Samir Orujov
Assistant Professor
Baku,BA
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Professor of Economics and Statistics with a robust background in econometric modeling and statistical analysis, notably at ADA University. Expert in Python and R, with a proven track record of enhancing GDP growth understanding through SME impact quantification. Demonstrates exceptional analytical and teaching skills, with a commitment to applying advanced statistical techniques for meaningful economic insights.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Economics and Statistics
ADA University
Baku
01.2019 - Current
- Mathematical Statistics
- Business Statistics with Applications
- Economics
Teaching Assistant
Universit´e Bretagne Sud
Vannes & Lorient
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Created hands-on tutorials to enhance understanding of Deep Learning techniques.
- Statistics
Instructor of Statistics
Baku Engineering University
Baku
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Business Statistics
- Mathematical Statistics
Senior Researcher
Scientific Research Institute of Economic Reforms
Baku
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Advanced Econometric Modeling: Designed and applied panel data models with fixed/random effects and GMM-IV techniques to isolate the causal impact of SMEs on GDP growth in Azerbaijan, addressing endogeneity through robust instrumentation1.
- SME Impact Quantification: Demonstrated a 0.17-0.27% increase in per capita GDP for every 1% expansion of SMEs, providing empirical validation for policy support1.
- Sectoral Analysis: Identified sector-specific variations in SME efficacy, with agribusiness and manufacturing showing the strongest growth linkages, using time-series and cross-sector data (2010-2015)1.
- Policy Framework Development: Critically evaluated Azerbaijan’s SME classification system and proposed reforms to align institutional definitions with macroeconomic productivity metrics1.
- Theoretical Synthesis: Reconciled classical vs. modern SME growth theories, highlighting the role of competition and labor intensity in transition economies through comparative analysis of EU and CIS datasets1.
- Data Innovation: Compiled first sector-level SME employment/GDP contribution database for Azerbaijan, addressing gaps in national statistical reporting1.
- Global Benchmarking: Contrasted Azerbaijan’s SME performance (4% GDP contribution) with regional peers (e.g., Ukraine: 58%) to highlight institutional reform opportunities1.
EPC Lawyer
Renaissance Construction Azerbaijan LLC
Baku
01.2013 - 01.2014
Legal Advisor
Shahriyar-99 Steel LLC
Baku
01.2008 - 01.2010
Instructor, Eviews Programming and Time Series Econometrics
Scientific Research Institute of Economic Reforms
Baku
01.2015
- Designed and delivered curriculum for graduate-level courses on EViews scripting, ARIMA modeling, cointegration testing, and Vector Error Correction Models (VECMs).
- Conducted hands-on workshops covering time-series data manipulation, forecasting techniques, and diagnostic testing using EViews’ command language and GUI.
- Mentored students in applying econometric methods to real-world economic datasets, emphasizing Granger causality, unit-root tests, and error-correction mechanisms.
- Developed course materials, including code templates and case studies on financial time-series analysis and policy impact evaluation.
- Integrated EViews programming basics (loops, conditional statements, graph customization) into practical sessions to automate data workflows.
- Collaborated on research projects using EViews’ advanced features for macroeconomic modeling, including HAC standard errors and dynamic forecasting.
- Assessed student performance through coding assignments, econometric reports, and exams aligned with applied time-series analysis standards.
Instructor, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
Qafqaz University
Baku
01.2015
Instructor, Macroeconomics
Azerbaijan University
Baku
01.2014
Legal Advisor
Ministry of Economic Development of Azerbaijan Republic
Baku
01.2012
Education
PhD - Economics
Scientific Institute of Economic Reforms
Baku, Azerbaijan02.2025
PhD - Applied Mathematics
University of Southern Brittany
Vannes, France01.2024
MA - Economics
Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute
Prague, Czech Republic01.2019
M.A. - Business Laws
Free University of Berlin
Berlin, Germany01.2012
B.A. - Law
Baku State University
Baku, Azerbaijan01.2009
Skills
- Python
- R
- EViews
- Matlab
- Stata
- Spyder
- MS Office
- LATEX
References
- Professor Elkin Nurmammadov, ADA University, enurmammadov@ada.edu.az, +994 (51) 317 19 88
- Professor Nikolas Mittag, Charles University, nikolasmittag@posteo.de, +420 (224) 005-128
- Professor Fran¸cois Septier, University of Southern Brittany, francois.septier@univ-ubs.fr, +33 297 017 265
- Professor Victor Elvira, University of Edinburgh, victor.elvira@ed.ac.uk
Training
- The Impact of SMEs on Economic growth of Azerbaijani Economy: Endogeneity and Latent Instrumental Variable., INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ECONOMIC RESEARCH, 10/24/19 - 10/25/19, Alanya, Turkey
- The effect of SMEs on economic growth of Azerbaijan: How to solve reverse causality?, III. Uluslararası Y¨onetim ve Sosyal Bilimler Kongresi, 10/01/19, Turkey
- ХII Международная научно-практическая конференция ¾Информация, анализ, прогноз - стратегические рычаги эффективного государственного управления¿, 01/01/19, Ukraine
Publications
- VS-LTGARCHX: A Flexible Subset Selection for Volatility Modeling, Journal of Time Series Econometrics, 11/01/24
- Azәrbaycanda ki¸cik vә orta sahibkarlı˘ğın vәziyyәti vә tәsnifat meyarlarının qiymәtlәndirilmәsi., AMEA-nın Xәbәrlәri.˙Iqtisadiyyat seriyası, 07/01/19
- Ki¸cik vә orta sahibkarlı˘ğın iqtisadi sektorlara tәsirinin ¨ol¸c¨ulmәsinin nәzәri əsasları., Azәrbaycan D¨ovlәt ˙Iqtisad Universitetinin Elmi Xәbәrlәri, 01/01/19
- Econometric assessment of the effect of small and medium enterprises on economic development., Russia. ˙Information and ˙Innovations, 01/01/19
- Ki¸cik vә orta sahibkarlı˘ğın inki¸safının iqtisadi inki¸safa tәsirinin qiymәtlәndirilmәsinin metodolji әsasları., IIETI elmi jurnalı, 01/01/19
- Ki¸cik vә orta sahibkarlı˘ğın iqtisadi inki¸safa tәsiri ilә ba˘glı m¨uasir yana¸smalar., Bakı M¨uhәndislik Universitetinin jurnalı, 01/01/19
- Fama-French 3-Factor model: Advantages and Limitations., Journals of Baku Engineering University, 01/01/17
Languages
- Azeri, native
- Turkish, native
- English, fluent
- Russian, fluent
- Farsi, beginner
- Czech, beginner
- French, beginner
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Universit´e Bretagne Sud
01.2020 - 01.2023
Assistant Professor of Economics and Statistics
ADA University
01.2019 - Current
Instructor of Statistics
Baku Engineering University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Instructor, Eviews Programming and Time Series Econometrics
Scientific Research Institute of Economic Reforms
01.2015
Instructor, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
Qafqaz University
01.2015
Senior Researcher
Scientific Research Institute of Economic Reforms
01.2014 - 01.2015
Instructor, Macroeconomics
Azerbaijan University
01.2014
EPC Lawyer
Renaissance Construction Azerbaijan LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Legal Advisor
Ministry of Economic Development of Azerbaijan Republic
01.2012
Legal Advisor
Shahriyar-99 Steel LLC
01.2008 - 01.2010
PhD - Economics
Scientific Institute of Economic Reforms
PhD - Applied Mathematics
University of Southern Brittany
MA - Economics
Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute
M.A. - Business Laws
Free University of Berlin
B.A. - Law
Baku State University
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