Dr. Ozer Erdem is an Assistant Professor of Accounting and MSA Program Coordinator at the Cameron School of Business, University of St. Thomas. His work sits at the intersection of accounting, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and workflow automation. His research explores how intelligent systems can transform core accounting functions — from AI-enabled financial misreporting detection to autonomous workflow automation for reconciliations, internal controls, and periodic reporting using platforms like n8n. In the classroom, Dr. Erdem focuses on building practical, technology-driven skills.

He teaches Accounting Information Systems, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Accounting, and Data Analytics, integrating tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, UIPath, and n8n to prepare students for a profession increasingly shaped by AI and automation. He developed the Data Analytics for Accounting and Finance course at UST. His teaching evaluations consistently exceed 4.5/5.0. Dr. Erdem is a Faculty Ambassador for the Texas Society of CPAs, an Alteryx SparkED Verified Educator, and was nominated for the Saint Thomas Aquinas Excellence in Teaching Award in 2024-2025.

He holds the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation and a UiPath RPA Developer Advanced Certificate. Before academia, he spent nearly a decade as a Portfolio Manager in asset management. He serves as Faculty Mentor to the UST Accounting Society and actively bridges the gap between accounting education and the evolving demands of the profession.