Aysegul Timur, Ph.D. serves as the President of Florida Gulf Coast University, the first woman to hold this position.
Academic Background: Earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of South Florida, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Istanbul.
Research Interests: Focuses on economic policy, regional economic development, and higher education administration.
Appointments: President of FGCU (2023–present); previously held roles as Dean and faculty member at FGCU with over 24 years in higher education.
Additional Contributions: Leads strategic initiatives for FGCU’s growth, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement in Southwest Florida.
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