Dr. Seda Erdoğan is an Associate Professor of Finance whose research bridges corporate finance, sustainability, and financial decision-making. Her work investigates how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors shape firm behavior, capital allocation, and risk management across different institutional settings. She explores the intersection of financial flexibility, corporate governance, and sustainability, offering evidence-based insights for both academia and policy.
She earned her Ph.D. in Finance from Boğaziçi University, where her dissertation examined the effects of financial flexibility on corporate financial policies and performance across countries. She holds an M.Sc. in Logistics, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School – City University of London, graduating with distinction and receiving the Moore Stephens Business Plan Award. She completed her B.A. in Management at Boğaziçi University with honors and previously attended Robert College.
Dr. Erdoğan’s research has appeared in leading international journals such as *Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility, Journal of Environmental Management, Finance Research Letters, and Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment. Her publications address ESG performance and investment efficiency, the impact of corporate carbon emissions on financial constraints, and the moderating role of institutional quality in sustainable finance. She has also authored book chapters on capital structure, macroeconomic uncertainty, and corporate sustainability practices.
Before joining academia, Dr. Erdoğan spent nearly a decade at Citibank, where she served in risk management and regulatory compliance roles. This experience in financial institutions informs her applied research perspective, combining theoretical rigor with a practical understanding of risk, governance, and regulation.
Her academic experience spans teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in corporate finance, behavioral finance, portfolio management, and financial management. She has served as Head of the Department of International Trade and Finance and as a member of the Faculty Executive Board, demonstrating strong leadership in academic administration.
Dr. Erdoğan’s current research focuses on sustainable finance, climate-related financial risks, and the interaction between ESG disclosure and market efficiency. Her ongoing projects examine the effects of uncertainty and institutional frameworks on firms’ environmental and financial performance. Through her research, teaching, and mentorship, she aims to advance sustainable finance scholarship and promote the integration of ESG principles into corporate decision-making and financial policy.
