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.

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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)