He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in economic theory from Istanbul University. The field of economic theory is the focus of study for both degrees. He completed his PhD program at Kyoto University's Department of Economics. His studies concentrate on the economies of East Asia, energy economics, financial economics, institutional economics, and input-output analysis. His primary research interests are in the institutional frameworks of global and financial economies. He was employed at a broad range of institutions, and his works were published in scholarly publications. At the present, he is working as an associate professor at the economics department of Firat University in Turkey. Moreover, he was a research fellow at the Faculty of Engineering in the Kyushu University.

Assistant Prof. at Kyushu University with over 5 years of postgraduate experience in teaching econometrics. 

Dr. Isik Akin is a highly experienced and passionate lecturer in Finance and the Accounting Pathway Lead. With extensive expertise across a range of accounting and finance disciplines, he currently serves as the module leader for Financial Accounting and Management Accounting at the undergraduate level, as well as for postgraduate modules in Financial and Management Accounting and Corporate Financial Management. Dr. Akin's commitment to education and his dynamic teaching approach have greatly benefited his students, fostering a deep understanding of finance and accounting principles.

Dr. Akin’s professional journey is enriched by significant research contributions in the field of Finance. He has authored numerous articles and book publications, advancing knowledge in areas like corporate finance, behavioral finance, and financial markets. His dedication to research not only enriches the academic discourse but also keeps his teaching aligned with the latest industry insights and trends.

Beyond academia, Dr. Akin has played pivotal roles in various administrative and leadership capacities. From 2016 to 2017, he served as a European Union Project Manager, where he showcased his organizational and project management skills. Concurrently, he held the roles of Vice-Principal at the Institute of Health Science, President of the Bologna Committee, and Partnership Manager for China. These roles reflect his versatility and capacity to excel in diverse responsibilities.

Dr. Akin’s teaching career spans several institutions, including Worcester University and the University of Arts London, where he taught Economics and Finance modules to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His comprehensive teaching portfolio includes Mathematics, Statistics, International Finance, International Banking and Finance, Corporate Finance, Quantitative Research Methods, Economics and Globalization, and Insurance. This broad experience has allowed him to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing his students for the complexities of the financial world.

Dr. Akin’s dedication to academic excellence is further underscored by his ability to secure external funding for collaborative projects. In 2021–2022, he successfully secured a grant for the Connect4Innovation: UK-Turkey Higher Education Institutional Partnership Fund project, exemplifying his commitment to fostering international collaboration and advancing educational initiatives.

Academic Qualifications:

PhD in Accounting and Finance, Bath Spa University
PhD in Economics and Finance, Istanbul Gelisim University
MSc in Finance, University of the West of England, Bristol
BSc in Mathematics, Trakya University
Professional Qualifications:

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Full Member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (MATT)
Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)

Dr. Akin’s multifaceted expertise, both as an educator and a researcher, continues to make a substantial impact in academia, preparing his students for successful careers while contributing valuable insights to the field of Finance.

NAME: Dr Meryem Akin
ADRESS: 96 Northcote Rd, Mangostfield, Bristol

E-mail meryemakin12@gmail.com

EDUCATION
2018-Ongoing BATH SPA UNIVERSITY,
PhD in Business Management, Bath, UK.
Title of the PhD Dissertation: “Examining Innovation Networks and
Governance of Business to Business Collaborations in the Bristol and Bath
Creative Industries.”
2015-2020 ISTANBUL GELISIM UNIVERSITY,
PhD in Business Administration (Marketing), Istanbul, Turkey.
Title of the PhD Dissertation: “Examining Customers’ Impulse Buying
Behaviors in Bristol and Istanbul according to Behavioral Perspective Model”
2019-2020 BATH SPA UNIVERSITY,
MA in Professional Practice in Higher Education.
2013-2014 UNIVERSITY of THE WEST of ENGLAND,
MSc in International Management, Bristol, UK.
Title of the MSc Dissertation: “Innovation and Leadership in Organizations: a
Thematic Analysis”
2007-2011 KOCAELI UNIVERSITY,
BSc in English Language and Literature, Kocaeli, Turkey.
CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION AND RELEVANT SKILLS
- British Academy of Management (2018-Current): Full member.
- TESOL Certificate of Teaching English as a Second Language- Arizona State University, 2016.
- Project Management Training, Istanbul Gelisim University and Developmental Agency, 2016.
- Pedagogical Formation, Teaching in the Higher Education (Teacher Training Education), Kocaeli
University, 2011.
Languages: Turkish: Native; English: Fluent, Bulgarian, German.
September 2019-
January 2021
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Associate Lecturer
I am running Business Environment, Organisational Behaviour Management
and Professional Development Seminars for undergraduate students.
*providing correspondence tuition, assessing students' work according to
given marking schemes, and giving feedback to students to help them in their
learning
|*providing academic support through face-to-face, telephone or electronic
teaching methods
*monitoring the progress of students on their module, including making
contact with students who do not submit assignments and authorizing the late
submission of assignments where appropriate
*being a first point of contact for students for module-related and studyrelated advice and support, facilitating study groups where appropriate, and
referring other matters or enquiries to Student Services and regionally based
faculty staff
*making contact with all students to welcome them to the module and, for
students new to the Bath Spa University.
*helping with the development of study skills in connection with the module
*making proactive contact with students at a number of defined points in the
module (e.g. first assignment, examination support)
*identifying individual student needs for additional support, and either
referring students directly to Student Services for information and advice or
contacting Student Services or regionally/nationally based faculty staff to
initiate follow-up action
*providing feedback through a variety of mechanisms (e.g. survey response,
attendance at debriefings) on the student learning experience
*taking part in staff development activities to maintain and enhance
professional experience and commitment to personal development
September 2016-
September 2017
ISTANBUL DEVELOPMENTAL AGENCY & ISTANBUL GELISIM
UNIVERSITY
Project Coordinator
I was Project Coordinator coordinating all administrative paperwork of the
Project about Gifted and Talented teenagers at 20 state schools in Istanbul.
We organized training programme to 500 parents, 500 teachers and 1000
students during the project. Also, we set up astronomy, robotics and literature
studios to these 20 schools to support Gifted and Talented students in the
schools, who are vulnerable. The responsibilities were; preparing the project
plan, buying the required materials, staff trainings planning and organization,
updating of the modules, training of the parents, teachers and students.
Coordination with the project partners and writing the final project report to
be submitted to Developmental Agency in Turkey.
September 2015-
January 2018
ISTANBUL GELISIM UNIVERSITY
09/2015 – 01/2018: Senior Lecturer, Higher Education Quality
Member, Director of Bologna Committee
03/2016 – 01/2018: Vice-Principal of School of Foreign Languages
09/2016-01/2018: Higher Education Quality and Accreditation
Committee Leader
02/2017-01/2018: External Relations and Partnerships Director
During my time at Istanbul Gelisim University I was responsible for
organizing the classes’ lecture materials for the current and following year. I
was teaching Marketing Management, Strategic Management,
Entrepreneurship, International Marketing, Fashion Management,
Innovation, Business Management, Organisational Behaviour, Consumer
Behaviour and Project Management Modules. Also, I was teaching Academic
English to University students that is Internationally accredited. I taught all
levels from Elementary to Advanced. My duties were cooperating with the
principal of the School with all the management duties. Like recruitment of
staff, organizing daily and weekly meetings. My duty was to ensure that the
University courses in Turkey are compatible with European Universities. I
was leading the university’s international accreditation procedure; therefore,
I know every single detail about getting accredited by different international
accreditation bodies in different departments. A total of 60 programs of
Istanbul Gelisim University were accredited by German, English and US
international accreditation organizations such as AQAS, AHPGS,
PEARSON and ABET. My responsibilities were to identify new international
partners and lead the partnership start process and lead the partnership
communication process.
October 2014 -
September 2015
AVCILAR MUNICIPALITY
English Instructor
Teaching English to all levels of students aged 5-40. It was an excellent
experience for me because I had students of all levels. I was teaching
Academic English to University level students as well and adults at the
weekends or in the evening classes.
May 2013 -
September 2014
WHITBREAD PLC
Assistant Manager
June 2011 –
September 2013
INTERNATIONAL DILKO ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
English Instructor
International Dilko English Language School, Istanbul/Turkey
I was teaching Academic English to students who want to take IELTS
Examination. Also, I was teaching English to students, from Elementary to
Advanced Level of English.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY - Business Environment (BSc, 2019, 2021)
- Professional Development (BSc, 2021)
- Organisational Behaviour Management (BSc, 2020)
UNIVERSITY of THE
WEST of ENGLAND
- I have teaching experience at UWE for 1 week via Erasmus
Teaching Exchange Programme.
ISTANBUL GELISIM
UNIVERSITY
Teaching BSc and MSc from 2015 to 2018
- International Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Events Management
- Marketing
- Principles of Marketing
- Strategic Management
- Innovation
- Organisational Behaviour Management
- Consumer Behaviour
HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE EXPERIENCE
January 2021- Turkish Higher Education Quality Council External Evaluator (THEQC)
Present
February 17th 2021 THEQC Webinar SERIES
Digitalization of Quality Assurance in Higher Education
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Funded Project
2016-2017: Project Coordinator, Funded Project for Gifted and Talented Students’ Education in
Istanbul
Published Books
-Innovation and Leadership in Organisations: a Thematic Analysis
Published Research
- Vezir Oğuz, G. & Akın M. (2017). ‘’The Effect of Viral Marketing over Brand Value in Social
Media’’ Journal of Social and Humanities Sciences Research.
-Akin et. al. (2015) Investigation of Airway Loyalty Programs' Effect of Maintaining Trust, Loyalty
and Relationship on Passengers
-Akin, I., et. al. (2015) The Relationship Between Credit Risks And The Profitability of European
Banks: Before And After The Crisis, (International Economics Management And Market Research)
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
External Examiner:
• - Shah Abdul Latif University, Business School, Khairpur
• University of Management and Technology, Business School, Lahore
Editorial Board Member
Journal of Value Studies Reviewer (09/2016-Current)
CONFERENCES:
• International Economics, Management and Market Research Congress, 2019
• International Conference on Economics, Finance and Management, 2017, in cooperation with
University of West of England (secretariat).
• Workshop on Lean Humanitarian Food Supply Chain in Turkey, Sep 9-13, 2017
• Istanbul University 15. National Management Congress, 2016
• International Economics, Management and Market Research Congress, 2015
CONFERENCES ORGANIZED BY ME:
• 3rd International Conference on Economics, Finance and Management (GELISIM – UWE,
2019) – Conference Secretariat
• 2nd International Conference on Economics, Finance and Management (GELISIM – UWE,
2018) – Conference Secretariat
• 1st International Conference on Economics, Finance and Management (GELISIM – UWE,
2017) – Conference Secretariat
• International English Symposium (Gelisim University, 2017)
TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATES:
• 2018 University of East Anglia Online Training Series Academic writing, Qualitative
Research Skills, Teaching Skills, Academic Publishing
• 26.02.2011 Seminar of Human Resources Management
• 21.02.2011 Seminar of Body Language and Impressive Communication
• 11.07.2010 Training of Import and Export
• 12.06.2010 Seminar of The Problems in Foreign Trade
• 19-20.12.2009 AIESEC Seminar of Career Academy
• 02-03.05.2009 AIESEC Seminar of Youth Improvement
• 18.02.2009 Seminar of Cultural Diversity in Business Life and International Companies
• 2008 Pre-Accountancy Course (ETA)
LANGUAGES:
English- Advanced
Turkish-Advanced
Bulgarian: Upper-Intermediate Level
German: Intermediate level
Spanish: Beginner Level