Yuki Kaneko — Initiative Leader, FDD Instructor
yuki@sabanciuniv.edu
Active learning, Student-centered instruction, Flipped learning
Ph.D in Physics, University of Alabama in Huntsville M.S in Physics, University of Alabama in Huntsville B.S in Physics and Astronomy, Youngstown State University
1995-2006 Volunteer teachers/tutors at various K-12/college programs in the US 2000-2001 Teaching Assistant, University of Alabama in Huntsville 2006-2009 IB Physics Instructor, TEV İnanç Türkeş Özel Lisesi 2009-current Instructor/Coordinator, NS101/102, Sabancı University
Saime Tatlı — Instructional Design Specialist
saime.tatli@sabanciuniv.edu
Education technology, Instructional design, Multimedia design
Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, Marmara University
2011-2012 ICT Assistant teacher, MEB 2012-2014 Volunteer teacher, Düşler Atölyesi, TEGV 2014-2015 Visual design instructor, İSMEK 2015-2016 ICT Teacher, ITA Schools 2016-2017 ICT Teacher, Doğa Koleji
Süphan Bakkal — FDD Instructor
suphan.bakkal@sabanciuniv.edu
Ph.D in Molecular and Biology Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst M.S in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Bioengineering B.S in Molecular Biology and Genetics, Boğaziçi University
2009-2010 Instructor: BIO H100-Life Sciences and Global Issues at UMass 2010-2011 Instructor: BIO 105H-Biology of Social Issues at UMass 2017-2018 Instructor: Proj 201- Undergraduate Project Course 2011-Present Instructor/Coordinator of NS Courses, Sabancı University
Matteo Paganin — FDD Instructor
matteo@sabanciuniv.edu
Active Learning / Education Technology / Generative AI & Large Language Model
Ph.D in Mathematics, University of Rome Tor Vergata M.S in Mathematics, University of Milan B.S in Mathematics, University of Milan
2005 Teaching Assistant, University of Milan 2006-2010 Teaching Assistant, University of Rome Tor Vergata 2012 Instructor, Introduction to Categories and Homological Algebra, Sabancı University 2015 Instructor, Selected Topics in Algebra, Sabancı University 2016 Instructor, Introduction to Algebraic Geometry, Sabancı University 2014-current Volunteer Instructor for the summer program, Category Theory, Number Theory, Topology, Galois Theory, Nesin Mathematics Village 2012-current Instructor/Coordinator, MATH 101/102, Sabancı University
İlkem Kayıcan — SL/FDD Instructor
ilkem.kayican@sabanciuniv.edu
English for Academic Purposes/English for Specific Purposes, Critical Digital Literacy, Teacher training, Academic Integrity, Academic Writing, Generative AI in education
M.A. Istanbul Bilgi University, Institute of Social Sciences, Cultural Studies Department B.A. Ege University, Faculty of Letters, English Language and Literature Department B.A. University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, European Languages and Cultures (senior year)
2008-2011: EFL Instructor, English Preparatory Program, Istanbul Bilgi University 2011-2014: Writing Center Coordinator, Istanbul Bilgi University 2014-2019- Instructor, School of Languages, Sabanci University 2019- Present Instructor/SL Coordinator for SPS courses
Marloes Cornelissen Aydemir — FDD Instructor
marloes.cornelissen@sabanciuniv.edu
Active learning, Student-centered instruction, TA training, Academic Integrity
B.A. Utrecht University: Turkish Language and Cultures (with a specialization in Cultural Heritage and Education) M.A. Utrecht University/ University of Amsterdam: Islam in the Modern World M.A. Leiden University: Turkish Studies Ph.D. Sabancı University: History
2009-2015: Teaching Assistant Social & Political Science (SPS 101-102), Ottoman Culture & Art History, Renaissance Art 2012: Educational Advisor for Sakıp Sabancı Museum 2016-2019: Visiting Instructor Social & Political Science (SPS 101-102) 2019- present: Instructor & Course Liaison Social & Political Science (SPS 101-102)
Zeynep Nevin Yelçe — FDD Instructor
zeynep.yelce@sabanciuniv.edu
Student-centered instruction, TA training, Course and classroom management
Ph.D. in History, Sabancı University MA in History, Sabancı University MBA in Art Management, Yeditepe University BA in Italian Language and Literature, İstanbul University
2001-2011: Teaching Assistant - HUM 202 (MW of Western Art) 2012-2016: Visiting Instructor - Major Works of Literature (HUM 201) Classical Mythology in Art (HART 234), The Medieval Hero: East and West (HIST 233) 2016-present: Instructor - Major Works of Literature (HUM 201) Classical Mythology in Art (HART 234), The Medieval Hero: East and West (HIST 233) & Course Pool Liaison for Major Works Courses (HUM)
Duygu Karaoğlan Altop — FDD Instructor
duygu.altop@sabanciuniv.edu
Data and Computer Network Security, Generative AI in education
Ph.D in Computer Science and Engineering, Sabancı University M.S in Computer Science and Engineering, Sabancı University B.S in Telecommunications Engineering, Sabancı University
2017-current Instructor/Coordinator, IF100, Sabancı University
Aykun Özgen — FDD Instructor
aykun.ozgen@sabanciuniv.edu
Education for Flourishing, Happiness, and Well-Being
Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, The State University of New York at Buffalo M.A. in Cultural Studies, Sabancı University Graduate Credits in Journalism, İstanbul University B.A. in Psychology, Doğuş University
2022-Present: Instructor, Turkish Language and Literature, Foundations Development Directorate, Sabancı University 2022: Instructor, English Language and Literature Department, Yeditepe University 2018-2019: Instructor, Office of Curriculum, University at Buffalo 2018: Instructor, Department of Comparative Literature, University at Buffalo 2016-2017: Instructor, Department of English, University at Buffalo 2013-2016: Teaching Assistant, Department of Comparative Literature, University at Buffalo 2010-2012: Teaching Assistant, Cultural Studies Program, Sabancı University
Neriman Kuyucu — FDD Instructor
neriman.kuyucu@sabanciuniv.edu
Active learning in writing and humanities courses, AI in the Humanities, Student-centered learning
PhD in English, Contemporary Global Anglophone Literature, University of Missouri MA in Liberal Studies, American Culture, Rackham Graduate Program, University of Michigan MA in English, American Literature, University of Michigan, Flint BA in American Culture and Literature, Fatih University/Palacký University
2023- present: Instructor, Humanities & Literature, FDD, Sabancı University. 2020-2023: Instructor, Academic Writing Program, Koç University 2020-2023: Writing Center Instructor, Koç University 2019-2020: Writing Center Instructor, University of Missouri 2015-2020: Instructor, Composition & Literature Courses, Department of English, University of Missouri
Kürşat Çağıltay — FENS Bridge Member
kursat.cagiltay@sabanciuniv.edu
Tevhide Altekin — SBS Bridge Member
tevhide.altekin@sabanciuniv.edu
Mehmet Kuru — FASS Bridge Member
mehmet.kuru@sabanciuniv.edu
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