Sevda Akar

Sevda Akar is a Professor in the Department of Budget and Financial Planning at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. She currently serves as the Head of the Department and has held roles as Deputy Head and Faculty Board Member. Her research focuses on public finance, fiscal policy, health expenditures, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI on public sectors. She has authored/co-authored over 30 books and numerous articles, contributing to global debates on political economy, green development, and migration. Her work emphasizes evidence-based policymaking, particularly in crisis management and sustainable development.

Education and Academic Journey:

• PhD studies and Research Assistant roles from 2009-2015
• Academic appointments progressing from Research Assistant (2009-2016) to Associate Professor (2018) and Professor (2023)

Research Interests:

• Public finance mechanisms and fiscal consolidation
• Healthcare financing and pandemic responses
• Gender equity in maritime industries
• Syrian refugee integration challenges
• AI's role in public administration and healthcare

Publications: Her recent articles address AI-driven public sector innovation, post-disaster fiscal recovery (e.g., Kahramanmaraş earthquakes), and gender barriers in male-dominated sectors. She frequently publishes in indexed journals like Journal of Finance Studies and contributes to international conferences on political economy.

Awards: Recipient of the Best Paper Award in international academic competitions.

Advising & Grants: Supervised master's theses on topics like digital economy budget policies and maritime industry challenges. Lead researcher in projects analyzing female officers' workplace issues.

Labs/Teams: Active in editorial boards of journals like International Journal of Business and Economics Research and collaborates with teams on global carbon budget modeling and smart city strategies.