Education Background:
  
  
    
- B.S., METU, 2001
 
- M.S., METU, 2003
 
- Ph.D., University of Florida, 2007
 
   
  
    Short Bio:
  
  
    Dr. Bakal received his Ph.D. degree in 2007, and he has been a faculty member in METU Department of Industrial Engineering since then.
   
  
    Research Topics:
  
  
    
- Inventory Theory
 
- Supply Chain Coordination and Contracts
 
- Closed Loop Supply Chains
 
   
  
    Areas of Expertise:
  
  
    
- Production and Inventory Planning
 
- Supply Chain Management
 
   
  
    METU Avesis: