Serkan Topal

Serkan Topal is a Doctoral Student and Researcher at the Institute of Sociology and Institute for Work and Qualification (IAQ), affiliated with the University of Duisburg-Essen. His work focuses on work autonomy, digitalization, and sociological theory, particularly in the context of the platform economy.

Research Interests:

• Work Autonomy
• Digitalization in Labor
• Frugalism
• Subjectification Processes
• Qualitative Research Methods

Scientific Contributions: His recent publications analyze regulatory challenges in the platform economy, social protection gaps for digital self-employed workers, and theoretical intersections between frugalism and labor dynamics.

Honors:

• Doctoral Scholarship Holder, Hans Böckler Foundation (2024–present)