Prof. Dr. Erkut ALTINDAĞ is a Professor at Dogus University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, serving as Rector's Assistant. He holds academic roles at Beykent University and has been affiliated with multiple institutions since 2011. His research focuses on family businesses, strategic management, and technology integration. ALTINDAĞ has advised over 100 students and authored/co-authored books and articles in journals like Sustainability and Social Behavior and Personality . Notably, he is also a filmmaker, winning awards for films like Gizem Birimi and Aday . His academic contributions span organizational behavior, innovation, and sustainable practices, with a strong emphasis on empirical studies in Turkish and global contexts. Education: PhD in Social Sciences from Gebze Technical University (2011) MSc in Business Administration from Kadir Has University (2005) BSc in Economics from Anadolu University (2003) Research Interests: Family business strategies, strategic human resource management, technology management, and innovation. His work bridges academic research with practical business challenges, particularly in Turkish SMEs and family-owned firms. Recent Article Trends: Focus on digital leadership, AI in business, blockchain, and sustainable practices. Recent studies analyze generational workforce dynamics, innovation climates, and the role of symbols in employee performance. Awards: Multiple film festival awards for his cinematic works, alongside academic recognitions for research contributions. His film Aday holds a Turkish record for most awards (71 internationally). Advising & Grants: Supervised over 100 theses across doctoral and master's levels. Active in grant-funded research on organizational behavior and innovation. His collaborations span universities and industry partners. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his work involves interdisciplinary teams focused on management and technology intersections.












