Assoc. Prof. Kudbeddin Şeker is an academic at Dumlupınar University's School of Applied Sciences, Department of Insurance and Risk Management. He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from İnönü University (2018). His academic career includes roles as Doctor Lecturer (2019–present) and Associate Professor (2023–present). Previously, he served as Deputy Director of Tax Office (2013–2019) and Revenue Specialist (1998–2013) within the Ministry of Finance. Education: Associate Degree in Accounting and Tax Applications, Dicle University (1993) Bachelor's in Business Administration, Süleyman Demirel University (1997) Master's in Business Administration, Süleyman Demirel University (2006) PhD in Accounting and Finance, İnönü University (2018) Research Interests: Focuses on financial markets, portfolio management, Islamic finance, and volatility analysis. His work bridges macroeconomic policy analysis with financial instrument evaluation, emphasizing practical applications of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, TMS). Active in publishing textbooks on financial performance and Islamic institutions. Publications & Conferences: Authored/co-authored over 20 books and peer-reviewed articles. Recent works include volatility spillover analysis in cryptocurrency markets and causal relationships between stock market values and GDP. Presented at international conferences on participation banking efficiency and panel data methodologies. Languages: Proficient in English (UDS 60, YÖKDİL 65 scores).





