Assoc. Prof. EFE ÇAĞLAR ÇAĞLI

Dr. Cagli’s academic journey has been driven by a profound interest in financial markets. Before defending his PhD dissertation, he had already published articles in reputed journals indexed in the SSCI. Furthermore, his PhD dissertation on “Forecasting the Equity Risk Premium with Macroeconomic and Technical Indicators: International Evidence” laid the groundwork for a career focused on understanding financial markets, volatility forecasting, and investor behavior.

Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Cagli pursued postdoctoral research at Bentley University under the mentorship of Dr. Jahangir Sultan. The research was funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). This experience broadened his expertise in market dynamics and information efficiency, contributing to his development as a researcher.

Dr. Cagli’s work has been published in a variety of esteemed journals, including Finance Research Letters, Energy Economics, Resources Policy, Emerging Markets Review, Borsa Istanbul Review, Sustainability Accounting Management and Policy Journal, and others. His research has also been supported by several significant projects funded by the TUBITAK and the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, focusing on investor behavior in cryptocurrency markets and the dynamic connectedness of green and fossil energy.

In his current role at Dokuz Eylul University, Dr. Cagli teaches courses such as Investment Analysis, Business Finance, Managerial Finance, Current Topics in Finance, and Applied Financial Econometrics. His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and practical application, aiming to prepare students for success in their academic and professional careers. He has also contributed to curriculum development to ensure that the programs meet industry standards and professional certifications.

Throughout his career, Dr. Cagli has received several awards, including the Scientific Publication Encouragement Award by TUBITAK and the Encouragement Research Prize for his master’s dissertation from the Turkey Economic Association.