Ms. Müşerref ARIK | Macroeconomics | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Müşerref ARIK | Macroeconomics | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Macroeconomics , KTO Karatay University, Turkey

Dr. Müşerref Arık completed her Ph.D. in Economics at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University’s Graduate School of Education in 2020. Her thesis, supervised by Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Önder Aytaç Afşar, was titled “EU-Turkey Relations: Customs Union Review in the Light of Integration Theories.” She also earned a Master’s degree in International Trade from Necmettin Erbakan University’s Graduate School of Social Sciences in 2015 and completed her undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration in May 2019.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Ms. Müşerref Arık completed her Ph.D. in Economics at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University’s Graduate Education Institute in 2022. Her thesis, supervised by Dr. Lecturer Önder Aytaç Afşar, was titled “EU-Turkey Relations: Customs Union Review in the Light of Integration Theories.” She also earned a Master’s degree in International Trade from Necmettin Erbakan University’s Institute of Social Sciences in 2015. Ms. Arık completed her undergraduate studies on an unspecified date in May 2019.

Academic Experience:

Dr. Müşerref Arık has academic experience as an Instructor at KTO Karatay University, where she worked in the Trade and Industry Vocational School, Department of Foreign Trade, as a full scholarship holder.

Academic Year:

For the 2023-2024 academic year, Dr. Müşerref Arık taught the following courses:

Associate Degree:

  • Competition Information Systems and Business Intelligence (3 credits, Turkish)
  • Customs Regimes and Practices (3 credits, Turkish)
  • General Economics (4 credits, Turkish)
  • International Market Res. and Target Market Selection (3 credits, Turkish)

Lisans (Undergraduate):

  • International Market Research (3 credits, Turkish)

Assist Prof Dr. Sunil Khosla | Development Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Sunil Khosla | Development Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Development Economics, VIT-AP University, India

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Ph.D. in Economics from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, 2016-2022. The dissertation focused on “Measuring Household Vulnerability to Poverty and Assessing the Impact of Welfare Programs on Vulnerability to Poverty: An Empirical Study in Odisha.” The coursework was completed with a CGPA of 8.92/10. MA in Economics from Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry, 2013-2015. The subjects studied include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Statistical Methods, Economics of Growth and Development, Research Methodology, International Economics, and Public Finance and Policy. The degree was earned with a 1st Class, with a CGPA of 8.43/10. BA in Economics from Berhampur University, Odisha, India, 2011-2013. The subjects studied include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Indian Economy-Problem and Policies, Money Banking and Public Finance, Computer and its Application, Quantitative Techniques, and Development and Environmental Economics. The degree was earned with a 1st Class with Distinction. PUC (Pre-University College) from Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Damanjodi, Odisha, India, 2009-2010.

Research Area/Interest:

Dr. Sunil Khosla is an Assistant Professor specializing in Development Economics, Impact Evaluation, Forest Economics, Public Policy, and Sustainable Development.

Skills:

Dr. Sunil Khosla’s coursework includes Mathematical Economics, Research Methodology, Applied Econometrics, International Business Management, and Rural Marketing. In terms of software skills, Dr. Khosla is proficient in Stata, has basic knowledge of R, is skilled in EViews and SPSS, and is proficient in Microsoft Office.

Research and Teaching Experience:

Currently working as an Assistant Professor at VIT-AP University, Andhra Pradesh, India, since May 2023. Worked as an Assistant Professor at Presidency University, Bangalore, India, from June 2022 to April 2023. Worked as a research assistant for the ICSSR project titled “Moving Towards Climate Resilient Agriculture: Understanding the Factors Influencing Adoption in India and Japan” at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, from September 2021 to March 2022. Conducted primary data collection with a structured questionnaire, including a 500-household survey for Ph.D. research and a 150-household survey for Master’s degree research. Conducted Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) during Master’s and Ph.D. research. Completed a Master’s dissertation titled “An Independent Evaluation of the Socio-economic Conditions of the KBK Districts in Odisha.

Publication:

Can farmers with higher capabilities fend off falling into future Poverty? Empirical evidence from a tribal region in eastern India

Is fiscal deficit ‘curse’ or ‘haven’ for environmental quality in India? Empirical investigation employing battery of distinct ARDL approaches

Using Multidimensional Poverty Measure to Target Right Beneficiaries to Achieve Sustainable Development Goal-1 in India

Transitioning towards a sustainable environment: the dynamic nexus between economic complexity index, technological development and human capital with environmental quality in India

Can rural livelihood programs enhance capabilities and reduce vulnerability to poverty? Evidence from a tribal region of eastern India

Analyzing vulnerability to poverty and assessing the role of universal public works and food security programs to reduce it: Evidence from an eastern Indian state

Switch in Livelihood Strategies and Social Capital Have a Role to Play in Deciding Rural Poverty Dynamics: Evidence from Panel Data Analysis from Eastern India