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Alper Gormus, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Finance at Coastal Carolina University's College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington and prior degrees from Texas Tech University. His research focuses on international financial markets, energy investments, and mutual funds, with recent work exploring ESG factors, commodity financialization, and cryptocurrency-ETF interactions. He has held academic leadership roles, including Department Chair at the University of Texas at Permian Basin and Director of Finance Programs at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Finance, University of Texas at Arlington
- M.S. in Economics, Texas Tech University
- B.B.A. in Business Administration, Texas Tech University
- Professional Experience:
- Associate Professor of Finance, Coastal Carolina University (current)
- Department Chair, Accounting, Finance, and Energy, University of Texas at Permian Basin
- Director of Finance Programs, Texas A&M University-Commerce
His research interests include analyzing geopolitical risks, energy market dynamics, and the impact of ESG factors on financial instruments. Recent publications examine sectoral integration between emerging and developed markets, volatility transmission mechanisms, and cryptocurrency-ETF dependencies. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the Financial Management Association and the Southwestern Finance Association.
Dr. Gormus’s work bridges empirical finance and practical applications, with a focus on emerging markets and energy sectors. His articles highlight trends like ESG integration into commodity markets and the asymmetric impacts of volatility on global asset classes. He has no listed scientific awards but maintains a robust record of peer-reviewed publications and academic leadership roles.
His professional affiliations include roles as a Senior Financial Analyst at Trammell Crow Holdings and Managing Partner at Gorpas Investments Group, demonstrating industry-academia synergy. His advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts.
He contributes to academic discourse through his research on energy mutual funds, oil-price linkages, and financial sector interdependencies, often employing advanced statistical methods like Fourier analysis and K-means clustering.
