Vural Cengiz has over 30 years of experience in economics, renewable energy projects, and sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and has worked as a global economist, consultant, lecturer, and researcher. Cengiz has managed large projects in waste management and renewable energy production. He has also taught economics courses at the university level and advised politicians on environmental and economic issues.

1. A. Vural Cengiz, Ph.D.
Cell 561-445-4390 avurcengiz@gmail.com
Global Economist, Lecturer, Researcher
Global economist, consultant and lecturer with expertise in sustainability, waste-to-energy, RDF
investments, and projects related to fight climate change. Cross-industry experience in energy, solar,
biomass, and information technology. Special focus in economics and renewable energy investments.
Researcher in environmental economics and financial crisis. Additional skills include: financial
analysis, feasibility studies, market research, risk management and education. Global experience
includes: Central Asia, Eurasia and SE Europe. Broad range of public speaking experience from the
U.S. Congress to Istanbul Carbon Summit.
Education
-Ph.D. in Economics, Cukurova University, Institute of Social Sciences; Turkey, 2016.
Thesis: Carbon emissions embodied in exports; a worldwide study.
-M.B.A. State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, Major: Finance; Minor: Marketing, 1989
-M.A. Cukurova University, Institute of Social Sciences, Economy, Major: Macro Economy, 1985
-B.A. Ankara University, School of Finance and Political Sciences, Economy and Finance, 1980
Professional Experience
Prime Consulting Inc., Izmir, Turkey June 2016 – Current
Coordinator of Projects
• Advisor to the mayors of three major cities in Turkey: Mersin (sister city of West Palm
Beach, FL); Antioch (sister city of Brooklyn, NY) and Sivas.
• Managed Orontes River Cleaning Project with a team of environmental engineers,
economists and academicians with MKU University; prepared a full report for European
Union Office in Ankara and presented to EU's IPA program developers.
• Managed Mersin City Re-planning Project and advised the mayor on new environmental
technologies as well as new college campus issues, transportation concerns and dormotory
settings in the city.
• Coordinated and managed employee education and training for Balikesir Municipality.
• Prepared an international symposium on immigration and refugee crises related to Syrian
War. Worked with Care and IRC on refugee issues and education of refugee kids.
Turkish Parliament (TBMM), Ankara, Turkey June 2015 – June 2016
Chief Advisor
Advised Representatives on foreign relations and environmental issues as well as economical and
political ones.
• Joined representatives in National Defense Commission meetings.
• Prepared new law frameworks, speeches and questioning statements for the
representatives.
• Managed the Parliament office of four; hired and trained employees.
Cell: 561-445-4390 A. Vural Cengiz, Ph.D. avurcengiz@gmail.com

2. Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey October 2012 – May 2015
Teaching Associate
Taught Micro and Macro Economics, International Economics, History of Economical Thinking,
Political Economy, Post-Keynesian Economics and Economic Crisis courses in English to college
students in the fully accredited state university.
• Assisted three professors as research team member in their researches on climate
change, economic crisis and post-Keynesian economics
• Selected to join the negotiation team which was successful in creating a student exchange
agreement with Portland State University
• Offered presentations to business owners on economic developments and business
administration. Twenty business managers received the training on new technologies and
business applications in Istanbul, Turkey in January, 2015
• Guided college students in their studies and career plans by introducing them European
and US colleges
• Presented in Istanbul Carbon Summit on the subject of climate change and carbon
emissions-international trade relations in 2014. Summit was attended by more than
hundred scholars and was a three-day event
• Completed all courses including pedagogy classes in Ph.D. program in a record time;
completed doctorate thesis; however, waiting to defend because of minimum time
requirement by the university rules stating a thesis cannot be finished in less than 2 years.
ATEN Energy A.S. Izmir, Turkey July 2010 – October 2012
Conversion of industrial hazardous waste to RDF and energy
CEO and General Manager
Responsible for budgeting 24 million dollars, financial analysis including modeling, earning impacts
and sensitivity analysis, feasibility preparation for solar and biomass projects, including newly built
waste-to-energy plant; interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and
directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems.
• Organized and oversaw all phases of construction of hazardous waste processing plant in
Manisa, Turkey, from blue prints to completion, an operating plant serving the partnership
company of GA Pacific: Ipek Kagit,
• Led the project preparation team of seven engineers, coordinated financial reporting,
supervised and audited the construction of ALBA Corp. of Germany - second largest waste
company,
• Coordinated application process for State licenses and permits – receive 100%,
Cell: 561-445-4390 A. Vural Cengiz, Ph.D. avurcengiz@gmail.com

3. • Organized training for five of the company’s environmental and chemical engineers,
• Worked with Sun Power employees on photovoltaic projects,
• Developed ongoing business relations with European companies,
• Researched legal environment in Turkey for renewable applications which led to projects in
Izmir and Manisa,
• Managed relations with the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Environment to create
an understanding of waste to energy applications in the country,
• Developed the new web based ‘follow-the-waste’ system - first of its kind in Turkey and
Balkans.
Abalaco Consulting Corp. Istanbul, TR January 2006 - March 2010
International Project Manager
• Provided consulting services for European companies in overseas markets including Turkey,
Finland, Germany, Macedonia, and Kazakhstan; resulted partnerships in construction and
hotel businesses,
• Prepared feasibility reports for new projects in Manisa, Tarsus, and Adana, Turkey,
• Advised mayors, companies and on new technologies in solar, composting, gasification and
biogas applications, and students of environmental engineering colleges,
• Prepared legal and technical bidding documentation for solar and waste-to-energy project in
Tarsus, Turkey; Mersin, Turkey; Sivas, Turkey,
• Served as Energy and Waste Management advisor to the mayors of Antalya, Mersin, Sivas,
Antakya, and Kilis, Turkey; Tetovo, Macedonia,
• Developed a waste-to-energy project with Preseco Company of Finland,
• Searched solar fields and solar opportunities in Turkey and East Europe,
• Participated in domestic and international trade shows.
European Concepts, Inc., Miami, Florida 2003 - 2006
Dealers and Representatives
Project Director
• Represented European companies in the USA and organized marketing activities for more
than 100 American dealers,
• Represented companies at trade shows in Orlando, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Miami,
• Prepared yearly forecast reports for suppliers,
• Traveled overseas for sales appointments and contract negotiating. Increased total sales,
from 2 million dollars to 12 million in three years.
Cell: 561-445-4390 A. Vural Cengiz, Ph.D. avurcengiz@gmail.com

4. Advanced Computer Distributors, Atlanta, Georgia 1990-2003
Sales Manager
• Managed marketing activities for the computer hardware company,
• Prepared marketing reports and sales forecasting reports,
• Set-up inventory control system and trained employees, Monitored product inventory levels
and selections.
• Organized and coordinated international sales activities, arranged all domestic and
international trade shows,
State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia 1987 - 1990
Graduate Research Assistant
• Managed School of Business’ computer lab, prepared schedules,
• Helped students prepare to computer classes,
• Repaired computer hardware and set up hardware for faculty,
• Helped three professors in their library research.
Awards
-Assembly of Turkish-American Associations, Meritorious Service Award, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007
-Azerbaijan State Award of Excellence in Service, Baku, 2006
-Save the Children, Volunteer of the Year, Atlanta, 2000
-International Rescue Committee, Exceptional Service Award, Atlanta, 1999
Community Activities
-Assembly of Turkish-American Associations, President, 2004-2006
-Mersin and West Palm Beach Sister Cities project committee leader, 2010 Turkish-American
-Chamber of Commerce, President, 2006-2008
-Turkish-American Trade Mission leader or delegate, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.
US and International Speaking Engagements
-Eskisehir Sustainable City Planning Symposium 2016; Istanbul Carbon Summit 2015
-Atlanta Journal Convention; EAERE convention in Finland 2015
-ATAA conventions, Rotary Club meetings
Additionally
American and Turkish citizen; fluent written and spoken English and Turkish; expert in MS Office,
Excel and Manage programs.
Cell: 561-445-4390 A. Vural Cengiz, Ph.D. avurcengiz@gmail.com