Dr. Umut Ozguc

Biography

Umut Ozguc is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University, where he also serves as convenor of the Master of International Relations program. His research expertise focuses on border politics and mobilities, with significant engagement in critical border security studies and Human Security. He has contributed to leading academic journals, including Security Dialogue and International Political Sociology, where he explores complex themes such as critical methodologies in International Relations and the intersection of technology with migration governance. Additionally, Umut is the Program Leader for Digital Border AI Adaptation at the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence Process Automation. He co-founded the Australian Critical Border Studies Network and serves as co-chair for the Women's Caucus of the Australian Political Studies Association from 2023 to 2025. His recent research interests include AI and automated systems related to border governance, and he has been involved in various projects that examine migration injustices and pandemic responses. Before joining Macquarie University, Umut lectured and conducted research at several universities, including Deakin University and the Australian National University. He holds both an MA and a PhD from the University of New South Wales and received a teaching award from the ANU in 2018.

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