SAMİ FETHİ

Prof. Dr. SAMİ FETHİ is a Professor of Business Administration at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Faculty of Business & Economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Leicester, an MA in Economics and Business Analysis from the University of Leicester, and a BA in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from EMU. His academic career has been dedicated to advancing research in economics, business administration, and interdisciplinary fields.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics, University of Leicester (2003)
  • MA in Economics and Business Analysis, University of Leicester (1996)
  • BA in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University (1990)

Prof. Fethİ’s research interests span diverse areas including tourism economics, environmental Kuznets curve analysis, blockchain technology applications, entrepreneurship, and banking sector performance. He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s theses, focusing on topics such as inventory efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, economic policy uncertainty, and consumer behavior in Northern Cyprus and globally.

His work often employs econometric and data-driven methodologies, such as DEA models, to evaluate organizational efficiency and economic trends. He has contributed to understanding the interplay between international trade, FDI, and economic growth in developing countries, as evidenced by his students’ research.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising and Grants: Over 60 students have been supervised, reflecting his extensive mentorship role. No specific grants are listed, but his research topics suggest engagement with funding agencies focused on economics and technology.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his involvement in interdisciplinary research implies collaboration with EMU’s research centers, such as the Economic Research Center or the Center for Financial Regulation and Risk Management.