Meet Our Forensic Economists

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Devrim Ikizler, PhD

Founder and President

Dr. Ikizler has consulted and testified in cases involving industry giants such as Amazon, Wal-Mart, Google, Apple and Facebook. Over the course of his career, he has won his clients billions of dollars in business damages. He specializes in forecasting using advanced econometric techniques and computational methods. He founded IAMECON in 2018 to apply new data methods to solving complex economic issues in research and litigation.
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Timur Hulagu, PhD

Managing Partner

Dr. Hulagu has 20+ years of experience in statistical analysis, regulatory economics and data science. Formerly, he worked as a deputy head of statistics at the Central Bank of Turkey. He specializes in investment and credit markets, banking, real-estate, machine learning and big data analytics. He holds a Ph.D in economics from the University of Texas at Austin, along with his MS and BA in Statistics.
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Colby Kennedy, MA

Economist

Colby Kennedy is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Economics who is currently pursuing a Masters in Economics from Bosphorus University in Istanbul, Turkey. Colby has experience in applying economic, statistical, and data analytics tools to a variety of fields in both the public and private sector including public policy research, business analytics, and litigation.


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Liam Jay, MS

Economist and Project Manager

Liam Jay graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz having received his Masters in Applied Economics and Finance and a BA in Mathematics and Economics. His experiences range from large-scale data management and modeling to the study of the economics of public education. Outside of consulting, Liam is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player.


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Deniz Salgam

Researcher

Deniz Şalgam is an economics graduate from METU. After completing his studies, he embarked on a journey to Asia, where he spent a year exploring different cultures and ways of life. Upon returning to Turkey, Deniz began working as a Turkish-English translator, where he honed his language skills and developed his reputation as a reliable professional. Deniz is also deeply interested in permaculture and natural building, and has devoted significant time to learning about sustainable living practices. In 2019, Deniz joined the IAMECON team as a Researcher, where he leverages his background in economics to contribute to the company's research projects.


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Akin Bilen

Software Developer and Data Scientist

Akin Bilen received his BS in Computer Science with a minor in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2024. He is a versatile full-stack developer and data scientist with experience building scalable web and mobile applications, conducting data analysis, and leading cross-functional teams. His industry experience spans frontend and backend development, data engineering, and cloud integration.

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James Taylor, JD

Researcher and Writer

James Taylor is a writer and attorney who lives in Houston. Skilled at simplifying complex information for diverse audiences, James brings a valued non-economics background to his work as a Researcher and Writer for the IAMECON team. A former high school English teacher, he holds an undergraduate degree from Baylor University in English and Journalism and a law degree from South Texas College of Law-Houston.


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Michael Sadler, PhD

Affiliated Expert

Dr. Michael Sadler has over 15 years experience as a professional economist. He has provided expertise in the areas of economic and financial analysis, valuation, forecasting and statistical analysis to clients in financial services, energy, pharmaceuticals, technology and transportation. He is a Senior lecturer in the Department of Finance at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Jason Abrevaya, PhD

Affiliated Expert

Dr. Jason Abrevaya currently serves as the Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a leader in the field of advanced econometrics with over 20 years experience. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He received his Ph.D in economics from MIT.


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Areas of Expert Testimony

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Damages

Lost earning capacity, household services, and present value of life care plans.

Antitrust and Class Action Damages

Price-fixing, monopolization, and class-wide impact and damages models.

Intellectual Property and Patent Damages

Reasonable royalties, lost profits, and trade secret valuation.

Employment and Wrongful Termination Damages

Back pay, front pay, benefits, and mitigation analysis.

Business Interruption and Lost Profits

Breach of contract, business valuation, and unjust enrichment.