Ayse Caglar

Ayse Caglar is a Professor at the University of Vienna, with prior leadership roles as Research Group Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Multiethnic and Multireligious Societies and Full Professor at Central European University. Her work bridges sociology, anthropology, and migration studies.

• Current affiliation: University of Vienna (2011–present)
• Prior roles: Central European University (1994–2011), Max Planck Institute (2010–2011)

Her research focuses on globalization, transnationalism, and urban migration dynamics, particularly examining Roma communities, European citizenship, and cultural industries. Key projects include CITYSCALERS (2012–2014) and METOIKOS (2009–2011).

Notable awards:

• Diversity Identity Prize (2012–2014)
• Minerva Fellowship (2010–2014)
• Egyetemi Tanar title (2009)

She has secured grants from the European Commission, WWTF, and COREACH, and served on panels like the European Research Council. Her editorial roles include associate editorships at Global Networks and International Journal of Political Sociology.