Dr. Kara is a former chief economist (2012-2019) and director of research and monetary policy department (2008-2012) at the Central Bank of Turkey. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from New York University, M.A. in economics from Bilkent University, and B.S. degree from METU Electrical and Electronical Engineering. He played a leading role in the analysis, design, communication, and implementation of monetary and macroprudential policies in Turkey between 2003 and 2020. Hakan Kara has published regularly in peer-reviewed top academic journals, focusing on inflation, monetary policy, and the macrofinancial landscape in emerging markets and Turkey. Dr. Kara taught graduate and undergraduate courses in New York University, Corvinus University, and Middle East Technical University. He was an editor of Central Bank Review, a member of the management committee of the International Journal of Central Banking, and a board of trustee in ODTÜ Parlar Foundation. Kara served as a consultant for various international financial institutions including IMF and World Bank. Since 2020, Mr. Kara is a full time professor at Bilkent University, specialized in central banking, financial institutions, international macroeconomics, Turkish economy and economic policy.