Assist. Prof. Dr. Demet Özocaklı is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University, specializing in macroeconomics, labor economics, and sustainable development. Her research addresses critical issues such as female and youth employment, food security, financial crises, and the AI–energy–growth nexus, utilizing advanced econometric methods including VECM, ARDL, PCA, and FMOLS. She has produced over 2scholarly publications with 9citations, contributing to internationally recognized journals. Özocaklı collaborates with leading researchers such as İbrahim Halil Ekşi and William Ginn. Her work provides policy-relevant insights that support economic resilience, inclusive growth, and sustainable development at both national and global levels.