Prof.Dr. Özgür Ömer Ersin completed his PhD in the field of Economics and Econometrics in Yildiz Technical University and became a Prof. in Beykent University and afterwards appointed as a Prof. at Istanbul Commerce University in the dept. of International Trade where he teaches undergrad. and grad. level courses in Econometrics and Macroeconomics. Prof. Ersin's research focus is nonlinear econometrics, neural networks, deep learning, environmental economics, development economics and financial econometrics. He has published articles in different international journals under SCI and SSCI indices, and he has received many citations from international audiences especially for his contributions on neural networks, time series, economic development and growth, and environmental economics. He currently works as a Professor in Istanbul Ticaret University as a faculty member of Faculty of Business. He also holds a distinguished researcher and councelor position on EFAR Research Center at Istanbul Commerce University.