Nihat Kotluk

Nihat Kotluk is a Lecturer and researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in pedagogy with a focus on emotions, ethics, and diversity in STEM education.

• Pedagogical advisor at EPFL's Center for Academic Teaching (CAPE)
• 16 years of teaching/research experience in STEM education
• Teaches inclusive pedagogy for educators and courses on learning design

His research explores emotional dimensions in engineering education, including emotional labor in teams, compassion in ethics cases, and cultural relevance in teacher training. He analyzes emotional empathy, moral reasoning, and team dynamics using multimodal assessment and case study analysis.

Article trends show consistent focus on engineering ethics, emotional engagement, and inclusive pedagogy across 2021-2025, with methodologies ranging from systematic reviews to experimental case studies.

He contributes to curriculum development through learning sciences frameworks and team project analysis, though no specific awards are listed in available data.