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Gabi Ogruk-Maz
Gabi Ogruk-Maz
Institution
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Introduction
Hi everyone! I’m Gabi, an economist and professor of economics who loves turning data into stories and making economics feel real and practical. I enjoy teaching analytics and forecasting, and I’m currently working on my MS in Analytics at Georgia Tech University. Outside of work, I love spending time with my son, exploring new ideas, and taking on projects that challenge me. I also enjoy mentoring and helping others grow—it’s one of the most rewarding parts of what I do!
Top Fields
Economics, Business & Policy, Social Sciences & Humanities, Interdisciplinary / Emerging Fields
Research Areas
This mentor can support projects in finance, microeconomics, macroeconomics, data analysis, and econometrics. Their interests are centered on economics and business research with quantitative or data-driven components.
Background
Gabi’s research spans economics, analytics, forecasting, exchange rate predictability, inflation targeting, stock market development, digital skills in higher education, entrepreneurship education in STEM, ICTs and environmental sustainability, professional certification exam preparation, employee performance and well-being, customer experience, and carry trade strategies. Her work includes peer-reviewed publications, under-review manuscripts, revise-and-resubmit manuscripts, invited talks, consulting experience, and conference presentations.
Her listed research and professional experience includes work in Macroeconomics and Finance in Emerging Market Economies, Academy of Economics and Finance Journal, Education and Information Technologies, International Journal of Education Economics and Development, Energies, Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, International Journal of Monetary Economics and Finance, New Zealand Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Research for Consumers, International Journal of Business and Finance Research, and International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues.
Ogruk-Maz, G., Yildirim, S., Carabregu-Vokshi, M., & Dedaj, B. (revise and resubmit). Inflation targeting and stock market development: Matching in difference and difference analysis in developing economies. Macroeconomics and Finance in Emerging Market Economies.
Ogruk-Maz, G., & Yildirim, S. (under review). Do economic fundamentals improve exchange rate forecasting? Evidence from machine learning models. Academy of Economics and Finance Journal.
Carabregu-Vokshi, M., Ogruk-Maz, G., Yildirim, S., Dedaj, B., & Zeqiri, A. (2024). 21st Century Digital Skills of Higher Education Students During Covid-19—Is It Possible to Enhance Digital Skills of Higher Education Students Through E-Learning? Education and Information Technologies. Advance online publication. DOI: 10.1007/s10639-023-12232-31.
Dedaj, B., Vokshi, M. C., Ogruk-Maz, G., & Youssef, A. B. (2024). Weaknesses of Entrepreneurship Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education in Developing Countries: Empirical Evidence of Kosovo. International Journal of Education Economics and Development. DOI: 10.1504/IJEED.2023.10051536.
Dedaj, B., Ogruk-Maz, G., Carabregu-Vokshi, M., Aliu-Mulaj, L., & Kisswani, K. M. (2022). Improving ICTs (Mobile Phone and Internet) for Environmental Sustainability in the Western Balkan Countries. Energies, 15(11), 4111.
Bell III, T. J., Anderson, T. D., & Ogruk-Maz, G. (2022). Academic Course Curriculum and Administrative Alignment with Considerations for Certification Requirements: An Empirical Study of Exam Preparation Methods and Exam Results. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 22(5), 1-19.
Ogruk-Maz, G., Wu, S., & Yildirim, S. (2020). Exchange rate predictability, common factors, and applications in carry trade. International Journal of Monetary Economics and Finance, 13(6), 513-530.
Anderson T., Ogruk-Maz, G., Bell T. (2021). Taking Professional Certification Exams: The Correlation Between Exam Preparation Techniques and Strategies and Exam Results. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(5).
Ogruk, G., Anderson T. (2018). The Impact of Work Engagement and Authenticity on Employees' Job Performance and Well-Being. New Zealand Journal of Human Resource Management, 18(1), 47-64.
Ogruk, G., Anderson T., Nacass A. (2018). The Elements of In-Store Customer Experience and Customer's Emotional State in the Retail Industry. Journal of Research for Consumers, 32, 110-141.
Ogruk, G. (2016). Carry Trade Strategies with Macro Fundamentals and Non-Linear Dynamic Factor: A dynamic Factor Markov-Switching Model. International Journal of Business and Finance Research, 10(3), 11-28.
Ogruk, G. (2014). Is Implied Taylor Rule Interest Rate Applicable as a Carry Trade Strategy? International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 4(4), 909-919.
INVITED TALKS and CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
11/22-09/23 Consultant in the project by "Pjetër Budi" College, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Pristina, titled "Enhancing the Capacities of Graduates for Easy Transition into the Job Market in the Field of Customs and Freight Forwarding”.
12/2021 Economic Outlook of United States. BKD Private Equity Training, Dallas TX.
SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
04/2022 Inflation Targeting and Stock Market Development: A Difference and Difference Analysis in Developing Economies. 39th EBES Conference, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
02/2021 Inflation Targeting and Stock Market Development: A Difference and Difference Analysis in