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Prof. Dr. Ömer DEMİR is a Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of Economics at Ankara Social Sciences University since 2015. Previously, he served as Professor at Yıldırım Beyazıt University (2011-2015) and Çankırı Karatekin University (2009-2011). His academic career began at Anadolu University in 1991 as a Research Assistant, and he became an Associate Professor at Kırıkkale University in 1996.
He earned his PhD in Economic Policy from Anadolu University in 1993, following a Master's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Middle East Technical University (1988-1990) and a BA in Political Science and Public Administration from the same institution (1983-1988).
Prof. DEMİR's research focuses on Institutional Economics, Economic Methodology, and Economic Sociology. His work explores the intersection of economics with social institutions, ethical considerations in economic behavior, and the methodological foundations of economic science. He has examined topics such as interest-free finance systems, cognitive aspects of economic decision-making, and the impact of religious practices on economic activities.
His scholarly contributions show a consistent focus on institutional frameworks that shape economic behavior, with particular attention to Islamic economic thought and its compatibility with modern financial systems. His work often bridges theoretical economics with practical policy considerations, especially in the Turkish context.
Prof. DEMİR has received significant recognition for his scholarly work, with 208 citations and an h-index of 5. His research has been published in journals such as Insight Turkey, Middle Eastern Studies, and Turkish Journal of Business Ethics.
He has supervised five graduate students, including doctoral candidates Hüseyin Serdar Ramazanoğlu (2024) and Abdülvahhap Ömer Toprak (2019), as well as master's students V. Örsdemir (1999), M. Aktaş (1998), and H. Çaha (1996). His academic leadership extends to editorial roles for journals including 'İstatistik Sempozyumu' and 'Journal of Economic and Social Research.'
Prof. DEMİR has held numerous administrative positions, including serving as Rector of Ankara Social Sciences University (2013-2015) and currently as Department Chairman since 2019. He has also been an active member of important national academic bodies, including the TÜBİTAK Science Board since 2011 and the Higher Education Council (YÖK) since 2014.