Hasan Alkas

Prof. Dr. Hasan Alkas is a Professor of Microeconomics at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, specializing in International Markets and Regulatory Economics. He served as the founding Dean of the Faculty of Society and Economics until 2015 and has extensive experience in regulatory and policy roles across academia, government, and industry.

• Education: Diplom-Volkswirt from University of Bonn, Master of Science from University of Sussex, Doctorate from University of Cologne

His research focuses on pricing strategies in network industries (telecoms, postal, energy), regulatory economics, real options in investment theory, Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), and quantitative modeling of ICT productivity. He previously worked as a Principal Economist at the European Commission, leading projects on competitiveness and innovation in ICT and energy policy.