ASSOC. PROF. | ENERGY ECONOMICS AND POLICY EXPERT
I was awarded a Chevening Scholarship and earned an M.Sc. degree in Energy Economics and Policy (with distinction) from the University of Surrey (UK) in 2005. In 2009, I received a full scholarship from the University of Cambridge to support my Ph.D. studies, and in 2013, I obtained my doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge. In 2016, I was conferred the title of Associate Professor in Microeconomics by YOK. Currently, I serve as the Head of Group at EMRA.
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Cambridge International Scholarship
Earned a University of Cambridge scholarship to finance my Ph.D. program
A total value of £80,741Chevening Scholarship
Funded by the British Government to finance the M.Sc. program
A total value of £16.782The Award by E-Control
Awarded by Austrian energy regulator, E-Control, for my Ph.D. thesis' contribution to liberalizing electricity and natural gas markets
A total value of €1.000Best Paper Award (USAEE/IAEE Conference)
Awarded one of the top 4 best paper awards (out of 160 submissions) at the 30th USAEE/IAEE North American Conference
A total value of $750TUBITAK Awards
Granted by TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) for the publication of more than 20 articles in international academic journals
A total value of approximately $20,000EU Award (IND/STUD No. 33062 & 33972)
Organized and financed by the Technical Assistance Information Exchange (TAIEX) Instrument of the European Commission in co-operation with the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE)
Bucharest, Romania, 03–07 August 2009, including a study visit to the Cernavodă Nuclear Power PlantEU Award (IND/STUD No. 23661)
Organized and financed by the Technical Assistance Information Exchange (TAIEX) Instrument of the European Commission in co-operation with the National Energy Commission (NEC) of Spain
Madrid, Spain, 19–21 March 2007ITEC Scholarship
Provided by the Indian Government to finance an international training program in India
Hyderabad, India, 6 February–31 March 2006
Expertise in market liberalization, pricing mechanisms, supply-demand dynamics, and investment strategies in electricity, natural gas, and oil markets.
Specialized in EU CBAM, Emissions Trading Systems, carbon taxation, and decarbonization policies for achieving net-zero emissions.
In-depth knowledge of energy regulations, subsidies, taxation, and cross-border energy trade with a focus on market efficiency and investment impacts.
Research in solar, wind, hydropower, and bioenergy policies, evaluating their economic feasibility, investment risks, and sustainability potential.
Analysis of nuclear power's role in energy security, investment challenges, safety regulations, and cost-benefit considerations.
Proficiency in econometric modeling, policy simulations, and statistical tools for advising governments, regulators, and international organizations.
2009 - 2013
Cambridge Judge Business School, Supervisors: Prof. Michael Pollitt & Prof. David Newbery, Official Transcript
2004 - 2005
Energy Economics & Policy Program, Department of Economics, overall mark in UK grading system: 72 [GPA: 4/4]
1997 - 2002
Department of International Relations, GPA: 3.85/4
1999 - 2002
Department of Political Science and Public Administration, GPA: 3.64/4
2021 - Present
Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Ankara, Turkiye
2007 - 2021
Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Ankara, Turkiye
2003 - 2007
Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Ankara, Turkiye
