معرفی
Dr. Ali Altanlar is an Associate Professor and Director of Postgraduate (Taught) Studies in the Accounting and Finance department at the Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds. His research focuses on corporate governance, behavioral finance, and the performance analysis of public sector organizations, particularly in healthcare contexts. He holds a PhD (Finance) from Leeds University Business School (2008), an MBA from Durham University, and a BSc from Istanbul Technical University.
- Education:
- PhD in Finance, Leeds University Business School (2008)
- MBA, Durham University
- BSc, Istanbul Technical University
His research explores the intersection of behavioral sciences with management and finance, addressing topics like governance structures in public services, managerial decision-making biases, and healthcare leadership. His work has been featured in major media outlets including the Financial Times and The Economist.
Key research trends in his articles include the governance-performance nexus in public organizations, behavioral finance anomalies, and healthcare management challenges. He has contributed to understanding clinical leadership roles, corporatization effects in hospitals, and herding behavior in financial markets.
- Awards:
- Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2013, 2016)
- Best Paper Awards at OBHC (2018) and CINSC/INFINITI (2025)
He supervises doctoral candidates in corporate governance and behavioral finance. As Programme Co-director for MSc Law and Finance, he teaches Advanced Finance, Financial Modelling, and Behavioral Finance. He is a member of the Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance and the Athena-Swan Faculty Self-Assessment Team.
