Zeki Seskir

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
Forschungsgruppe „Gesundheit und Technisierung des Lebens“
Raum: 509
Tel.: +49 721 608-26018
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Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS)
Postfach 3640
76021 Karlsruhe

Inhaltliche Schwerpunkte

Quantentechnologie

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Beruflicher Werdegang

2014 - 2021	Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (METU Physics Department)
2019 - 2021	Gründungsdirektor (Future Technologies Association)
2020 - 2021	Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (Skoltech Innovation and Intellectual Property Laboratory)
2019 - 2022	Koordinator (QTurkey)
2020 - 2022	Gremiumsmitglied (QWorld)

Ausgewählte Publikationen

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

Publikationen

2025

Zeitschriftenaufsätze

Genenz, U.; Anne, N.; Kılıç, Z.; Mathews, D.; Ok, O.; Schmidt, A.; Seskir, Z. C.
Why teach quantum in your own time: the values of grassroots organizations involved in quantum technologies education and outreach
2025. EPJ Quantum Technology, 12, Article no: 44. doi:10.1140/epjqt/s40507-025-00345-2

Gercek, A. A.; Seskir, Z. C.
Navigating the Quantum Divide(s)
2025. IEEE Engineering Management Review, 1–19. doi:10.1109/EMR.2025.3547927

Schmidt, M.; Seyfried, G.; Reutina, U.; Seskir, Z.; Miranda, E. R.
Electrical characterization of the alleged bio-memristor Physarum polycephalum
2025. MRS Advances. doi:10.1557/s43580-025-01198-8

Vorträge

Reinprecht, C.; Bjerregaard, D.; Mans, U.; Seskir, Z. C.; Krelina, M.
Beyond Digital – Tech Diplomacy in a Quantum World
2025. 4th International Digital Security Forum (IDSF) "Balancing Sovereignty and Solidarity in the Digital Age" (2025), Wien, Österreich, 4.–6. Juni 2025

Schmidt, A.; Seskir, Z. C.
Infrastructures of responsible quantum technologies
2025. 24th Biennial International Conference of the Society for Philosophy and Technology "The Intimate Technological Revolution" (SPT 2025), Eindhoven, Niederlande, 25.–28. Juni 2025

Schmidt, A.; Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies – Ongoing Initiatives Connecting the Dots
2025. International Quantum Forum (2025), München, Deutschland, 30.–31. Januar 2025

Seskir, Z. C.
2025 and beyond: exploring the role of outreach in quantum technologies
2025. IYQ Global Event: Communicating Quantum Science and Technology to Public (2025), Seoul, Südkorea, 27.–29. Juni 2025

Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies: What does it mean?
2025. Quantum Korea 2025 (2025), Seoul, Südkorea, 24.–26. Juni 2025

Seskir, Z. C.
An Introduction to Ethics of Quantum Technologies
2025, April 14. 13th Annual International Hackathon for Social Good (NYUAD 2025), Online, 14.–20. April 2025

Seskir, Z. C.
Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects (ELSA) of Quantum Technologies
2025. IZTECH Quantum Days (2025), Izmir, Türkei, 17.–18. April 2025

Seskir, Z. C.
Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects (ELSA) of Quantum Technologies
2025. Quantum Outside the Box: A series of interdisciplinary exchange (2025), Wien, Österreich, 3. Juni 2025

Seskir, Z. C.
Technology Assessment Activities in Quantum Technologies
2025. 6th European Technology Assessment Conference (ETAC6 2025), Wien, Österreich, 2.–4. Juni 2025

2024

Buchaufsätze

Barbato, F.; Barthelemy, M.; Beck, C.; Biamonte, J. D.; Cirac, J. I.; Malz, D.; Marino, A.; Seskir, Z. C.; Ventura-Traveset, J.
Chapter 7: Physics for secure and efficient societies
2024. EPS Grand Challenges – Physics for Society in the Horizon 2050, 1–105, IOP Publishing. doi:10.1088/978-0-7503-6342-6ch7

Faletic, S.; Bitzenbauer, P.; Bondani, M.; Chiofalo, M.; Goorney, S. R.; Krijtenburg-Lewerissa, K.; Mishina, O.; Müller, R.; Pospiech, G.; Ercan, İ.; Malgieri, M.; Merzel, A.; Michelini, M.; Onorato, P.; Pol, H.; Santi, L.; Seskir, Z. C.; Sherson, J.; Stadermann, H. K. E.; Stefanel, A.; Surer, E.; Tóth, K.; Yago Malo, J.; Zabello, O.
Contributions from Pilot Projects in Quantum Technology Education as Support Action to Quantum Flagship
2024. Teaching and Learning Physics Effectively in Challenging Times. Ed.: S. Faletič, 219–238, Springer Nature Switzerland. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72541-8_15

Goorney, S.; Beduini, F.; Bondani, M.; Nita, L.; Sanmartí-Vila, L.; Seskir, Z. C.; Sherson, J.; Chiofalo, M. L.
Communicating Quantum Technologies in an Era of Mistrust and Misinformation
2024. Achiam, Marianne; Jontes, Dejan; Skapin, Anja (Hg.): The Ecosystem of Science Communication in the Post-Truth Era: Perspectives, Contexts, Dynamics. Ed.: M. Achiam, 169–193, Založba Univerze v Ljubljani (University of Ljubljana Press). doi:10.51746/9789612972417

Zeitschriftenaufsätze

Chiofalo, M. L. (.; Foti, C.; Lazzeroni, C.; Maniscalco, S.; Seskir, Z. C.; Sherson, J.; Weidner, C. A.; Michelini, M.
Games for Quantum Physics Education
2024. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2727 (1), Art.-Nr.: 12010. doi:10.1088/1742-6596/2727/1/012010

Purohit, A.; Kaur, M.; Seskir, Z. C.; Posner, M. T.; Venegas-Gomez, A.
Building a quantum‐ready ecosystem
2024. IET Quantum Communication, 5 (1), 1–18. doi:10.1049/qtc2.12072

Seskir, Z. C.; Goorney, S. R.; Chiofalo, M. L.
Educating to the “Culture” of Quantum Technologies: A Survey Study on Concepts for Public Awareness
2024. European Journal of STEM Education, 9 (1), 03. doi:10.20897/ejsteme/14193

Skult, N.; Piispanen, L.; Atas, M.; Jankiewicz, K.; Surer, E.; Smed, J.; Seskir, Z. C.
A Chronicle of Quantum Technologies in Game and Software Development
2024. IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 44 (5), 14–26. doi:10.1109/MCG.2024.3448613

Umbrello, S.; Seskir, Z. C.; Vermaas, P. E.
Communities of quantum technologies: Stakeholder identification, legitimation and interaction
2024. International Journal of Quantum Information, 22 (07). doi:10.1142/S0219749924500126

Proceedingsbeiträge

Chapman, J.; Seskir, Z. C.; Belguith, S.; Tryfonas, T.
Quantum Sensing Technologies and Smart Cities: Opportunities and Challenges
2024. IEEE (Hg.): Proceedings of the 10th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference on “Smart Cities : Revolution for Mankind”, Pattaya City, Thailand, 29.10.2024 - 01.11.2024, Paper ID: 06217, IEEEXplore

Schmidt, A.; Seskir, Z. C.
Self-Guided Learning in Quantum Technologies: Unveiling the Role of Grassroots Organizations in Education and Outreach
2024. Book of Extended Abstracts. 4th World Conference on Physics Education "Embracing Changes Together". Ed.: M. Kaczmarek, 386–387, Jagiellonian University

Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Vermaas, P.
Exploring Pitfalls for Defence and Security by Narratives on Quantum Technologies
2024. Proceedings NATO STO: IST-SET-198 Research Symposium on "Quantum Technology for Defence and Security (2023), Amsterdam, Niederlande, 03.10.2023 – 04.10.2023

Forschungsberichte/Preprints

Genenz, U.; Anne, N.; Kılıç, Z.; Mathews, D.; Ok, O.; Schmidt, A.; Seskir, Z. C.
Why Teach Quantum In Your Own Time: The Values of Grassroots Organizations Involved in Quantum Technologies Education and Outreach
2024. arxiv. doi:10.48550/arXiv.2406.18761

Vorträge

Seskir, Z. C.
What is interesting for “others” in a multi-disciplinary ecosystem?: Examples from four years of Responsible Quantum Technologies research
2024, November 28. TU Berlin Ethics Lab Impulse Talks (2024), Online, 28. November 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Approaches to QT: Perspectives from ITAS
2024, November 20. Exploring the Arms Control Implications of Quantum Technologies - Workshop (2024), Den Haag, Niederlande, 20. November 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Operationalizing Path-dependency for Anticipation and Social Impact: A Case on Energy Futures and Climate Impact of Quantum Computers
2024. TEKPOL Pizza Seminars (2024), Ankara, Türkei, 8. November 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Technology Assessment for Quantum Technologies at ITAS
2024. Studio Quantum: Quantum Technology in Art and Science, ZKM (2024), Karlsruhe, Deutschland, 30. Oktober 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies (ResQT): Impact of Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific Region
2024, Oktober. Responsible Quantum Technologies: Impact of Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific Region (2024), Singapur, Singapur, 15.–16. Oktober 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Impact of Geopolitics on Quantum Technologies in Europe
2024. Responsible Quantum Technologies: Impact of Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific Region (2024), Singapur, Singapur, 15.–16. Oktober 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
How opening up quantum computing helped: The case of QWorld and beyond
2024, September 20. IEEE Quantum Week (2024), Quebec, Kanada, 15.–20. September 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
The (Short) History of “Responsible Quantum”
2024, September 18. IEEE Quantum Week (2024), Quebec, Kanada, 15.–20. September 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Why teach quantum at your own time: The values of grassroots organisations involved in quantum technologies education and outreach
2024, September 15. 3rd Annual Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference (QSEEC 2024), Montreal, Kanada, 15.–16. September 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Path Dependencies (in QT)
2024, Juli 5. PushQuantum QEI Workshop (2024), München, Deutschland, 5. Juli 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Science & Technology
2024, April 25. Strategizing Quantum Science & Technology in the ASEAN Context (2024), Bangkok, Thailand, 25.–26. April 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
How can technology assessment support the healthy development of a European QT ecosystem?
2024. Czech Technical University in Prague - Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering (2024), Prag, Tschechien, 26. März 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Technology Assessment of Quantum Sensors (for Military Applications)
2024. European Conference on Quantum technologies for Defence: Current and future capabilities (2024), Warschau, Polen, 13.–14. März 2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum Governance: Ethical, Legal, and Societal Dimensions
2024. Quantum Innovation Summit: Dare to Leap (2024), Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate, 28.–29. Februar 2024

Vermaas, P.; Coco, M.; Lamonato, M.; Seskir, Z. C.
Ethics and Disruptions of Quantum Technologies
2024, November 20. European Quantum Technologies Conference (EQTC 2024 2024), Lissabon, Portugal, 18.–20. November 2024

Wissenschaftskommunikation im Internet

Seskir, Z. C.
What does export controls on quantum computers mean for the quantum ecosystem?
2024

Seskir, Z. C.
Educating to the “Culture” of Quantum Technologies: A Survey Study on Concepts for Public Awareness
2024

Seskir, Z. C.
What can we learn from the techno-economic paradigms literature for QT?
2024

2023

Zeitschriftenaufsätze

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

Willoughby, K. W.; Seskir, Z. C.
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.2021.10044326

Proceedingsbeiträge

Seskir, Z. C.
The Second Quantum Revolution and Quantum Technologies as an STS Research Object
2023. STS: Bir Disiplin Olarak Kimlik İnşası, 198–210

Vorträge

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, 22. September 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, Deutschland, 7.–8. September 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. Washington Quantum Computing Meetup (2023), Online, 29. Juli 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
The Future of Quantum Technologies in Turkey and Around the Globe
2023. METU-TEKPOL (2023), Ankara, Türkei, 11. August 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies in Space
2023. INSQT Workshop 3: Space Quantum Internet (2023), Berlin, Deutschland, 30. August–1. September 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), Tokio, Japan, 7.–10. Juni 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, 17.–18. September 2023

Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. 6th Nordic STS Conference (2023), Oslo, Norwegen, 7.–9. Juni 2023

Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P. E.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2023. IEEE Quantum Week (2023), Bellevue, WA, USA, 17.–22. September 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies (at ITAS)
2023, November 23. The Quantum Energy Initiative Workshop 2023 (#QEI 2023), Singapur, Singapur, 20.–24. November 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Responsible Quantum Technologies Meets Quantum Ethics: An Overview
2023. #STSMeetsEthics23 (2023), Ankara, Türkei, 31. Oktober–2. November 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Design Exercise on Industrial Applications of Quantum Sensing
2023. Ethical and Social Implications of Quantum Sensing (2023), Delft, Niederlande, 6. Oktober 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, 29.–31. Mai 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Democratization of quantum technologies
2023. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2023 2023), Online, 29.–31. Mai 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Path Dependencies of Commercial Futures for Quantum Computing
2023. Paper Development Workshop: From Margins to Mainstream (2023), Aalto, Finnland, 25.–26. Mai 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, Deutschland, 22.–23. Mai 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum games and interactive tools for quantum technologies outreach and education
2023. QIran’s World Quantum Day (2023), Online, 14. April 2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Circulation of narratives in quantum technologies (QT) and their relations to the democratization of QT
2023, März 17. STS-Hub.de (2023), Aachen, Deutschland, 15.–17. März 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), Singapur, Singapur, 20.–24. November 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, Niederlande, 3.–4. Oktober 2023

Seskir, Z. C.; Vermaas, P.; Umbrello, S.
Communities of Quantum Technologies: Stakeholder Identification, Legitimation, and Interaction
2023. 4S (2023), Honolulu, HI, USA, 8.–11. November 2023

Wissenschaftskommunikation im Internet

Seskir, Z. C.
Value-embedding and Ethics by Design in Quantum Technologies
2023

Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum Sensing: A Brief Look Into the Patent and Investment Landscapes
2023, September 12

2022

Zeitschriftenaufsätze

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

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

Forschungsberichte/Preprints

Seskir, Z. C.; Umbrello, S.; Coenen, C.; Vermaas, P. E.
Democratization of Quantum Technologies
2022. doi:10.48550/arXiv.2208.03368

Vorträge

Coenen, C.; Seskir, Z.
Towards quantum technology assessment
2022. Hermeneutics of Science and Technology: Sino-German and Darmstadt-Guangzhou workshop (2022), Darmstadt, Deutschland, 12. März 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, 10. Oktober 2022

Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum communication and trust
2022, Februar 3. Ethical implications of quantum communication, TU Delft Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (2022), Delft, Niederlande, 3. Februar 2022

Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum Technologies and Application Areas
2022. Quantum Technology Seminars (2022), Istanbul, Türkei, 21.–22. September 2022

Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum games and interactive tools for quantum technologies outreach and education
2022. IEEE Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference (QSEEC 2022 2022), Broomfield, CO, USA, 18. September 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, Deutschland, 1. September 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, Spanien, 6.–9. Juli 2022

Seskir, Z. C.
Quantum Games and Interactive Tools for Quantum Technologies Outreach and Education
2022. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2022), Online, 1.–3. Juni 2022

Seskir, Z. C.
The Landscape of the Quantum Start-up Ecosystem
2022. Quantum Science Days (QSD 2022), Online, 1.–3. Juni 2022

Seskir, Z. C.
The Landscape of the Quantum Start-up Ecosystem
2022, Mai 5. Quantum Eastern Europe: Creating Quantum Awareness in Eastern Europe (2022), Online, 5.–6. Mai 2022

Seskir, Z. C.
Overview of Quantum Technologies Around the World
2022. EuroCC@Turkey Quantum Computing and Technologies Workshop (2022), Online, 31. März–1. April 2022

Seskir, Z. C.; İdil, K.
‘Quantum Secure’ as an Emerging Topic: A Landscape Study
2022. Transatlantic Quantum Forum (2022), München, Deutschland, 16.–17. September 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, Türkei, 24.–25. November 2022

Poster

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, Deutschland, 25.–27. Juli 2022