معرفی
Dr. Canan YILDIRIM is an Associate Professor in the Finance and Accounting Academic Area at Rennes School of Business since September 2017. Previously, she held roles at Kadir Has University (2007–2017) and other institutions. Her expertise spans international banking, performance evaluation of financial institutions, foreign direct investment, and corporate governance. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Lancaster University (1995–1999).
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Lancaster University, UK (1995–1999)
- M.Sc. in International Trade and Finance, Lancaster University, UK (1994–1995)
- B.Sc. in Management, Middle East Technical University, Turkey (1988–1993), High Honours
Research Interests:
- International banking dynamics
- Regulation and competition in financial markets
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) strategies
- Corporate governance mechanisms
- Bank efficiency and market power analysis
Key Contributions: Her work examines cross-border bank M&A, regulatory impacts on financial sectors, and emerging market banking strategies. Recent publications focus on environmental policy effects in global energy markets and regional expansion of financial institutions in Africa and the Middle East.
Awards and Grants:
- Economic Research Forum (ERF) Research and Travel Grant (2008, 2009, 2013–2015)
- Kadir Has University Research Grant (2009–2010)
- Turkish Ministry of Education Postgraduate Scholarship (1994–1999)
Advising & Grants: Active in research projects on banking efficiency, FDI, and regulatory frameworks. Collaborates with institutions like the Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE) in Poland. Engaged in global conferences and editorial boards of journals such as Journal of BRSA and Emerging Markets Finance and Trade.
Labs/Teams: Participates in research networks focused on international banking and corporate governance. Contributes to initiatives like the Chair in Cyber Risk Governance at Rennes School of Business.
