Prof. İbrahim Çütcü

Professor Ibrahim Cutcu is a Professor of International Economics at Hasan
Kalyoncu University, Türkiye and a Visiting Researcher at Durham University, UK.
His profile is marked by exceptional academic productivity and over 20 years of
distinctive combined academic and commercial experience, successfully bridging
research with applied innovation. His robust research background includes over
1000 citations on Google Scholar, an h-index of 20, and multiple international
academic achievement awards. His extensive portfolio includes 61 articles, 17
proceedings, 7 book chapters, 1 book and 12 projects focused primarily on
Environmental/Energy Economics, International Economics, and Public Policy.
Beyond academia, Prof. Çutcu has held key executive roles in the international
arena, including UK General Director in the recycling industry and Export Manager in
the textile sector. He is a long-term Mentor Coordinator for the Turkish Exporters
Assembly (TİM), providing strategic consulting on Corporate Innovation Systems to
various firms. He has served in critical project roles such as coordinator, manager,
and expert, and acts as an Academic Editor for prestigious international journals.
This unique blend of high academic rigour and extensive commercial leadership
makes him a pivotal asset for the Centre’s goals within the Cambridge Innovation
Ecosystem.