Credentials:
PhD in Economics from UCLA, MSc Economics (UCLA), BSc Economics with Mathematics (METU). Former Economist at a major central bank, preparing reports for international institutions on financial markets, monetary policy, and risk.
Focus areas:
Finance, banking, monetary policy, econometrics, and risk management. Experienced in portfolio risk analysis, valuation, financial market studies, and applied political economy. Also covers economics, business studies, and international trade/finance.
Experience:
Over a decade in central banking, plus extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Has supervised MSc and PhD theses in economics and finance, published in academic journals, and presented at international conferences.
Technical expertise:
Advanced in Stata, EViews, SPSS, R, Dynare, with intermediate Python for financial modelling and statistical analysis. Skilled in econometric research, quantitative methods, time-series forecasting, and financial risk modelling.
Approach:
Delivers clear, well-researched work that connects finance theory with policy and market practice. Known for rigorous analysis, strong academic standards, and the ability to simplify complex quantitative material for student use.