administrative Sciences 1991-1994: M.A. in Accounting and Finance (English-taught), Marmara University 2004-2007: Ph.D. in Banking and Finance, Kadir Has University Her research centers on International Trade Financing mechanisms and Real Estate Market dynamics, with specialized expertise in export revenue analysis for developing economies and macroeconomic housing sector evaluation. Current work examines intersections between trade policy frameworks and real estate valuation systems under evolving financial regulations. Publication trends reveal a strategic shift from foundational trade policy research (2008) toward contemporary real estate economics (2013-2022), culminating in macroeconomic housing analyses. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Turkish market applications within global trade and property finance contexts. Dr. ÖZTÜRK led two significant EU-funded initiatives: the 2005 Leicester College collaboration on footwear industry education and the 2010-2012 INTELS-TR project advancing electronic international trade education systems. These projects highlight her applied research leadership in trade education infrastructure development.
Professor Şaban NAZLIOĞLU is a faculty member at Pamukkale University, Department of International Trade & Finance, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Denizli-Turkey. He has been serving as a Professor since 2018, following previous roles as Associate Professor (2012-2018), Assistant Professor (2011-2012), and Research Associate (2010-2011) at the same institution. He has extensive experience in academic administration, having served as Chair of the Department of Econometrics (2011-2014, 2016-2018) and Coordinator of the Scientific Research Projects Unit (2016-2018). Dr. NAZLIOĞLU received his undergraduate education at Erciyes University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Management (2002), followed by a Master's degree in Economic Policy (2006) and PhD in Economic Policy (2010), both from Erciyes University's Institute of Social Sciences. His research interests center on applied econometrics, panel data econometrics, agricultural economics, commodity prices, and international trade. He has developed innovative methodological approaches in panel stationarity testing with gradual structural shifts, contributing significantly to the field of econometrics. His work bridges theoretical econometric developments with practical applications in energy markets, agricultural economics, and international finance. Dr. NAZLIOĞLU's research has resulted in numerous publications in high-impact journals, with a focus on panel data methods, unit root testing, causality analysis, and their applications to energy, agricultural, and financial markets. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of methodological innovation applied to substantive economic questions, particularly in emerging markets and international contexts. TÜBA (Turkish Academy of Sciences) "The Outstanding Young Scientists Award (GEBIP)-2015" TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) "Incentive Award-2015" Pamukkale University Social Sciences "Science Award-2016" Pamukkale University Social Sciences "Research Performance Award-2012" Dr. NAZLIOĞLU has supervised numerous graduate students and has been actively involved in research projects, including "A New Panel Unit Root Test with Gradual Structural Shifts" (TÜBİTAK-SOBAG 1001/Project No: 215K086) and "Are Commodity Price Shocks Temporary or Permanent? A New Perspective with Panel Unit Root Analysis" (TÜBA-GEBİP 2015). He has served as a referee for prestigious journals including Agricultural Economics, Economic Modelling, Energy Economics, and others. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE), International Trade and Finance Association, and Society for the Study of Emerging Markets. He has developed the GAUSS TSPD Library for Time Series and Panel Data Methods, which is publicly available on GitHub. This library covers several unit root, co-integration & causality tests, demonstrating his commitment to sharing methodological tools with the broader research community.
Prof. Dr. Metin Topcuoğlu is a full-time Professor at Ankara Social Sciences University, Faculty of Law, Department of Commercial Law. He holds a PhD in Private Law from Marmara University (1999) and a Master's in Public Law from Istanbul University (1995). Previously, he served Süleyman Demirel University as a Research Assistant (1994-2000), Lecturer (2009-2017), and Head of the Private Law Department (2012-2015). PhD: Marmara University, Social Sciences Institute, Private Law (1999) Master's: Istanbul University, Social Sciences Institute, Public Law (1995) Bachelor's: Istanbul University, Faculty of Law (1993) His research focuses on Commercial Enterprise Law, Corporate Law, Negotiable Instruments Law, and Competition Law, with secondary interests in Consumer Law, Judicial Analysis, and Legal Compliance. His recent publications emphasize regulatory frameworks in Turkish Commercial Code, Halal certification ethics, and antitrust mechanisms in mergers. He has advised 8 Master's students since 2010, including Numan Tekelioğlu (2016) and Selman Yavuz Gökce (2016). His work includes 22 articles and 5 books, with 3 key publications on forensic accounting and market ethics. 1995: Third place in Environmental Law at Milliyet Newspaper Traditional Awards He has served on 15 scientific missions, including editorial boards for Süleyman Demirel University Law Journal (2015) and Turkey Justice Academy Journal (2016-2017). He participated in 1 international conference and 4 national conferences from 2009-2015.
Dr. Bora KURTULUŞ is an Assistant Professor at Dogus University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics, since 2001. He holds a PhD and MA in Econometrics from Istanbul University and specializes in econometrics, statistics, and time series analysis. His teaching focuses on quantitative methods, statistics, and econometrics. Education: PhD (Istanbul University, 2009), MA (Istanbul University, 2002), BA (Istanbul University, 1999) His research includes taxation impacts on growth, socio-economic factors in department satisfaction, and risk modeling in global/local markets. Administrative roles include serving as Program Chairman (2010–2014) and Deputy Director (2014–2022). He has authored/co-authored peer-reviewed journals and books like İstihdamın Kadın Yüzü (2023) and COVID-19 Pandemi Gölgesinde Uluslararası İşletmecilik (2022).
Elif Nuroğlu is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Türk-Alman Üniversitesi. She holds a PhD in Economics from Universität Wien (2010) and multiple master's degrees in Business Administration from Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien. Her academic career includes roles like Dozent (2014) and Assistenzprofessor at Türk-Alman and international universities. Her research focuses on international trade dynamics, digital transformation in industry, EU-Turkey-Germany geopolitical economics, climate change impacts, and econometric modeling. She has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Insight Turkey , Empirical Economics , and Zbornik radova Ekonomskog fakulteta u Rijeci . Research Highlights: Analysis of Industry 4.0 implications for Turkish exports Gravity model applications in trade flow estimation Comparative studies on Turkey-Almanya digitalization strategies Post-pandemic capitalism evolution studies Balkans geopolitical economic rivalry analysis Environmental Kuznets curve validations for developing nations Her work intersects economic theory with applied policy analysis, particularly focusing on Turkey's position in global and regional markets. Current research trends emphasize digital transformation's role in trade competitiveness and green economic transitions under EU frameworks.
Prof. Dr. Fatih GÜZEL , an Associate Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi , Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Accounting and Finance. His research focuses on investments, portfolio management, financial forecasting, and volatility analysis. Education: PhD in Business Administration, Selçuk University (2014-2020) Master’s in Business Administration (Accounting-Finance), Dumlupınar University (2012-2014) Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Afyon Kocatepe University (2008-2012) Research Interests: Empirical studies on financial markets, volatility interactions, and macroeconomic indicators Focus on Turkish capital markets, BRICS-T countries, and MINT economies Article Trends: Recent works analyze volatility dynamics in Borsa Istanbul, relationships between exchange rates and sector indices, and impacts of global crises on financial markets Utilizes econometric models like frequency domain causality and stochastic volatility Scientific Awards: Multiple TÜBİTAK Publication Incentive Awards (2016, 2017, 2021, 2022) İktisadi Araştırmalar Vakfı Doctoral Thesis Award (2021) Collaborations: Co-authored 15 publications with Melek Acar Worked with Gamze Şekeroğlu (7 papers), Yüksel İltaş (6 papers)
Burhaneddin İzgi serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, where he maintains an active research profile with projects extending through 2025. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with computational applications, particularly in game-theoretic problem solving. Research interests center on Game Theory and Stochastic Differential Equations, with specialized focus on matrix norm-based solution methods for zero-sum, fuzzy, and stochastic matrix games. Recent work integrates Artificial Intelligence techniques to address large-scale game complexity, reflecting interdisciplinary innovation across Numerical Analysis and Fuzzy Mathematics. Article trends (2022-2025) reveal consistent advancement of matrix norm methodologies across diverse game types, increasingly incorporating machine learning for computational efficiency. Publications demonstrate strong theoretical grounding in Mathematics while addressing practical applications in finance (e.g., IPO modeling) and decision systems. Scientific recognition includes: 2210 - Yurt İçi Yüksek Lisans Burs Programı (2008) 2211 - Yurt İçi Doktora Burs Programı (2010) Matematik Bölüm Birinciliği (2008) Üniversite İkinciliği ödülü (2008) Research funding includes TUBITAK-supported projects such as 'Stokastik Oyunlar İçin Matris Norm Tabanli Yeni Çözüm Yöntemleri Ve Yapay Zeka Uygulamalari' (2021-2023) and current grants developing chaos theory approaches for stochastic matrix games (2024-2025), demonstrating sustained external validation of his research program.
Göksmen Durmuş is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and Department of Business Administration . Holding a PhD from University of Leicester (2021) , an MSc from University of Pennsylvania (2012) , and a BSc from Selçuk University (2006) , he specializes in Management and Organization , Organizational Behavior , and Entrepreneurship . He teaches courses ranging from Qualitative Research Methods to Healthcare Management at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Education PhD: University of Leicester (2014-2021) MSc: University of Pennsylvania (2010-2012) BSc: Selçuk University (2000-2006) His research explores the intersections of Islamic Banking , Corporate Social Responsibility , and Organizational Resilience . Recent work includes bibliometric analyses of business history and studies on gratitude in Islamic financial institutions. He has published in journals like Social Responsibility Journal and Journal of Erciyes Communication , with a focus on Scopus and TR DİZİN indexed publications. Key scientific awards include the 2013 Academic Fellowship at University of London and the 2008 Public Postgraduate Education Scholarship from the Ministry of National Education. His work spans 14 international seminars at institutions like MIT and UPenn, with editorial contributions to books on Leadership Dynamics and Entrepreneurship .
Dr. Onur Sarıkaya is a Lecturer at Süleyman Demirel University, where he has been serving since 2020. His academic background includes a Bachelor's (2016), Master's (2018), and Doctoral (2022) degrees in Business Administration from Akdeniz University. His Master's thesis focused on Comparative Analysis of Generations X and Y in Terms of Decision-Making Styles and Risk-Taking Tendencies , while his Doctoral dissertation examined personality traits and burnout through the lens of Five-Factor and HEXACO models. His research explores several interconnected domains: Management & Organization : Organizational structures and behavioral dynamics Human Resources : Competency modeling and generational challenges in HR practices Strategic Management : Internationalization strategies and organizational decision-making Organizational Behavior : Personality impacts, generational differences, and workplace ethics Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on cross-generational studies (X/Y/Z cohorts), psychological factors in entrepreneurship, and human resource management challenges. Research frequently employs comparative methodologies across cultural and generational contexts, with emerging attention to Turkish corporate environments. Methodologies span quantitative analysis, conceptual modeling, and literature synthesis. He teaches courses including Behavioral Sciences , Management and Organization , and Strategic Management . No information is available regarding research grants, laboratory affiliations, or supervised students.
Selçuk Karabatı is a Professor of Operations Management at the College of Administrative Sciences and Economics, Koç University (Turkey). His research spans retail operations, sustainable supply chains, and production systems optimization. He holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and has previously taught graduate courses in Service Operations Management , Operations Strategy , and Sustainable Operations Management at Koç University. Education : PhD (University of Texas at Austin), MS (University of Southern California), BS (Boğaziçi University) Editorial Roles : Senior/Associate Editor at Production and Operations Management and IIE Transactions His research focuses on Supply Chain Management , Retail Operations , and Sustainable Operations , with applications in inventory control, pricing strategies, and production planning. Recent and historical publications reveal expertise in optimization frameworks , dynamic pricing , portfolio rebalancing , and retail analytics . While no explicit scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his work has consistently addressed challenges in inventory substitution, auction mechanisms, and logistics coordination.
Prof. Dr. Kumru Didem Atalay is a distinguished academic at Başkent University, specializing in Industrial Engineering . With a PhD in Statistics from Ankara University (2007), she has made significant contributions to Operations Research , Fuzzy Logic , and Decision Support Systems . Her work bridges statistical analysis with real-world applications in healthcare logistics, pandemic response, and manufacturing optimization. Education: PhD (2007), MS (2000), BS (1998) in Statistics from Ankara University Current Role: Professor in Industrial Engineering at Başkent University Her research focuses on stochastic processes , fuzzy modeling , and healthcare operations , particularly in pandemic-era service quality and microchannel manufacturing. She has developed innovative methods for project scheduling , risk analysis , and multi-criteria decision-making . Recent publications examine Covid-19's impact on education quality and fuzzy linear programming for project scheduling . She applies intuitionistic fuzzy models to optimize manufacturing systems and hesitant fuzzy regression for pandemic death count estimation. Scientific recognition includes a Runner-up Prize at the 15th ICMSEM (2021) and a Bronze Medal at ISIF21 (1970). She supervises advanced research on topics like multi-trip home healthcare routing and fuzzy quality function deployment .
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Buğra Erdem is an Associate Professor at the Department of Commercial Law within the School of Law at Ankara Social Sciences University (since 2021), holding a full-time position. He also serves as a part-time faculty at Freie Universitaet Berlin 's Law School (Department of Competition Law) since 2021. Education: LL.B. in Law from Atılım University (2010-2015) LL.M. in Commercial Law from Birkbeck College, University of London (2023) Ph.D. in Commercial Law from Brunel University London (2018-2021) Postdoctoral Research at Trinity College Dublin 's Law Faculty (2024) Research Interests focus on Competition Law , Corporate Law , and Intellectual Property Law , with a particular emphasis on intersections between legal theory and practical applications in maritime contracts , corporate governance , and digital economies . Publication Trends include analyses of force majeure in maritime contracts , business judgment rules , and comparative advertising regulations , reflecting his expertise in EU competition law and innovation policy . Recent works explore blockchain technology's legal implications and cross-border consumer protection mechanisms. Advising includes supervising graduate theses on topics like crowdfunding in Turkey , social media trademark violations , and blockchain in data protection , with students such as Firuze Nazlıcan Göktolga and Kübra Nur Buyur .
Prof. Dr. Mehmet GENÇTÜRK is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences , Mehmet Akif Ersoy University , with a dual departmental affiliation in Business Administration and Accounting and Finance . His career spans over two decades, with extensive publications and thesis supervision. Education: License: Selçuk University, Business Administration (1993) Master’s: Süleyman Demirel University (1996) Doctorate: Süleyman Demirel University, Business Administration (2002) His research focuses on share structures, financing, accounting practices, and corporate value , with recent studies on pandemic impacts on financial decisions , machine learning in hospital finance , and digitalization in accounting . The 15 most recent articles reflect interdisciplinary work in health economics, organizational behavior, and Islamic finance . Supervised theses include: Demirtaş İbrahim (PhD, 2024) on working capital and firm performance Işık Zeynep (Master’s, 2024) on digitalization in accounting Acar Duygu (Master’s, 2024) on e-applications in accounting
