Özge Balaban

Özge Balaban is a Lecturer at the Department of Finance within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University. She concurrently serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Financial Law. Her academic career includes roles as a Research Assistant at Balikesir University (2013–2015) and Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University (2015–present). She holds a Doctor of Philosophy qualification reflected in her title 'Doctor Lecturer.'

Her research focuses on tax law, public finance, innovation policy, and regulatory compliance. Notable contributions include analyzing tax ombudsman systems, fiscal support for R&D activities, municipal revenue frameworks, and the intersection of data protection laws with taxation. She has published in peer-reviewed journals such as The Journal of Academic Social Science and Vergi Sorunları Dergisi.

In addition to scholarly work, she has presented at international conferences including the 4th International Congress on Economics and Business and the 6th International Mediterranean Scientific Research Congress. Her publications include co-authored chapters in books like National Sovereignty and Law Gift and Innovation in Its Socioeconomic Dimensions.

Her administrative roles reflect her leadership in academic governance, balancing teaching responsibilities with departmental management. Current research trends indicate a focus on equitable tax system design and the socioeconomic impacts of fiscal policies.