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Derya Ozkul is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick specializing in the politics of migration and displacement. Her research emphasizes the impact of new technologies on managing and controlling migration and asylum processes, particularly in Europe. Derya’s extensive background includes significant research in Turkey, Lebanon, Germany, and Australia, highlighting the complexities and challenges within migration policies. She has published extensively in reputable journals, including the Journal of Ethnic Migration Studies and the Journal of Refugee Studies. Derya's work often intersects with issues of digital identity, algorithmic fairness, and social justice in migration contexts. She successfully leads the Digitising Identity Project funded by the ESRC Digital Good Network, exploring the implications of digital-only immigration systems on migrants' daily lives. Furthermore, she has contributed to various coalitions advocating for safer migration practices amid the ongoing digitalization of immigration management. Derya’s expertise also encompasses offering guidance for PhD supervision on topics related to migration and the influence of technology on societal rights.
University of Warwick • Coventry, UK
Leads research in migration studies focusing on the impact of technology and asylum policies.
Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK
Conducted interdisciplinary research on migration policies and governance.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Focused on asylum seekers and migrants in transitional policy spaces.
Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.