Ayberk Soyer

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayberk Soyer is an academic at Istanbul Technical University, affiliated with the Department of Industrial Engineering and the Department of Business Administration. He holds an Associate Professor rank and specializes in Operations Research and Multi-Criteria Decision Making. His research focuses on risk assessment, supply chain management, sustainability, and decision support systems. He has advised numerous graduate students, including MUHAMMED CAGRI BUDAK and ZULFIYE DERİN, among others. Prof. Soyer has been active in academic administration, serving as the Engineering Management Graduate Program Coordinator since 2022 and a member of the Human Resources Management Committee since 2022. His work includes collaborations on projects such as the design of lithium-ion battery circular systems and the impact of digital transformation on organizational competencies. Key publications include studies on HR analytics, green logistics sustainability, and Bayesian network approaches to R&D complexity.

Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering (Istanbul Technical University), Master’s in Engineering Management, and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.

Research Interests: Prof. Soyer’s expertise spans quantitative decision-making tools, fuzzy systems, and sustainability. He applies these methods to solve real-world challenges in supply chains, project management, and organizational agility. His research often integrates data-driven analytics with traditional methodologies.

Recent Articles Trends: His 2020–2025 publications emphasize sustainability practices, digital transformation impacts, and advanced analytics in HR and project management. For instance, his 2025 work proposes a hybrid model for HR performance measurement using belief degree and PLS-SEM, while his 2024 studies address green logistics and smart city performance metrics.

Grants and Projects: Prof. Soyer leads or contributes to projects like the 'Human Resources Analytics Impact on Organizational Agility' and 'Circular Design of Lithium Batteries.' These projects highlight his focus on bridging academic research with industrial applications.

Labs/Teams: His research involves interdisciplinary teams addressing topics such as risk assessment, sustainability frameworks, and digital enterprise strategies. Collaborations extend to industries like automotive (e.g., Arçelik) and energy sectors.