🌍 Where she’s based: Freiburg, Germany
💼 Years of experience: 15+
🗣️ Languages: Turkish, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
🎯 What Özge Brings to Fainin Advisory
Özge contributes strong expertise in interdisciplinary programme design, participatory research methodologies, and governance-oriented approaches to sustainability transitions. Her work focuses on connecting scientific knowledge, policy processes, and practical implementation within complex environmental and energy systems.
She brings a methodological perspective to international initiatives, helping design research-informed programs that integrate environmental sustainability, governance innovation, and stakeholder participation.
🚀 Key Projects & Roles
- Contributor to the Green Futures Corridor initiative, supporting the development of interdisciplinary grant proposals linking energy transition, environmental sustainability, and regional development.
- Scientific Researcher at PROCEED / SEED (University of Bayreuth) focusing on social geography, governance, and participatory action research
- Doctoral research in Energy Geography exploring spatial and governance dimensions of energy transitions
- Business Development Manager at Asantys Systems GmbH supporting international renewable energy solutions
- Founder of Inti Consulting, working on medical waste management, renewable energy systems, and business development
💡 Why We Value Her
Özge brings a rare combination of academic research, interdisciplinary methodology, and real-world program design experience. Her expertise strengthens the analytical and methodological dimension of Fainin Advisory’s work, particularly in projects that connect environmental sustainability, governance innovation, and international development.
Her contribution supports the development of research-informed initiatives across energy, environment, and sustainable regional development.
👉Selected Areas of Contribution
Dr. Özge Dolunay contributes to several interdisciplinary initiatives within the international expert network of Fainin Advisory, particularly in the areas of:
• research-informed program design for sustainability initiatives
• environmental governance and energy transition policies
• interdisciplinary methodology for international development projects
• development of grant proposals and donor-funded programs
She is also contributing to the conceptual development of the Green Futures Corridor, an initiative linking environmental sustainability, community development, and nature-based economic opportunities.
