Önder Celik

Önder Celik is a Research Fellow at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center, affiliated with the Research Group on Globalization, Work, and Production. Previously, he held positions at New York University, Humboldt University, Forum Transregionale Studien, and the Weizenbaum Institute. He earned his PhD from Johns Hopkins University and has professional experience as a strategy consultant merging anthropology, data, and AI.

• Education: PhD from Johns Hopkins University

His research focuses on the complex interactions between humans and algorithmic tools, particularly exploring how AI systems create new possibilities, limitations, and friction in human-AI relationships. Key projects include investigating ageism in AI (AGEAI), addressing algorithmic discrimination and exclusion. His interdisciplinary approach bridges anthropology, user experience research, and AI governance.

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