Seyhun Orcan Sakalli

Seyhun Orcan Sakalli is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at King’s Business School, King’s College London. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Paris School of Economics (2015) and previously served as a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Lausanne (2016–2019). His research focuses on cross-cultural interactions between ethnic and religious groups, nation-building policies, and the economic implications of historical conflicts.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Paris School of Economics (2011–2015)
• MSc in Quantitative Economics, Paris School of Economics (2009–2011)

Research Interests: Political Economy, Economic History, Development Economics. Key themes include ethnic violence, migration patterns, and the effectiveness of socio-economic policies. His work bridges historical analysis with modern policy implications, particularly in contexts of cultural diversity and conflict.

Grants & Professional Activity:

• Recipient of King’s Business School Research Incubator Fund (2021)
• Presenter at conferences including SIOE Annual Meetings, ASREC Annual Meetings, and UNU-WIDER Development Conference
• Refereeing for top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics and American Economic Review

Teaching: Courses include Economic Growth, Mathematics for Economists, and Applied Econometrics at both undergraduate and graduate levels at King’s College London and the University of Lausanne.