Asst. Prof. Dr. Özerk Yavuz received his Ph.D. degree in Business Administration-Marketing from Bahceseshir University, Istanbul, M.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering from Bahcesehir University, Istanbul and his B.Sc. degree in Computer Technology and Information Systems from Bilkent University, Ankara. Several papers and articles of him have been published in respected and prestigious refereed, international scientific journals, books, book chapters, conference proceedings and he has been a presenter and key note speaker in several international conferences and congresses. Dr. Özerk Yavuz also has been referee, reviewer, moderator or editor of several notable, trusted international scientific journals and international, scientific, academic books.


He is interested in management information systems, software engineering, computer engineering, data mining, virtual communities, virtual networks, marketing, management, and business administration. Dr. Özerk Yavuz has abroad and domestic working experiences in several institutions and countries, in various fields of business and higher education. He is interested in Salsa, Rumba, Cha-cha, East Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, American Tango, Vienna Waltz, Milonga and has been an active member of Bilkent University dance community. In his free time he loves travelling, swimming and enjoying different kitchens. Dr. Özerk Yavuz has worked with several respected and distinguished scholars, leaders and teenagers in his work life. He has been a member of several distinguished scientific communities, Bilkent University and Bahçeşehir University alumni organizations. He continues his academic and administrative tasks in Nişantaşı University, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Management Information Systems department as Professor and chairman.