Dr. Kamola Ergun (Bayram) is an academic in the field of Islamic economics and finance, currently serving as an Associate Professor at KTO Karatay University in Türkiye. Her academic journey spans nearly two decades, marked by her contributions to research, education, and thought leadership in Islamic finance. In 2020, she was named one of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Islamic Finance by Cambridge IFA.
She earned her PhD in Islamic Banking and Finance from the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), where she built a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied Islamic finance.
In addition to her academic work, Dr. Kamola has held several international roles. She served as a Research Fellow at the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), contributing to key industry research. As a Project Executive at the International Council of Islamic Finance Educators (ICIFE), she designed and delivered numerous training and education programs. She also worked as an Education Correspondent for Islamic Finance News, reporting on developments in Islamic finance education globally.
Dr. Kamola is Editor-in-Chief of the Karatay Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance and serves on the editorial boards of the Turkish Journal of Islamic Economics and the International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development. Her work continues to shape the next generation of Islamic finance professionals.

KTO KARATAY ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SİGORTACILIK VE SOSYAL GÜVENLİK BÖLÜMÜ, DOKTOR ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİ