İzzet ARI

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İzzet ARI is a faculty member at Ankara Social Sciences University's Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Energy Economics and Management (Interdisciplinary) since 2019. He previously served as a part-time lecturer at Hacettepe University (2019) and Middle East Technical University (2016-2019). His academic journey includes a PhD in Earth System Sciences (2015) and dual master's degrees from Middle East Technical University (2010) and University of Sussex (2013).

• BSc: Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2005)
• MSc: Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2010)
• MSc: Climate Change and Policy, University of Sussex (2013)
• PhD: Earth System Sciences, Middle East Technical University (2015)

His research focuses on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy with specific interests in carbon pricing, green economy, and climate-finance nexus. Recent publications analyze Turkey's deep decarbonization pathways, EU energy security challenges post-Ukraine conflict, and ESG tools for climate finance.

Scientific contributions include:

• Best Paper Award (Sustainable Development Solutions Network, 2020)
• Certificate of Appreciation from UN Economic and Social Council President (2016)
• Multilateral recognition for climate negotiations participation since 2007

He has supervised 10+ graduate students in energy economics, climate policy, and risk management, and contributed to 7+ TÜBA/TÜBİTAK-funded projects including Paris Agreement Implementation and Low Carbon Transport Systems. His work bridges environmental engineering with policy analysis, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise.