Dr. Stefan Aykut

Professor

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Biography

Stefan C. Aykut holds the Mercator Endowed Chair in Sociology at the University of Hamburg. His academic focus is on understanding climate-related ecological transformations and the social dynamics that accompany them. He obtained his PhD from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in 2012, where he explored the governance of climate change as a public problem in Germany and France. Aykut's research investigates the intersection of political and environmental sociology, emphasizing how societal actors navigate global ecological challenges, particularly climate change. He has received several awards, including the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize from the German Research Foundation for early career researchers. Aykut aims to elucidate the social conflicts that arise from ecological crises and the new forms of coordination necessary for governance in this domain. He has published extensively on climate governance, ecological transformation processes, and the role of different societal actors in addressing climate challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Holding the Mercator Endowed Chair in Sociology focusing on ecological transformations.

Assistant Professor

2017-05-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Assistant Professor of Sociology with a focus on ecological crises.

Awards

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Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).