Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, Hitit University, Turkey Expert in Applied Econometrics, Energy & Environmental Economics, and Financial Time Series
🧠 Academic Background
Dr. Ferhat ÇITAK holds a distinguished academic portfolio in economics and applied econometrics. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Gazi University, Turkey, followed by a Master’s in Economics from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, USA. He obtained his Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Auburn University, USA — an institution known for its emphasis on data-driven research and advanced econometric modeling.
🔬 Teaching & Research Interests
Dr. ÇITAK’s research spans several high-impact areas:
Applied Econometrics
Environmental and Energy Economics
Financial Economics
Behavioral Economics
Macroeconomic Volatility and Asset Pricing
Time Series and Panel Data Econometrics
His teaching philosophy emphasizes the intersection of theory and application, equipping students with strong skills in statistical software, data analytics, and empirical research methodologies.
📚 Research Publications
Dr. Ferhat ÇITAK has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals, contributing to literature on:
Energy price fluctuations and environmental policy
Investor sentiment and stock return dynamics
The role of behavioral biases in financial decision-making
Macroeconomic shocks and market interdependencies using VAR, GARCH, and panel estimators
His work is widely cited by scholars in PhD research, Postdoctoral analysis, and global econometric studies, making him a valuable mentor for emerging researchers.
🌐 Global Collaborations & Contributions
Dr. ÇITAK has been part of numerous international research collaborations and academic conferences, often serving as a resource person or discussant in sessions related to Environmental Sustainability, Financial Market Volatility, and Econometric Modeling. He also contributes as a reviewer to indexed journals in the fields of energy economics and financial econometrics.
