معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Memduh Alper DEMİR serves as an Associate Professor in the International Trade and Logistics Department at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences since 2022. Previously, he worked as a Doctoral Lecturer at the same institution in 2022 and as a Research Assistant at Kastamonu University's Economics Department from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, he was a Research Assistant at Dokuz Eylül University's Economics Department from 2011 to 2018.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Economics from Dokuz Eylül University (2019)
- Master's Degree in General Economics from Dokuz Eylül University (2013)
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Erciyes University (2008)
Dr. DEMİR's research focuses on international trade dynamics, economic integration processes, and international investment flows. His work employs sophisticated econometric methodologies including panel data analysis, wavelet analysis, and unit root testing to examine Turkey's position in global trade networks. He has made significant contributions to understanding competitiveness in specific sectors like hazelnut trade, pharmaceutical industry, and virtual water trade.
His publication record shows a consistent focus on applying advanced quantitative methods to analyze international trade phenomena, particularly examining Turkey's trade relations with the European Union and other global partners. His recent work demonstrates increasing sophistication in methodology, incorporating wavelet analysis and non-linear approaches to traditional economic questions.
Dr. DEMİR has served as thesis advisor for two master's students and currently acts as advisor for the TÜBİTAK 2209-A project "Türkiye'de Sanal Su Ticaretinin Rekabet Durumunun İncelenmesi" (2025). His administrative responsibilities include serving as Vice Department Head, Mevlana Exchange Program Coordinator, and member of various committees including the Academic Incentive Committee and Quality Committee at Kastamonu University.
