Ozlem Yavuz-Petrowski

Dr. Ozlem Yavuz-Petrowski serves as Lecturer and General Chemistry Lab Director in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, overseeing 2,000+ students annually in laboratory instruction. Recognized for pioneering zero-cost Open Educational Resources and virtual reality integration in STEM education, she received the Online Learning Consortium's 2021 Excellence and Innovation Award.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. and M.S. in Physical Chemistry from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
• B.S. in Chemistry from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Central Florida
• Visiting Scientist position at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Current research centers on digital transformation of laboratory learning through the FAU STEM Research Group for Digital Laboratory Learning, where she leads chemistry-focused initiatives in virtual and augmented reality applications since 2020. Earlier industry work involved advanced materials development for sensors and Li-ion batteries.

Professional recognition includes:

• Accelerate 2021 Excellence and Innovation in Online Teaching Award (Online Learning Consortium)

While directing large-scale undergraduate laboratory programs, no graduate student advising or grant funding details are publicly documented. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary teams advancing digital pedagogy in science education.