Dr. Vedat Akman
Dr. Vedat Akman | |
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| Born | February 6, 1967 Istanbul |
| Citizenship | Turkish/USA |
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| Occupation | Associate Professor of Finance, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics /Dubai |
| Employer | Plekhanov Russian University of Economics |
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| Known for | Social Science and Art |
| Title | Associate Professor |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Öznur Akman and Ergün Akman |
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Dr. Vedat Akman is a Turkish-American academic, finance scholar, artist and author.[1] He is an associate professor of finance at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, with a professional base in Dubai. His academic background includes economics, international commercial law, finance and banking, and business administration. In addition to his academic work, Akman has pursued artistic activities and has received recognition for contributions associated with social science, art and international professional organizations.[2]
Early life and education
Akman was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on 6 February 1967. He attended a British high school in Istanbul before pursuing higher education in the United States, the United Kingdom and Turkey.
He studied economics at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY), earning a Bachelor of Arts degree between 1986 and 1990 and a Master of Arts degree between 1990 and 1992.
In 1994–1995, he studied international commercial law at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, completing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree.
Akman subsequently pursued doctoral studies in finance and banking at Kadir Has University in Istanbul, completing his Ph.D. between 2007 and 2010. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fordham University in New York between 2009 and 2011 and an Executive MBA from Kadir Has University in 2012.
Academic career
Akman has worked in higher education, with academic interests and professional experience associated with finance, banking, economics and business administration.
He is identified as an associate professor of finance at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, with a professional connection to Dubai. His academic background combines training in economics, commercial law, finance and banking, and management.
His institutional affiliations and professional associations include connections with American University in Dubai, Kadir Has University in Istanbul, Beykent University in Istanbul and Junior Chamber International (JCI).
Art and creative work
Alongside his academic career, Akman has developed an interest in art and creative expression. His professional profile brings together academic scholarship and artistic practice, with social science and art identified among the areas associated with his public recognition.[3]
Awards and festival activities
In 2020, Akman received the Science Award from the Institute of Economic Development and Social Research (İKSAD). The award was also reported in an official announcement published by Beykent University on 6 January 2021.[4][5]
In 2007, Global Immigrant Stories, a publication compiled by Akman, received the Best Publication in Europe award at the Junior Chamber International (JCI) European Conference, held in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from 13 to 17 June 2007.[6][7]
Selected books
- Global Immigrant Stories (Istanbul: Koridor Printing House, 2006).[8]
- Bankalarda Risk Yönetimine Giriş (Introduction to Risk Management in Banks), co-authored, 2001.[9]
- Bilimsel Araştırma ve Çalışma Yöntemleri (Scientific Research and Study Methods), co-authored with Uğur Özgöker, 2007.[9]
- Ülkemizden Gerçek Başarı Öyküleri (True Success Stories from Our Country), Sistem Publishing.[10]
- On the Trail of the Negative (2026).[11]
Personal life
Akman is married and has one son.
In the media
References
- ↑ "Resume — Dr. Huseyin Vedat Akman". Scribd. Retrieved 20 October 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Vedat Akman — English Profile". Scribd. Retrieved 20 October 2026.
- ↑ Vedat Akman (2026). On the Trail of the Negative. Vedat Akman – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Science Awards Archive". İKSAD Institute. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Vedat Akman, İKSAD tarafından Bilim Ödülü'ne Layık Görüldü" (in Türkçe). Beykent University. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ "JCI'dan Türk yazara ödül". Dünya (in Türkçe). 28 June 2007.
- ↑ "Istanbul Crossroads: Establishing Mutual Understanding and Inter-Cultural Dialog through Images". CINEJ Cinema Journal. University of Pittsburgh. 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ "Türkiye Bibliyografyası, October 2006" (PDF). National Library of Turkey. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Vedat Akman – Books". Academia.edu. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ "Vedat Akman Books". Kitapaloku. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
- ↑ "On the Trail of the Negative". Google Books. Retrieved 18 October 2026.