Treasurer, Board Member – Association of Energy & Natural Resources Experts (2023 – 2025)
Mustafa Aslan
Energy And Natural Resources Expert
Ankara
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis of electricity and natural gas markets, currently working at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in Turkey. Expertise includes preparing comprehensive market monitoring reports and executing short- and long-term supply/demand forecasts utilizing advanced econometric and statistical models. Proven track record in shaping energy policies through meticulous drafting and reviewing of legal texts, alongside evaluating the impacts of capacity mechanisms, carbon pricing, and storage integration on market dynamics. Skilled in leading international collaboration projects, fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders, and delivering strategic insights to senior management through data-driven visualizations and analyses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Energy and Natural Resources Expert
Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye
08.2022 - Current
- I conduct quantitative analysis and forecasting of electricity and natural gas markets, draft and review energy policy and regulatory texts, and evaluate the impacts of key market mechanisms such as capacity payments and carbon pricing. I also manage international collaboration projects, represent the Ministry in international meetings, and deliver data-driven insights to support strategic energy planning.
Internship
Parsat Piston
01.2016 - 02.2016
Internship
HYUNDAI
06.2015 - 08.2015
Internship
TEKSAN
06.2014 - 08.2014
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Statistics
Ankara University
04.2001 -
Master of Business Administration - Energy Sector
Sabancı University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yildiz Technical University
04.2001 -
Skills
- Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis
- Energy Market Expertise
- Policy & Regulatory Development
- Data Analytics & Visualization
- Project Management
- International Engagement
- Strategic Communication
- Research & Publications
- Time series forecasting techniques
Interests
Vice President – Association of Internationally Trained Experts (2025 – Present)
Certification
Certificate of Reviewing, Economic Modelling, Elsevier Reviewer Recognition
Professional Engagements
Professional Training Seminar
- Co-led a session titled “The Importance of Demand and Supply Projections within the Scope of Electricity Supply Security” as part of the World Energy Council Turkiye Training Series (2025)
Blog Posts (LinkedIn, Co-authored):
- Will Coal Demand Be Determined by Policies or Economic Realities? Modeling the Future of Coal Demand with Three Scenarios (2025)
- Investigating the Unusual Energy Market Trend in Turkish Electricity During October 2023: Gaining Insights into Market Dynamics (2024)
- A New Method for Forecasting in the Energy Sector: Examining Electricity Transmission Constraints and Day-Ahead Estimation (2024)
Software
STATA
R Programming
RATS
Microsoft Office
MATLAB
Publications
Master Thesis, Predicting the Unpredictable: Comparing Forecasting Models of Energy Prices and International Comovements of Energy Consumptions, University of Alabama, 2022
Professional Specialization Thesis, An Examination of Pricing Dynamics in the Turkish Electricity Market through Supply and Demand Forecasts, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, 2025
Timeline
Certificate of Participation, PtX and Energy Storage Workshop, Danish Energy Agency
03-2024
Certificate of Attendance, Energy Planning, Technical University of Denmark
10-2023
Certificate of Reviewing, Economic Modelling, Elsevier Reviewer Recognition
08-2022
Energy and Natural Resources Expert
Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye
08.2022 - Current
Internship
Parsat Piston
01.2016 - 02.2016
Internship
HYUNDAI
06.2015 - 08.2015
Internship
TEKSAN
06.2014 - 08.2014
Doctor of Philosophy - Statistics
Ankara University
04.2001 -
Master of Business Administration - Energy Sector
Sabancı University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Alabama
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yildiz Technical University
04.2001 -