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Can Erbil

Boston College
Professor Professor of the Practice of Economics, Boston College · Applied Economics, EdTech, AI and Formative Education

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Applied Economist, Professor & Global Thought Leader in Economic Innovation and AI

Dr. Can Erbil is a distinguished applied economist, professor, and consultant with 30+ years of expertise in economic modeling, international trade, and development economics. As a Professor of the Practice at Boston College, he integrates AI and EdTech into courses on the global economy, economic policy, and inequality.

As Principal Investigator for multiple grants, including Exploring AI in Teaching and Learning Economics and Virtual Reality in Economics Education, Dr. Erbil pioneers AR, VR, and XR applications in digital learning and AI-driven economic modeling. He is also a Research Fellow at the Economic Research Forum and Director of the EcoMod Modeling School, training policymakers worldwide.

Dr. Erbil has consulted for the World Bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and other global institutions on international trade, regional development, education, health policies, and tax reform. He has held key academic roles, including Senior Scientist at Brandeis University’s Heller School and Assistant Director at the Center for German and European Studies.

An award-winning educator, he has received the Kermit H. Perlmutter Fellowship Award and multiple Teaching with Technology Awards. He has led executive immersion trips between Istanbul and Boston, advising international delegations on innovation, technology, and economic policy.

As Middle East Regional Faculty Advisor for the Aspire Leaders Program, Dr. Erbil mentors first-generation scholars, fostering inclusive prosperity. He serves on advisory boards for AI startups and as a jury member for an AI-focused VC fund.

His expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg TV, Reuters, Forbes, NBC Boston, ABC News, and more. A sought-after speaker, he delivers keynotes and masterclasses worldwide in English, and Turkish, offering insights on AI, economic policy, and the future of education.

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