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Yuki Kaneko — Initiative Leader, FDD Instructor
Expertise / Interests
Active learning, Student-centered instruction, Flipped learning
Education
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
Teaching Experience
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
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Saime Tatlı — Instructional Design Specialist
Expertise / Interests
Education technology, Instructional design, Multimedia design
Education
Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, Marmara University
Teaching Experience
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
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Süphan Bakkal — FDD Instructor
Expertise / Interests
Active learning, Student-centered instruction, Flipped learning
Education
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
Teaching Experience
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
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Matteo Paganin — FDD Instructor
Expertise / Interests
Active Learning / Education Technology / Generative AI & Large Language Model
Education
Ph.D in Mathematics, University of Rome Tor Vergata
M.S in Mathematics, University of Milan
B.S in Mathematics, University of Milan
Teaching Experience
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
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İlkem Kayıcan — SL/FDD Instructor
Expertise / Interests
English for Academic Purposes/English for Specific Purposes, Critical Digital Literacy, Teacher training, Academic Integrity, Academic Writing, Generative AI in education
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)
Teaching Experience
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
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Marloes Cornelissen Aydemir — FDD Instructor
Expertise / Interests
Active learning, Student-centered instruction, TA training, Academic Integrity
Education
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
Teaching Experience
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)
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Zeynep Nevin Yelçe — FDD Instructor
Expertise / Interests
Student-centered instruction, TA training, Course and classroom management
Education
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
Teaching Experience
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)
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Duygu Karaoğlan Altop — FDD Instructor
Expertise / Interests
Data and Computer Network Security, Generative AI in education
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
Teaching Experience
2017-current Instructor/Coordinator, IF100, Sabancı University
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Aykun Özgen — FDD Instructor
Expertise / Interests
Education for Flourishing, Happiness, and Well-Being
Education
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
Teaching Experience
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
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