Esra Aydogdu

Dr. Esra Aydogdu is a Career Development Fellow at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. She holds a PhD from the University of Strathclyde Business School, an MSc in Science and Technology Policy Studies from Middle East Technical University, and a BSc in Mathematics. Her research focuses on social innovation, public policy, and empowerment, particularly addressing challenges related to marginalized groups, sustainability transitions, and community development.

Education:

• PhD, University of Strathclyde Business School (2023)
• MSc, Middle East Technical University (Science and Technology Policy Studies)
• BSc, Mathematics

Research Interests: Esra investigates interdisciplinary solutions to societal issues such as equitable policy design, just sustainability transitions, and leveraging entrepreneurship for social change. Her work emphasizes the role of social capital and human emotions in fostering community resilience and innovation.

Grants:

• £8K from Glasgow Crucible 2024 for 'Enhancing Women’s Health Through Empowerment'

Teaching: She teaches Professional Entrepreneurial Practice, Business Start-Up Strategy, and Innovation Management.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Entrepreneurship, Development and Political Economy research cluster at the Adam Smith Business School.