
Zeki Seskir
- Scientific staff
- Research group “Life, Innovation, Health, and Technology”
- Room: 509
- Phone: +49 721 608-26018
- zeki seskir ∂does-not-exist.kit edu
Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS)
Postfach 3640
76021 Karlsruhe
Professional background
2014 - 2021 | Research / Teaching assistant (METU Physics Department) |
2019 - 2021 | Founding director (Future Technologies Association) |
2020 - 2021 | Research associate (Skoltech Innovation and Intellectual Property Laboratory) |
2019 - 2022 | Co-coordinator (QTurkey) |
2020 - 2022 | Board member (QWorld) |
Selected publications
Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P. E. (2023)
Democratization of Quantum Technologies. Quantum Science and Technology, 8 (2), Art.-Nr.: 024005
doi: 10.1088/2058-9565/acb6ae
Seskir, Z. C.; Korkmaz, R.; Aydinoglu, A. U. (2022)
The landscape of the quantum start-up ecosystem. EPJ Quantum Technology, 9 (27), Art.-Nr.: 27
doi: 10.1140/epjqt/s40507-022-00146-x
Seskir, Z. C.; et al. (2022)
Quantum games and interactive tools for quantum technologies outreach and education. Optical engineering, 61 (8), Article no: 081809
doi: 10.1117/1.OE.61.8.081809
Publications
2023
Journal Articles
Purohit, A.; Kaur, M.; Seskir, Z. C.; Posner, M. T.; Venegas-Gomez, A.
Building a quantum‐ready ecosystem
2023. IET Quantum Communication. doi:10.1049/qtc2.12072
Building a quantum‐ready ecosystem
2023. IET Quantum Communication. doi:10.1049/qtc2.12072
Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P. E.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. Quantum Science and Technology, 8 (2), Art.-Nr.: 024005. doi:10.1088/2058-9565/acb6ae
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. Quantum Science and Technology, 8 (2), Art.-Nr.: 024005. doi:10.1088/2058-9565/acb6ae
Seskir, Z. C.; Willoughby, K. W.
Global innovation and competition in quantum technology, viewed through the lens of patents and artificial intelligence
2023. International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 13 (1), 40–61. doi:10.1504/IJIPM.2023.129076
Global innovation and competition in quantum technology, viewed through the lens of patents and artificial intelligence
2023. International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 13 (1), 40–61. doi:10.1504/IJIPM.2023.129076
Conference Papers
Seskir, Z. C.
The Second Quantum Revolution and Quantum Technologies as an STS Research Object
2023. STS: Bir Disiplin Olarak Kimlik İnşası, 198–210
The Second Quantum Revolution and Quantum Technologies as an STS Research Object
2023. STS: Bir Disiplin Olarak Kimlik İnşası, 198–210
Presentations
Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum games and interactive tools for developing quantum intuition
2023. IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering / Workshop on Quantum Algorithm Design Automation (2023), Bellevue, WA, USA, September 22, 2023
Quantum games and interactive tools for developing quantum intuition
2023. IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering / Workshop on Quantum Algorithm Design Automation (2023), Bellevue, WA, USA, September 22, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
What can the patent landscape tell us about the quantum ecosystems in different countries?
2023. Building a National Innovation System for Quantum Technology (2023), Jena, Germany, September 7–8, 2023
What can the patent landscape tell us about the quantum ecosystems in different countries?
2023. Building a National Innovation System for Quantum Technology (2023), Jena, Germany, September 7–8, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. Washington Quantum Computing Meetup (2023), Online, July 29, 2023
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. Washington Quantum Computing Meetup (2023), Online, July 29, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
The Future of Quantum Technologies in Turkey and Around the Globe
2023. METU-TEKPOL (2023), Ankara, Turkey, August 11, 2023
The Future of Quantum Technologies in Turkey and Around the Globe
2023. METU-TEKPOL (2023), Ankara, Turkey, August 11, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies in Space
2023. INSQT Workshop 3: Space Quantum Internet (2023), Berlin, Germany, August 30–September 1, 2023
Responsible Quantum Technologies in Space
2023. INSQT Workshop 3: Space Quantum Internet (2023), Berlin, Germany, August 30–September 1, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.; Coenen, C.
Quantum Sensing and Metrology Applications for Mobility Systems
2023. 23rd Biennial International Conference of the Society for Philosophy and Technology: "Technology and Mobility" (SPT 2023), Tokyo, Japan, June 7–10, 2023
Quantum Sensing and Metrology Applications for Mobility Systems
2023. 23rd Biennial International Conference of the Society for Philosophy and Technology: "Technology and Mobility" (SPT 2023), Tokyo, Japan, June 7–10, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.; Goorney, S.; Chiofalo, M.
Educating to the “culture” of Quantum Technologies: Concepts for Public Awareness
2023. 2nd The Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference (QSEEC 2023), Bellevue, WA, USA, September 17–18, 2023
Educating to the “culture” of Quantum Technologies: Concepts for Public Awareness
2023. 2nd The Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference (QSEEC 2023), Bellevue, WA, USA, September 17–18, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. 6th Nordic STS Conference (2023), Oslo, Norway, June 7–9, 2023
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. 6th Nordic STS Conference (2023), Oslo, Norway, June 7–9, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P. E.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. IEEE Quantum Week (2023), Bellevue, WA, USA, September 17–22, 2023
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. IEEE Quantum Week (2023), Bellevue, WA, USA, September 17–22, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies (at ITAS)
2023, November 23. The Quantum Energy Initiative Workshop 2023 (#QEI 2023), Singapore, Singapore, November 20–24, 2023
Responsible Quantum Technologies (at ITAS)
2023, November 23. The Quantum Energy Initiative Workshop 2023 (#QEI 2023), Singapore, Singapore, November 20–24, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies Meets Quantum Ethics: An Overview
2023. #STSMeetsEthics23 (2023), Ankara, Turkey, October 31–November 2, 2023
Responsible Quantum Technologies Meets Quantum Ethics: An Overview
2023. #STSMeetsEthics23 (2023), Ankara, Turkey, October 31–November 2, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Design Exercise on Industrial Applications of Quantum Sensing
2023. Ethical and Social Implications of Quantum Sensing (2023), Delft, Netherlands, October 6, 2023
Design Exercise on Industrial Applications of Quantum Sensing
2023. Ethical and Social Implications of Quantum Sensing (2023), Delft, Netherlands, October 6, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Global innovation and competition in quantum technology, viewed through the lens of patents
2023. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2023 2023), Online, May 29–31, 2023
Global innovation and competition in quantum technology, viewed through the lens of patents
2023. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2023 2023), Online, May 29–31, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Democratization of quantum technologies
2023. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2023 2023), Online, May 29–31, 2023
Democratization of quantum technologies
2023. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2023 2023), Online, May 29–31, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Path Dependencies of Commercial Futures for Quantum Computing
2023. Paper Development Workshop: From Margins to Mainstream (2023), Aalto, Finnland, May 25–26, 2023
Path Dependencies of Commercial Futures for Quantum Computing
2023. Paper Development Workshop: From Margins to Mainstream (2023), Aalto, Finnland, May 25–26, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Commercial and Publication Landscape of Space Quantum Technologies: Preliminary Findings
2023. INSQT Workshop On Current Missions And Component Developments, Jena, 22.05.2023-23.05.2023 (2023), Jena, Germany, May 22–23, 2023
Commercial and Publication Landscape of Space Quantum Technologies: Preliminary Findings
2023. INSQT Workshop On Current Missions And Component Developments, Jena, 22.05.2023-23.05.2023 (2023), Jena, Germany, May 22–23, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum games and interactive tools for quantum technologies outreach and education
2023. QIran’s World Quantum Day (2023), Online, April 14, 2023
Quantum games and interactive tools for quantum technologies outreach and education
2023. QIran’s World Quantum Day (2023), Online, April 14, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.
Circulation of narratives in quantum technologies (QT) and their relations to the democratization of QT
2023, March 17. STS-Hub.de (2023), Aachen, Germany, March 15–17, 2023
Circulation of narratives in quantum technologies (QT) and their relations to the democratization of QT
2023, March 17. STS-Hub.de (2023), Aachen, Germany, March 15–17, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.; Ercan, İ.
Path Dependency in Energy Futures of Quantum Computers
2023, November 27. The Quantum Energy Initiative Workshop 2023 (#QEI 2023), Singapore, Singapore, November 20–24, 2023
Path Dependency in Energy Futures of Quantum Computers
2023, November 27. The Quantum Energy Initiative Workshop 2023 (#QEI 2023), Singapore, Singapore, November 20–24, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Vermaas, P.
Exploring Pitfalls for Defence and Security by Narratives on Quantum Technologies
2023. IST-SET-198 Research Symposium on "Quantum Technology for Defence and Security (2023), Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 3–4, 2023
Exploring Pitfalls for Defence and Security by Narratives on Quantum Technologies
2023. IST-SET-198 Research Symposium on "Quantum Technology for Defence and Security (2023), Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 3–4, 2023
Seskir, Z. C.; Vermaas, P.; Umbrello, S.
Communities of Quantum Technologies: Stakeholder Identification, Legitimation, and Interaction
2023. 4S (2023), Honolulu, HI, USA, November 8–11, 2023
Communities of Quantum Technologies: Stakeholder Identification, Legitimation, and Interaction
2023. 4S (2023), Honolulu, HI, USA, November 8–11, 2023
Science Communication on the Internet
Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum Sensing: A Brief Look Into the Patent and Investment Landscapes
2023, September 12
Quantum Sensing: A Brief Look Into the Patent and Investment Landscapes
2023, September 12
2022
Journal Articles
Seskir, Z. C.; Migdał, P.; Weidner, C.; Anupam, A.; Case, N.; Davis, N.; Decaroli, C.; Ercan, İ.; Foti, C.; Gora, P.; Jankiewicz, K.; La Cour, B. R.; Malo, J. Y.; Maniscalco, S.; Naeemi, A.; Nita, L.; Parvin, N.; Scafirimuto, F.; Sherson, J. F.; Surer, E.; Wootton, J.; Yeh, L.; Zabello, O.; Chiofalo, M.
Quantum games and interactive tools for quantum technologies outreach and education
2022. Optical engineering, 61 (8), Article no: 081809. doi:10.1117/1.OE.61.8.081809
Quantum games and interactive tools for quantum technologies outreach and education
2022. Optical engineering, 61 (8), Article no: 081809. doi:10.1117/1.OE.61.8.081809
Seskir, Z. C.; Korkmaz, R.; Aydinoglu, A. U.
The landscape of the quantum start-up ecosystem
2022. EPJ Quantum Technology, 9 (27), Art.-Nr.: 27. doi:10.1140/epjqt/s40507-022-00146-x
The landscape of the quantum start-up ecosystem
2022. EPJ Quantum Technology, 9 (27), Art.-Nr.: 27. doi:10.1140/epjqt/s40507-022-00146-x
Reports/Preprints
Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P. E.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2022. doi:10.48550/arXiv.2208.03368
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2022. doi:10.48550/arXiv.2208.03368
Presentations
Coenen, C.; Seskir, Z.
Towards quantum technology assessment
2022. Hermeneutics of Science and Technology: Sino-German and Darmstadt-Guangzhou workshop (2022), Darmstadt, Germany, March 12, 2022
Towards quantum technology assessment
2022. Hermeneutics of Science and Technology: Sino-German and Darmstadt-Guangzhou workshop (2022), Darmstadt, Germany, March 12, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
Perspectives on societal aspects and impacts of quantum technologies
2022. Quantum Week Webinar exploring the forthcoming quantum technology revolution [Webinar] (2022), Online, October 10, 2022
Perspectives on societal aspects and impacts of quantum technologies
2022. Quantum Week Webinar exploring the forthcoming quantum technology revolution [Webinar] (2022), Online, October 10, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum communication and trust
2022, February 3. Ethical implications of quantum communication, TU Delft Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (2022), Delft, Netherlands, February 3, 2022
Quantum communication and trust
2022, February 3. Ethical implications of quantum communication, TU Delft Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (2022), Delft, Netherlands, February 3, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum Technologies and Application Areas
2022. Quantum Technology Seminars (2022), Istanbul, Turkey, September 21–22, 2022
Quantum Technologies and Application Areas
2022. Quantum Technology Seminars (2022), Istanbul, Turkey, September 21–22, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
What does the second quantum revolution mean for medicine and healthcare?
2022. Tagung zur Digitalisierung in Medizin und Gesundheitswesen (2022), Berlin, Germany, September 1, 2022
What does the second quantum revolution mean for medicine and healthcare?
2022. Tagung zur Digitalisierung in Medizin und Gesundheitswesen (2022), Berlin, Germany, September 1, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum secure as an emerging topic: a landscape study
2022. European Association for the Study of Science and Technology : The politics of technoscientific futures (EASST 2022), Madrid, Spain, July 6–9, 2022
Quantum secure as an emerging topic: a landscape study
2022. European Association for the Study of Science and Technology : The politics of technoscientific futures (EASST 2022), Madrid, Spain, July 6–9, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum Games and Interactive Tools for Quantum Technologies Outreach and Education
2022. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2022), Online, June 1–3, 2022
Quantum Games and Interactive Tools for Quantum Technologies Outreach and Education
2022. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2022), Online, June 1–3, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
The Landscape of the Quantum Start-up Ecosystem
2022. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2022), Online, June 1–3, 2022
The Landscape of the Quantum Start-up Ecosystem
2022. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2022), Online, June 1–3, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
The Landscape of the Quantum Start-up Ecosystem
2022, May 5. Quantum Eastern Europe: Creating Quantum Awareness in Eastern Europe (2022), Online, May 5–6, 2022
The Landscape of the Quantum Start-up Ecosystem
2022, May 5. Quantum Eastern Europe: Creating Quantum Awareness in Eastern Europe (2022), Online, May 5–6, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.
Overview of Quantum Technologies Around the World
2022. EuroCC@Turkey Quantum Computing and Technologies Workshop (2022), Online, March 31–April 1, 2022
Overview of Quantum Technologies Around the World
2022. EuroCC@Turkey Quantum Computing and Technologies Workshop (2022), Online, March 31–April 1, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.; İdil, K.
‘Quantum Secure’ as an Emerging Topic: A Landscape Study
2022. Transatlantic Quantum Forum (2022), Munich, Germany, September 16–17, 2022
‘Quantum Secure’ as an Emerging Topic: A Landscape Study
2022. Transatlantic Quantum Forum (2022), Munich, Germany, September 16–17, 2022
Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P. E.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2022. STS Turkey 2022, İstanbul Bilgi University Santralistanbul Campus (2022), Istanbul, Turkey, November 24–25, 2022
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2022. STS Turkey 2022, İstanbul Bilgi University Santralistanbul Campus (2022), Istanbul, Turkey, November 24–25, 2022
Posters
Seskir, Z. C.; Coenen, C.
How will quantum technologies (QT) change the digital world?
2022. 5th European Technology Assessment Conference "Digital Future(s). TA in and for a Changing World" (ETAC 2022), Karlsruhe, Germany, July 25–27, 2022
How will quantum technologies (QT) change the digital world?
2022. 5th European Technology Assessment Conference "Digital Future(s). TA in and for a Changing World" (ETAC 2022), Karlsruhe, Germany, July 25–27, 2022
2021
Journal Articles
Willoughby, K. W.; Seskir, Z. C.
Global innovation and competition in quantum technology, viewed through the lens of patents and artificial intelligence
2021. International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 13 (1), 40–61. doi:10.1504/IJIPM.2021.10044326
Global innovation and competition in quantum technology, viewed through the lens of patents and artificial intelligence
2021. International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 13 (1), 40–61. doi:10.1504/IJIPM.2021.10044326