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Souad Osseiran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Boğaziçi University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, where she teaches courses such as Introduction to Migration Studies and Directed Readings on Social Change and Development. She holds a PhD from Goldsmiths College, University of London, and her office is located in room 205 at the university.
Research Interests: Her scholarly work centers on migration, displacement, border politics, temporality, and ethnographic methodologies. She employs qualitative research to explore the lived experiences of refugees and migrants, particularly Syrian refugees in Turkey, and investigates how digital technologies like smartphones mediate migration journeys. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, political theory, and digital media studies.
Publication Trends: Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on refugee mobility, digital infrastructures, and policy intersections between labor and asylum regimes. She frequently collaborates with international researchers and contributes to both peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, emphasizing the socio-political conditions of 'permanent temporariness' and digital connectivity in forced migration contexts.
Scientific Contributions:
- Co-authored a WHO European Region framework on refugee and migrant health research (2023)
- Contributed key chapters on Syrian refugees in urban Turkey, digital passage to Europe, and border imaginaries
- Pioneered research on smartphone use among refugees and its implications for migration decision-making
Advising and Research Engagement: While no formal students are listed, her role in directing graduate readings indicates active mentorship. She is involved in collaborative research projects on refugee media journeys and health, suggesting potential grant-funded work, though specific grants are not mentioned. She contributes to high-impact interdisciplinary research on migration in the Middle East.
Labs and Research Teams: She has collaborated with teams from The Open University and international institutions on projects like 'Mapping Refugee Media Journeys,' indicating participation in cross-institutional research collectives focused on migration and digital media.
