Tunç DURMAZ

Tunç DURMAZ is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey. His academic work bridges economics, energy systems, and environmental policy, with a strong international research footprint.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics, a postdoctoral fellowship at the City University of Hong Kong, and master's studies at Marmara University and the University of Southern California. His undergraduate degree is from Dokuz Eylül University in Economics.

Durmaz's research focuses on Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Climate Change Economics, Carbon Capture and Storage, Green Growth, and Prosumer Behavior. He employs advanced economic modeling to analyze investment under uncertainty, regulatory design, and technological innovation in energy systems.

The recent articles reflect a strong trend in integrating environmental sustainability with economic modeling, particularly in electricity markets, storage, and decarbonization. His work combines microeconomic theory, policy analysis, and empirical modeling to address urgent challenges in energy transition and climate policy.

• Research areas: Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Climate Change, Technological Innovation, Green Growth
• H-index: 106 (WoS), 126 (Scopus), 213 (Google Scholar)
• 50 research projects recorded

Durmaz advises graduate students and leads multiple research initiatives, though specific student names are not listed. He has secured significant research funding, contributing to 50 registered projects, and actively promotes open science with 2 open-access publications. His work aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to affordable and clean energy, climate action, and sustainable economic growth.

He is affiliated with the Economic Theory research group at Yıldız Technical University and contributes to interdisciplinary research through the School of Energy and Environment during his postdoc. His personal website (www.tuncdurmaz.com) and AVEKIS profile serve as hubs for his academic output.