معرفی
Dr. Demet Özoçaklı serves as an Assistant Professor in the Foreign Trade Department at Gaziantep University's Vocational School of Social Sciences. With extensive administrative experience including roles as Department Head (2020-2023) and Deputy Director of the Vocational School (2022-2023), she maintains active teaching responsibilities across both undergraduate and vocational programs. Her academic career at Gaziantep University began in 2019 following the completion of her doctoral studies.
Education:
- Doctorate in Economics (2011-2017), Gaziantep University, Institute of Social Sciences
- Master's in Business Administration with Thesis (2007-2009), Gaziantep University, Institute of Social Sciences
- Bachelor's in Economics (2001-2006), Selçuk University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Dr. Özoçaklı's research focuses on macroeconomic dynamics with particular emphasis on employment, growth, and inflation. Her work bridges theoretical economic models with practical policy applications, especially regarding youth employment, gender economics, and international trade impacts. Recent publications demonstrate her methodological expertise in econometric techniques including GARCH modeling, quantile regression, and principal component analysis. She has investigated critical contemporary issues such as the economic consequences of the Ukraine conflict on grain markets, pandemic impacts on food prices and unemployment, and the relationship between technological development and employment in Industry 4.0 contexts.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Turkish economic policy with growing international comparative work. Her research spans labor economics, international trade, monetary policy, and development economics, characterized by strong empirical methodology and policy relevance. Recent work increasingly examines gender dimensions of employment and the intersection of health/environmental factors with economic outcomes.
Dr. Özoçaklı leads the "Soft Skills for Youth Employment" project funded by the European Union (2022-2025), reflecting her commitment to practical applications of economic research. Her conference presentations at international venues including Prague, Dubai, and Budapest demonstrate active scholarly engagement. She has also participated in professional development through Web of Science seminars and academic strategy workshops.
Her teaching portfolio is extensive, covering core economics subjects at both undergraduate and vocational levels. Courses include Economics Introduction, Media Economics, International Economics, World Economy, and Turkish Economy and the EU, demonstrating her broad expertise across economic theory and applied policy domains.
