Independent Researcher | Adjunct Lecturer | Expert in Science and Technology Studies (STS)

I am an Independent Researcher and Adjunct Lecturer at Hochschule München/University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) with over 15 years of experience in teaching, leading interdisciplinary research projects, and conducting qualitative research. My work also emphasizes the study of socio-technical networks, including maker spaces and DIY communities that foster innovation.

My academic journey began with degrees in sociology, political science, and psychology from the University of Duisburg-Essen. I later obtained my doctoral degree in sociology from the University of Tübingen in 2015. From 2015 to 2023, I led the research area “Human, Medicine, and Society” at the Orient-Institut Istanbul, affiliated with the Max Weber Foundation (Germany). I co-founded and co-coordinated the Turkish Scholarly Network for Science and Technology Studies (STS Türkiye), promoting inclusivity and collaboration across STS fields.

I specialized in qualitative research methods, particularly in the study of vulnerable populations, including children with disabilities. My doctoral research, funded by the DFG Research Training Group Bioethics at the University of Tübingen, involved in-depth ethnographic studies on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in stroke rehabilitation, framing these as socio-bio-technical phenomena.

I have published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented at numerous conferences, with a focus on the intersection of medicine, technology, gender, and disability studies. My current research project, “Additive Manufacturing: Enabling Technologies in Childhood,” examines the development of 3D-printed prostheses for children, exploring the socio-technical dynamics beyond mere technological solutions.

In addition to my research and teaching roles, I have received several fellowships, including one from Harvard University’s “Science, Technology and Society” program. I have also been awarded numerous research grants to support my projects and advance my work in the field.

A detailed CV will be available upon request.