Prof. Dr. Mesut Doğan is a faculty member at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Bozüyük Vocational School, Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance.
He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in business administration and finance, focusing his academic career on financial markets, energy economics, and sustainable development.

Prof. Doğan’s research interests include financial development, energy efficiency, renewable energy investments, carbon emissions, artificial intelligence applications, and sustainability policies. He has published numerous papers in internationally indexed journals (SCI/SSCI, Scopus).

He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of BES JOURNAL – International Journal of Business and Economic Studies, where he leads efforts to enhance the journal’s international visibility, strengthen its ethical publishing standards, and advance its inclusion in major academic indexes such as Web of Science and Scopus.

Through his research and editorial work, Prof. Doğan aims to contribute to both national and international scholarship in financial sustainability, digital economy, and environmental performance.

Dr Razaq Raj is Principal Lecturer for Research and Enterprise in Leeds Business School.

Dr Razaq Raj is an internationally renowned academic with extensive experience in teaching, research, leadership and Managements in the UK, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, China, Japan and South Korea. He is Associate Professor in Business Strategy and Financial Management and is a Visiting Professor at the Kedge Business School, France and Honorary Professor University of Vitez, Bosnia. He has substantial external examining and curriculum development experience of both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business management, events and tourism. He is Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Reviewer assigned with monitoring and advising on standards and quality in UK higher education.

He has published work on strategic management, economic and financial impacts, cultural festivals and sustainable tourism and religious tourism. He has both organised international conferences and delivered keynote speeches. He has published in a number of peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. He has published books on Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Management (Cabi), Events Management: An integrated and practical approach (Sage) and Event Management and Sustainability (Cabi). He has recently published text on Principles of Islamic Ethics for Contemporary Workplaces and 3rd edition of Events Management. He has substantial experience of developing international partnership in Germany and the Middle East and sits on voluntary sector management boards. He is often sought out by news media for his views on international Terrorism and has been a guest on BBC and Sky News.

He is founding co-editor of the Journal Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage and Series Editor, CABI Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Book Series (with Dr Kevin Griffin) and on the editorial board of the Journal of Tourism Today, Asian Journal of Development Studies, Revista De Turism (Journal of Tourism) and reviewer on the Annals of Tourism Research, Tourism Management and Sustainable Tourism.

Marco Valeri is Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Faculty of Economics at Niccolò Cusano University, Italy. He received PhD in Strategic Management and Organizational Behavior from "Tor Vergata" University, Italy. He is Lecture in Applied Organizational Behaviour at Xenophon College, UK. He is Visiting Professor at University of Information Science and Technology (UIST) “St. Paul The Apostle”, Macedonia. He is Adjunct Professor at Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He is Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Economics at Lovely Professional University (LPU), India. He is Associate Researcher in Strategy, Magellan Research Center, School of Management, Iaelyon Business School, Jean Monet University, France. He is Honorary Associate Professor, University of Pannonia, Hungary. 

Bartosz Jóźwik, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of International Economics at the Institute of Economics and Finance at The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin in Poland. Earlier, he held academic positions at various institutions, including at the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame in the USA and at the Faculty of Economics at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. His research interests focus on issues surrounding European economic integration, growth and economic development in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and environmental economics. He is the author of dozens of scientific publications published in recognized journals and publishing houses. He has collaborated with many scientific centers around the world. Among them are: University of Vienna, University of Cambridge, National University of Laos, and IBS Hyderabad ICFAI University (India).

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.

Lisans derecesini Kocaeli Üniversitesi İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü'nden aldı. Ege Üniversitesi İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı bölümünde 2010 yılında yüksek lisans tezini, 2019 yılında “Politics of Space in the English Fin de Siècle Poetry” başlıklı doktora tezini tamamladı. 2025 yılında Doçent ünvanını aldı. 2006'dan beri Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü'nde çalışmaktadır.