Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gökay Özerim

An internationally recognised academic and policy expert in public policy, international relations and youth studies. He has led numerous EU-funded and international projects with European institutions, UN agencies and global policy networks, and received multiple awards for his pioneering work.

He sets VITA Lab's strategic leadership, policy vision and international direction, shaping the lab's alignment with global standards and funding frameworks and its long-term impact.