ERDAL GÜRYAY

Prof. Dr. ERDAL GÜRYAY serves as Vice Rector at Cyprus Aydın University (REKTÖRLÜK) and holds the academic rank of Professor in the Banking and Finance (English) department. He concurrently directs the Institute of Postgraduate Education and Research. His academic career includes a Doctorate (2018) and prior degrees from Kharkov State University in Economics and Social Planning.

His research focuses on TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) economic dynamics, banking sector analysis, EU integration impacts, cooperative movements, and public finance. Key areas include conflict economics, financial development, and institutional decline in emerging markets. Over 20 years of work spans publications on banking stability, cooperative decline, agricultural productivity comparisons with the EU, and SME financing challenges.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Economics and Social Planning, Kharkov State University (2018)
• Master's in Economics and Social Planning, Kharkov State University (2018)
• Bachelor's in Economics and Social Planning, Kharkov State University (2018)

Research Interests:

• Banking Sector Stability & Regulation
• EU/TRNC Economic Relations
• Cooperative Economics & Institutional Decline
• Public Finance & Municipal Economics
• Conflict-to-Interdependence Economic Transitions

Publications Highlight:
Recent work examines sustainable banking instruments in Northern Cyprus (2021) and peace economics across conflict zones (2021). Earlier studies analyze post-conflict economic interdependence (2012), TRNC economic structure (2011), and cooperative sector crises (2007). His 2004-2005 research addressed SME competitiveness under EU membership scenarios and municipal financing strategies.

Academic Leadership:
As Vice Rector, oversees institutional governance while maintaining teaching responsibilities in managerial economics and business administration courses. Serves as a bridge between academic programs and university strategy through his postgraduate institute leadership.