Derici started his academic career at Istanbul Gelisim University, Department of Aviation Management, and completed his Master's and Doctorate in the Department of Numerical Methods, Department of Business Administration. He has conducted academic studies on topics such as multi-criteria decision making methods, Fuzzy logic, Machine Learning, Digitalisation, Big data and supply chain management. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University and is also working as an Vice Dean.