Mersin University, Turkey.
Dr. Maya Moalla is an accomplished economist and researcher with a specialization in structural change, productivity, and sustainable development. With a robust academic foundation and vast international experience, she has contributed significantly to economic policy, labor productivity, environmental sustainability, and development economics. She currently serves as a project assistant in the EU-funded Town Twinning initiative while also engaging in academic roles and scientific collaborations across Turkey and the broader Euro-Mediterranean region. 🌍📊
Professional Profile
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🎓 Education
Dr. Moalla earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Mersin University, Turkey (2021), with a thesis focused on the role of structural change in productivity growth in Turkey, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. İsmail Tuncer. She completed her Master’s in Agricultural Economics at Tishreen University (2013), with a comparative study of agricultural support in Syria and Turkey. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s in Forest Engineering from Tishreen University in 2008. 📚👩🎓
💼 Experience
Dr. Moalla brings over a decade of academic and project-based experience. She has worked extensively on EU-funded initiatives, notably as Assistant Coordinator for the “Twinning for a Green Future” project. She has also served as a lecturer in subjects such as international economics and human resource management. Her expertise spans economic modeling, structural transformation, and public policy. In addition to her academic career, she has served in multilingual roles, including project reporting, EU proposal development, and sworn translation. 🌱🌐
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Moalla’s research focuses on structural economic change, labor productivity, circular economy, sustainable development, and international trade. She has explored productivity dynamics in Turkey, examined environmental-economic linkages such as the EKC hypothesis, and analyzed economic resilience across regions including Africa, CEE, and the Mediterranean. Her interdisciplinary approach blends empirical analysis with policy relevance. 📈🌍🧪
🏆 Awards
Dr. Moalla is a distinguished member of Türkiye Ekonomi Kurumu (TEK) as of 2024. She has authored numerous journal articles and conference papers and received certificates in EU grant project design and implementation. She has played key roles in internationally funded projects focused on climate adaptation and environmental policy. 🏅📜🌐
📚 Top Noted Publications
International Transfer of Ecological Footprint (2025) – MAKÜ Journal — Analyzed cross-border environmental impacts across income-level countries.
🔎 Cited by policy discussions on environmental economics
Manufacturing Industries’ Dynamics in Türkiye (2024) – Hitit Journal — Evaluates structural transformation in Turkish manufacturing.
🔎 Referenced in regional development studies
Education Expenditure and Labor Force Participation (2024) – IJSHSR — Investigates human capital’s role in labor productivity.
🔎 Cited in labor economics literature
High-Technology Trade and Labor Productivity Nexus (2024) – Uluslararası Akademik Birikim Dergisi
🔎 Utilized in trade and innovation analysis
EKC Hypothesis in Indonesia (2024) – IBARJ — Tests environmental Kuznets Curve with development indicators.
🔎 Featured in sustainability reports
Structural Change in Selected African Countries (2023) – Avrasya Sosyal ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi
🔎 Applied in African growth models
Potential Gains from Reallocation in Turkey (2023) – SSRJ
🔎 Quoted in economic restructuring studies
Oil Prices and Inflation in Turkey (2023) – PEJOSS
🔎 Cited in energy-inflation policy models
Labor Productivity in Latin America (2023) – IJSHSR
🔎 Referenced in regional productivity research
Structural Change and Growth Prospects (2023) – E&M Economics and Management
🔎 Indexed in Scopus; Cited in transition economy research
Conclusion
Dr. Maya Moalla is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award based on her prolific academic output, interdisciplinary focus, policy engagement, and international visibility. With continued emphasis on impact-driven research, leadership in global collaborations, and enhancement of academic influence through citations and editorial roles, she is not only a valuable contributor to economic research but also a promising leader in shaping sustainable development dialogues. 🌟