Prof. SUAT TEKER. Işık University Ph : 90.216.528.7101 School of Economics and Admin. Sciences Fax : 90.216.710.2897

1 Prof. SUAT TEKER Işık University Ph : 90.216.528.7101 School of Economics and Admin. Sciences Fax : 90.216.710.2897 Sile Campus, Istanbul, Turkey E-mail : suat.teker@isikun.edu.tr EDUCATION Doctorate Master Master Bachelor PhD in Finance University of New Orleans, New Orleans, USA, December 1994. Concentration Areas: International Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions. MA in Economics University of New Orleans, New Orleans, USA, May 1992. MA in Accounting University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA, December 1989. BS in Engineering Management İstanbul Technical University, Turkey, June 1986. ACADEMIC APPOINMENTS Assistant Professor : 1997 Associate Professor : 2000 Professor : 2005 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Dean, School of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 2006-2012. Okan University Director, Institute of Social Sciences, 2006-2009. Okan Univeristy Academic Evaluations and Quality Improvement Commission, member, 2006-2013. Okan University Center for Researching Financial Risks, Director, 2007-2010. Okan University Executive MBA Coordinator, 1998-2005. İstanbul Technical University

2 Department of Accounting and Finance, chairman, 1999-2005. Faculty of Management, Istanbul Technical University. Center for Researching Financial Risks, Co-Director, 2003-2005. Istanbul Technical University Istanbul Technical Univ (ITU) and State Univ. of New York (SUNY) Dual Diploma Program, Business Program Coordinator, 2001-2005. Istanbul Technical University International Education Center, Deputy Director, 2002-2005. Deputy for Financing Istanbul Technical University. Bidding and Purchasing Commitee, member, 2003-2005. Faculty of Management, Istanbul Technical University. Istanbul Technical University Development Foundation, Auditor, 1998-2004. Istanbul Technical University. Faculty Commetee, member, 1998-2000. Faculty of Management, Istanbul Technical University. Department of Management, Vice Chair, 1997-2000. Faculty of Management, Istanbul Technical University. Graduate Studies University Senate Commetee, member, 1998. Istanbul Technical University. Circulum Development of Graduate Studies, Chair, 1997-1998. Faculty of Management, Istanbul Technical University. R&D and Continuing Education Programs Financial Management Commetee, member, 1998. Istanbul technical University Development Foundation. Summer Intern Commetee, Chair, 1995-1996. Banking and Finance Department, Bilkent University. Budget and Expenditures Commetee, chair, 1996. Banking and Finance Department, Bilkent University. WORKING EXPERIENCE Işık University, 2013- Faculty member, School of Economics and Administrative Science.

3 Okan University, 2006-2013. Faculty member, School of Economics and Administrative Science. State University of New York, New Paltz, USA, 2005. Visiting professor, School of Business. Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, 1997-2005. Faculty member, Department of Accounting and Finance. Bilkent Üniversity, Turkey, 1994-1997 Faculty member, Department of Banking and Finance. University of New Orleans, USA, 1993-1994 Teaching assistant, Department of Economics and Finance. University of New Orleans, USA, 1991-1993 Research assistant, Department of Economics and Finance. Intrade Incorparated, Export Company, Toledo, Ohio, USA, 1989-1990. Assistant to Vice Pesident for Accounting. Bursalı Shipping Company, Turkey, 1986-1987. Accountant. AKADEMİC SCHOLARSHIPS University of New Orleans, New Orleans, USA., scholarship for PhD, high academic performance and high grade point average, 1991-1994. Ministry of Education of Turkey, scholarship for Masters and PhD studies in the USA, 1986-1994. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Okan University, Turkey Executive MBA Program Financial Accounting Financial Management Financial Analysis and Reporting Undergraduate Courses Financial Accounting Financial Statements Analysis Financial Management

4 State University of New York, USA, (visiting scholar, Summer 2005) Financial Markets and Institutions (MBA) Financial Management and Policy (Undergraduate) İstanbul Technical University, Turkey Executive MBA Program Financial Accounting Corporate Finance International Finance Change Management Graduate Courses Internatıonal Financial Management Financial Markets and Institutions Corporate Finance Undergraduate Courses Financial Analysis and Auditing Principles of Accounting Banking, Markets and Financial Institutions International Finance Sertificate Courses Financial Instruments and Portfolio Management Financial Markets and Institutions Financial Management Bilkent University, Turkey Investments Management Financial Markets and Institutions Accounting I Accounting II Corporate Finance Auditing Accounting Information Systems Financial Accounting University of New Orleans, USA Principles of Microeconomy Principles of Macroeconomy Mathematical Applications of Economic Theories INSTITUITIONAL IN-HOUSE WORKSHOPS Is Bank, Halkbank, Ziraat Bank, Ottoman Bankı, Esbank, Kentbank, Turkish Banks Association, Arçelik, Federal Deposits Insurance Funds, Turkish Development Bank.

5 Workshop Subjects Financial Mathematics Financial Management Bank Balance Sheet Analysis Valuation of Financial Instruments Interest Rate Risk and Exchange Rate Risk Management Asset Liability Management of Financial Institutions Alternative Financial Techniques Risk Management in Banking Market Risk and Modeling Basel II and Bank Capital Adequacy Firm Valuation Modelling Project Finance INTERNATIONAL INDEXED ARTICLES [24] Teker, S., D. Teker, M. Cimen (2013), A model proposal for transportation projects: public-private-partnership, Business Research Journal, (EBSCO), 5(1), 116-129. [23] Teker, S.,I.Onden, H. Hekimoglu, (2012), İstanbul finance center and its effect to regional real estate prices, Business Research Journal, (EBSCO),4(4), 62-76. [22] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2012), Tourism projects financing: a public-private-partnership model, Business Management Dynamics, (EBSCO), 2(5), 5-11. [21] Teker, S., C.Aktas, O.Cortuk, B.Yildirim, (2012), Measurement of liquidity-adjusted market risk by VaR and expected shortfall: evidence from Turkish banks, Journal of Applied Finance and Banking, (ECONLIT), 2(5), 137-147. [20] Teker, S., D.Teker, M.Sonmez (2012),The effects of economic variables on the life expectancy of man and women, Business Research Journal, (EBSCO),4(3).118-126. [19] Teker, S., D.Teker, (2012). Higher education financing: a model proposal for Turkey, Dogus Journal,(ECONLIT),13(2), 301-314. [18] Teker, S., B. Ozer, (2012). A comparison for capital markets: developing and developed countries and Turkey, Journal of Accounting and Finance, (EBSCO), 55(1),1-10. [17] Teker, S.,B. Ozer, (2012). Academic concentration and locational suggestions for newly established foundation universities in Turkey, Business Research Journal, (EBSCO), 4(2), 66-93.

6 [16] Teker, S.,D. Teker, (2012). Macroeconomic determinants of stock exchanges: evidence from Turkey, Archives des Sciences, (SCI-Expanded), 65(2/6),93-102. [15] Teker, S.,D. Teker, (2011). Istanbul as an international financial center: prons and cons, Finance Politics and Economic Comments, (Copernicus, ASOS),48(561), 57-67. [14] Teker, S.,D. Teker, O.Kent, (2011). Measuring commercial banks performances in Turkey, Journal of Applied Finance and Banking, (ECONLIT), 75, 132-137. [13] Teker, S., D. Teker, M. Sönmez, (2011). Economic value added performances of publicly owned banks: evidence from Turkey, International Research Journal of Finance and Economics, (ECONLIT), 75, 74-83. [12] Teker, S., Ş. Güneş, (2010). Institutional risk management in energy sector, Dogus Journal, (ECONLIT).11(1),45-55. [11] Teker, S., E. Karakurum, O. Tav, (2008). Risk oriented performance measurement of investment funds, Dogus Journal, (ECONLIT), 9(1), 89-105. [10] Teker, S., B. Akçay, M. Turan, (2006). Measuring credit risk of a corporate loan portfolio of a bank using advanced internal rating base approach, Journal of Transitional Management Development, (ECONLIT).11(1),89-97. [9] Teker, S., O. Muminoglu, (2005). A solution for the aged Turkish social security system: private pension funds, E-SOSDER, (EBSCO),13, 23-32. [8] Teker, S., B. Akçay ve E. Bolgün, (2005). Bank capital adequacy under Basel II: an application on three Turkish banks, Global Journal of Economics and Finance, (ECONLIT), 2(2), 162-177. [7] Teker, S., B. Akçay, (2004). Value-at-Risk computations under various VaR models and stress testing, Journal of Transitional Management Development, (ECONLIT), 9(2-3), 47-67. [6] Teker, S., B. Akçay, Evren Bolgün, (2004). Bank capital adequacy: an application of Basel II standarts on a Turkish bank, E-SOSDER, (EBSCO), 12, 42-54. [5] Teker, S., Ö. Ekit, (2003). The performance of IPOs in Istanbul Stock Exchange, Dogus Journal, (ECONLIT), 4(1), 117-128.

7 [4] Teker, S., M. Turan, (2003). An application of internal rating system on the consumer loan portfolio of Turkish banks, Journal of Business and Finance, (SSCI),209, 71-81. [3] Teker, S., B. Akçay, (2002). Value-at-Risk: an implementation on three Turkish banks, Bosphorus Journal (EBSCO), 16(2), 1-16. [2] Teker, S, (2000). Standards of financial reporting, Dogus Journal, (ECONLIT), 1, 174-184. [1] Teker, S., O. Varela, (1999). A comparative analysis of security pricing using factor, macrovariable and arbitrage pricing models, Journal of Economics and Finance, (ECONLIT) Summer/Fall, 22(2-3), 21-41. NATIONAL ARTICLES [13] Teker, S., Z. Anar, (2010). Orta ölçekli bir sağlık işletmesi dahilinde kar merkezlerinin tanımlanması ve işletme karlılığına katkısının analiz edilmesi, Hastane Dergisi, Mayıs- Haziran, 45-49. [12] Teker, S., Ç. Özkan, (2008). Konut kredileri ve menkulleştirme için bir model önerisi, Muhasebe ve Finans Dergisi, 37, 25-38. [11] Teker, S. ve Ç. Bodur, (2006). Ticari firmaların kredi derecelendirmesi: İMKB firmalarına uygulanması, İTÜ Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 31-39. [10] Teker, S., M. Berberoğlu, (2006). Konut finansmanı ve Türkiye ye uygun bir model Önerisi, İTÜ Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 58-67. [9] Teker, S., M. Ülgen, (2006). An analytical valuation technique applied to industrial companies in Istanbul Stock Exchange, Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 68-77. [8] Teker, S., L. Gümüşsoy, (2005). Faiz oranı eğrisi tahmini: TC Hazine bonusu ve eurobonds üzerine bir uygulama, Marmara Üniversitesi SBE Öneri Dergisi, 57-65. [7] Teker, S., B. Akçay ve E. Bolgün, (2005). Banka sermaye yeterliliği: Basel II standartlarının bir Türk bankasına uygulanması, SPK Dergisi, 95-110. [6] Teker, S., D. Parlak, (2004). Amerika, Avrupa ve Türkiye nin bireysek emeklilik sistemlerinin yapısal bir karşılaştırması, Muhasebe ve Finans Dergisi, 24, 40-54.

8 [5] Teker, S., O. Müminoğlu, (2004). Sosyal güvenlik sistemimiz için bir çözüm: bireysel emeklilik fonları, Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi, 22, 61-70. [4] Teker, S. (1997). Yatırımcılar için brokerların tavsiyeleri gerçekten gerekli mi?, Finans Dünyası, Ağustos, 100-101. [3] Teker, S. (1997). Finansal tablo analizi tekniklerinin bir uygulaması, Uzman Gözüyle Bankacılık Dergisi, Mart, 40-44. [2] Teker, S. (1997). Türk ve Amerikan finansal sistemlerinin yapısal bir karşılaştırması, Başak Dergisi, Mart, 27-31. [1] Teker, S. (1996). İMKB indeksi ve döviz kurlarındaki değişimlerin finansal sektör üzerindeki etkisi, Marmara Üniversitesi İktisat Araştırmaları Dergisi, Haziran, 75-89. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES [27] Teker, S., I. Onden, (2013), Impacts of Istanbul Finance Center on real estate prices via spatial analysis, International Istanbul Finance Congress, Istanbul. [26] Teker, S., H.Tuzla, A.Pala, (2013), A Comparative study on foreign direct investments to Asian and European economies for the period of 1992-2011, International Istanbul Finance Congress, Istanbul. [25] Teker, S., T.Atan, (2013), A comparative analysis of training programs for university presidents, 5 th World Educational Research Conference, Rome. [24] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2013), An assessment on qualifications of university presidents: a comparison of state and foundation universities in Turkey, 5 th World Educational Research Conference, Rome. [23] Teker, S., D. Teker, P. Sayan, (2013), Appointment procedures of university presidents: comparison of US, UK and Turkey, 5 th World Educational Research Conference, Rome. [22] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2012), Higher education financing: a proposed model for Turkey, 5 th World Educational Research Conference, Rome. [21] Teker, S., C.Aktas, O.Cortuk, B.D. Yıldırım, (2012).Integrating liquidity risk into market risk analysis: evidence from Turkish banks, International Istanbul Finance Congress, Istanbul.

9 [20] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2011). Macroeconomic determinants of stock exchanges: evidencefrom Turkey, Euroconference 2011: Crises and Recovery in Emerging Market,,Izmir. [19] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2011). Macroeconomic determinants of stock exchanges: evidencefrom Turkey, Euroconference 2011: Crises and Recovery in Emerging Markets, Izmir. [18] Teker, S., D. Teker, O.Kent, (2011). Measuring commerical banks performances in Turkey: a proposed model, Euroconference 2011: Crises and Recovery in Emerging Markets, Izmir. [17] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2011). İstanbul as an international financial center, International Congress on Knowledge, Economy and Management,Bosnia&Herzegovina. [16] Teker, S., D.Teker, (2011). Financial performances of Turkish banking sector: evidence from EVA approach, International Congress on Knowledge, Economy and Management, Bosnia&Herzegovina. [15] Teker, S., A. Sen, (2009). Global financial crises and its impact on financials of Turkish banking sector, 4th. Annual Financial Services Conference, New York. [14] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2006). Tourism projects financing: public-private-partnership model, International Tourism Conference, Antalya. [13] Teker, S., B.Akçay, (2006). Besfit model selection of term structures of interest rates: an application on Turkish market case, International Finance Conference, İstanbul. [12] Teker, S., B. Akçay, (2005). Interest and market risk sensitivities of Turkish banks, International Trade and Finance Conference, Istanbul. [11] Teker, S., B. Akçay, E.Bolgün, (2004). Bank capital adequacy under Basel II: an application on three Turkish banks, 11 th Multinational Finance Society Conference, İstanbul. [10] Teker, S., M. Ülgen, (2004). An analytical valuation technique applied to industrial companies in Istanbul Stock Exchange, 11th Multinational Finance Society Conference,İstanbul. [9] Teker, S., O. Müminoğlu, (2004). A solution for the aged Turkish social security system: private pension funds, 11th Multinational Finance Society Conference, İstanbul.

10 [8] Teker, S., B. Akçay, Mustafa Turan, (2003). Measuring credit risk of a corporate loan portfolio of a bank using advanced internal rating base approach, 7th METU International Congress for Economics, Ankara. [7] Teker, S., B. Akçay, (2002). Value-at-Risk computations under various VaR models and stress testing, 6th METU International Congress for Economics, Ankara. [6] Teker, S., Ö. Ekit, (2002). The performance of IPOs in Istanbul Stock Exchange, 11 th World Business Congress, Antalya. [5] Teker, S., B. Akçay, (2001). Value-at-Risk: an implementation on three Turkish banks, 5th METU International Congress for Economics, Ankara. [4] Teker, S. (1999). MBA programs as a bridge between engineering and management skills, 28 th International Engineering Education Conference, Istanbul. [3] Teker, S., O. Varela. (1997). A comparative analysis of security pricing using factor, macrovariables and arbitrage pricing models, European Finance Association Annual Meeting, İstanbul. [2] Teker, S., O. Varela. (1997). A comparative analysis of security pricing using factor, macrovariables and arbitrage pricing models, Eastern Finance Association Annual Meeting, Panama City, USA. [1] Teker, S. (1994). Shifts in the financial exposure coefficients of industries due to the 1990 recession, Eastern Finance Association Annual Meeting, Boston, USA. NATIONAL CONFERENCES [27] Teker, S., İ.Önden, Y. Bektasoglu, (2012). İstanbul Finans Merkezi nin bölgesel emlak fiyatlarına etkisi, International Istanbul Finance Congress, İstanbul. [26] Teker, S., H.Tuzla, İ.Önden, (2012). 1995-2008 yılları arasında Avrasya ekonomilerine yapılan direk yabancı yatırımların Dünya trendi ile karşılaştırılması, International Istanbul Finance Congress, İstanbul. [25] Teker, S., E. Kuyucu, (2011). Sağlık sektörü personel politikaları: gelişmiş, gelişmekte olan ülkeler ve Türkiye karşılaştırması, 5th Health and Hospital Management Congress, Fethiye. [24] Teker, S., D. Teker ve E. Kuyucu, (2011). Sağlık harcamaları ve ekonomik büyüme: gelişmiş, gelişmekte olan ülkeler ve Türkiye karşılaştırması, 5th Health and Hospital

11 Management Congress, Fethiye. [23] Teker, S., D. Teker ve M. Sönmez, (2011). Ekonomik değişkenlerin kadın ve erkeğin sağlıklı yaşam süresine etkisi, 5th Health and Hospital Management Congress, Fethiye. [22] Teker, S., H.Tuzla (2011). Türkiye deki yabancı sermaye yatırımları: sektörel analiz, International Congress on Economics and Finance, İstanbul. [21] Teker, S., B.Özer (2011). Sermaye piyasaları yapısal karşılaştırması: gelişmiş, gelişmekte olan ülkeler ve Türkiye, International Congress on Economics and Finance, İstanbul. [20] Teker, S., D. Teker (2011). İstanbul ne zaman uluslar arası bir finans merkezi olabilir?, International Congress on Economics and Finance, İstanbul. [19] Teker, S., D. Teker, M. Çimen, (2011). Ulaştırma projeleri finansmanı için bir model önerisi: kamu-özel sektör ortaklığı ile yap-işlet-devret, International Congress on Economics and Finance, İstanbul. [18] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2011). Gelişmiş ülkeler yükseköğretim finansman modelleri ve Türkiye için model önerileri, International Higher Education Congress, 27-29 Mayıs, İstanbul. [17] Teker, S. (2010). Hastane birlikleri holding midir?,8th Medicare Institutions Management Congress, Marmaris. [16] Teker, S., Z. Anar, (2009). Orta ölçekli bir sağlık işletmesi dahilinde kar merkezlerinin tanımlanması ve işletme karlılığına katkısının analiz edilmesi, 7th Medicare Institutions Management Congress, Cyprus. [15] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2009). Gelecekte öne çıkması beklenen meslekler ve vakıf üniversitelerindeki ilgili akademik programlar, Atılım University Congress, Ankara. [14] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2009). Dünya ile rekabet edebilen ve cazibe merkezi bir üniversite: geleceğin üniversite modeli, Atılım University Congress, Ankara. [13] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2008). Vakıf üniversiteleri lisans programlarının yapısal bir karşılaştırması, Atılım University Congress, Ankara. [12] Teker, S., D. Teker, (2008). Yeni bir üniversite modeli: vakıf statüsünde devlet üniversitesi, Atılım University Congress, Ankara.

12 [11] Teker, S., E. Karakurum, O. Tav, (2006). Yatırım fonlarının risk odaklı performans değerlemesi, 10th National Finance Congress, İzmir. [10] Teker, S., Ç. Bodur, (2005). Ticari firmaların kredi derecelendirmesi: İMKB firmalarına uygulanması, 9th National Finance Congress, İstanbul. [9] Teker, S., M. Berberoglu, (2005). Konut finansmanı ve Türkiye ye özgü bir finansman modeli önerisi, International Finance Congress, İstanbul. [8] Teker, S., S. Demirer, (2005). Kredi riski yönetim aracı olarak kredi temerrüt swapları ve uygulamaları International Finance Congress, İstanbul. [7] Teker, S., L.Gümüşsoy, (2004). Faiz oranı eğrisi tahmini: TC Hazine bonusu ve eurobonds üzerine bir uygulama, 8th National Finance Congress, İstanbul. [6] Teker, S., B. Akçay, (2004). Türk bankacılık sektörünün döviz kuru ve faiz oranı riskine olan duyarlılığının ölçülmesi, 8th National Finance Congress, İstanbul. [5] Teker, S., B. Akçay, E. Bolgün, (2004). Banka sermaye yeterliliği: Basel II standartlarının bir Türk bankasına uygulanması, Banking and Finance Conference, Marmara Üniversity, İstanbul. [4] Teker, S., O. Müminoğlu, (2003). Amerika, Avrupa ve Türkiye nin bireysek emeklilik sistemlerinin yapısal bir karşılaştırması, 7th National Finance Congress, İstanbul. [3] Teker, S. ve M. Turan, (2002). Bankaların kredi riski ölçümü için önerilen içsel derecelendirme sisteminin Türk bankaları tüketici kredi portföyüne uygulanması, 6th National Finance Congress, Isparta. 281-297. [2] Teker, S. (1999). Proje değerlemede NBD ne kadar güvenilir bir yöntem?, Project Management Conference, İstanbul. [1] Teker, S. (1998). İşletmecilik eğitiminde dünya standartlarına ulaşılması, 6th National Business Conference, Mediterennian Üniversity, Antalya.

13 BOOKS PUBLISHED [5] Teker, Suat, Alper Camcı (2011), High Speed Trains and Turkey, editor. [4] Teker, Suat, Mustafa Kocak, (2011), A Book Attributed to Prof. Sadık Kırbas, retired rector of Okan University, editor. [3] Teker, Suat. (1999). Applied Financial Mathematics, Economic Research Center, Ankara. [2] Teker, Suat. (1999). Exchange and Interest Risk Management. Economic Research Center, Ankara. [1] Teker, Suat. (1998). A Comparative Empirical Investigation of Asset Pricing Models. Capital Markets Board of Turkey, Ankara. PhD THESIS SUPERVISED [4] Murat Goksin Berberoglu, (2005), Mortgages and a model for Turkey, Istanbul Technical University. [3] Caglayan Bodur, (2005),Credit rating of commercial firms: an application on Istanbul Stock Exchange firms, Istanbul Technical University. [2] Murat Ulgen, (2003), An analytical valuation technique applied on industrial companies in Istanbul Stock Exchange, Istanbul Technical University. [1] Ibrahim Volkan Bodur, (2001), Financial analysis of construction firms and the effects on banks loan decisions, Istanbul Technical University. OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Discussion Panel titled Financial Problems of Turkish SMEs participated bytevfik Bilgin, chairman, Banking Regulatory and Supervisory Authority of Turkey; Huseyin Aydın, President of Halkbank; Hilmi Develi, president of TOSYOV; and Prof. Suat Teker, Dean of School of Econ. & Admin Sciences, February 28, 2007. Discussion Panel titled Current Developments in Financial Markets participated by Dogan Cansızlar, chairman, Capital Markets Board of Turkey; Yigit Bulut, CNN Turk Financial Analysist; and Prof. Suat Teker, Dean, School of Econ. & Admin. Sciences, November 15, 2006.

14 Joint Conference held by Okan University and Ministry of Finance of Turkey, titled Transferring to Registered Economy in Turkey, chair of organization committee, November 2, 2006. Visiting professor to State Univ. of New York at New Paltz, teaching and research, summer of 2005. National Certification of Credit Rating Expert Exam authorized by Capital Markets Board of Turkey, prepared exam questions, 2005. A project titled National Transportation Master Plan of Turkey, responsible for financing models, Research Fund of Istanbul technical University, prepared for Ministry of Transportation of Turkey. 8 th National Finance Conference of Turkey, chair, organization committee, 2004. IAESTE Executive Committee of Turkey, member, 2005. Techno park, Istanbul Technical University, Referee committee, member, 2003-2005. Research project funded by Istanbul Technical University, titled Integration of Financial Markets of Turkey to EU, project supervisor, 2004-2005. Development of Exchange Programs, visiting Munich Technical University along with a group of MBA students of ITU, 2003. Development of Exchange Programs, visiting Berlin Technical University along with an academic group of ITU. Development of Exchange Programs, visit of a group of academician from Berlin Technical University to ITU, 1999. Visiting Chicago Derivatives Exchange, orientation and academic discussions, 1993. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS National Finance Science Board, member, 2003- İTÜ Executive MBA Alumni, acting president, 2003-2005. Mutinational Finance Society, member, 2003 - Eastern Finance Association, member, 1994- Association for Investment Management and Research, member, 1993- İTÜ Enginering Management Alumni, member, 1986- Turkish-American Association of Lousiana, financial coordinator, 1991-1994. University of Toledo Turkish Student Association, president, 1989-1990.