Prof. Halim KAZAN

Metrics

Publication

107

Publication (WoS)

Publication (Scopus)

Citation (WoS)

194

H-Index (WoS)

Citation (Scopus)

166

H-Index (Scopus)

Citation (Scholar)

1387

H-Index (Scholar)

Citation (Sum Other)

Total Citation Count

1387

Project

Thesis Advisory

Open Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Biography

Prof. Dr. Halim Kazan

Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics, Istanbul University — Head of Department

Prof. Dr. Halim Kazan is one of Turkey’s leading scholars and researchers, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Business Administration at the Faculty of Economics, Istanbul University. Playing a pioneering role in the fields of business and economics, Kazan has made significant contributions to academic literature through his multidisciplinary work in production management, marketing, logistics, management information systems, entrepreneurship, and innovation management.

He began his academic career in 1990 as a research assistant at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Selçuk University (Niğde). He later served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Education, Niğde University (1994–1997), and as an assistant professor at the Department of Business Administration, Aksaray Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Niğde University (1997–2003).

During this period, he held several key administrative positions, including Director of the School of Physical Education and Sports at Niğde University (1995–1999), Director of the Vocational School (1996–1999), Head of the Department of Economics (2001–2003), and Vice Dean (2001–2003).

Between 1999 and 2001, he conducted academic research at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The Lally School of Management & Technology in the United States, gaining valuable international experience and deepening his expertise in production and technology management.

From 2003 to 2014, he served at the Gebze Institute of Technology (currently Gebze Technical University), Faculty of Business Administration, where he worked as an assistant and then associate professor, while also serving as Chair of the Department.

Since 2014, Prof. Dr. Kazan has been a faculty member at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics, Istanbul University, where he continues his academic work and currently serves as the Head of Department.

Prof. Dr. Kazan’s research spans a wide range of topics, including quantitative methods, production management, logistics management, management information systems, production and service systems, entrepreneurship, and innovation management. His work provides an academic perspective on the dynamics of the business world and offers interdisciplinary solutions to contemporary organizational and managerial challenges.

Prof. Dr. Halim Kazan is a distinguished scholar recognized for his research productivity, citation impact, and academic leadership in his field. To date, he has authored 105 scientific publications, of which 11 are indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) and 9 in Scopus. His works have received more than 1,350 citations in Google Scholar, 184 in WoS, and 164 in Scopus, reflecting strong international visibility and scholarly influence.

His h-index scores are 17 in Google Scholar, 6 in WoS, and 4 in Scopus, demonstrating consistent academic impact across major databases. Prof. Kazan has supervised 52 graduate theses (14 doctoral and 38 master’s) and participated in 13 externally funded research projects. These accomplishments illustrate his active contribution to both academic advancement and societal development.

According to international academic rankings, Prof. Kazan ranks 7th out of 580 within Istanbul University, 270th out of 4,179 in Turkey, 7,073rd out of 29,646 in Europe, and 18,379th out of 96,010 worldwide. Based on his total H-index in the field of Business and Management, he is positioned within the top 1.2% at his university, top 6.5% in Turkey, top 24% in Europe, and top 19% globally (click for current ranking).

These indicators clearly demonstrate Prof. Dr. Halim Kazan’s sustained scholarly productivity, academic reputation, and strong contributions to the national and international research community in the field of Business and Management.

Prof. Dr. Halim Kazan has served as principal investigator on various research and applied projects supported by public institutions, local governments, and universities. These projects have contributed to interdisciplinary areas such as social entrepreneurship, regional development, environmental innovation, open innovation strategies, and youth policy.

His work began with the “Volunteer and Social Youth Project” supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, followed by projects such as the Strategic Planning Guide for the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Mapping Istanbul’s Ahi Heritage, and the Establishment of the Ahisanat Design Workshop, all of which focused on cultural and social development.

Other major projects led by Kazan include “Entrepreneurship Enlightens Küçükçekmece,” “Istanbul Investment Decision Support System,” “The Impact of Environmental Innovation Activities on the International Competitiveness of Firms: The Case of the Chemical Industry in the Marmara Region,” and “The Effect of Open Innovation Strategies on Business Performance: An Application on Turkey’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises.”

In addition, the “My Neighborhood Istanbul” project, supported by the Istanbul Development Agency, stands out as a key example of promoting local development and community participation. University-funded studies such as “The Impact of Eco-Innovation Practices on Financial and Environmental Performance” and “Examining Employees’ Social Life Attitudes by Demographic Characteristics Using Optimal Scaling Techniques” have provided new insights into business performance, sustainability, and organizational behavior.

This comprehensive project portfolio demonstrates Prof. Dr. Halim Kazan’s academic productivity not only at the theoretical level but also in the practical and socially impactful dimensions of management science.

Integrating research, education, and social engagement, Prof. Dr. Kazan continues to be one of the leading figures enhancing the national and international reputation of the Department of Business Administration at Istanbul University.

Education

1993 - 1997

Doctorate

Istanbul University, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü/İşletme Fakültesi, Muhasebe-Finans Ve Sayısal Yöntemler Bölümü/Sayısal Yöntemler Anabilim Dalı, Turkey

1991 - 1993

Postgraduate

Selcuk University, Instıtute Of Socıal Scıences, İşletme Bölümü / İşletme Anabilim Dalı, Turkey

1984 - 1989

Undergraduate

Selcuk University, Faculty Of Scıence, Department Of Mathematıcs, Turkey

Dissertations

1997

Doctorate

BİLGİSAYAR DESTEKLİ ÜRETİM SİSTEMLERİ VE BİR İŞLETME UYGULAMASI

Istanbul University, Institute of Social Sciences, Sayısal Yöntemler Anabilim Dalı

1993

Postgraduate

Bilgisayar Destekli Tasarım ve Bilgisayar Destekli Üretim

Selcuk University, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, İşletme

Research Areas

Social Sciences and Humanities

Management

Production Management

Marketing

Quantitative Methods

Logistics Management

Management Information Systems

Production and Service Systems

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Academic Positions

2014 - Present

Professor

Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration

2009 - 2014

Associate Professor

Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, İşletme Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü

2003 - 2009

Assistant Professor

Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, İşletme Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü

1997 - 2003

Assistant Professor

Niğde Üniversitesi, Aksaray İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü

1999 - 2001

Assistant Professor

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The Lally School Of Management &Technology, Management &Technology

1994 - 1997

Lecturer

Niğde Üniversitesi, Eğitimfakültesi, Sınıf Öğretmenliğ Bölümü

1990 - 1993

Research Assistant

Selcuk University, Nıgde Faculty Of Economıcs And Admınıstratıve Scıences, İşletme Bölümü

Managerial Experience

2025 - Present

Dean

Istanbul University, School Of Business, Department Of Business Administration

2014 - Present

Head of Department

İstanbul Üniversitesi, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration

2003 - 2014

Head of Department

Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, İşletme Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü

2001 - 2003

Vice Dean

Niğde Üniversitesi

2001 - 2003

Head of Department

Niğde Üniversitesi, İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, İktisat Bölümü

1996 - 1999

Director Of Junior College

Niğde Üniversitesi

1995 - 1999

Director Of Junior College

Niğde Üniversitesi, Niğde Beden Eğitimi Ve Spor Yüksekokulu

Non Academic Experience

2003 - Present

Öğretim Üyesi

Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, Öğretim Üyesi

1999 - 2020

ARAŞTIRMACI

THE LOLY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, ARAŞTIRMACI

1997 - 2003

Öğretim Üyesi,

Nigde Üniversitesi, Öğretim Üyesi,

1990 - 1997

Araştırma Görevlisi,

Nigde Üniversitesi, Araştırma Görevlisi,

Courses

Doctorate

İleri Araştırma Uygulamaları

Postgraduate

İleri Araştırma Teknikleri

Araştırma Teknikleri

Undergraduate

Üretim Yönetimi

İşletmelerde Sayısal Karar Alma Teknikleri

Supervised Theses

in Progress

Prof. Halim KAZAN

Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration

Department of Production Management

WoS Research Areas: Social Sciences (Soc), Economics & Business, Operations Research & Management Science, Business

Avesis Research Areas: Social Sciences and Humanities, Management, Production Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Logistics Management, Management Information Systems, Production and Service Systems, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

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Publication (WoS)

Publication (Scopus)

Citation (WoS)

H-Index (WoS)

Citation (Scopus)

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Citation (Scholar)

H-Index (Scholar)

Citation (Sum Other)

Total Citation Count

Project

Thesis Advisory

Open Access

Biography

Education

Doctorate

Istanbul University, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü/İşletme Fakültesi, Muhasebe-Finans Ve Sayısal Yöntemler Bölümü/Sayısal Yöntemler Anabilim Dalı, Turkey

Postgraduate

Selcuk University, Instıtute Of Socıal Scıences, İşletme Bölümü / İşletme Anabilim Dalı, Turkey

Undergraduate

Selcuk University, Faculty Of Scıence, Department Of Mathematıcs, Turkey

Dissertations

Doctorate

BİLGİSAYAR DESTEKLİ ÜRETİM SİSTEMLERİ VE BİR İŞLETME UYGULAMASI

Istanbul University, Institute of Social Sciences, Sayısal Yöntemler Anabilim Dalı

Postgraduate

Bilgisayar Destekli Tasarım ve Bilgisayar Destekli Üretim

Selcuk University, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, İşletme

Research Areas

Social Sciences and Humanities

Management

Production Management

Marketing

Quantitative Methods

Logistics Management

Management Information Systems

Production and Service Systems

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Academic Positions

Professor

Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration

Associate Professor

Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, İşletme Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü

Assistant Professor

Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, İşletme Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü

Assistant Professor

Niğde Üniversitesi, Aksaray İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü

Assistant Professor

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The Lally School Of Management &Technology, Management &Technology

Lecturer

Niğde Üniversitesi, Eğitimfakültesi, Sınıf Öğretmenliğ Bölümü

Research Assistant

Selcuk University, Nıgde Faculty Of Economıcs And Admınıstratıve Scıences, İşletme Bölümü

Managerial Experience

Dean

Istanbul University, School Of Business, Department Of Business Administration

Head of Department

İstanbul Üniversitesi, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration

Head of Department

Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, İşletme Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü

Vice Dean

Niğde Üniversitesi

Head of Department

Niğde Üniversitesi, İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, İktisat Bölümü

Director Of Junior College

Niğde Üniversitesi

Director Of Junior College

Niğde Üniversitesi, Niğde Beden Eğitimi Ve Spor Yüksekokulu

Non Academic Experience

Öğretim Üyesi

Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, Öğretim Üyesi

ARAŞTIRMACI

THE LOLY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, ARAŞTIRMACI