Dr. Volkan Dayan is an accomplished academic with extensive expertise in banking, finance, and sustainable financial practices. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Trakya University, Uzunkopru School of Applied Sciences, Turkey, Dr. Dayan specializes in corporate finance, Basel regulations, credit risk management, cryptocurrencies, and behavioral finance. His academic pursuits also extend to entrepreneurship and information technologies, with a strong focus on sustainable and pandemic-related financial challenges.

Dr. Dayan earned his Bachelor's degree from Uludag University, a Master’s degree from Celal Bayar University with a thesis on Basel II standards, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the same institution, focusing on credit risk management in the Turkish banking sector. Furthering his research, he completed post-doctoral studies at the European Scientific Institute, analyzing the financial impacts of COVID-19 in tourism-dependent economies.

Throughout his career, Dr. Dayan has held various academic and administrative roles, including director and vice-director positions, department head, and member of several editorial boards. He has contributed significantly to international conferences and academic publications, with research encompassing topics such as fintech, financial sustainability, and the implications of emerging technologies like blockchain.

An active participant in collaborative research and teaching, Dr. Dayan has worked with institutions worldwide, including ERASMUS teaching mobility programs in Spain and various editorial and reviewing responsibilities for esteemed journals. His dedication to advancing knowledge is evident in his supervision of multiple Master’s theses and his extensive publication record, featuring books, articles, and conference proceedings.

Fluent in English and German, Dr. Dayan continues to explore the intersections of finance, technology, and sustainability, contributing to the global academic community and shaping the future of financial education and practice.

SCI-SSCI or SCI Expanded Articles

• Çukur.,F., Demirbaş.,N., Çukur.,T., Dayan.,V., Uzun.,Ç. (2015). Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors on Food Safety and Quality Management Systems of Firm Owners in Olive Oil Enterprises: The Case Study of Mugla Province-Turkey. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (November 2015)

• Çukur, F., Saner, G., Çukur, T., Dayan, V., Adanacıoglu, H. (2013), Efficiency Analysis of Olive Farms: The Case Study of Mugla Province, Turkey, Journal of Food, Agriculture&Environment Vol 11(2). (June 2013)

• Çukur, F., Saner, G., Çukur, T., Dayan, V. (2011). Risks and Risk Strategies on Olive Farming in Milas District of Mugla Province, Turkey, Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment,Vol.9 (1):190-194. (January 2011)

International Articles

• Dayan, V. (2024). Common aspects of COVID-19 measures and sustainable banking principles. Case study of Turkey. Safe Bank, 93(4), 47-61., Doi: 10.26354/bb.3.4.93.2023 (February 2024)

• Dayan, V., & Erdogan, S. (2023). The Relationship Between the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) with Economic and Financial Indicators in Turkey: A Var Analysis. Trakya University E-Journal of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 12(2), 183-202. https://doi.org/10.47934/tife.12.02.03 (December 2023)

• Aydıngöz, B. , Erdogan, S. & Dayan, V. (2023). A SWOT ANALYSYS ON THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STATUS OF SMEs OPERATING IN DISTRICTS: THE CASE OF UZUNKOPRU DISTRICT. Trakya Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi , 137-150 . DOI: 10.26468/trakyasobed.1223081 (September 2023)

• Karadavut, S. , Erdogan, S. & Dayan, V. (2023). Investigation of Agricultural Sustainability with Irrigation and Economic Factors . Black Sea Journal of Agriculture , 6 (4) , 394-401 . DOI: 10.47115/bsagriculture.1300422 (July 2023)

• Dayan, V., Bolek, M., & Trinidad-Segovia, J. E. (2023). The Impact of COVID-19 Cases on Stock Prices of Selected Companies Representing Tourism and Banking Sectors. Journal of Finance and Financial Law, 1(37), 7–31. https://doi.org/10.18778/2391-6478.1.37.01 (March 2023)

• Dayan V., A Study to Determine University Students’ the Usage and the Knowledge of Banks’ Modern Payment Instruments in e-shopping, International Journal of Alanya Faculty of Business, Volume 7 - Issue 1. (August 2015)

• Dayan V., (2014), An Investigation of New Capital Markets Law, International Journal of Management Economics & Business, Vol. 10 Issue 23, p255-266. (EBSCOhost) (December 2014)

• Çukur, F., Saner, G., Çukur, T., Dayan, V., 2013, Marketing Services and Structure of Olive Farms: A Case Study of Turkey, Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 19 (5): 919-928. - 2013 (October 2013)

• Dayan V., Kargin S., (2013), Credit Risk Management Models Within the Framework of Basel II: A Comparative Study, Journal of Yasar University, 8(32) 5433-5464. (EBSCOhost) (October 2013)

• Dayan, V., S. Etikan, F.N. Olmez, (2012), "Current conditions of carpet making in the Milas district weavers perspective,problems and suggestions for solutions", Journal of academic studies. Year: 14, (53), pp. 155-175.

International Conference Proceedings

• Dayan, V. (2023). A Review on the Current Status of the Fintech Sector in Turkey After the Covid-19 Pandemic, Ahi Evran 3. Ahi Evran III-International Congress on Scientific Research, Baku, Azerbaijan. (May 2023)

• Erdogan, S. & Dayan, V. (2023). Analysis of the Causes of Banking Crises with Various Financial and Economic Indicators: Case Study of the US Banking Crisis in 2023, Ahi Evran 3. Ahi Evran III-International Congress on Scientific Research, Baku, Azerbaijan. (May 2023)

• Erdogan, S., Dayan, V. (2022). The Relationship Between Customs Exports and Exchange Rate and Financial Indices. A Causality Analysis (Kapıkule Customs Sample), XVIII. International Balkan and Near Eastern Congress Series on Economics, Business and Management, pp. 560-563, Ohrid-MAKEDONYA.

• Erdogan, S., Dayan, V. (2022). The Relationship Between the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) With Economic and Financial Indicators in Turkey: A VAR Analysis, Advances In Quantitative Methods For Financial Markets, Almeria, Spain

• Dayan, V., Erdoğan, S. (2018). A Study on the Relation between Market Value of Banks and Other Investment Instruments, 1st International Banking Conference, 04-05 May 2018, Ankara, Turkey (May 2018)

• Dayan, V. (2015). The Importance of Sustainable Banking: A Comparative Study of Practices in Turkey and Canada, 31st International Business Research Conference, 27-29 July 2015, Toronto, Canada. (July 2015)

• Dayan, V. (2013). An Evaluation of the Current Status of International Finance in Turkey and Germany, Uluslararası Tarihi ve Kültürel Yönleriyle II. Türk-Alman İlişkileri Sempozyumu, 14-17 Kasım 2013, Würzburg, Germany. (November 2013)

• Dayan, V. (2013). An Evaluation on Social Media Applications of Turkish Banking Sector, 3rd International Istanbul Finance Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, (May, 2013), (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (May 2013)

• Dayan, V. (2012). The Usage Of Credit Cards in Turkey and Expectations for the Future of Credit Cards”, Finance and Economics Conference, Munich, Germany. (August 2012)

• Dayan, V. (2012). A Study on The Effect of Operational Risk on Intellectual Capital, 1st International Intellectual Capital Measurement and Reporting Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, (Jul, 2012), (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (July 2012)

• Etikan S., Dayan, V. (2012). Today, The Economic Value of Handwoven Carpets, And The Global Market Place, 1st International Interdisciplinary Social Inquiry Conference, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey, 17-21 June 2012, (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (June 2012)

• Dayan, V. (2012). (2012), The Effects of the Transition Period to Basel III on the Turkish Finance Sector, 2nd International Istanbul Finance Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, (Jun, 2012), (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (June 2012)

• Çukur T., V. Dayan, Karabulut, A. N. (2010). Sustainability of Beekeeping in Mugla Province, the 2nd International Mugla Beekeeping and Pine Honey Congress, Mugla, Turkey, (Oct, 2010), (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (October 2010)

• Dayan, V., Ç. Koroglu, (2009), The New Framework of the Law no 3568 Effects to Public Accountancy and the Students of Vocational School of Accountancy Program, 1st International 5th National Vocational Schools Symposium UMYOS, (May, 2009) Konya, Turkey. (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (May 2009)

International Books and Book Chapters

• Dayan, V. (2023). The Causal Relationship Between Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Stock Indices: A Case Study for G20 Countries. In: Çalıyurt, K.T. (eds) Corporate Sustainability in Times of Virus Crises. Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Governance & Fraud: Theory and Application. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9079-3_8 (May 2023)

• Dayan, V. (2021). The Butterfly Effect in Stock Exchanges: The Gamestop/Reddit Case, Financial Case Studies - FINANCE THEORY BY CASE, Nobel Academic Publishing, Istanbul (December 2021)

• Dayan V. (2020). A Research on Financing and Bank Loan Usage of the Young Entrepreneurs Registered in Uzunkopru Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Developments in Education and Social Sciences, Gece Kitapligi Publishing, Istanbul. (December 2020)

• Erdogan, S., Dayan, V. (2020). The Use of Cryptocurrencies in Emerging and Developing Europe. A Case Study of Bitcoin, Business and Finance Articles - IV Beta Publishing, Istanbul (March 2020)

• Erdogan, S., Dayan, V. (2019). Analysis of Relationship Between International Interest Rates and Cryptocurrency Prices: Case for Bitcoin and LIBOR, Blockchain Economics and Financial Market Innovation. Financial Innovations in the Digital Age. Editor: Umit Hacioglu, Springer, Switzerland. (December, 2019). (December 2019)

• Kışlalı, İ., Dayan, V. (2017). The Role of Scientific Research Projects in Conference Organization and Finance: The Project No: TUBAP 2015/13, Balkan Educational Studies, Editor: Prof. Dr. Hikmet ASUTAY, Trakya University Publication No: 188. (October 2017)

National Articles

• Dayan, V., & Erdogan, S. (2023). Relationship Between Investment Instruments and Inflation in Türkiye: A VAR Analysis (2015.12-2021.12). The Journal of Accounting and Finance, 0 (98) , 189-208 . DOI: 10.25095/mufad.1183719 (April 2023)

• Dayan, V. , Karğın, S. (2012). Financial Risks Defined in Basel II Regulations and the Current Sitatus of our Country's Banking Sector in the Compliance Process, E-Yaklaşım Journal, Sayı. 240, s. 568.575. (December 2012)

• Dayan, V. (2012). Basel-II’ to Basel-III, E-Yaklaşım Journal, Sayı. 229. s. 522-528. (January 2012)

• Çukur, F., N. Demirbaş, T. Çukur, V. Dayan, Uzun, A. Ç. (2011). Problems Arising in Food Safety and Quality Management System Implementation in Olive Oil Facilities and Suggestions: The Case of Milas District, Zeytin Bilimi, Cit:2, Sayı:1, s. 31-36.

National Conference Proceedings

• Çukur, F., Dayan, V. (2012). Potential Contribution of the Dairy Sector to Development Potential and Rural Development: A study of Milas District; I0th National Agricultural Economy Congress, s. 412-420, Konya, Turkey (Sep, 2012), (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (September 2012)

• Çukur, T., G. Saner, F. Çukur, V. Dayan, Bayraktar, Ö. V. (2011). Information Sources of Olive Farms: A Case Study of Milas District, GAP VI. Agricultural Congress, p.125-130, Sanliurfa, Turkey (May, 2011), (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (May 2011)

• Çıkın, A., F. Çukur, T. Çukur, Dayan, V. (2010). Local Development and Agricultural Cooperatives: The Case of Milas District, Turkiye IX. National Agricultural Economy Congress, p.510-517, Sanliurfa, Turkey, (Sep, 2010), (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (September 2010)

• Dayan, V., Koroglu, Ç. (2010). E-commerce Activities and Accounting, 9th National Business Management Congress, s. 304-310, Zonguldak, Turkey (May, 2010), (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (May 2010)

• Çukur T., G. Saner, F. Çukur, Dayan, V. (2010). Evaluation Multidimensional Scaling Analysis of Agricultural Enterprises in Turkey and EU Countries, 9th National Business Management Congress, s. 266-272, Zonguldak, Turkey (May, 2010) (Full paper published in Proceedings Book). (May 2010)

National Conferences and Symposiums

• Dayan, V. (2021). Financial Tools Used Struggles in Combatting Covid-19 in the European Union, Beykent University European Union Application and Research Center European Union Training Program. (May 2021)

National Books and Book Chapters

• Dayan, V. (2020). Big Data Usage in Banking Sector: Current Situation and Turkey's place in the world, Current Approaches in Finance and Economy-I, Nisan Publishing, Turkey. (March 2020)

• Dayan, V. (2018). Financial Concepts Starting with the Letter P, Basic Concepts of Finance, Current Examples and Approaches, Editor: Assoc. Prof. Aysel Gundogdu, Gazi Publishing, September, 2018. (September 2018)

• Dayan, V. (2018). Alternative Financing Methods, Financial Management Fundamental Theories and Explanatory Examples, Editör: Yrd. Doç. Dr. Aysel Gündoğdu, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Second Printing, August, 2018. (August 2018)

• Ureten, B., Dayan, V. (2016). Approaches of Accounting Professionals to Fraud Financial Reporting the Case of Kirklareli Province Luleburgaz District, Prof. Dr. Fehmi Yıldız Anısına Muhasebe Ve Finansta Güncel Konular 2016, Editor: Prof. Dr. Kıymet Tunca Çalıyurt, Trakya Üniversitesi İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi İşletme Bölümü Yayın No: 1, Trakya Üniversitesi Matbaası, Edirne, Turkey (Dec, 2016) (December 2016)

• Çukur, F., Demirbaş, N., Çukur, T., Dayan, V., Uzun, A. Ç. (2014). Zeytinyağı Tesislerinde İşletmecilerin Gıda Güvenliği ve Kalite Yönetim Sistemlerine Bakış Açılarının Değerlendirilmesi: Milas İçesi Örneği, Muğla Üniversitesi, 10/23 nolu Bilimsel Araştırma Projesi Yayınları, Muğla. - 2014 (October 2014)

Master`s Theses Advised

• Topbaş, N., The Effect of Blockchain Technology on Accounting Professionals: Case Study of Canakkale (March 2013)

Memberships

• The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)/ Uzunkopru Chamber of Commerce / Board of Young Entrepreneurs Edirne/Turkey Member » 01 Jan 2015 - (January 2015)

Editorial Positions

• Dayan, V. (2023). [Review of the conference book Corporate governance: An interdisciplinary outlook, by E. Karger, & A. Kostyuk]. Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition, 19(3), 27–30. https://doi.org/10.22495/cbv19i3art3 (January 2024)

• Dayan, V. (2022). Editorial: The challenges of the future and continuing research after crises [Special issue]. Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review, 6(4), 192–193. https://doi.org/10.22495/cgobrv6i4sieditorial (January 2023)

Projects

• Dayan, V., Kışlalı, İ. “Specialist- Undergraduate Student Meeting Project”, Trakya University Scientific Research Projects No. 2015-13, Edirne, Turkey (Feb, 2015 – Feb, 2016). Project Manager » (Feb, 2015 – Feb, 2016). (February 2015)

• Çukur, F., N. Demirbaş, T. Çukur, V. Dayan, A.Ç. Uzun, “Problems Arising in Food Safety and Quality Management System Implementation in Olive Oil Facilities and Suggestions: The Case of Milas District”, Mugla University Scientific Research Projects No. 10/23, Mugla, Turkey. (2013-2014). Assistant researcher » (2013-2014) (January 2013)

• Dayan, V., “European Union Active Labor Programs Framework Executive Secretary Training Course 2005”, EU Projects, Manisa, Turkey Accounting Lecturer » (Dec, 2005). (December 2005)

Awards

• The Certificate of the Distinguished Reviewer in 2021 award. Journal of Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review in 2021

Certificates

• The Digital4Sustainability Learning Path from United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) (August 2024)

• The Digital4Sustainability Learning Path Module 4: Digital Sustainability for Pollution Action from United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) (August 2024)

• The Digital4Sustainability Learning Path Module 3: Digital Sustainability for Biodiversity Action from United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) (March 2024)

• The Digital4Sustainability Learning Path Module 2: Digital Sustainability for Climate Action from United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)! (March 2024)

• The Digital4Sustainability Learning Path Module 1: Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development from United Nations System Staff College: (UNSSC) (March 2024)

• FinTech Foundations and Overview certificate by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on Coursera. (August 2022)

• The Certificate of the Distinguished Reviewer in 2021 award. Journal of Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review in 2021 (February 2021)

• Behavioral Finance by Duke University on Coursera. (July 2019)

• ISO 9001:2008 Quality management system basic training (PersonaTR) (May 2010)

• ISO 9001:2008 Quality management system internal auditor training (PersonaTR) (May 2010)

Other

• University of Huelva, Spain, ERASMUS Teaching Staff Mobility » Teaching and attending International Fair » May 2013 (May 2013)

Banking and Foreign Trade

Credits And Debt Management

Financial Management

International Finance

Risk Management