I'm Ottó Csíki, PhD - a researcher and car enthusiast

In 2007, I fell in love with cars, and in 2013, I discovered my passion for business research. These were the two decisive moments in my life. Thus, I define myself as a researcher and a car enthusiast, but I’m also an economist, financial and data analyst, and a hobby painter.

My main research areas include management, corporate finance, and the automotive industry. Given the nature of my work, a strong statistical knowledge and data visualization skills are essential; therefore, I continuously strive to enhance these.

My aim is to make a positive impact and contribute to the world, focusing on the automotive industry and mobility through research.

Current affiliations

Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Romanian
Economic Monitor
(RoEM)
NextGenerationEU
research
project
CARTH
(my research
site)

Main focus

To sum up in a few words what I actually do:

Scientific research

In scientific research, it is both beautiful and challenging to contribute something new to existing knowledge. For this, you need a good idea, combined with persistent work. If you succeed, it’s a truly joyful moment! However, the results are often only accessible and understandable to the scientific audience.

Science communication

One of my personal goals is to make the results of my research known to a wider audience and to put the experiences I have gained during the research in the service of the community. In order to contribute to this cause I’m involved in research affecting my community and explanatory journalism.

Practical implication

Research related to management and economics should not be disconnected from practical life. In this regard, I also have practical experience in the business world, having worked in the automotive industry for 4 years as a financial and data analyst. Real-world experiences enable me to identify topics that are relevant to everyday life.

Main research topics​

My research is primarily connected to the automotive industry, Industry 4.0, sustainability, site selection, dynamic capabilities and deep roots of economic development.

Automotive industry in general

Analysis of market trends, technological innovations and various events in the industry.

Sustainability in automotive industry

The role of external pressures, sustainability practices and the financial implications of sustainability.

Digitalization in the automotive indsustry

The way Industry 4.0 technologies (or digitalization) change the role of human resources in the automotive industry.

Site selection of automotive companies

The factors influencing the site selection of car manufacturers and dealerships.

Dynamic
capabilities

The influence of dynamic capabilities, also called resource renewal on business performance. 

Deep roots of economic development

The influence of past events influence today’s economic development.

Some key metrics

I have published several articles and presented my research at numerous conferences. However, it is important for me to also share the results, so I have written newspaper articles and had a number of media interviews.

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If you are interested in my research, visit CARTH!

Research and analysis in the automotive industry: CARTH is my blog about the automotive industry, here you can find my researches and publications.

Locations of conferences and workshops

I have presented my researches in 7 different countries through numerous conferences and participated on workshops which provided excellent opportunities for knowledge development.