Abidemi Somoye is an Assistant Professor in Economics at Near East University. He has a BSc in Economics from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria; an MSc in Economics from Girne American University, TRNC; and a Ph.D. in Economics from Near East University, TRNC, where he currently teaches Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Foundation of Economics II, International Economics, Industrial Economics, World Economy, and Economic Development. His research focuses on Energy Economics and Development Economics. His articles have been published in high–ranking journals such as Renewable Energy and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Natural Resource Forum, Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences, and OPEC Energy Review. He is a reviewer for international journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production, Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, Applied Economic Letters, SN Business & Economics, African Development Review, Environmental Quality Management, and Sage Open. He is a Speaker and the Author of Four Personal Development Books. He is a member of the American Economic Association and a Certified Professional Life Coach from Transformation Academy, USA. He is married and has a loving son.