Assoc. Prof. Erkan Erdogdu | Energy Economics and Policy Expert

ASSOC. PROF. | ENERGY ECONOMICS AND POLICY EXPERT

Hello , I’m Erkan Erdogdu Welcome to my World.

Latest Updates

6 August 2026

New Publication on Price Signals in Electricity Markets

My latest paper develops a transparent, rule-based electricity tariff mechanism anchored to inflation and wholesale market prices. Read it in Energy Economics: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2026.109551

20 February 2026

New Publication on Detecting Strategic Bidding and Market Manipulation in Electricity Markets

My latest paper develops an econometric framework to identify anomalous price behavior and potential strategic bidding in liberalized electricity markets. Read it in the Journal of Commodity Markets: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomm.2026.100546

9 September 2025

New Publication on Two Decades of Turkish Energy Market Reforms

My new paper critically assesses energy market reforms in developing economies. Read it in Journal of Economic Policy Reform: http://doi.org/10.1080/17487870.2025.2541593

31 July 2025

New Publication on The Nuclear Energy in Competitive Power Markets

My recent paper explores how nuclear energy may contribute to reaching net-zero goals within competitive energy markets. Read it in Journal of Policy Modeling: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpolmod.2025.07.003

About Me

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.

ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6788-1090
Scopus Author ID: 15135738600
WoS Researcher ID: PPZ-7994-2026

Google Scholar: lDO79hYAAAAJ
RePEc Short-ID: per104
ScholarGPS ID: 73968466147780

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Specialization & Core Competencies

Energy Market Economics and Policy

Expertise in market liberalization, pricing mechanisms, supply-demand dynamics, and investment strategies in electricity, natural gas, and oil markets.

Climate Change, Carbon Pricing and Net-Zero Transition

Specialized in EU CBAM, Emissions Trading Systems, carbon taxation, and decarbonization policies for achieving net-zero emissions.

Regulatory and Policy Analysis in Energy Markets

In-depth knowledge of energy regulations, subsidies, taxation, and cross-border energy trade with a focus on market efficiency and investment impacts.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems

Research in solar, wind, hydropower, and bioenergy policies, evaluating their economic feasibility, investment risks, and sustainability potential.

Nuclear Energy Policy and Economics

Analysis of nuclear power's role in energy security, investment challenges, safety regulations, and cost-benefit considerations.

Data Analytics, Economic Modeling and Policy Advisory

Proficiency in econometric modeling, policy simulations, and statistical tools for advising governments, regulators, and international organizations.

Education

2009 - 2013

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree | University of Cambridge, UK

Cambridge Judge Business School, Supervisors: Prof. Michael Pollitt & Prof. David Newbery, Official Transcript

2004 - 2005

M.Sc. Degree (with Distinction) | University of Surrey, UK

Energy Economics & Policy Program, Department of Economics, overall mark in UK grading system: 72 [GPA: 4/4]

1997 - 2002

B.Sc. Degree (with High Honor) | ODTU, Ankara, Turkiye

Department of International Relations, GPA: 3.85/4

1999 - 2002

Minor Diploma | ODTU, Ankara, Turkiye

Department of Political Science and Public Administration, GPA: 3.64/4

Experience

2021 - Present

Head of Group

Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Ankara, Turkiye

2007 - 2021

Energy Market Specialist

Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Ankara, Turkiye

2003 - 2007

Assistant Energy Market Specialist

Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Ankara, Turkiye

Econometric Software

Stata

95%

EViews

90%

SPSS

85%

Language

English Fluent

Turkish Native

Cambridge International Scholarship

Earned a University of Cambridge scholarship to finance my Ph.D. program

A total value of £80,741

Chevening Scholarship

Funded by the British Government to finance the M.Sc. program

A total value of £16.782

The 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 €1.000

Best 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 $750

TUBITAK 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 $20,000

EU 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 Plant

EU 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 2007

ITEC Scholarship

Provided by the Indian Government to finance an international training program in India

Hyderabad, India, 6 February–31 March 2006

Selected Publications (in SSCI/SCI listed journals)

Erdogdu, Erkan (2026). Restoring price signals in electricity markets: A rule-based alternative to cost-plus regulation. Energy Economics, 161(1), 1-17. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2026.109551
Erdogdu, Erkan (2026). Detecting Strategic Bidding and Market Manipulation in Electricity Markets: An ARMAX–GARCH Anomaly-Detection Framework with Evidence from Turkiye. Journal of Commodity Markets, 42(1), 1-22. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomm.2026.100546
Erdogdu, Erkan (2025). Economic policy reform in energy markets: balancing market efficiency with institutional realities. Journal of Economic Policy Reform, 28(4), 529-552. http://doi.org/10.1080/17487870.2025.2541593
Erdogdu, Erkan (2025). The role of nuclear energy in competitive power markets: Policy solutions applied to Turkiye. Journal of Policy Modeling, 47(6), 1322-1343. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpolmod.2025.07.003
Erdogdu, Erkan (2025). Restructuring energy markets for net-zero: the role of market-based solutions. Economic Change and Restructuring, 58(2), 1-40. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10644-025-09861-8
Erdogdu, Erkan (2025). The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Opportunities and Challenges for Non-EU Countries. WIREs Energy and Environment, 14(1), 1-11. http://doi.org/10.1002/wene.70000
Erdogdu, Erkan (2016). Asymmetric volatility in European day-ahead power markets: A comparative microeconomic analysis. Energy Economics, 56(4), 398-409. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2016.04.002
Erdogdu, Erkan (2014). The political economy of electricity market liberalization: a cross-country approach. The Energy Journal, 35(3), 91-128. http://doi.org/10.5547/01956574.35.3.5
Erdogdu, Erkan (2014). Motor fuel prices in Turkey. Energy Policy, 69(6), 143-153. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.10.075
Erdogdu, Erkan (2014). Investment, security of supply and sustainability in the aftermath of three decades of power sector reform. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 31(3), 1-8. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2013.11.014
Erdogdu, Erkan (2013). A cross-country analysis of electricity market reforms: potential contribution of New Institutional Economics. Energy Economics, 39(5), 239-251. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2013.05.012
Erdogdu, Erkan (2013). Implications of liberalization policies on government support to R&D: Lessons from electricity markets. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 17(1), 110-118. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.09.030
Erdogdu, Erkan (2011). What happened to efficiency in electricity industries after reforms?. Energy Policy, 39(10), 6551-6560. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2011.07.059
Erdogdu, Erkan (2011). The impact of power market reforms on electricity price-cost margins and cross-subsidy levels: A cross country panel data analysis. Energy Policy, 39(3), 1080-1092. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2010.11.023
Erdogdu, Erkan (2011). An analysis of Turkish hydropower policy. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(1), 689-696. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2010.09.019
Erdogdu, Erkan (2010). Bypassing Russia: Nabucco project and its implications for the European gas security. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(9), 2936-2945. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2010.07.028
Erdogdu, Erkan (2010). A review of Turkish natural gas distribution market. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(2), 806-813. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2009.10.023
Erdogdu, Erkan (2010). Turkish support to Kyoto Protocol: A reality or just an illusion. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(3), 1111-1117. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2009.10.020
Erdogdu, Erkan (2010). Natural gas demand in Turkey. Applied Energy, 87(1), 211-219. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.07.006
Erdogdu, Erkan (2010). A paper on the unsettled question of Turkish electricity market: Balancing and settlement system (Part I). Applied Energy, 87(1), 251-258. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.06.017
Erdogdu, Erkan (2009). A snapshot of geothermal energy potential and utilization in Turkey. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 13(9), 2535-2543. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2009.06.020
Erdogdu, Erkan (2009). Some thoughts on the Turkish electricity distribution industry. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 13(6-7), 1485-1494. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2008.09.005
Erdogdu, Erkan (2009). On the wind energy in Turkey. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 13(6-7), 1361-1371. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2008.09.003
Erdogdu, Erkan (2008). An exposé of bioenergy and its potential and utilization in Turkey. Energy Policy, 36(6), 2182-2190. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2008.02.041
Erdogdu, Erkan (2007). Nuclear power in open energy markets: A case study of Turkey. Energy Policy, 35(5), 3061-3073. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2006.11.008
Erdogdu, Erkan (2007). Electricity demand analysis using cointegration and ARIMA modelling: A case study of Turkey. Energy Policy, 35(2), 1129-1146. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2006.02.013
Erdogdu, Erkan (2007). Regulatory reform in Turkish energy industry: An analysis. Energy Policy, 35(2), 984-993. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2006.02.011

Other Publications (in SSCI/SCI listed journals)

Erdogdu, Erkan (2025). Beyond rankings: a multidimensional analysis of factors shaping student achievement in the PISA 2022 dataset. Educational Review, 77(5), 1585–1626. http://doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2025.2506807 [with F.Erdogdu]
Erdogdu, Erkan (2022). Understanding students’ attitudes towards ICT. Interactive Learning Environments, 31(10), 7467-7485. http://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2022.2073455 [with F.Erdogdu]
Erdogdu, Erkan (2015). The impact of access to ICT, student background and school/home environment on academic success of students in Turkey: An international comparative analysis. Computers & Education, 82(2), 26-49. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2014.10.023 [with F.Erdogdu]

Other Academic Work

Erdogdu, Erkan (2014). Turkey's energy strategy and its role in the EU's southern gas corridor. Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) Working Papers (a refereed international academic paper series), No.1401, 17 February 2014, ISBN 978-88-98650-06-4. https://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep09828
Erdogdu, Erkan (2013). Essays on Electricity Market Reforms: A Cross-Country Applied Approach. Ph.D. Thesis, July 2013, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.16459
Erdogdu, Erkan (2011). The Regulation of Natural Gas Industry in Turkey. In T.Cetin & F.Oguz (Eds.), The Political Economy of Regulation in Turkey. Springer, New York, USA, pp.145-176. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7750-2_7
Erdogdu, Erkan (2005). Energy Market Reforms in Turkey: An economic analysis. M.Sc. Dissertation, September 2005, Department of Economics, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, Surrey, UK. https://ideas.repec.org/p/pra/mprapa/26929.html
Erdogdu, Erkan (2002). Turkey and Europe: Undivided but not united. Middle East Review of International Affairs, 6(2), 40-51. https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/olj/meria/meria02_ere01.html

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Erkan Erdogdu

Hello , I’m Erkan Erdogdu Welcome to my World.

Latest Updates

New Publication on Price Signals in Electricity Markets

New Publication on Detecting Strategic Bidding and Market Manipulation in Electricity Markets

New Publication on Two Decades of Turkish Energy Market Reforms

New Publication on The Nuclear Energy in Competitive Power Markets

About Me

Specialization & Core Competencies

Energy Market Economics and Policy

Climate Change, Carbon Pricing and Net-Zero Transition

Regulatory and Policy Analysis in Energy Markets

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems

Nuclear Energy Policy and Economics

Data Analytics, Economic Modeling and Policy Advisory

Education

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree | University of Cambridge, UK

M.Sc. Degree (with Distinction) | University of Surrey, UK

B.Sc. Degree (with High Honor) | ODTU, Ankara, Turkiye

Minor Diploma | ODTU, Ankara, Turkiye

Experience

Head of Group

Energy Market Specialist

Assistant Energy Market Specialist

Econometric Software

Language

English Fluent

Turkish Native

Selected Publications (in SSCI/SCI listed journals)

Other Publications (in SSCI/SCI listed journals)

Other Academic Work

Get in Touch

Mail Me

Call Me On

Visit office

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