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Esma TUNALI ARDA serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Economic Theory within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Trakya University. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Business Administration (2017) focusing on asset-based financial instruments and portfolio optimization, preceded by a Master's degree (2009) examining futures markets. She has held continuous academic positions since 2005, progressing from Research Assistant to her current faculty role.
- PhD: Trakya University (2017), Thesis: 'Asset-Based Financial Instruments and Portfolio Optimization in Risk Management'
- Master's: Trakya University (2009), Thesis: 'Futures Markets and Comparison of Türkiye Futures and Options Exchange VOB and London Financial Futures and Options Exchange LIFFE'
- Bachelor's: Dokuz Eylul University (2005), Economics
- High School: Edirne Anatolian High School (2001)
Her research centers on quantitative finance and economic policy, with recent work emphasizing portfolio optimization techniques, sustainable development economics, and financial risk management. Current publications demonstrate a shift from earlier cash management studies toward sophisticated asset allocation models and interdisciplinary gender economics research. Her 2024 book chapter 'The Key to Sustainable Development: Working Women' exemplifies this evolving research trajectory.
Her scholarly contributions include:
- International journal publications on constitutional economics
- Conference presentations at European social science forums
- National publications on industrial cash management
- Authored books on financial instruments and sustainable development
Administratively, she serves on the Faculty Unit Advisory Board (since February 2025) and Quality Commission (since October 2024), having previously coordinated the Farabi Program (2015-2018) and served on the Quality and Strategy Development Center Board (2021-2024). Her teaching portfolio encompasses Financial Economics, International Trade, and Engineering Economics.