Kürşat Aydoğan is a Professor of Finance and currently serves as the Rector of Bilkent University. He holds a B.S. in Management from Middle East Technical University (1979), an MBA (1980), and a Ph.D. in Finance from Syracuse University (1986). His career includes teaching positions at Ball State University, Middle East Technical University, and Michigan State University, alongside a 13-year tenure as Dean of Bilkent’s Faculty of Business Administration (1991–2004). He has also consulted for the Central Bank of Turkey’s Research Department (1988–1993). His research focuses on corporate finance, asset pricing, and emerging markets, with notable contributions to banking sector analysis, market efficiency, and financial intermediation. His work bridges theoretical finance and practical market dynamics, particularly in Turkish and OECD contexts. His publications span topics such as stock market reactions to corporate actions, cross-sectional stock returns, and the interplay between banking and real sectors. His articles often address emerging markets’ unique challenges, offering insights into policy and institutional frameworks. His career reflects a blend of academic leadership, administrative roles, and impactful empirical research.
Vedat AKGİRAY is a Professor at Bogazici University's Department of Management. His academic journey began with a PhD from Syracuse University, and he has been a prominent figure in financial markets and mathematical finance research. Teaching Areas : Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Probability Research Focus : Financial Markets, Mathematical Finance, Corporate Governance, Emerging Markets Finance His work spans empirical finance, capital markets regulation, and institutional investment strategies. Recent publications analyze pension funds, bond risk premia, and corporate governance frameworks in emerging economies. Key trends in his publications include: Term structure estimation in developed/emerging markets Role of institutional investors in financial stability Policy implications for capital markets in Southeast Europe Responsible investment models via PPP frameworks Behavioral risk management in financial institutions Comparative analysis of pension fund systems
Prof. Dr. Seyhan ÖZTÜRK is an Associate Professor at Kafkas University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Accounting. She has held full-time academic positions since 2010, progressing from Research Assistant to Associate Professor (2019–present). She also serves as the Head of the Accounting Department. Education: PhD in Accounting and Finance, Atatürk University (2011–2015) Master's in Business Administration, Istanbul University (2005–2011) Bachelor's in Business Administration, Istanbul University (2005–2009) Research Interests: Her work centers on Accounting Ethics, Forensic Accounting, and Internal Control, with applications in sustainability, corporate governance, and digital transformation. She explores ethical dilemmas in accounting, fraud detection methodologies, and the impact of regulatory frameworks on financial transparency. Publications: Her recent articles (2020–2025) emphasize sustainability accounting, financial performance analysis, and technology's role in accounting education. Themes include ESG metrics, bibliometric studies on climate accounting, and ethical challenges in SME financial reporting. Advising & Grants: She has supervised 16+ graduate students (PhD/Master’s) in topics like accounting ethics and financial modeling. She led a research project (2019–2021) testing bankruptcy prediction models on the Borsa Istanbul exchange.
Melih Sefa YAVUZ is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance and Banking at Istanbul Beykent University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. He has been actively contributing to academic and administrative duties, including serving as Deputy Director of the Institute and working in the Strategy Development and Planning Department. His teaching responsibilities include Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Digital Finance, and Financial Statement Analysis, all delivered in Turkish. His research interests span a wide range of topics in finance and economics, including digital finance, blockchain technology, ESG performance, firm performance, digital literacy, financial decision-making, and macroeconomic influences on equity markets. These interests are reflected in his extensive publication record in both national and international peer-reviewed journals. His recent scholarly work focuses on the impact of ESG performance on financial outcomes, behavioral aspects of financial decisions, digital transformation in finance, and the interplay between blockchain initiatives and stock prices. He frequently collaborates with scholars such as Gozde Bozkurt, Hasan Sadik Tatli, and Mehmetcan Suyadal, producing empirical studies grounded in Turkish and international financial markets. Dr. YAVUZ has published in journals such as the Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation, EMAJ: Emerging Markets Journal, and Turkish Studies - Economics, Finance, Politics. His work appears in databases including ESCI, TR INDEX, EBSCO, and JournalPark. He has also contributed to scientific books on sustainable finance, digital transformation, and public procurement. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. He advises and collaborates with various researchers and co-authors, though no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed. He does not appear to have led any externally funded grants explicitly mentioned in the text. He is involved in academic administration and curriculum development, particularly in digital finance and investment-related courses. There is no mention of specific labs or research centers, but his work suggests engagement with digital finance and financial market research teams.
Başar Öztayşi is a Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering , Istanbul Technical University , with expertise in fuzzy logic, multi-criteria decision making, and decision science. He has held administrative roles including Associate Professor (2017–present), Deputy Director of the Institute (2016–2017), and Assistant Professor (2013–2017). Fields of Study : Fuzzy Logic, Multi-criteria Decision Making, Decision Science Contact : oztaysib@itu.edu.tr , +90 212 293 1300 Research Interests focus on applying fuzzy set theory to complex decision problems, including financial management, risk assessment, and smart city energy systems. His work extends to industry 4.0 applications and process mining in e-commerce. Recent Publications (2024) analyze fuzzy approaches in financial management, risk assessment, and Industry 4.0, with subfields spanning bibliometric trends, allocation optimization, and sustainable energy planning. Earlier works explore AHP matrix consistency, file distribution models, and customer segmentation. Awards : Best Paper Award, FLINS 2018 Science - Art Awards
Murat Yaş is Assistant Professor at the Institute of Islamic Economics and Finance, Marmara University, and Visiting Fellow at Sophia University's Institute of Asian, African and Middle Eastern Studies. His academic journey includes a PhD in Islamic Finance from INCEIF, a Postgraduate degree in Islamic Finance from INCEIF, and a B.A. in Economics from Boğaziçi University. Doctorate (2014-2020): INCEIF, Islamic Finance, Malaysia Postgraduate (2012-2014): INCEIF, Islamic Finance, Malaysia Undergraduate (2008-2012): Bogazici University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics, Turkey His research spans financial markets , Islamic finance , and Shariah compliance , with a focus on anomalies in Islamic financial systems, regulatory frameworks, and cross-cultural economic performance. He has contributed to debates on Islamic microfinance, equity fund behaviors, and methodological foundations in Islamic economics. Recent publications and conference presentations highlight his expertise in Shariah-compliant investment analysis, regulatory challenges in Islamic finance, and comparative studies across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Türkiye. His work bridges theoretical Islamic economic principles with empirical financial market analysis. Yaş actively engages in academic service as Assistant Editor for Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah Teori dan Terapan , Editor for Journal of Islamic Economics , and peer reviewer for journals indexed in ESCI and SSCI. He has advised one thesis and participated in funded projects under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) related to Islamic finance standardization.
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Halil Ekşi is a faculty member at Gaziantep University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration. He has served as Professor (2020-present), Associate Professor (2014-2020), and Assistant Professor (2008-2014) at Gaziantep and Kilis 7 Aralık Universities. His research focuses on finance, financial markets, risk management, and corporate governance, with 57 academic publications. He has advised 9 PhD and 19 Master’s students, and received awards such as the 2024 Mesleki Dernekler Lisansüstü Gayrimenkul Tez Ödülleri Yarışması and 2017 Uludağ University Bilim-Sanat Ödülü. His education includes a PhD in Business Administration (2007, Süleyman Demirel University), Master’s in Business Administration (2003, Gaziantep University), and BSc in Business Administration (1998, Uludağ University). He has led projects like TÜBİTAK 1001’s 'Finansman ve Halka Açılma Tutumları (ISO 1000 Uygulaması)' and EU-funded studies on refugee financial inclusion. His editorial roles span journals like Journal of Economics and Business Issues and Financial Inclusion Across Asia . Active in professional associations (MUFAD, Finans Bilim Platformu), he teaches courses in International Finance, Financial Management, and Investment Analysis. Hakemli makaleleri, kitap bölümleri ve uluslararası konferans bildirileri Türkiye, Balkan ülkeleri ve BRICS-T ekonomileri üzerine bankacılık düzenlemeleri, küresel çatışmaların finansal piyasalara etkisi, ve yapay zekâ uygulamaları gibi temalarda yoğunlaşmıştır. 57 makale ve 8 kitap yayımlarında finansal piyasalar, kurumsal yönetim, ve risk yönetimi gibi disiplinlerde katkı sağlamıştır. 2024 yılında Finance Research Letters dergisinde 'Climate Uncertainty and Green Betas' başlıklı makale ile 2023 yılında Energies ’de 'Geothermal Energy and FDI' gibi çalışmalarıyla güncel finansal gelişmelere katkıda bulunmuştur. 2018 Nobel Yayınevi’nden yayınlanan Yatırımların Temelleri kitabında portföy yönetimi ve vergi stratejisi bölümleri kaleme almıştır. Ödülleri: 2024: Mesleki Dernekler Lisansüstü Gayrimenkul Tez Ödülleri Yarışması (GYODER ve İktisadi Araştırmalar Vakfı Proje Ödülü) 2017: Uludağ Üniversitesi Bilim-Sanat Ödülü Önemli projeleri: 2022-2024: Avrupa Birliği fonu ile 'Suriyeli Mültecilerin Finansmana Erişimi' 2021-2022: TÜBİTAK 1001 destekli 'Türkiye’de Reel Sektör Firmalarının Finansmanı' 2018-2019: Gaziantep Üniversitesi destekli 'Kalkınma Ajansı Finansal Desteklerinin Firmalara Etkisi'
Associate Professor Ahmet Şensoy specializes in Finance at Bilkent University's Faculty of Business Administration. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Bilkent (2013) and has professional experience at Borsa Istanbul's Research and Business Development Department (2012–2017), with visiting research stints at Nasdaq OMX (2014–2015). His research focuses on Asset Pricing, Market Microstructure, Sustainability, and Corporate Finance. He has received the TÜBİTAK Incentive Award (2018) and TÜBA Young Scientist Award (2020). He serves as an associate editor for journals like International Review of Financial Analysis and a guest editor for Annals of Operations Research . His teaching includes Advanced Empirical Finance and Risk Management. Research Interests: - Asset Pricing Mechanisms - Cryptocurrency Market Dynamics - ESG Integration in Corporate Strategy - Behavioral Finance and Investor Behavior - Regulatory Impact on Corporate Productivity Publications highlight interdisciplinary themes such as pandemic economics (Production and Operations Management), green credit policies (Technological Forecasting and Social Change), and cryptocurrency market structures (Journal of Financial Research). His work bridges theoretical finance with real-world applications in emerging markets and sustainability. Editorial Roles: International Review of Financial Analysis International Review of Economics and Finance Research in International Business and Finance Emerging Markets Finance and Trade Grants and Advising: While specific grants aren't listed, his extensive publication record across top-tier journals indicates substantial research engagement. He collaborates with institutions like the TÜBİTAK and TÜBA.
Assoc. Prof. Savaş DURMUŞ is affiliated with Kafkas University , where he has held the position of Associate Professor in the Department of International Trade and Logistics since 2021. He previously served as a Department Head (2019–present) and Deputy Institute Director (2012–2015). His academic journey includes a PhD in Economics (2007–2011) and MSc in Business Administration (2001–2004) from Turkish institutions. Education : PhD, Economics, Celâl Bayar University (2007–2011) MSc, Business Administration, Selçuk University (2001–2004) BA, Business Administration, Atatürk University (1988–1993) Research Interests focus on Development Economics , Macro Economics , and Business Cycles , with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis of economic policy, international trade, and financial systems. His work spans topics like tourism economics, energy sector performance, and regional development. Scientific Contributions include 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2020–2024) on themes such as financial development, Dutch disease, and Industry 4.0. He has co-authored studies on tourism’s impact on growth and cross-country analyses of economic complexity. Editorial Work includes roles as editor for international books like Banka ve Finansal Sistem (2016) and Analysis of Economics Applications (2023). He has collaborated extensively with academics such as Dilek Şahin (27 joint publications) and Hasan Ayaydın (17 joint publications).
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.
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.
Onur Özgöde is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Bilkent University. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Columbia University (2015). His research focuses on economic sociology, public policy studies, and international political economy, with a particular emphasis on systemic risk regulation, neoliberal governance, and socio-political crises. He has published extensively on topics ranging from pandemic governance to nuclear war preparedness and the historical evolution of financial regulatory frameworks. Özgöde’s work bridges theoretical insights from economic sociology with empirical analyses of policy implementation. His recent studies address how institutions mediate economic crises and political responses, particularly in contexts of systemic vulnerability. Notable contributions include analyses of the Federal Reserve’s role during financial crises and the Gezi Park protests’ socio-political implications in Turkey. He is affiliated with the Bilkent POLS (Political Science) department, contributing to seminars and professional development programs. His research has been published in venues addressing comparative politics, institutional theory, and crisis management.
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.
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.
