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Constructor University has entered a new phase of strategic growth. The Board of Governors recently confirmed new members from the fields of Physics, Chemistry & Computer Science, as well as Higher Education and Education Policies. Oznur Bell, who has played a key role in the university’s trajectory as Chancellor, is now Chairwoman of the Board of Governors, where she will continue to work on strategic matters. The new Chancellor is Turgut Tülü, an accomplished academic leader with an impressive track record in education. After a tenure at Berlin INternational University of Applieed Sciences, Tülü brings valuable experience that will further drive the institution’s growth and impact.
Fostering innovation in education has always been a passion of mine, and I’ve been so proud to witness Constructor’s evolution in the past couple years since my journey began. The innumerable accomplishments of our students, staff, and researchers have always been a great source of pride for me to witness,” Bell stated in her farewell message as outgoing chancellor. She highlighted some of the university’s recent successes, with a special emphasis on its growing international network of partner institutions and the increasing number of students joining Constructor University from around the globe. In addition to her position at Constructor University, which she has held since 2023, Bell is CEO of Constructor Knowledge and Chairwoman of the Board at the Constructor Institute of Technology in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. She has worked in education since 2013 and has played a key role in founding and developing educational institutions around the world.
Bell expressed her satisfaction with the university’s progress in recent years, and confidence in Tülü’s abilities to continue this successful course: “Having witnessed his skills and accomplishments, I am confident his invaluable knowledge and prior experience as a university Chancellor will take our university into a promising and ambitious future.” Since 2017, Tülü has served as Chancellor at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, becoming the youngest chancellor of a university in Germany. He earned a BSc in Science Teaching at Marmara University and an MBA in Marketing and Brand Management at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul. Today, Tülü is the CEO of BAU Higher Education Service gGmbH and Ugur Bildungsgesellschaft GmbH, both Berlin-based educational institutions. In addition, he is Founder and CEO of Mentora Gymnasium Berlin, which operates under Ugur Bildungsgesellschaft. Tülü will assume his position at Constructor University on March 1st.
Expressing enthusiasm for his new role, Tülü stated, "Constructor University stands out as a truly global institution, bringing together talent from all over the world to create an inspiring academic environment. I am thrilled to be joining at such a pivotal moment, as we embark on an exciting new phase with the university’s ambitious masterplan. I look forward to working with our exceptional community to shape the future of education and innovation."
The new Board of Governors began its official term as of February 19. Several distinguished new members have joined the board:
Mete Atatüre leads the Quantum Optical Materials and Systems (QOMS) group at the University of Cambridge. His work on experimental solid-state quantum optics is considered groundbreaking and has led to new technological developments such as the first atomically-thin quantum LED.
Judith Pirscher was the State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung) from 2022-2024 and has represented the FDP parliamentary group in Bonn, Berlin, and Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Dr. Maarten Boersma is an aquatic ecologist with a PhD from the University of Amsterdam and the Vice Director at the Alfred Wegener Institute of Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Bremerhaven.
Prof. David S. Rosenblum is the Chair of the Department of Computer Science at George Mason University. His research has addressed a wide range of challenges facing the software development life cycle and now focuses on machine learning and adaptive systems.
With these new additions, Constructor University also extends its heartfelt thanks and bids farewell to the following former members of the Board of Governors: Tim Cordßen-Ryglewski, Ilya Zubarev and Antje Boetius.
D. Scott Peterson
dpeterson@constructor.university
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