Eda Bozkurt

Eda Bozkurt is a Ph.D. candidate in the Architecture Department at Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Her research delves into the complexities of state-led urban renewal projects in Turkey, focusing on how these initiatives affect marginalized communities. Eda’s dissertation examines the intersection of neoliberal policies and architectural practices, exploring the social and political ramifications of urban transformation.

Eda is deeply committed to equity-focused teaching and community engagement. She has served as a Graduate Student Instructor for several courses at U-M and currently works as a Graduate Student Instructional Consultant with the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT). Additionally, Eda serves as an Engaged Learning Graduate Consultant at the Ginsberg Center, where she collaborates on projects that promote community empowerment and social justice. 

Eda’s commitment to service is evident in her extensive involvement in various committees and organizations. She is a member of the MLK Symposium Organizing Committee, the DEI 2.0 Research Committee, and the Planning and Architecture Research Group (P+ARG) at Taubman College. Her service extends to the broader university community, where she contributes as a GSSA of the DEI Certificate Program (DEICP), a member of the Ginsberg Center’s Student Advisory Board, and a member of the Rackham Academic Integrity Hearing Board, among other roles. Eda’s dedication to service is also reflected in her completion of the U-M Graduate Teacher Certificate (GTC) and the DEI Certificate Program (DEICP), both of which underscore her commitment to high-quality teaching, mentorship, and service. 

She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Science in Architecture from Bilkent University, Turkey, and has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and research through awards and fellowships, including a nomination for the North Campus Deans’ MLK Spirit Award. 

Outside of academia, Eda is an amateur ballroom dancer and a member of the University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Team, where she competes nationally and internationally. She always finds serenity in cuddling with her dog, Masi.