معرفی
Özkan Desen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut (UConn), with a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2020) and a B.S. in Chemical & Biological Engineering from Tufts University (2013). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Tufts' Center for Engineering Education & Outreach (2020–2023). His research focuses on sociotechnical engineering education, equity in STEM, and offshore wind energy. Key interests include justice, inclusivity, and diversity in engineering workforces, as well as sustainable energy development.
**Education:**
- B.S., Chemical & Biological Engineering, Tufts University, 2013
- Ph.D., Engineering Education, Virginia Tech, 2020
**Research Highlights:**
- Redesign of engineering curricula to integrate sociotechnical dimensions
- Investigating minoritized students' experiences in first-year engineering courses
- Offshore wind energy policy and worker safety frameworks
**Awards & Recognition:**
- 2022 ASEE Best Diversity Paper Finalist
- 2022 ASEE Liberal Education/Engineering and Society Division Best Diversity Paper
**Professional Activities:** Member of ASEE, IEEE, and Society for Social Studies of Science (4S). Active in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and equity-driven education reforms. His work links engineering education to societal challenges through projects like the Public Power Observatory Report on offshore wind policy.
Contact: Office PWEB-262 | Email: desen.ozkan@uconn.edu
