معرفی
Lokman Salih ERDEM serves as a full-time Lecturer at Ahi Evran University's Vocational School of Social Sciences, Department of Foreign Trade since 2020, concurrently holding the position of Department Head from 2023 onward. His academic career focuses on bridging theoretical economic frameworks with contemporary global trade dynamics within Turkey's vocational higher education system.
His educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Economics from Erciyes University Institute of Social Sciences (2019)
- Master's Degree in Economics (Thesis) from Erciyes University Institute of Social Sciences (2017-2019)
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Anadolu University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (2013-2017)
ERDEM's research program centers on Economic Integration, Regional Development and Globalization, and International Trade, with particular emphasis on how emerging financial instruments interact with traditional trade structures. His scholarly work examines regional economic disparities within globalized markets and evolving trade policy frameworks, increasingly incorporating digital finance elements into conventional economic analysis.
His 2024 publication on cryptocurrency volatility represents a strategic expansion of his research into digital asset markets, applying quantitative methods to assess risk patterns in major cryptocurrencies. This work demonstrates his methodological approach of utilizing time-series analysis to explore contemporary financial phenomena within broader international trade contexts, signaling a trajectory toward integrating fintech developments with core economic research interests.