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Alper Kara is a Professor of Banking and Finance and Head of the Department of Economics, Finance & Accounting at Brunel University London. Previously, he served as Head of the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics at the University of Huddersfield (2017–2023) and held academic roles at Loughborough University and Hull University Business School. His research focuses on financial stability, banking governance, securitization, and financial inclusion. He co-authored books on securitization and Turkish banking and contributed to policy institutions like the ECB, IMF, and BIS.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, University of Wales, Bangor (2007)
- MBA (Distinction) in Banking and Finance, University of Wales, Bangor (2003)
- BSc (Hons) in Economics, Middle East Technical University (1998)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2011)
Research Interests:
- Responsible banking and ESG integration
- Securitization markets and financial stability
- Financial exclusion and SME access to finance
- Bank governance and leadership
- Brexit's economic impacts
Publications and Impact: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like the Journal of Financial Stability and European Journal of Finance. His work has informed policy at the ECB, Fed, and World Bank. Recent trends in his articles emphasize ESG, financial inclusion, and post-pandemic banking resilience.
Awards and Grants:
- Best paper award at British Academy of Management (2020)
- Research grants from British Academy, Nuffield Foundation, and Battersea
Teaching and Leadership: Taught modules in banking, finance, and economics globally (Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.). Served as external examiner for UK and international universities. Leads Brunel's finance department and advises the European Central Bank.
