Mehmet Pinar

Mehmet Pinar is a Professor of Economics who has recently moved from Edge Hill University to Universidad de Sevilla in September 2023.3 He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Guelph in Canada in 2011.2 Pinar's research focuses on applied econometrics, environmental economics, and energy economics.1 He has published extensively on topics such as renewable energy consumption, carbon emissions, and sustainability indices.1

Some of Pinar's notable works include:

1. A highly cited paper on renewable energy consumption and economic growth published in Energy Policy in 2020.1
2. Research on the environmental Kuznets curve for Turkish provinces.1
3. Studies on multidimensional well-being and inequality across European regions.1

Pinar has also contributed to the development of sustainability indices, such as the FEEM sustainability index.1 His work often involves advanced statistical methods, including stochastic dominance approaches and panel data analysis.14

During his time at Edge Hill University, which lasted from September 2012 to September 2023, Pinar held various positions, progressing from Lecturer to Professor.35 He has been recognized for his contributions to academic research, with over 1,700 citations to his work according to Google Scholar.1