Contact

sirin.karadeniz@dogus.edu.tr
Linkedin Profile

   +90 5322 221 85 38

Istanbul, Türkiye

 www.sirinkaradeniz.com

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented leader with over 25 years of experience in transforming education through technology and innovative research-based practices. Proven track record in institutional leadership, curriculum development, and global project management. Passionate about empowering future leaders and promoting inclusive education.

Education

Ph.D. in Educational Technology, Ankara University, 2005

M.Sc. in Computer Education, Gazi University, 2001

B.Sc. in Computer Systems Education, Gazi University, 1999

Professional Experience

January 2025 – PRESENT

Advisor to the President | Doğuş University (DOU)

august 2019 – august 2023

President | Bahçeşehir University (BAU)

november 2021 – october 2024

Vice President & Executive Board Member | Turkish Basketball Federation

JUNE 2019 – august 2023

Vice Chairperson | CIFAL Istanbul, (United Nations Institute for Training and Research Affiliated)

february 2018 – February 2022

Chairperson | YEGAM (Innovative Education and Research Center)

January 2019 – january 2020

Founding Director | Center for Teaching and Learning, BAU

Awards and Honors

Woman Educator of the Year Recognized by Microsoft & Women Entrepreneurs Association of Türkiye, 2016.

BAU Social Benefit Award Honored for contributions to community development, 2018.

Publication Incentive Award
BAU (2008) & TUBITAK (2009)

DAAD Scholarship for International Internship (IAESTE),
Rostock University, Germany (Summer 1998)

Academic Leadership

March 2017 – july 2019

Dean | Faculty of Educational Sciences, BAU

october 2012 – march 2017

Vice Dean | Faculty of Educational Sciences, BAU

june 2014 – october 2018

Vice Director | Institute of Educational Sciences, BAU

september 2010 – june 2017

Chair | Department of Computer Educational & Instructional Technologies, Faculty of Educational Sciences, BAU

Board Memberships

october 2016 – Present

President of Scientific Board | Harezmi Educational Model, Ministry of National Education, Türkiye

september 2016 – september 2023

Board Member | Working Group on Education, TUSIAD (Turkish Industry and Business Association) 

february 2016 – august 2023

Board Member | OGAM – BAUSTEM (Center for Teacher Training, Development and Research & STEM Education), BAU

december 2012 – august 2023

Board Member | Association for the Future of Education, Istanbul

May 2013 – august 2019

Board Member | METGEM (Center for Vocational and Technical Education Development), BAU

january 2016 – december 2017

Academic Commission Member | Computer Science Curricula Development for K12, Ministry of National Education, Türkiye

january 2002 – september 2008

Board Member & Coordinator of International Relations | Educational Sciences & Practices Association, Ankara

Academic Publications

Please refer to Google Scholar profile page.

Projects

2018 –2020

Coordinator | EU Erasmus+ KA2, Up to Youth Promoting Future Digital Social Entrepreneurs

2016 –2017

Assistant Coordinator |World Bank, Enhancing the Social Integration of Syrian Refugees through Increasing Educational and Socioeconomic Gains

2016 –2017

Assistant Coordinator | EU Erasmus+ KA1, Integration of Syrian Refugees into Educational Processes

2005-2006

Researcher | UNICEF, Let’s Go Girls to School! Evaluation Research of the Campaign Project Supporting Girls’ Education

2011 –2012

Researcher |TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye), Science and Love Bridge: Science Schools Program

2005 –2007

Researcher |TUBITAK, Motivation and Learning Strategies Scale’s 12–18 Age Turkey Norm Study

2013 –2017

Leader | Bahçeşehir Uğur Educational Institutions, Development of Coding & Robitics Cirriculum for K12 Schools

2010 –2011

Leader |BAU, Designing 3D Island for Virtual Education

2015 –2016

Consultant |TUBITAK, Online Adaptive Assessment and Evaluation System

2014 –2016

Consultant |TUBITAK), Personalized Smart e-Learning Support and Guidance System

2005-2006

Consultant, IT Specialist |Ministry of National Education, Primary Education Project Phase II, Basic Research on IT Integration