Dr. Deniz Ay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Deniz Ay is an advanced PostDoc and lecturer at the University of Bern, Switzerland, specializing in Political Urbanism and Sustainable Spatial Development. She completed her Ph.D. in Urban Regional Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has held various academic positions, including lecturer and senior research associate at Ohio State University. Her research primarily focuses on commons care, social policy, urban renewal, urban governance, housing policy, and spatial justice. Ay has contributed significantly to the fields of urban studies and planning through numerous publications and presentations at international conferences. Her recent works examine issues related to urban densification and housing provision, often incorporating frameworks of social sustainability and governance. She actively engages in academia, providing insights into the intersection of urban planning, public policy, and community welfare.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Conducting research on Political Urbanism and Sustainable Spatial Development.

Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Brussels Center for Urban Studies / Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research • Brussels, Belgium

Engaged in urban studies research.

Lecturer Senior Research Associate

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Ohio State University • Columbus, Ohio, USA

Educated students in City and Regional Planning.

Research Assistant

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Illinois • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA

Assisted in research projects related to urban economics.

Teaching Assistant

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Illinois • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA

Supported undergraduate courses in economics and finance.

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).