Barış ARMUTCU
Education & Research
Academic Excellence & Specialized Knowledge in Marketing and Business Administration
Educational Background

Doctor of Business Administration

2018 - 2021

Institution: Gaziantep University

Score:89.7/100

Thesis: "The impact of macroeconomic indicators on voter behavior in Turkey in the context of political marketing."

PhD
MSc

Master's in Tourism Management

2014 - 2017

Institution: Gaziantep University

Score:93.2/100

Thesis: "A research on the current situation and development strategies of congress tourism in Gaziantep."

Bachelor's in Business Administration

2009 - 2013

Institution: Eskişehir University

Score:85.3/100

Achievement:High Honor Student

BSc
Research Focus

Marketing Strategy & Consumer Behavior

Investigating consumer decision-making processes and developing effective marketing strategies based on consumer insights. This includes research on brand perception, purchase intentions, and customer loyalty.

Political Marketing

Analyzing the relationship between economic indicators and voting behavior, campaign effectiveness, and political brand management. This research area combines political science with marketing principles.

Tourism Management

Exploring congress tourism development strategies, destination marketing, and sustainable tourism practices. This includes research on tourism infrastructure, visitor satisfaction, and economic impact.

Business Ethics & Sustainability

Investigating ethical business practices, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable marketing approaches. This research focuses on the intersection of profitability and social/environmental responsibility.

Latest Research Publications

Determinants of Mobile Service Users' Repurchase Intentions in Africa: Understanding the Direct and Mediating Role of AI Marketing, Digital Interactions, Brand Experience and Preference

2026

This study investigates the impact of artificial intelligence mobile service marketing (AI ME), digital marketing interactions (DMI), brand experience (BE) and brand preference (BP) on mobile service users' repurchase intentions (RPI) within the framework of SOR theory. The study also examines the m...

Authors:Barış Armutcu, Haywantee Ramkissoon, Ahmet Tan, Yashar Salamzadeh
Published in:International Journal of Tourism Research (SSCI - Q1)
Category:Article

AI in Marketing and Consumer Behavior (Springer Nature)

2026

This section examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on consumer behavior. In recent years, the use of AI in marketing has increased and significantly affected consumer experiences and preferences. AI imitates human-like abilities using large language models and provides personalized rec...

Authors:Armutcu, Barış
Published in:Springer Nature
Category:Book Chapter

Shaping consumer behavior with artificial intelligence and brand elements

2026

This study is one of the few contextual and integrative empirical studies examining how artificial intelligence marketing efforts (AI MEs) can shape consumers’ green purchasing behavior (GPB), particularly among Generation Z consumers in developing countries, and thus contribute to green consumption...

Authors:Armutcu, Barış
Published in:Carbon Balance and Management (SSCI - Q1)
Category:Article