Research Assistant at Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
Sinan Yıldırım is a dedicated researcher and assistant professor in econometrics at Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey. His research interests focus on the econometric analysis of economic growth, public expenditure, and the impact of external factors such as tourism and remittances on economic indicators. Yıldırım’s scholarly work includes examining the effects of tourism on Turkey’s economic growth and analyzing the asymmetric volatility of exchange rates. His publications, featured in journals like the Journal of Yasar University and Süleyman Demirel University’s Vizyoner Dergisi, reflect his deep engagement with econometric models and their applications. Yıldırım’s academic contributions have been recognized in various peer-reviewed journals, showcasing his expertise and ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.
Professional Profile:
Education🎓
Res. Asst. Sinan Yıldırım has a solid academic background in econometrics, having pursued his undergraduate, postgraduate, and ongoing doctoral studies at Karadeniz Technical University and Suleyman Demirel University. His doctoral research focuses on the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, with a specialization in econometrics. His advanced training includes data analysis and education management, which are complemented by various certificates in finance and occupational health and safety.
Professional Experience 💼
Yıldırım has served as a Research Assistant at Karadeniz Technical University since 2019, following his tenure at Suleyman Demirel University. His role involves assisting in econometrics research and teaching, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in his field. His experience extends to scientific refereeing for national and international journals, further showcasing his expertise and dedication to the academic community.
Research interest🔍
Yıldırım’s research interests primarily revolve around econometrics, with a focus on topics such as the correlation between democracy and economic growth, the impact of EU membership on welfare levels, and the effects of workers’ remittances on exports. His work also explores the relationship between public spending and economic growth, the asymmetry in exchange rate volatility, and the role of tourism in economic development. His contributions to these fields have been published in several peer-reviewed journals.
Award and Honor
Yıldırım has been recognized for his academic contributions, receiving the Academic Incentive Award from Karadeniz Technical University in January 2024. This award highlights his commitment to research excellence and his active role in advancing the field of econometrics through his publications and conference presentations.
Achievements
- Academic Degrees:
- Doctorate in Econometrics (Ongoing) – Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey.
- Postgraduate Degree in Econometrics – Suleyman Demirel University, Turkey.
- Undergraduate Degree in Econometrics – Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey.
- Publications:
- Authored 9 peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on econometrics and economic analysis.
- Co-authored a book chapter on the relationship between inflation and inflation uncertainty using quantile regression.
- Citations and Impact:
- Scopus Citations: 1
- Scopus H-Index: 1
- Awards:
- Received the Academic Incentive Award from Karadeniz Technical University in January 2024.
- Scientific Refereeing:
- Acted as a referee for several academic journals, including Karadeniz Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi and Erciyes University Journal of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.
Projects and Research Contributions
- Research on EU Membership and Welfare:
- Conducted an econometric analysis on the effect of EU membership on the level of welfare in the fifth enlargement countries.
- Economic Growth and Democracy:
- Analyzed the correlation between democracy and economic growth in Balkan countries through econometric methods.
- Dutch Disease and Workers’ Remittances:
- Investigated the long-term effect of workers’ remittances on export, examining the validity of the Dutch Disease in Turkey.
- Spatial Panel Data Analysis:
- Studied the relationship between public expenditures and economic growth in Europe using spatial panel data analysis.
- Tourism and Economic Growth:
- Explored the impact of the tourism sector on economic growth in Turkey through empirical analysis.
- Currency Exchange Rate Volatility:
- Examined the asymmetric sign and size bias in exchange rate volatility, with a specific focus on the EURO/TL exchange rate.
- Economic Growth vs. Urbanization:
- Researched whether economic growth or urbanization acts as a locomotive in the case of Turkey, providing critical insights into development economics.
- Book Chapter on Inflation:
- Co-authored a chapter on the relationship between inflation and inflation uncertainty, utilizing quantile regression approaches to contribute to econometric literature.
Publications top noted📜
- The Effect of Tourism Sector on Economic Growth: An Empirical Study on Turkey
- Authors: S. Işık Maden, G. Bulgan, S. Yıldırım
- Journal: Journal of Yasar University
- Volume: 14
- Issue: 55
- Pages: 215-225
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 🏆23
- Döviz Kuru Oynaklığında Asimetrik İşaret ve Boyut Yanlılığının Test Edilmesi: Euro/TL Kur Oynaklığı Üzerine Bir İnceleme
- Authors: H. Demirgil, S. Yıldırım, Z. Çiçek
- Journal: Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Vizyoner Dergisi
- Volume: 10
- Issue: 25
- Pages: 485-494
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 🏆8
- Hangisi Lokomotif, Ekonomik Büyüme mi Kentleşme mi? Türkiye Örneği
- Author: S. Yıldırım
- Journal: Hitit Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 223-234
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 🏆6
- Avrupa’da Kamu Harcamaları ve Ekonomik Büyüme Arasındaki İlişkinin Mekânsal Panel Veri Analizi ile İncelenmesi
- Authors: H. Demirgil, S. Yıldırım
- Journal: Avrasya Uluslararası Araştırmalar Dergisi
- Volume: 7
- Pages: 214-241
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 🏆3
- Demokrasi ve Ekonomik Büyüme Arasındaki İlişki: Balkan Ülkeleri Üzerine Ekonometrik Bir Analiz
- Authors: C. Çelik, S. Çelik, S. Yıldırım
- Journal: Maliye Dergisi
- Pages: 293-309
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 🏆1
- Uzun Dönemde İşçi Döviz Havalelerinin İhracat Üzerindeki Etkisi: Hollanda Hastalığı Geçerli Mi?
- Author: S. Yıldırım
- Journal: Erciyes Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi
- Pages: 207-228
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 🏆1
- AB Üyeliğinin Refah Düzeyine Etkisinin Ekonometrik Analizi: Beşinci Genişleme Ülkeleri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
- Authors: C. Çelik, S. Yıldırım, S. Çelik
- Journal: TURAN-SAM Uluslararası Bilimsel Hakemli Dergisi
- Volume: 13
- Issue: 51
- Pages: 219-229
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 🏆0
