Irem Demirci

Irem Demirci is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Nova School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE), Portugal. She previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Mannheim and holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin (2013). Her academic focus lies in corporate finance, real estate finance, and international financial markets.

• Ph.D. in Finance, University of Texas at Austin, 2013

Her research centers on capital structure, financial distress, business relations, international finance, and real estate. She investigates liquidity constraints, asset sales, corporate diversification, and the financial behavior of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Her work combines empirical analysis with corporate finance theory to understand firm-level financing and investment decisions.

Her recent publications, appearing in top journals like Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, and Review of Finance, show a strong focus on real estate finance, liquidity, and corporate diversification. The articles reveal consistent engagement with REITs, public firm real estate holdings, and international investment structures, indicating a well-defined and impactful research trajectory in applied finance.

She has collaborated with prominent scholars including M. Rasteh, E. Yönder, U. G. Gurun, M. A. Ferreira, P. Matos, C. Sialm, and P. Eichholtz. While no formal lab or research center is mentioned, her collaborative network and publication record suggest active participation in finance research communities. Her work has been cited in Scopus and referenced in policy sources, demonstrating academic and practical relevance.