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Dr. Oguzcan Karagoz

Planetary scientist at Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg

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I'm a planetary scientist studying planetary tectonics, lithospheric deformation, and geodynamics. My research aims to understand the processes that shape planetary bodies and drive lithospheric deformation. Through remote sensing analysis and modeling, I explore which endogenic processes shape planetary bodies, the timescales over which these processes perform, and what observations on Earth can tell us about other planets and planetary bodies in the solar system.

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About Me

As a planetary scientist with a specialization in the structural geology and tectonics of terrestrial planets, my expertise extends over five years in examining the intricate mechanisms of lithospheric deformation. My scholarly pursuits integrate traditional geological methodologies with avant-garde approaches in structural geology, remote sensing, and computational techniques to elucidate the evolutionary dynamics and potential habitability of planets. While my research predominantly concentrates on the tectonic phenomena influencing rocky planets like Mars and Venus, it is not confined to these areas alone.


I am deeply interested in project and team management, science communication, teaching, and promoting diversity. I have a proven track record of being skilled in organizational management and professional engagement. I am fully committed to fostering a scientific community that is more open, diverse, and inclusive.


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  1. 2023 - present
    Research Scientist

    Albert-Ludwigs-Universität-Freiburg

  2. 2019 - 2023
    Dr. rer. nat. (German equivalent of a Ph.D.)

    Albert-Ludwigs-Universität-Freiburg

  3. 2019 - 2023
    Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Fellow
  4. 2017 - 2019
    MSc. Geology

    Albert-Ludwigs-Universität-Freiburg

  5. 2017
    BSc. in Geological Engineering

    Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Turkey

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