Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University | Turkey
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👨🏫 Summary
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Benli is a dedicated scholar in the fields of Development and International Economics. With a strong academic foundation built across Turkey and the United States, he focuses on global trade, economic development, and policy analysis. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, he has guided numerous graduate students and actively contributes to both academic and administrative functions.
🎓 Education
Dr. Benli earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Suffolk University in 2016 with a dissertation titled “Essays on Development Economics and International Economics,” under the supervision of Prof. Jonathan Haughton. He holds a Master’s degree in Economic Policy from Boston University (2012), and dual Bachelor’s degrees in International Finance (2009) and Economics (2008) from Istanbul Bilgi University, both completed with full scholarships. He also completed an Associate Degree in Computer Programming through Atatürk University’s Open Education Faculty in 2022.
💼 Professional Experience
He began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Suffolk University and later joined Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, where he has served as Research Assistant (2016–2017), Assistant Professor (2017–2020), and currently, Associate Professor (2020–Present) in the Department of Economics.
📚 Academic Supervision
Dr. Benli has supervised a wide range of graduate theses focusing on contemporary economic issues, including renewable energy and trade, export diversification, financial development, agricultural growth, and economic complexity in Turkey. As of 2025, he has successfully guided more than eight Master’s theses to completion.
🔬 Research Interests
His research primarily explores themes within Development Economics, International Trade, and Economic Growth. Specific interests include export diversification, financial and economic freedom, energy economics, and the role of economic complexity in development.
🖥️ Technical Skills
He is proficient in statistical and economic software including MATLAB, SPSS, and Stata. He has received formal training in MATLAB and participated in national workshops on Meta-Thematic Analysis. He is fluent in English and a native Turkish speaker.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Benli has taught courses in International Economics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Economic Policy, and Global Trade. His teaching approach integrates theory with real-world applications, preparing students for advanced academic and policy-oriented work.
🏛️ Administrative Roles
He has served as a member of the Executive Board of the Continuing Education Application and Research Center at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University since 2019, contributing to the university’s outreach and adult education programs.
🏅 Awards & Scholarships
Dr. Benli was awarded a prestigious government scholarship from the Turkish Ministry of National Education for his Master’s and Doctoral studies abroad in 2008. He has also received national certifications for his participation in MATLAB training and thematic research workshops.
Publications
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Gelişmekte Olan Ülkelerde Enflasyon ve Yolsuzluk Dinamikleri: Yönetişim Kalitesinin Rolü
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Authors: Necati Çiftçi, Muhammed Benli, Yakub Hiçkiran
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Journal: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi
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Year: 2025
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Global dimensions of human freedom: a two-decade analysis using fuzzy set theory and TOPSIS analysis
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A fuzzy approach to economic freedom performance
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The Impact of Export Diversification on Economic Growth by Provinces in Türkiye
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Testing obesity Kuznets curve for Türkiye
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Authors: Muhammed Benli, Y. Acar, S. Baş
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Journal: Obesity Medicine
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Year: 2024