معرفی
Maissam Nimer serves as Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Letters, where her research examines migration governance, social/gender inequalities, and development frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with field studies of displaced populations, particularly Syrian refugee youth in Turkey.
Educational background includes:
- PhD in Social Sciences (2016, Paris Saclay University) focusing on higher education access inequalities in Lebanon
- MSc (London School of Economics)
- BS (American University of Beirut)
Research interests feature:
- Migration governance systems and lived migrant experiences
- Structural gender disparities in educational development
- Transformation of intellectual production through exile
- Critical analysis of international development programs
Notable recognitions:
- Science Academy’s BAGEP Young Scientist Award (2023)
- TÜBİTAK Incentive Award for research impact (2022)
Research leadership includes 6 documented projects, notably her Mercator IPC fellowship at Sabanci University investigating language acquisition among Syrian refugees. Previous appointments at Paris Nanterre University and Koç University demonstrate sustained international research collaboration. Her 18 Web of Science publications span journals including Migration Studies, Third World Quarterly, and Gender and Education, addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals across 10 thematic areas.
